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smirkey

11-26-2001 12:14:13




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we need to buy on older drill for seeding rye and/or grass seed on our small rocky farm in NE pennsylvania. about 5 acres per year. there are so many out there for a few hundred dollars, i want to make the best choice. I know of the john deere type, both single or double disk openers, also the IH 10 and 510. also see the massey 33 here and there. Also thought about the antique varieties with the high end wheels since it won't see much use. any suggestions?

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scooterhead

11-27-2001 03:29:30




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 Re: Looking at grain drill in reply to smirkey, 11-26-2001 12:14:13  
Van brunt is about the best goin in my book for older drills . I`ve used several , got mine at a sale for $35 , works like a new one . look around . I`m sure other brands will do a good job for you on the small scale . I had a Int. that worked good but did`nt hold up in my rough terrain. Be sure and gresse and oil everything that moves when your done , they like to freze up ,Keep seed boxes cleaned out also , it will save you headaces next year .

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Bob

11-26-2001 20:38:31




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 Re: Looking at grain drill in reply to smirkey, 11-26-2001 12:14:13  
I use an old JohnDeere Van Brunt with single disc openers and drag chains, it seems to do very well and is easy to adjust. But if you are only seeding 5 acres I think the broadcast type seeder would be the best way to go. You can buy them brand new very reasonable,and they don't take up alot of space when you aren't useing them.Not trying to tell what to do, just my opinion. Bob

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smirkey

11-27-2001 06:31:43




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 Re: Re: Looking at grain drill in reply to Bob, 11-26-2001 20:38:31  
thanks, we've been using a vicon broadcast seeder for a few years and works okay for the rye but small seed i don't think works well. i guess i'm more interested in the small seeder part of drilling that attracts me. also i think seed depth placement is important and it is too variable when we broadcast and harrow or drag the seed in.



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Tim(nj)

11-27-2001 16:45:24




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 Re: Re: Re: Looking at grain drill in reply to smirkey, 11-27-2001 06:31:43  
How about an older Brillion seeder for the grass seed? Have seen them w/o transport in decent shape sell for $300 or so. Broadcast your rye seed, then go over with the Brillion with the grass seed. The packer wheels will cover the grass and rye seed, and push down stones at the same time.



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smirkey

11-28-2001 06:59:57




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Looking at grain drill in reply to Tim(nj), 11-27-2001 16:45:24  
that is also a good idea, brillion seeders are fairly expensive here. i'm not in a hurry and maybe i can find the best deal



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