Re: Is this a good planter

Posted by JMS/MN on October 17, 2006 at 21:14:31 from (204.73.106.15):

In Reply to: Is this a good planter posted by Dave from MN on October 17, 2006 at 13:27:25:

Model 500 was the 3ph version of the 400 Cyclo planter, circa 1974 or so- technology over 30 years old. No-til has certainly changed much over the years. Heavier frames, coulters, openers, etc. Early units had structural problems with hanging extras on the frame. Only advantage IH had over JD was the large single seed drum. Singulation and seed placement was always a JD advantage. Price? Years ago I bought a 6-36 not too far from you for $275, for parts, to make a narrow row bean planter. Not trying to be a smart aleck, but when you ask if they made them in 4-6-8-row units, you need to learn more about the options. They certainly did, as well as other companies. Takes a lot of ponies to pull a big planter, especially with fertilizer tanks etc. on board. Big planters cover lots of ground, but every adjustment, addition, etc., needs to be made multiple times. Spendy in time and parts on small acreage.

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