Machinery Manager - Air Seeders and Drills - John Deere 1870 Air Hoe Drill

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Air Seeders and Drills

John Deere 1870 Air Hoe Drill

Adding to an already extensive line-up of air seeding tools, John Deere has launched the new 1870 Air Hoe Drill with the Conserva Pak hydraulic shank opener. The 1870 provides accurate placement of fertilizer, reduced seed, fertilizer and input costs, and consistent, uniform emergence throughout the field for higher yields.

The new Conserva Pak shanks use simple and adjustable hydraulic accumulator force for accurate fertilizer placement down to six inches deep, even in variable field conditions. There is low soil and residue disturbance with a very positive closing system by the seed opener to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.

Seed depth consistency is also improved on the 1870 Air Hoe Drills because the hydraulic accumulators permit separate control of down-force of the fertilizer shank and the press wheel/seed opener. The Conserva Pak opener achieves consistent depth with an even amount of soil placed over the seed in a single or paired-row setting, even in variable seeding conditions.

Another feature is that the easily adjustable openers, with independent down-force can be set between 100 and 800 pounds with a trip clearance to meet seeding conditions. The adjustable breakout force is ideal for rocky conditions.

The 1870 Air Hoe Drill is available in two widths, the three-section 40-foot model, and the five-section 56-foot model. Transport width for both models is 20 feet. A rigid, three-rank frame provides strength and support for even and consistent depth and yet allows the openers to follow contours and flex with field conditions to deliver the seed at the prescribed depth.

Date added: 2010-02-25 18:19:59 Hits: 90