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Sprayer decision

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mn bOB

05-02-2006 06:18:32




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Well decicded not to get the sparyer, even though in this area there are no commercial sprayers. Will wait and see if its needed, then scramble. Takeing a suggestion of JMS, I have been thinking how to build a packer. Only idea I have had is to use a steel culvert, plug the end about 2 or 3 feet in, center an old axle on each end and fill with concrete. (first fill the rest with gravel or ?). The axle would be to build the frame for the tongue. If you have a plan or idea, or a packer for sale close by let me know. Bob

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RickL

05-03-2006 05:23:03




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to mn bOB, 05-02-2006 06:18:32  
Why don't you just get you a cultimulcher and be done with it. then you can go down roads whatever. They are cheap in my area. I do seeding all time and I never use them anyway. I just no till drill it into bean stubbkle ground when i go to seed. You want the ground firm so why disk it up then redo it just to pack it back down. If you see your foot print you to soft. I do have a disc mulcher unit for sale thou it does work great for you guys who like to play the moldboard plow way yet. You could take the roller off the back it. It heavy

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MN Bob

05-03-2006 09:00:01




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to RickL, 05-03-2006 05:23:03  
Hi Rick; Not sure of the unit youre speaking of. Can you post or email me a picture or the disc mulcher? Where are you located? Bob
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RickL

05-03-2006 10:57:10




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to MN Bob, 05-03-2006 09:00:01  
It was not a very popular unit but in worked ground does nice job. It is a unit with disc blades up front,then vibra tine teeth then hugh roller in the rear. Parker brand 15ft wide. works great ahead of seeding if yiou have worked the ground. I don't need it as i don't work ground that I am going to seed I have way better luck that way. Burn down and drill. Will be doing the RR Alfalfa next spring. Hopefully start the haying season next week.

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MN Bob

05-03-2006 14:52:27




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to RickL, 05-03-2006 10:57:10  
Rick; where are you located and how much for the rig?



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RickL

05-04-2006 16:19:20




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to MN Bob, 05-03-2006 14:52:27  
located southeast Iowa. 50 miles southeast Iowa City approx $900.00



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ricedaddy

05-02-2006 20:26:34




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to mn bOB, 05-02-2006 06:18:32  
Don't know what size tractor you have, just remember concrete weighs 150 lbs. per cubic foot so you can overload yourself quick!



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mjbrown

05-02-2006 10:30:34




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to mn bOB, 05-02-2006 06:18:32  
If available , a condemend 1000 gal propane tank works well.



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JMS/MN

05-02-2006 06:55:54




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to mn bOB, 05-02-2006 06:18:32  
Using a culvert does work. Larger the diameter, the easier it rolls. Might be a factor in wet ground- yup, we shouldn't go there, but sometimes we do it anyway. Only disadvantage is that the weight is fixed, not adjustable. I used 20 inch gas pipe to build my tire packer. Found 10:00 by 22.5 tires, so I welded 4 half inch pipes lengthwise equally spaced around the pipe. That gives about a 22 inch diameter- about the same as the tires. Had some half inch plate, cut 4 cookies from that, drilled in the center to take 2 7/16 shaft I found in a junk yard, with bearings. You need the second cookie inside each end to support the outside cookie and shaft. Inside cookies I torched holes at 180 degrees on each to let water through, one outside cookie I welded on a pipe fitting to add or drain water. 13 foot packer holds up to about 1600 extra pounds water. Pulling frame is 4 inch rectangular tubing. Total cost under $300. Junkyards rule! Picture might follow sometime.

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MN Bob

05-02-2006 14:38:12




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to JMS/MN, 05-02-2006 06:55:54  
Sounds good, a few pictures would help and I would get right on it. Not sure I can get it done before planting time. Got the word today, road restrictions come off the 15th, I should have my wood ash (105 ton) by the 20th. Spread and mix into top 6/8 inchs. Will have PH 7. Cost for that will be $525.00 for ash and spread cost not sure yet. Then I can get on with the seeding. Were you going up to Auction and field days at Little Falls on the 6th? I do intend to be there. Bob

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JMS/MN

05-02-2006 07:04:01




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 Re: Sprayer decision in reply to JMS/MN, 05-02-2006 06:55:54  
Few more details. I've had cast packers- they work fine, but sold them ($250) and smaller drills. Big advantage with the tire packer is moving it- rolls right down the road. Tires are held on with 4 angle irons welded on one end cookie, other end the angles are bolted on, after the last tire is pushed on. Welded half inch bolts from inside the cookie. Make sure you can line up enough tires of same size first. Trucking companies likely give you them free rather than pay disposal cost. 24 inch might be more popular in your area- need bigger pipe. I've rented my packer to neighbors for buck an acre.

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