Metcalfs

[Adeptandy]

Just fitted 24 to the Freeflow ready to
chip in some OSR direct into the stubble.
Am I missing something, but this is as low as the seed tube will go. Is this ok, wasn’t planning on going very deep with the coulters, but looks like I may have to go deeper than planned [emoji848]

 

[Panzer]

Bracket on seed tube looks too far down. look different on JJ website.
Thinking of doing the same to my freeflow. how much r the coulters at the moment?

 

[Adeptandy]

£83 each

 

[Adeptandy]

Bracket on seed tube looks too far down. look different on JJ website.
Thinking of doing the same to my freeflow. how much r the coulters at the moment?

Yes, a lot different on the website, I'll enquire why

 

[Panzer]

ta

 

[Adeptandy]

Emailed, but no response, but then, they wern't quick responding to the order

 

[Wigeon]

I've got the horsch version, and just leave the seed tubes as high as possible for every crop. Never had a problem with seed not in the slot, and while the tubes do still wear, presumably it's better than if I had them lower.

 

[Adeptandy]

I've got the horsch version, and just leave the seed tubes as high as possible for every crop. Never had a problem with seed not in the slot, and while the tubes do still wear, presumably it's better than if I had them lower.

Been in touch and for the Horsch they say it works as you say, but afraid on the Freeflow its not, so they are making me another batch of seed tubes, which I thought was very good of them

I'll either look like a complete idiot or it will work better

 

[Panzer]

Got my metcalfs on, tried it on some stubble. Bugger me! no one mentioned all the dirt and stones pinging up from the tines on dry firm soil. Nearly had the back window out. Will hang some perspex over back window.

 

[Warnesworth]

Got my metcalfs on, tried it on some stubble. Bugger me! no one mentioned all the dirt and stones pinging up from the tines on dry firm soil. Nearly had the back window out. Will hang some perspex over back window.

What speed are you doing? We fine they work much better at slower speeds.

 

[Mr Mole]

Got my metcalfs on, tried it on some stubble. Bugger me! no one mentioned all the dirt and stones pinging up from the tines on dry firm soil. Nearly had the back window out. Will hang some perspex over back window.

Keep your speed down to 8-9 kph it’s a steady job only up to 12-14 on good moist ground,on cultivated yes 18-20 the world is your oyster,you have to look at what you are doing zorilla is smart thinking Farming.you are only going over it once so do it right.?

 

[Panzer]

was only doing 8kmh. Quite stony ground and very dry.

 

[soilsaver]

That is the problem with free flow legs needs a rubber curtain in front of the front row, or a tin hat?

 

[Mr Mole]

was only doing 8kmh. Quite stony ground and very dry.

Must be very stoney, sorry didn't relies it was a free flow I should of checked the earlier thread.crash hat needed.

 

[Teejay]

Does anyone have a problem with the freeflow tine snapping when direct drilling with the Metcalf point.

 

[Adeptandy]

So far not a broken tine

 

[Teejay]

So far not a broken tine

Thanks for the reply. I will have to try some.

 

[Panzer]

anyone traveling with met flow. Done some, but that back roller just bungs up.

 

[Warp Land Farmer]

Just fitted 24 to the Freeflow ready to
chip in some OSR direct into the stubble.
Am I missing something, but this is as low as the seed tube will go. Is this ok, wasn’t planning on going very deep with the coulters, but looks like I may have to go deeper than planned [emoji848]

Did you get your depth control sorted? How shallow did you manage to drill in the end?

 

[Adeptandy]

Did you get your depth control sorted? How shallow did you manage to drill in the end?

Yes, Metcalf's sent me a new set of seed tubes, bolted them on and jobs a good un 15mm was easy, although I did go a bit deeper for moisture ( not an issue now )
Daft thing is, I'm looking to sell them now, looking at a Weaving GD