Great Plains 3S-5000HDF User Manual

Table of Contents Main Box Rates

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Seed, Small Seeds and Fertilizer Rate Charts

for 2- and 3-section 26-, 30-, 40- and 50-foot folding min-till drill models: 2S-2600, 2S-2600F, 2S-2600HD, 2S-2600HDF, 3S-3000, 3S-3000F, 3S-3000HD, 3S-3000HDF, 3S-4000, 3S-4000F, 3S-4000HD, 3S-4000HDF, 3S-5000, 3S-5000F, 3S-5000HD, and 3S-5000HDF

The following pages are to assist in the proper setting of seeding and fertilizer rates for the 00 and 00HD min-till folding drill family. The rates indicated in the charts are approximate. To assure the most accurate seeding, it is recommended that the drill be calibrated for the desired seed at the time of planting.

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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Introduction .................................................................. 1

Drill models covered by this manual .............................. 1

26-Foot 2-Section Drills ............................................. 1

30-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1

40-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1

50-Foot 3-Section Drills ............................................. 1

Document Family ........................................................... 1

Setting Main Box Seed Rate ....................................... 2

Setting Drive Type ......................................................... 3

Changing Drive Type ................................................. 3

Main Box Seed Rate Handle.......................................... 4

Position Seed Cup Doors............................................... 4

Main Seed Row Shutoff ............................................. 4

Main Box Seed Rate Calibration.................................... 5

Reading a Seed Rate Chart........................................... 6

Main Box Seed Rate Charts .......................................... 8

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}.. 8

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3) ............................. 8

Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum} ........................ 8

Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4) ............ 9

Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or

Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sor-

ghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.} ........................... 9

Millet {Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum

miliaceum, Eleusine cora} .................................... 10

Milo {Sorghum} ........................................................ 10

Peas {Pisum sativum} .............................................. 10

Pinto Beans {Phaseolus vulgaris} ............................ 10

Rice, Short Grain {Oryza sativa japonica, Oryza sativa

sinica} (1 of 2) ...................................................... 11

Rice, Long Grain {Oryza sativa indica} (1 of 4)........ 11

Rye {Secale cereale} ............................................... 12

Soybeans {Glycine max} (1 of 4) ............................. 12

Sunflower {Helianthus annuus}................................ 13

Wheat {Triticum} (1 of 2) .......................................... 13

Wheatgrass {Pascopyrum smithii} ........................... 13

Setting Fertilizer Rate ................................................ 14

Adjusting for Density .................................................... 14

Setting Fertilizer Drive Range.......................................15

Setting High Range...................................................15

Setting Low Range ...................................................15

Setting Fertilizer Final Drive .........................................16

Fertilizer Rate Calibration .............................................16

Fertilizer Rate Chart .....................................................19

Small Seeds Rate........................................................20

Small Seeds Rate Calibration.......................................20

Small Seeds Row Shut-Off ...................................22

Small Seeds Rate Charts .............................................23

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa),

Red Alsike (Trifolium hybridum),

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) .................23

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis),

Fescue (Festuca),

Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum) ................23

Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon),

Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Lespedeza Unhulled (Lespedeza), Sercia, Sand,

Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula) ............23

Red & Sweet Clover (Trifolium)

Lespedeza Hulled (Lespedeza) ............................23

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) .........................24

Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum

miliaceum, Eleusine coracana),

Reed Canary (Phalaris arundinacea) ...................24

Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens),

Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis),

Timothy (Phleum pratense),

Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L.,

Brassica Rapa var.) ..............................................24

Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus),

Sudan (Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sor-

ghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.)..........................24

Appendix .....................................................................25

Metric Rate Charts, Main Seed Box .............................25

Metric Rate Charts, Small Seeds Box ..........................32

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Introduction

This manual is a guide to drill adjustments for achieving speciﬁc seed populations and fertilizer densities.

Although some setup/adjustment material is repeated from the drill Operator’s Manual, you need to be thoroughly familiar with drill setup and operation before applying this Seed Rate manual and its table data.

Drill models covered by this manual

26-Foot 2-Section Drills

2S-2600-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 2S-2600-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 2S-2600-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 2S-2600F-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600F-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600F-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 2S-2600HD-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 2S-2600HD-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 2S-2600HD-5206 52-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 2S2600HDF-3210 32-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 2S2600HDF-4275 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 2S2600HDF-5206 42-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer

30-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-3000-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-3000-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-3000-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-3000F-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000F-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000F-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-3000HD-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-3000HD-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-3000HD-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S3000HDF-3610 36-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S3000HDF-4875 48-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S3000HDF-6006 60-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

40-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-4000-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-4000-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-4000-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-4000F-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000F-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000F-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-4000HD-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-4000HD-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-4000HD-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S4000HDF-4810 48-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S4000HDF-6375 63-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S4000HDF-7806 78-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

50-Foot 3-Section Drills

3S-5000-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-5000-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-5000-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S-5000F-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000F-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000F-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer 3S-5000HD-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm) 3S-5000HD-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm) 3S-5000HD-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm) 3S5000HDF-6010 60-row, 10 in. (24 cm), Fertilizer 3S5000HDF-8075 80-row, 7.5 in. (19 cm), Fertilizer 3S5000HDF-1006 100-row, 6 in. (15 cm), Fertilizer

Document Family

This manual (195-325B) is related to these manuals:

195-069M 2S-2600HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-200M-A 2S-2600/F Operator Manual 195-069P 2S-2600HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-200P 2S-2600/F Parts Manual 195-068M 3S-3000HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-110M 3S-3000/F Operator Manual 195-068P 3S-3000HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-110P 3S-3000/F Parts Manual 195-067M 3S-4000HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-394M 3S-4000/F Operator Manual 195-067P 3S-4000HD/HDF Parts Manual 195-242P 3S-4000/F Parts Manual 195-325M 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Operator Manual 195-325P 3S-5000/F/HD/HDF Parts Manual

This manual (195-325B) replaces the following discontinued Rate manuals:

195-067B 3S-4000HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-068B 3S-3000HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-110B 3S-3000/F Rate Manual 195-110B 3S-3000/F Rate Manual 195-069B 2S-2600HD/HDF Rate Manual 195-200B 2S-2600/F Rate Manual 195-200B 2S-2600/F Rate Manual 195-242B 3S-4000/F Rate Manual

