I'm looking at buying a IH 510 seed drill locally and before I go ahead with the sale, I was wondering if someone can answer a few questions.
I have a 5 acre lot that needs to be replanted. Is this a good choice for my first seeder? I do have both a furrow plow, and tiller that can be used before I seed if need be. It is between the old IH 510, and a newer JD broadcast seeder. I have heard that broadcast seeding is not the best route, as it wasted alot of seed, and doesn't have a good germination rate.
Would a 3250lb tractor at 35hp be enough to pull the IH 510. My tractor is rated to pull 4000lbs.
I do not have a cultipacker on hand, but i headd you can set up a chain drag behind it to help. Really I'm just looking for some guidance on what my best route ahead is.
I have a 5 acre lot that needs to be replanted. Is this a good choice for my first seeder? I do have both a furrow plow, and tiller that can be used before I seed if need be. It is between the old IH 510, and a newer JD broadcast seeder. I have heard that broadcast seeding is not the best route, as it wasted alot of seed, and doesn't have a good germination rate.
Would a 3250lb tractor at 35hp be enough to pull the IH 510. My tractor is rated to pull 4000lbs.
I do not have a cultipacker on hand, but i headd you can set up a chain drag behind it to help. Really I'm just looking for some guidance on what my best route ahead is.