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Re: Is this a good planter
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Posted by Allan In NE on October 18, 2006 at 05:35:15 from (148.78.243.25):
In Reply to: Re: Is this a good planter posted by Dave from MN on October 17, 2006 at 17:48:52:
Dave, FWIW, the planter uses what they call a "Simultaneous Lift" and the tractor has to be fitted with a special hydraulic plug to allow the 3-point hitch and the remote on those rear assit wheels to operate at the same time. No big deal; can be picked up at the local Case/IH dealer. The planter is basically just two 6-row units married together on a single tool bar. It holds 22 bushel and that sucker is heavy with a positive seed placement depth. Also, you'll want the CAT III hitch. The only "bad story" I can think of on these planters is the hydraulic pump. Make sure that pump is okay as they are over $1K to replace; tractor needs 1,000 rpm PTO shaft also. Two rules apply: Keep that tractor engine wound up and drive at the ground speed given in the seed chart. When set up correctly, any and all other problems incurred with this planter can be traced directly back to the nut behind the wheel. They do not miss, skip or double and if they do, there is always a reason for it. Fortunately for you, they have a bad reputation because people just don't know how to run 'em. At $1500, I think this is an out and out steal for that planter if the openers and runners are in good shape. Just my opinion, Allan
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