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Main Box Seed Rate Charts

Metric charts begin on page 24

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)

Barley (2 of 3)

Barley (3 of 3)

Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}

Dr ve Type

Seed Rate Hande Se ting

35 40

65 70

75 80

85 90

100

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deSswoR

(based on 60 pounds/bushe)

6 inch

7 5 inch

047101215182225293336404347515559636567

10 inch 0

Drive Type

Seed Rate Handle Set ing

100

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR

(based on 51 pounds/bushe)

6 inch

7 5 nch

0 4 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 35 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 59 59

10 nch

9 11

Drive Type

Seed Rate Handle Settng

100

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR

(based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 nch

104

114

123

133

142

152

154

156

7 5 nch

0 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 125

10 inch

Drive Type

Seed Rate Handle Setting

100

(ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR

based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 inch

110

131

151

174

194

213

234

255

278

300

325

348

371

377

382

7 5 inch

0 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 306

10 inch

104

117

128

141

153

167

180

195

209

222

226

230

Dr ve Type

Seed Rate Hande Se ting

100

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeSswoR

(based on 48 pounds bushel)

6 inch

52 65

107

123

136

150

165

180

195

209

224

240

242

245

7 5 inch

0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 196

10 inch

31 39

108

117

126

134

144

145

147

Setting Main Box Seed Rate

Accurately obtaining the desired seed population from the main seed boxes requires four steps:

1. Setting Drive Type sprockets (page 3, based on chart)

2. Setting initial Seed Rate Handles (page 4, initially based on chart)

3. Positioning Seed Cup Doors (page 4, based on seed type)

4. Calibration: checking actual seeding rate (page 5)

Seed rate charts, and rate setting/calibrating information, is included in both the Operator Manual, and this separate Seed Rate Manual. The Seed Rate manual is normally stored in a weatherproof holder on the drill, for ﬁeld reference. The charts list proper sprocket pairings and rate-handle settings for various materials and rates.

The seed-rate charts are based on cleaned, untreated seed of average size and test weight. The charts are based on factory-supplied tires, inﬂated to factory speciﬁcation. Predicted rates may vary slightly with rib implement tires, optional on some models.

Many factors will affect seeding rates including foreign material, seed treatment, seed size, seed weight, ﬁeld conditions, tire condition, tire pressure and test weight. Minor adjustments are commonly required. Set and check the seeding rate using the procedures following, then re-adjust the rate as necessary.

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Setting Drive Type

Refer to Figure 1

Drive Type is determined by the size (tooth count) of a sprocket on the seed jackshaft of each drill section. If changed, the sprocket must be set identically on each drill section (3 locations).

For correct Drive Type, refer to seed-rate charts beginning on page 8. The charts list Drive Types as 1, 2, 3 or 4. Each Drive Type corresponds to a speciﬁc sized sprocket, per the table at right, and Figure 2 below.

Changing Drive Type

1. Loosen top idler and slide idler well forward, particularly if changing to Drive Type 1.

2. Lift drive chain off sprocket currently in use.

3. Remove lynch pin and rearrange sprockets on jackshaft . Sprocket corresponding to the required Drive Type is second innermost. Make sure all four sprockets are accounted for when remounting them on the shaft.

4. Remount drive chain on the second innermost (Drive Type) sprocket.

5. Re-engage top idler and secure. Allow1⁄2inch (13 mm) slack in longest (top) span of chain.

6. Set the same Drive Type on all three drill sections.

4 5

Figure 1

Drive Type 2 Conﬁgured

Drive

Type

Sprocket Relative Speed

1 72 Tooth Slowest

2 34 Tooth 2.12 times faster than Type 1

3 23 Tooth 3.13 times faster than Type 1

4 14 Tooth 5.14 times faster than Type 1

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Figure 2

Drive Type Chain Routing

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Main Box Seed Rate Handle

There are main box seed rate handles for each section of the drill (2 or 3 handles total). Generally, all need to be set identically, and you need to calibrate only one section.

The seed rate handle controls the percent engagement of the seed sprocket in each seed cup. The initial setting of the handle is given by the Seed Rate Chart.

Note: You can temporarily stop seed ﬂow to a drill section

by setting a handle to zero.

To set a handle:

1. Loosen wing nut under handle.

2. Set indicator to just past value from Seed Rate Chart.

3. Tighten wing nut.

Figure 3

Seed Rate Handle

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Position Seed Cup Doors

Refer to Figure 4, which depicts the seed cup door handle in position .

At each main seed box seed tube, adjust the seed cup door handle for the seed size.

The handle has three normal operating position detents:

(top detent) is for the smallest seeds.

Use it for wheat and similar small seeds. (middle detent) is for larger seeds.

Use it for soybeans and similar larger seeds. (bottom detent) is for oversize or fragile seeds.

If you experience excessive cracking with setting , use setting .

Note: Handle position is used for clean-out, not

2 3

planting. If set to this position with seed loaded, it may be difﬁcult to reset it to a normal operating position.

Main Seed Row Shutoff

If alternate row spacings are desired, the unused rows can be shut off with optional plugs.

1. Clean-out seed. The seed box must be empty prior to inserting plugs. See “Main Box Clean-Out”inthe Operator manual.

Refer to Figure 5

2. Insert one plug at each row to shut off. Verify the seed hose path before inserting the plug, as some hoses do not make a strictly vertical drop to their row units.

3. Review seed rate settings prior to planting. Perform calibration calculations with the actual active row count.

Figure 4

Seed Cup Door Handle

Figure 5

Seed Cup Plug

26211

26279

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Main Box Seed Rate Calibration

Differences will exist between the tested seed and ﬁeld conditions used to generate the Seed Rate Charts, and your seed and conditions. To accurately achieve your target population, Great Plains recommends calibrating.

Perform the calibration with the drill raised for transport, but with the opener frames lowered (if the openers are raised, the clutches will disengage). Leave the tractor hitched for movement control. Block the tires not being used in the calibration.

If you have previously calibrated your acremeter (see Operator’s manual), you can use it to tally acres.

1. Jack up the left drive gauge wheel assembly until the left section is roughly level. Use blocks to ensure that the section cannot fall if the jack relaxes, tips over or fails.

