Our new stock lands in early autumn each year in preparation for planting season. We sometimes have extra machines in stock, but most machines are sold by pre-booking. Details below. Suggested price as stated is an estimateb(but excludes GST). Freight fees of this bulky machine are generally complicated. For this reason, we ask that you request a quotation to determine a more accurate price.
Product Description:
6 Row model weighs around 150kg and comes packaged new in a wooden crate. The following adjustments need to be made upon arrival:
- Angle of entry given by the 3-point linkage will determine how the footprint of the machine behaves on the bed and should be adjusted before plow shoe depth.
- Depth of front plow shoes must be adjusted, allowing for a large variation of depths.
- Row spacing – Each seeder box can be moved along the drive bar to achieve a range of spacings. Rows can be as close as 15cms or as far out as desired within the limit of the 114cm working width. (Available in 6, 8 and 12 row models, but a 4 or 5 row is made by removing a seeding boxes from a 6-row machine).
- Front plow shoe width, generally needs to be adjusted, typically reduced to create the narrowest insertion possible thus stopping buildup of junk and soil at the front of the machine.
- In row spacing of clove drop needs to be adjusted by selecting the desired gear. Cloves can be spaced from 65-130mm.
- Tractor mounting points – can be moved to suit tractor size
- Smudge bar spring rate needs to be set to cover the cloves effectively.
- Clove Size Sorting – the planter works well with graded cloves. When there is a large variation on clove size, smalls will generally double plant. Large cloves, or oversize generanlly give less issues. With the right grading, there is close to no work required by the monitoring crew on the rear step, other than keeping seed bins full. When set up right can be operated by a single tractor driver without a support crew.
Specifications: 15cm minimum row spacing. 114cm working width. 135cm total width. Packaging specifications – 145W x 148L x 90cm H. (Can also be purchased as an 8 row, or 12 in larger working widths, however the 6 base frame is the most common).
Please review conditions of sale below:
Deposit: of $1400 +gst
Order placed by: End of November
Machines delivered to farm by: Latest end of March
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Conditions of Sale:
Vital Soils provides access to imported machinery by facilitating the importation process. By committing to buy a machine prior to importation and paying a deposit we can offer a competitive price. Up to 30% off standard retail. We do not hold much stock and machinery is delivered directly upon arrival.
Delays can be caused by manufacturing issues, storms in the sea etc. Of course, we will do everything we can to ensure these delays do not occur. We have allowed enough time in our outlined timeline to absorb the common delays already.
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Vitals Soils Services is a trader, manufacturer, and importer of specialised horticultural equipment - We are committed to offer products, repairs, and services promptly to reduce downtime.