pretty sure that Vaderstad could build an top notch zero till drill................... if they wanted to
That would be supporting a system that negates half their product line-up. Big industry isn’t going to be a fan of no-till.
pretty sure that Vaderstad could build an top notch zero till drill................... if they wanted to
Similar to Horsch?That would be supporting a system that negates half their product line-up. Big industry isn’t going to be a fan of no-till.
Similar to Horsch?
Michael Horsch chose to go with the no till demand, not ignore it. I'm sure he'll sell lots of Avatars and Focus TDs
Exactly! They have stopped marketing and sale of the Seed Hawk in Sweden. A large farm of 3.000 ha could not even have one for a demo!Seedhawk! They just don't like selling them here because they'd rather sell a Topdown, Carrier & Rapid/Spirit instead
If we went back to using 5000's then the inevitable forum debate would be between those big heavy 2.5 ton tractors and the older smaller lighter tractors like Dexta etc.The funny bit is @Clive sees a Fendt 724 as a small tractor at 8t+!
I have a 4m Bettinson on a 4.4t MF3075!
A wise man told me recently (after a spell driving a 620Quadtrac) that farming would have less compaction problems if we went back to Ford 5000's - ie don't create problems in the first place - which I guess you are attempting to do with no til.
As per a recent twitter discussion - there is no one size fits all solution for crop establishment. For a third drill id be looking at a McConnell Seedaerator. Why? Front cutting discs. Better lifting tine than most others. Disc coulters either side of the slug motorway potential either side of the slot. Firming/depth wheel. Following harrow. Independent depth control. British. 724 would pull it no bother. Minimal disturbance but still capable of removing compaction.
A strategic tool in the box?
The funny bit is @Clive sees a Fendt 724 as a small tractor at 8t+!
I have a 4m Bettinson on a 4.4t MF3075!
A wise man told me recently (after a spell driving a 620Quadtrac) that farming would have less compaction problems if we went back to Ford 5000's - ie don't create problems in the first place - which I guess you are attempting to do with no til.
As per a recent twitter discussion - there is no one size fits all solution for crop establishment. For a third drill id be looking at a McConnell Seedaerator. Why? Front cutting discs. Better lifting tine than most others. Disc coulters either side of the slug motorway potential either side of the slot. Firming/depth wheel. Following harrow. Independent depth control. British. 724 would pull it no bother. Minimal disturbance but still capable of removing compaction.
A strategic tool in the box?
I would recommend Horsch Avatar, 8-10-12m also fert option from factory!
Can you expand?Have they sorted out the MAJOR problems on the 12mtr version?
Can you expand?
Amazone condor 12 or 15 m. 230hp to pull
The 15mtr one I have seen working this spring behind a 230hp tractor is doing a fantastic job ,a real acre eater.
In my opinion a very underestimated drill, but what do I know.
Are you linked to Triton drills in anyway as you seem to be pushing them hard over 3 different threads?buy a triton seed drill , drill in all weathers with it as long as tractor stays on top, plants very well when no other drill will, get an insurance policey for bad weather, this year proves it crops were planted when other drills were in the shed
I mostly pull my drills like yours with a 415 pocket rocket. If i have to use the 716 it seems huge but necessary for grain trailer as Clive says. Will look at 313 for interest but in all honesty my tractors do so few hrs now and never strain on any job replacement seems decades away.I’ve just had a 313 fendt which will pull my 750a and hopefully a Horsch co4 with low disturbance openers. It weighs in at a shade under 5 ton.