2. Rotate the gauge wheels and check that the drives and seed cups are engaged, working properly and free from foreign material. If not already done, set the Drive Type, Seed Rate Handle and Seed Cup Doors across the drill. If fertilizer is loaded, remove the fertilizer drive chain (unless you are simultaneously calibrating fertilizer rate).

3. Not the previous reading on the acremeter, unless you do not plan to rely on it for the calibration.

4. Check that your tires match factory speciﬁcation and are properly inﬂated. See the “Tire Inﬂation Chart” in the Operator manual.

5. Record the weight of one to three empty containers collectively large enough to hold seed metered for 6% of one acre.

6. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups on the outside end of the left drill box. Pull lower end seed hoses off of these drops at the opener end.

7. Turn gauge wheel several times to ﬁll seed cups. Turn until seed drops to ground from each hose.

8. Place empty container(s) under the three hoses to gather metered seed.

9. Turn gauge wheel until one acre is tallied on acremeter (see table at right). While turning, check that cups have ample seed coming into them.

Crushing Hazard:

Always have transport locks in place and frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on the drill. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers.

For example: on a drill with a row spacing of:

7.5 inches

and row count of:

you desire to plant barley at:

49 pounds per acre which, from the chart, is an initial Seed Rate Handle scale setting of:

For example: three empty 1.8 pound containers weigh:

5.4 lbs

Calibration Gauge Wheel Rotations

Drill Model Per Acre Per Hectare

2S-2600/F/HD/HDF 203 502

3S-3000/F/HD/HDF 175 432

3S-4000/F/HD/HDF 130 321

3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 104 271

10. Weigh metered seed. Subtract initial weight of container(s).

NetWeight GrossWeight ContainerWeights–=

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For example: the containers weighed a total of 8.0 pounds after test:

2.6 lbs net

2.6 8.0 5.4–=

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11. Divide the net seed weight by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine the total of pounds-per-acre seeded.

NetWeight

MeasuredRate

------------------------3

OpenerCount×=

12. The Seed Rate Handle scale is a percentage of meter opening, and is quite linear near scale center. Calculate a new scale setting based on the test.

TargetRate

NewScale

--------------------------------MeasuredRate

OldScale×=

Note: You may want to repeat calibration procedure if

your results varied greatly from the Seed Rate Chart, or if you must operate near the ends of the Seed Rate handle scale (0-20 or 90-100).

13. Set the center and right drill sections to match the now-calibrated left section.

14. With calibration complete, Reinstall fertilizer chain (if removed), reconnect seed hoses, and lower gauge wheel to ground.

When drilling, check seeding rate by noting acres drilled, amount of seed added to drill and seed level in drill box. If you are seeding more or less than desired, adjust rate slightly to compensate for ﬁeld conditions.

For example: on the 63-row 7.5 inch drill:

54.6 lbs/ac

2.6

54.6

------

63×=

For example: the target rate was 49 lbs/ac, and the initial scale 40: the new scale setting is:

35.9

---------

54.6

40×=

Reading a Seed Rate Chart

Charts in U.S. customary units begin on page 8. Metric charts begin on page 25.

1. Find your seed. Charts are in alphabetical order by seed name. Charts covering more than one seed may be out of order. For Rape, see Alfalfa. For Sudan, see Flax.

This example presumes we desire to plant Barley at 48 pounds per acre with a 7.5 inch drill.

There are multiple charts for some seeds, and the rates may overlap. Use the chart where your desired rate is closest to 50 on the Seed Rate Handle scale.

25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75

In our example, that would be Barley chart 2 of 3.

If your seed is not listed, ﬁnd one with similar size, shape and density. Density of the test seed used to

65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 develop the chart appears under the right end of the handle scale values.

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10 inch 0 3 5 6 9 11 13 1

0 4 6 9 12 15 18 2

Barley (2 of 3)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 3

Seed Rate Handle Setting

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS

(based on 51 pounds/bushel)

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Barl

)

2. Note the Drive Type in the upper left corner of the chart for your seed. This number (1-4) is used to determine the seed jackshaft sprocket. See page 3.

In our example, this is Drive Type 2 (34T sprocket).

3. Find your row spacing in the far left column.

4. Locate your desired seed rate in the table row for your row spacing.

In our example, 49 is the closest to 48.

5. Note the Seed Rate Handle setting required, at the top of the column at that seed rate. This is the initial value set on the Seed Rate Handle. See page 4.

In our example, we will start with a handle setting of 40, and calibrate. When a target rate falls halfway between handle settings, you can adjust the handle slightly to compensate, but calibration is apt to result in further adjustment anyway.

ey (2 of 3

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 3

swoR

6 inch 0 9 16 22 30 37 45 5

7.5 inch

10 inch 0 5 10 13 18 22 27 3

16 22 30 37 45 62 71 76 87 96

13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77

10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58

15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65

22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104

17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83

13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63

0 7 13 17 24 30 36 4

Seed Rate Handle Setting

ercA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS

rcA reP sdnuoP ni etaR deeS

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Main Box Seed Rate Charts

Metric charts begin on page 25.

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 60 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 6 8 12 15 19 23 27 32 37 41 45 50 54 59 63 69 74 79 82 84

7.5 inch 04 7101215182225293336404347515559636567

10 inch 0 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 22 25 27 30 33 35 38 41 44 48 49 50

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 5 8 11 14 18 22 26 30 35 39 43 48 53 57 62 66 69 73 73 74

7.5 inch 0 4 6 9 12 15 18 21 24 28 31 35 38 42 46 49 52 55 58 59 59

10 inch 0 3 5 6 9 11 13 16 18 21 23 26 29 32 34 37 39 42 44 44 44

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (2 of 3)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 9 16 22 30 37 45 54 62 71 76 87 96 104 114 123 133 142 152 154 156

7.5 inch 0 7 13 17 24 30 36 43 49 57 64 70 77 83 91 98 106 114 121 123 125

10 inch 0 5 10 13 18 22 27 32 37 43 48 52 58 63 68 74 80 85 91 92 94

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (3 of 3)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 21 39 53 73 90 110 131 151 174 194 213 234 255 278 300 325 348 371 377 382

7.5 inch 0 17 31 42 58 72 88 105 121 139 155 170 188 204 222 240 260 279 297 301 306

10 inch 0 13 23 32 44 54 66 79 91 104 117 128 141 153 167 180 195 209 222 226 230

