Brendon-KS
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- Goessel, KS
I'm considering upgrading from a Deere B drill to an 8000 series. Improvements would be larger capacity, rubber press wheels instead of steel to shed sticky soil better, and the fact that the press wheels raise hydraulically with the openers. (My B is hand lift so the press wheels are always on the ground.)
One problem my B has is that if the filled drill must be left outside in wet weather the moisture will get into the feeds and cause the seed to sprout. The grain in the box can be completely dry but the feeds are a real mess. I try to never leave the drill setting out when filled but since I use it at our club grounds some distance away from our place it isn't always possible - this year was a real challenge.
My question about the 8000 drills is how weather-resistant are the feeds when the drill is filled? Does double run or fluted feed make a difference in this regard? The box lids look very rainproof but based on my experience with the B it is underneath that I'm most concerned about.
Thanks for the input.
One problem my B has is that if the filled drill must be left outside in wet weather the moisture will get into the feeds and cause the seed to sprout. The grain in the box can be completely dry but the feeds are a real mess. I try to never leave the drill setting out when filled but since I use it at our club grounds some distance away from our place it isn't always possible - this year was a real challenge.
My question about the 8000 drills is how weather-resistant are the feeds when the drill is filled? Does double run or fluted feed make a difference in this regard? The box lids look very rainproof but based on my experience with the B it is underneath that I'm most concerned about.
Thanks for the input.