750A spoked gauge wheels

[fishtail]

When setting or playing about with the gap between the tyres and discs it's worth giving the pinch bolt another check. If it has been loose the wheel holder can have slid away from the disc, increasing the gap.

The scraper rings seem like a good idea to me. Any one on them in the UK?

 

[Simon Chiles]

Wow - 30,000 acres with 4 m - that's commitment for you
makes me feel sick just thinking about it

It wasn't in one year!!!

It was my 2nd drill, over 12 seasons with a mix of autumn and spring drilling.

 

[Farmer Roy]

still 2000 - 3000 acre a season with 4m . . . you have my respect
I get fed up after a couple of days with 12 m

 

[fishtail]

still 2000 - 3000 acre a season with 4m . . . you have my respect
I get fed up after a couple of days with 12 m

We have to change fields alot more than you guys. Keeps it interesting. Always something different to look at.

 

[Farmer Roy]

We have to change fields alot more than you guys. Keeps it interesting. Always something different to look at.

Haha - I just hate driving tractors, the less time on them the better
I'm just thinking about how many hours that would take with 4 m . . .

 

[Pilatus]

THAT is why you need the steel scraper ring on your gauge wheel

Run them up against the disc

Two basic styles. One is a fabricated ring that is pressed / glued onto the tyre
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The other is like a pressed metal "dish" that bolts inside the gauge wheel, using the bolts that hold the 2 halves together.
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They do work on closed gauge wheels, but obviously the spoked ones do allow more mud to fall out
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Do you have "slugs" if you have wet conditions like that, or is it mainly so dry and hot , you will never of heard of slugs.
Slugs are the nightmare of D/D farmers in the UK.

 

[Farmer Roy]

Do you have "slugs" if you have wet conditions like that, or is it mainly so dry and hot , you will never of heard of slugs.
Slugs are the nightmare of D/D farmers in the UK.

Yeah, slugs aren't really a problem here. To be honest, they've never been a problem as far as I know As you say, probably too hot & dry, plus we have a lot of predator insects & spiders etc which help us a lot

I know snails ( & probably slugs ) can be a real problem in the cooler wetter areas of Victoria, especially in canola, but very different climate to us

PS - that really wet picture was after I was stopped due to rain - we don't normally plant into conditions like that

 

[H.Jackson]

My tires lasted 2 seasons and had all ripped the lip to some degree. Changed them for Needham 2 3/4 urethane wheels and tires and have had no problem. Can also run them closer to the disc. Soft wet sand was my biggest problem last year , so i just backed the pressure right off and that helped.
If i was to do it again i would go 3" tires so i could use either the JD or mudsmith rims.

Just wondering how the urethane tyres leave the soil compared to rubber ie any less obvious compaction on moist soil?

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

Just wondering how the urethane tyres leave the soil compared to rubber ie any less obvious compaction on moist soil?

They're much harder than the rubber ones (obviously) To counter any compaction ( if your really worried about it) , just reduce the coultler pressure.

 

[H.Jackson]

They're much harder than the rubber ones (obviously) To counter any compaction ( if your really worried about it) , just reduce the coultler pressure.

Always trying to run as little pressure as will maintain seed depth, always remember a college lecturer saying rubber roller was the best way to induce compaction, hence a paver uses one to compact tatmac. Just occoured to me a different compound might help a little. One customers agronamist has comented on a horizontal layer at 2 inches depth may be from the first year of use before I better understood how the varioue elements interacted.

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

I sow into worked ground quite often, and there is a huge difference between where the machine transport wheels run (slower to germinate, but little difference in the end). I have not seen any difference with different gauge wheels. But once again if your truely concerned, i would argue that a 2 3/4 inch versus a 4 1/2 inch wheel is contacting the ground less overall .
This does make me wonder though? All i have read on this forum is about people "rolling" paddocks after sowing....Doesn't happen down here (unless its fine seed like lucerne and is being sown with a tine drill). Does that not lead to compaction too??

 

[all_arable]

How are folks getting on with spoked gauge wheels, any issues should have come to light by now.

After the last six months of extreme drilling it is something I'm seriously considering upgrading to for an easier life.

So has anyone priced them recently? (DM if you want)

What is the current part number because JD loves to change part numbers for fun ?

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

@Farmer Roy have you seen these?

Coil Gauge Wheel | John Deere Planters | RYAN NT

You can significantly combat poor seed-to-soil issues and uneven seed placement with the RYAN NT Coil Gauge Wheel.

www.rfmnt.com

 

[Farmer Roy]

@Farmer Roy have you seen these?

Coil Gauge Wheel | John Deere Planters | RYAN NT

You can significantly combat poor seed-to-soil issues and uneven seed placement with the RYAN NT Coil Gauge Wheel.

www.rfmnt.com

haven’t seen them working, but yes

was pretty keen to try them on my Norseman planter ( double disc precision planter with JD vacuum boxes ) this summer, as it needs new gauge wheel tyres & bearings anyway

was also keen on the closing wheels as well

havent checked a price yet . . .

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

I think my greatest concern would be in a really wet patch the wheel might just push in to far rather than ride on top. One thing though. You would never have to worry about bindis actually getting stuck into the tires....

 

[No-Till Paul]

@Farmer Roy and @cows sh#t me to tears I'm the manufacturer of the coil gauge and closing wheels. Happy to have a chat and take you through it. You can get in touch on 0417 354 617 or [email protected].

 

[cows sh#t me to tears]

Dont be shy @No-Till Paul . Feel free to share whatever you feel like the world is watching who knows, you might drum up some international sales??

 

[SilliamWhale]

Anyone got any old guage wheels for sale? Could do with about 4

 

[Howdenshire Farmer]

I have just checked the JD parts website and these are now listed at over £200 each!
Is this correct? Will I get a better price from my local dealer?
The part number has also changed to AA98187

How much are Mudsmiths now?

 

[Farmer Roy]

What’s the exchange rate at the moment ?