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 48 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0.0 11 21 29 42 52 65 78 92 107 123 136 150 165 180 195 209 224 240 242 245

7.5 inch 0 9 17 24 34 42 52 62 74 85 99 109 120 132 144 156 167 179 192 194 196

10 inch 0 7 13 18 25 31 39 47 55 64 74 81 90 99 108 117 126 134 144 145 147

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 12 14 16 18 19 21 22 23 23 25 25 26 25

7.5 inch 0 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 20 20 20 20

10 inch 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 15

Buffalograss (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 3 5 8 11 14 17 21 25 29 32 36 39 43 46 48 50 51 52 52 52

7.5 inch 02 4 6 811141720232629323436384041424241

10 inch 0 2 3 5 6 8 10 13 15 17 19 22 24 26 27 29 30 31 31 31 31

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 6 8 11 15 20 25 30 36 42 48 53 59 64 69 73 76 79 80 81 80

7.5 inch 0 5 7 9 12 16 20 24 29 34 38 43 47 51 55 58 61 63 64 65 64

10 inch 0 3 5 7 9 12 15 18 22 25 29 32 36 38 41 44 46 47 48 48 48

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 9 13 19 25 33 41 50 59 68 78 87 96 104 112 118 124 128 131 131 130

7.5 inch 0 7 11 15 20 26 33 40 47 55 62 70 77 83 90 95 99 102 104 105 104

10 inch 0 6 8 11 15 20 25 30 35 41 47 52 58 63 67 71 74 77 78 79 78

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 55 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 33 37 42 46 50 54 59 65 70 76 82 83 85

7.5 inch 0 3 7 9 13 16 19 23 26 30 34 37 40 44 47 52 56 61 66 67 68

10 inch 0 2 5 7 10 12 15 17 20 22 25 27 30 33 35 39 42 45 49 50 51

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Millet {Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine cora}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 60 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 5 8 12 16 20 23 27 32 36 40 44 49 52 57 62 66 71 76 77 78

7.5 inch 0 4 7 9 13 16 19 22 25 29 32 35 39 42 46 49 53 57 61 62 63

10 inch 0 3 5 7 9 12 14 16 19 21 24 26 29 32 34 37 40 43 46 46 47

Milo {Sorghum}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 64 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 5 9 13 18 23 28 34 39 45 52 57 63 69 75 81 87 92 98 100 102

7.5 inch 04 7101418222731364145505560656973788082

10 inch 0 3 5 8 11 14 17 20 23 27 31 34 38 41 45 49 52 55 59 60 61

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Oats {Avena sativa}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 37 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 5 12 17 24 32 39 47 55 63 72 80 88 96 105 113 121 130 139 140 140

7.5 inch 0 4 10 14 19 25 31 37 44 51 58 64 70 77 84 90 97 104 111 112 112

10 inch 0 3 7 10 14 19 23 28 33 38 43 48 53 58 63 68 73 78 83 84 84

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Peas {Pisum sativum}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 61 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 0 19 34 52 69 84 102 119 137 154 169 186 202 218 235 251 266 281 283 284

7.5 inch 0 0 15 27 42 55 67 82 95 110 123 136 149 161 175 188 201 213 225 226 227

10 inch 0 0 11 20 31 41 50 61 71 82 93 102 112 121 131 141 151 160 169 170 171

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Pinto Beans {Phaseolus vulgaris}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 51 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 0 9 13 17 24 30 35 41 47 53 58 64 69 74 81 85 91 97 96 96

7.5 inch 00 7101419242833384247515560656873777777

10 inch 0 0 5 8 10 14 18 21 25 28 32 35 38 41 45 49 51 54 58 58 58

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Rice, Short Grain {Oryza sativa japonica, Oryza sativa sinica} (1 of 2)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 43 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 11 18 28 38 46 56 64 73 84 96 107 117 128 139 148 167 165 174 174 174

7.5 inch 0 9 14 23 31 37 44 51 59 67 77 85 94 102 111 118 125 132 139 139 139

10 inch 0 7 11 17 23 27 33 38 44 50 57 64 70 77 83 89 94 99 105 105 105

Rice, Short Grain (2 of 2)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 43 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 18 29 46 63 74 91 104 120 137 156 174 191 209 226 241 255 269 284 284 284

7.5 inch 0 14 24 37 50 60 72 83 96 109 125 139 153 167 181 193 204 215 227 227 227

10 inch 0 11 18 28 38 45 54 62 72 82 94 105 115 125 136 145 153 162 170 170 170

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain {Oryza sativa indica} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 47 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 1.4 4.4 7.4 10.4 13.7 16.8 19.8 22.9 26.1 31.6 32.1 35.1 38.1 41.1 44.3 46.8 49.4 51.5 52.9 53.9

7.5 inch 0 1.1 3.6 5.9 8.3 10.9 13.5 15.9 18.4 20.9 25.3 25.7 28.1 30.5 32.9 35.4 37.5 39.5 41.2 42.3 43.1

10 inch 0 0.8 2.7 4.4 6.2 8.2 10.1 11.9 13.8 15.7 19.0 19.3 21.1 22.9 24.7 26.6 28.1 29.7 30.9 31.7 32.3

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 47 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 3 9 15 21 28 35 41 47 54 65 66 72 78 85 91 96 102 106 109 111

7.5 inch 02 7121723283338435253586368737781858789

10 inch 0 2 6 9 13 17 21 25 28 32 39 40 43 47 51 55 58 61 64 65 67

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 47 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 0 13 22 32 42 53 61 71 81 90 98 107 116 125 135 144 153 161 167 173

7.5 inch 0 0 11 17 25 34 42 49 57 65 72 79 85 92 100 108 116 123 129 134 138

10 inch 0 0 8 13 19 25 32 37 42 49 54 59 64 69 75 81 87 92 97 100 104

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Rice, Long Grain (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 47 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 0 22 35 52 68 86 100 115 132 146 160 174 188 204 220 235 250 263 273 282

7.5 inch 0 0 17 28 41 55 69 80 92 105 117 128 139 151 163 176 188 200 210 218 226

10 inch 0 0 13 21 31 41 52 60 69 79 88 96 104 113 123 132 141 150 158 164 169

Rye {Secale cereale}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 57 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 3 8 13 19 24 28 35 41 47 53 58 63 68 74 81 87 94 101 102 102

7.5 inch 02 6101519222833384246505559646975818182

10 inch 0 2 5 8 11 14 17 21 24 28 32 35 38 41 44 48 52 56 61 61 61

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans {Glycine max} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 58 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 3 8 13 19 23 29 34 39 45 49 55 61 66 71 77 82 87 93 93 93

7.5 inch 02 6111519232731364044495357626570747475

10 inch 0 2 5 8 12 14 17 20 24 27 30 33 37 40 43 46 49 52 56 56 56

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 58 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 6 16 27 40 48 59 69 80 92 102 114 125 136 147 158 167 179 190 191 192

7.5 inch 0 5 13 22 32 38 47 55 64 73 81 91 100 109 118 127 134 143 152 153 153

10 inch 0 4 10 16 24 29 35 42 48 55 61 68 75 82 88 95 101 107 115 115 115

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 58 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 12 23 40 60 71 89 101 116 131 148 164 181 196 214 228 248 265 284 284 284

7.5 inch 0 9 18 32 48 57 71 81 93 105 119 131 145 157 171 182 199 212 227 227 227

10 inch 0 7 14 24 36 42 53 61 70 79 89 98 108 118 128 137 149 159 170 170 170

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Soybeans (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 58 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 19 37 66 97 115 145 165 190 214 241 267 295 320 348 371 405 433 463 463 464

7.5 inch 0 15 29 53 78 92 116 132 152 171 193 214 236 256 279 297 324 346 370 371 371

10 inch 0 11 22 40 58 69 87 99 114 128 145 160 177 192 209 223 243 260 278 278 278

Sunflower {Helianthus annuus}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 28 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 0 2 4 6 8 11 13 15 18 20 23 25 27 30 32 34 36 38 39 41

7.5 inch 00 2 3 5 7 9 1012141618202224262729313233

10 inch 0 0 1 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 14 15 16 18 19 20 22 23 24 24

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Wheat {Triticum} (1 of 2)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 64 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 13 22 30 40 50 57 70 80 91 105 115 127 140 152 164 177 190 203 205 206

7.5 inch 0 10 18 24 32 40 46 56 64 73 84 92 102 112 122 131 142 152 162 164 165

10 inch 0 8 13 18 24 30 34 42 48 55 63 69 76 84 91 99 106 114 122 123 124

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Wheat (2 of 2)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 64 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 16 31 45 60 74 88 104 120 137 153 168 186 202 220 240 256 274 290 297 299

7.5 inch 0 13 25 36 48 59 70 83 96 109 123 134 149 162 176 192 205 219 232 237 239

10 inch 0 10 18 27 36 45 53 62 72 82 92 101 111 121 132 144 154 164 174 178 179

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Wheatgrass {Pascopyrum smithii}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Pounds Per Acre (based on 23 pounds/bushel)

6 inch 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 19 21 21

7.5 inch 0 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 12 13 14 15 15 17 17

10 inch 0 1 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 11 13 13

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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G eat Pla ns Manufacturng Inc

Sett ng Fert lizer Rate 19

2012 05 21 195 325B

Fertilizer Rate Chart

Based

on 65 pound

per cubic foot (1 04 kg/liter)

6 inch (15 2 cm) Rows

7 5 inch (19 1 cm) Rows

10 nch (25 4 cm) Rows

Meter Rate

Sprockets

Meter Rate

Sprockets

Meter Rate

Sprockets

kg/Ha bs/ac

Range

Dr ver

Driven

kg/Ha

lbs/ac

Range

Driver

Driven

kg Ha

lbs/ac

Range

Driver

Driven

47 42 Low 12 T21 T 38 34 Low 12 T 21 T 28 25 Low 12 T 21 T

Low

12 T

20 T

Low

12 T

20 T

Low

12 T

20 T

53 47 Low 12 T 19 T 42 37 Low 12 T 19 T 32 28 Low 12 T 19 T 55

Low

12 T

18 T

Low

12 T

18 T

Low

12 T

18 T

59 52 Low 12 T 17 T 47 42 Low 12 T 17 T 35 31 Low 12 T 17 T 62

Low

12 T 16 T

Low

12 T

16 T

Low

12 T

16 T

68 60 Low 17 T 21 T 54 48 Low 17 T 21 T 41 36 Low 17 T 21 T 71

Low

17 T 20 T

Low

17 T

20 T

Low

17 T

20 T

74 66 Low 17 T 19 T 60 53 Low 17 T 19 T 45 40 Low 17 T 19 T 79

Low

20 T 21 T

Low

20 T

21 T

Low

20 T

21 T

88 78 Low 21 T 20 T 70 62 Low 21 T 20 T 53 47 Low 21 T 20 T 92

Low

21 T

19 T

Low

21 T

19 T

Low

21 T

19 T

97 86 Low 21 T 18 T 78 69 Low 21 T 18 T 59 52 Low 21 T 18 T

103

Low

21 T

17 T

Low

21 T

17 T

Low

21 T

17 T

109 97 Low 21 T 16 T 88 78 Low 21 T 16 T 65 58 Low 21 T 16 T 118

105

Low

17 T 12 T

Low

17 T

12 T

Low

17 T

12 T

125 111 Low 18 T12 T 100 89 Low 18 T 12 T 74 66 Low 18 T 12 T 131

116

Hgh

12 T 21 T

105

High

12 T

21 T

Low

19 T

12 T

132 117 Low 19 T 12 T 106 94 Low 19 T 12 T 79 70 Hgh 12 T 21 T 137

122

High

12 T 20 T

109

Hgh

12 T

20 T

Hgh

12 T

20 T

139 123 Low 20 T 12 T 110 98 Low 20 T 12 T 83 74 Low 20 T 12 T 144

128

Hgh

12 T

19 T

116

103

Low

21 T

12 T

High

12 T

19 T

146 130 Low 21 T12 T 116 103 High 12 T 19 T 88 78 Low 21 T 12 T 152

135

High

12 T

18 T

122

108

Hgh

12 T

18 T

Hgh

12 T

18 T

161 143 High 12 T 17 T 130 115 High 12 T 17 T 97 86 High 12 T 17 T 185

164

Hgh

17 T

21 T

148

131

High

17 T

21 T

112

High

17 T

21 T

194 172 H gh 17 T 20 T 155 138 High 17 T 20 T 116 103 High 17 T 20 T 204

181

High

17 T

19 T 163

145

Hgh

17 T

19 T

123

109

Hgh

17 T

19 T

217 193 High 20 T 21 T 174 154 Hgh 20 T 21 T 131 116 Hgh 20 T 21 T 240

213

High

21 T

20 T

192

170

High

21 T

20 T

144

128

High

21 T

20 T

252 224 H gh 21 T 19 T 202 179 High 21 T 19 T 151 134 High 21 T 19 T 266

236

High

21 T

18 T

213

189

High

21 T

18 T

160

142

High

21 T

18 T

282 250 High 21 T 17 T 225 200 Hgh 21 T 17 T 169 150 High 21 T 17 T 323

287

High

17 T

12 T

259

230

Hgh

17 T

12 T

194

172

Hgh

17 T

12 T

341 303 H gh 18 T 12 T 274 243 High 18 T 12 T 205 182 High 18 T 12 T 361

320

Hgh

19 T

12 T

288

256

High

19 T

12 T

216

192

High

19 T

12 T

380 337 High 20 T 12 T 303 269 High 20 T 12 T 228 202 High 20 T 12 T 398

353

High

21 T

12 T

319

283

Hgh

21 T

12 T

239

212

Hgh

21 T

12 T

Setting Fertilizer Rate

The 3S-4000HDF fertilizer meters are driven from the clutch shaft through a series of sprockets. This system is independent of the seed meter drive, and is unaffected by Drive Type. Fertilizer rate is adjusted by changing 1 to 3 sprockets on each drill section (3 sets total).

Fertilizer application rates vary with fertilizer type, density and particle size. Relative humidity and ﬁeld conditions can also affect application rates. The chart on page 19 is based on fertilizer with average particle size and a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot. Initially set rate according to charts, then calibrate the drill to your material as described on this page.

Perform setup and calibration for the left drill box. Once determined, set the center and right boxes to match.

Accurately obtaining your application rate requires four steps:

1. Adjusting target rate for large differences between material and chart density.

2. Setting Range sprocket (from chart)

3. Setting initial Driver / Driven sprockets (from chart)

4. Calibration: checking actual application rate

Adjusting for Density

The fertilizer chart is based on fertilizer with a density of 65 pounds per cubic foot (1.04 kg/liter). If your fertilizer density is within a few percent of that, skip this step and rely on calibration to determine ﬁnal Driver/Driven setup.

For larger variances, particularly with very low densities, pre-compensating can simplify calibration, by choosing a different target chart value for the application rate.

Density: lbs/cu-ft

(kg/liter)

Conversion Factor 1.45 1.30 1.20 1.10

Density: lbs/cu-ft

(kg/liter)

Conversion Factor 1.00 0.93 0.87 0.81

1. Find your actual material density. Normally, this reported on the container in which it was supplied. If not, weigh a known volume and calculate it.

2. Find your material Density in the table at right, and the Conversion Factor below it.

3. Adjust your target application rate prior to consulting

4. Consult the Fertilizer Rate Chart for the Adjusted

5. Calibrate using the sprocket setup for the adjusted

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AdjustedRate TargetRate ConversionFactor×=

rate.

Example: Your fertilizer has a density of 45 pounds per cubic foot, and you want to apply 100 pounds per acre with your 7.5in drill.

145 100 1.45×=

Example: the adjusted 145 rate corresponds to a High Range, and 17T/19T Driver/Driven ﬁnal drive.

45.0

(0.72)

65.0

(1.04)

50.0

(0.80)

70.0

(1.12)

55.0

(0.88)

75.0

(1.20)

60.0

(0.96)

80.0

(1.28)

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Setting Fertilizer Drive Range

Refer to the Fertilizer Rate Chart on page 19 to ﬁnd the correct Range sprocket size for your drill’s row spacing and target (or adjusted) application rate.

Refer to Figure 6

Note: When re-assembling and re-mounting chains,

make sure the open ends of chain clips face away from the direction of chain travel (shown by the gray arrow).

Setting High Range

High Range uses the smaller 16T sprocket . If it is already engaged by the chain, no change is necessary.

Refer to Figure 7

1. Loosen the idler sprocket and remove chain from driving and range sprockets.

5 1

2. Open chain at removable link and remove the 16-pitch section of the chain. This section has clips on each end. Save it for future use.

3. Loosen the set screws on the driving sprocket ,

4 5

and slide it on the shaft until it is in alignment with the small 16T High Range sprocket .

4. Re-engage the idler sprocket , allowing1⁄4inch

(6.4 mm) slack in the top chain span. Tighten set screws on driving sprocket .

4 5

5. If this is the ﬁnal Range setting, after calibration, repeat step 1 through step 4 for the center and right drill sections.

Figure 6

26482

Chain Clip Orientation

Setting Low Range

Low Range uses the larger 44T sprocket . If it is already engaged by the chain, no change is necessary.

Refer to Figure 7

1. Loosen the idler sprocket and remove chain from driving and range sprockets.

5 2

2. Insert the saved 16-pitch section of the chain. This section has clips on each end. Save chain section.

3. Loosen the set screws on the driving sprocket ,

4 5

and slide it on the shaft until it is in alignment with the large 44T Low Range sprocket .

4. Re-engage the idler sprocket , allowing1⁄4inch

(6.4 mm) slack in the top chain span. Tighten set screws on driving sprocket .

4 2

5. If this is the ﬁnal Range setting, after calibration, repeat step 1 through step 4 for the center and right drill sections.

Figure 7

21778

Fertilizer Drive Low Range

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Setting Fertilizer Final Drive

Refer to the Fertilizer Rate Chart on page 19 to ﬁnd the correct Final Drive sprocket sizes for your drill’s row spacing and target (or adjusted) application rate.

Refer to Figure 8

To change the Final Drive setting:

1. Loosen idlers and slide idler sprockets out of engagement with chain.

2. Remove lynch pins from both sprocket shafts, and remove sprockets.

3. Place correct Driver and Driven sprockets on their respective shafts.

4. Store sprockets not used on ends of shafts. Reinstall pins.

5. Reinstall chain and engage idlers, allowing1⁄4inch (6.4 mm) slack in the top chain span.

6. If this is the ﬁnal setting, after calibration, repeat step 1 through step 4 for the other drill sections.

DRIVER

Figure 8

Fertilizer Final Drive

DRIVEN

16378

Fertilizer Rate Calibration

Differences will exist between the tested fertilizer and ﬁeld conditions used to generate the Rate Chart, and your fertilizer and conditions. To accurately achieve your target application, Great Plains recommends calibrating.

If you have previously calibrated your acremeter (see Operator’s manual), you can use it to tally acres.

1. Jack up the left drive gauge wheel assembly until the left section is roughly level. Use blocks to ensure that the section cannot fall if the jack relaxes, tips over or fails.

2. Rotate the gauge wheels and check that the drives and seed cups are engaged, working properly and free from foreign material. If not already done, set the Range and Final Drive for the left section. If seed is loaded, remove a seed drive chain or set the Seed Rate Handle to 0 (unless you are simultaneously calibrating seed and fertilizer rates).

3. Note the reading on the acremeter, unless you do not plan to rely on it for the calibration.

4. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are of factoryspeciﬁed size and properly inﬂated. See the “Tire Inﬂation Chart” in the Operator manual.

Crushing Hazard:

Always have transport locks in place and frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on the drill. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers.

For example: you desire to apply 65 lb/cu-ft material at a rate of:

78 pounds per acre

on a 7.5 inch row spacing drill with a row count of:

Per the table, the drive system setup is:

Low Range 21T Driver 16T Driven

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5. Record the weight of one to three empty containers collectively large enough to hold fertilizer metered for 6% of one acre.

6. Place several pounds of fertilizer over three fertilizer openings the outside end of the left drill box. Pull lower end fertilizer hoses off of these drops at the opener end.

7. Turn gauge wheel several times to ﬁll ﬂute cups. Turn until fertilizer drops to ground from each hose.

8. Place empty container(s) under the three hoses to gather metered fertilizer.

9. Turn gauge wheel until one acre is tallied on acremeter (see table at right). While turning, check that cups have ample fertilizer coming into them.

10. Weigh metered fertilizer. Subtract initial weight of container(s).

NetWeight GrossWeight ContainerWeights–=

For example: three empty 1.8 pound containers weigh: 5.4 lbs

Possible Agricultural Chemical Hazard:

Follow material supplier recommendations for safety precautions in handling fertilizer.

Calibration Gauge Wheel Rotations

Drill Model Per Acre Per Hectare

2S-2600/F/HD/HDF 203 502

3S-3000/F/HD/HDF 175 432

3S-4000/F/HD/HDF 130 321

3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 104 271

For example: the three containers weighed a total of 10.0 pounds after test: 4.6 lbs net

11. Divide the net fertilizer weight by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine the total of pounds-per-acre applied.

NetWeight

MeasuredRate

------------------------3

RowCount×=

12. Subtract to calculate the difference between the measured rate and the original target rate.

Variance TargetRate MeasuredRate–=

13. If a Density Adjustment was made (see page 14), apply it to the variance.

AdjustedVariance Variance CorrectionFactor×=

For example: a 63-row (7.5 inch) drill: 96.6 lbs/ac

4.6

96.6

------

63×=

For example: the target rate was 78 lbs/ac: new variance=19

18.6 96.6 78–=

In the example, we are using 65 pound material, so no correction factor is applied.

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14. Consult the chart for the chart rate used for your ﬁrst calibration run with this material. If the just-measured result was low, add the [adjusted] variance to the previously used chart rate. If the measured result was high, subtract the [adjusted] variance from the previous chart rate.

15. Reset the fertilizer Range and Final Drive based on the settings at the new chart rate.

16. You may want to repeat calibration procedure if your results varied greatly from the desired target rate.

17. With calibration complete, Reinstall seed chain (if removed) or reset Seed Rate Handle, reconnect hoses, and lower gauge wheel to ground.

18. Set the center and right drill sections to match the now-calibrated left section.

When drilling, check metering rate by noting acres drilled, amount of fertilizer added to drill and level of material in drill box. If you are applying more or less fertilizer than desired, adjust metering rate slightly to compensate for ﬁeld conditions.

For example: Our measured rate was high, so we subtract the variance (19) from the chart rate (78) to obtain a new chart rate (59). This is halfway between two chart rows (56 and 62) Use either new drive setup:

Chart Rate 56 Chart Rate 62

Low Range Low Range 20T Driving 21T Driven 21T Driving 20T Driven

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Fertilizer Rate Chart

Based on 65 pounds per cubic foot (1.04 kg/liter).

6 inch (15.2 cm) Rows 7.5 inch (19.1 cm) Rows 10 inch (25.4 cm) Rows

Meter Rate Sprockets Meter Rate Sprockets Meter Rate Sprockets

kg/Ha lbs/ac Range Driver Driven kg/Ha lbs/ac Range Driver Driven kg/Ha lbs/ac Range Driver Driven

47 42 Low 12 T 21 T 38 34 Low 12 T 21 T 28 25 Low 12 T 21 T 50 44 Low 12 T 20 T 41 36 Low 12 T 20 T 30 27 Low 12 T 20 T 53 47 Low 12 T 19 T 42 37 Low 12 T 19 T 32 28 Low 12 T 19 T 55 49 Low 12 T 18 T 44 39 Low 12 T 18 T 34 30 Low 12 T 18 T 59 52 Low 12 T 17 T 47 42 Low 12 T 17 T 35 31 Low 12 T 17 T 62 55 Low 12 T 16 T 50 44 Low 12 T 16 T 37 33 Low 12 T 16 T 68 60 Low 17 T 21 T 54 48 Low 17 T 21 T 41 36 Low 17 T 21 T 71 63 Low 17 T 20 T 56 50 Low 17 T 20 T 43 38 Low 17 T 20 T 74 66 Low 17 T 19 T 60 53 Low 17 T 19 T 45 40 Low 17 T 19 T 79 70 Low 20 T 21 T 63 56 Low 20 T 21 T 47 42 Low 20 T 21 T 88 78 Low 21 T 20 T 70 62 Low 21 T 20 T 53 47 Low 21 T 20 T 92 82 Low 21 T 19 T 73 65 Low 21 T 19 T 55 49 Low 21 T 19 T

97 86 Low 21 T 18 T 78 69 Low 21 T 18 T 59 52 Low 21 T 18 T 103 91 Low 21 T 17 T 82 73 Low 21 T 17 T 62 55 Low 21 T 17 T 109 97 Low 21 T 16 T 88 78 Low 21 T 16 T 65 58 Low 21 T 16 T 118 105 Low 17 T 12 T 95 84 Low 17 T 12 T 71 63 Low 17 T 12 T 125 111 Low 18 T 12 T 100 89 Low 18 T 12 T 74 66 Low 18 T 12 T 131 116 High 12 T 21 T 105 93 High 12 T 21 T 79 70 Low 19 T 12 T 132 117 Low 19 T 12 T 106 94 Low 19 T 12 T 79 70 High 12 T 21 T 137 122 High 12 T 20 T 109 97 High 12 T 20 T 82 73 High 12 T 20 T 139 123 Low 20 T 12 T 110 98 Low 20 T 12 T 83 74 Low 20 T 12 T 144 128 High 12 T 19 T 116 103 Low 21 T 12 T 87 77 High 12 T 19 T 146 130 Low 21 T 12 T 116 103 High 12 T 19 T 88 78 Low 21 T 12 T 152 135 High 12 T 18 T 122 108 High 12 T 18 T 91 81 High 12 T 18 T 161 143 High 12 T 17 T 130 115 High 12 T 17 T 97 86 High 12 T 17 T 185 164 High 17 T 21 T 148 131 High 17 T 21 T 112 99 High 17 T 21 T 194 172 High 17 T 20 T 155 138 High 17 T 20 T 116 103 High 17 T 20 T 204 181 High 17 T 19 T 163 145 High 17 T 19 T 123 109 High 17 T 19 T 217 193 High 20 T 21 T 174 154 High 20 T 21 T 131 116 High 20 T 21 T 240 213 High 21 T 20 T 192 170 High 21 T 20 T 144 128 High 21 T 20 T 252 224 High 21 T 19 T 202 179 High 21 T 19 T 151 134 High 21 T 19 T 266 236 High 21 T 18 T 213 189 High 21 T 18 T 160 142 High 21 T 18 T 282 250 High 21 T 17 T 225 200 High 21 T 17 T 169 150 High 21 T 17 T 323 287 High 17 T 12 T 259 230 High 17 T 12 T 194 172 High 17 T 12 T 341 303 High 18 T 12 T 274 243 High 18 T 12 T 205 182 High 18 T 12 T 361 320 High 19 T 12 T 288 256 High 19 T 12 T 216 192 High 19 T 12 T 380 337 High 20 T 12 T 303 269 High 20 T 12 T 228 202 High 20 T 12 T 398 353 High 21 T 12 T 319 283 High 21 T 12 T 239 212 High 21 T 12 T

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Small Seeds Rate

Seeding rate from the optional Small Seeds Attachment is controlled entirely by seed rate handles on each small seeds box. No sprocket changes are required, and small seeds rate is unaffected by Drive Type or other settings for the main seed box.

Refer to Figure 9

To set Small Seeds rate, loosen the wing nut at each handle, and adjust the lever position. Tighten nut.

Small Seeds Rate Calibration

Differences will exist between the tested seed and ﬁeld conditions used to generate the Small Seeds Rate Charts, and your seed and conditions. To accurately achieve your target population, Great Plains recommends calibrating.

If you have previously calibrated your acremeter (see Operator’s manual), you can use it to tally acres.

1. Jack up the left drive gauge wheel assembly until the left section is roughly level. Use blocks to ensure that the section cannot fall if the jack relaxes, tips over or fails.

2. Rotate the gauge wheels and check that the drives and seed cups are engaged, working properly and free from foreign material. If not already done, set the Small Seeds Rate Handle. If fertilizer is loaded, remove the fertilizer drive chain (unless you are simultaneously calibrating fertilizer rate).

3. Note the reading on the acremeter, unless you do not plan to rely on it for the calibration.

4. Check that your gauge-wheel tires are the factoryspeciﬁed size and properly inﬂated. See the “Tire Inﬂation Chart” in the Operator manual.

5. Record the weight of one to three empty containers collectively large enough to hold seed metered for 6% of one acre.

6. Place several pounds of seed over three seed cups on the outside end of the left drill box. Pull lower end seed hoses off of these drops at the opener end.

7. Turn gauge wheel several times to ﬁll seed cups. Turn until seed drops to ground from each hose.

8. Place empty container(s) under the three hoses to gather metered seed.

Figure 9

Small Seeds Rate Handle

Crushing Hazard:

Always have transport locks in place and frame sufﬁciently blocked up when working on the drill. You may be severely injured or killed by being crushed from a falling implement or openers.

For example: using a row spacing of:

7.5 inches

row count:

you desire to plant alfalfa at:

10 pounds per acre;

this corresponds to an initial Seed Rate Handle of:

For example: three 0.5 pound (8 oz.) containers weigh:

1.5 lbs

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9. Turn gauge wheel until one acre or hectare is tallied on acremeter (see table at right). While turning, check that cups have ample seed coming into them.

10. Weigh metered seed. Subtract initial weight of container(s).

NetWeight GrossWeight ContainerWeights–=

11. Divide the net seed weight by three. Multiply by number of openers on your drill to determine the total of pounds-per-acre seeded.

NetWeight

MeasuredRate

------------------------3

RowCount×=

12. The Seed Rate Handle scale is a percentage of meter opening, and is quite linear near scale center. Calculate a new scale setting based on the test.

TargetRate

NewScale

--------------------------------MeasuredRate

OldScale×=

Note: You may want to repeat calibration procedure if

your results varied greatly from the Seed Rate Chart, or if you must operate near the ends of the Seed Rate handle scale (0-20 or 90-100).

13. Set the center and right drill sections to match the now-calibrated left section.

14. With calibration complete, Reinstall fertilizer chain (if removed), reconnect seed hoses, and lower gauge wheel to ground.

Calibration Gauge Wheel Rotations

Drill Model Per Acre Per Hectare

2S-2600/F/HD/HDF 203 502

3S-3000/F/HD/HDF 175 432

3S-4000/F/HD/HDF 130 321

3S-5000/F/HD/HDF 104 271

For example: the three containers weighed a total 2.2 lbs after test:

0.7 lbs net

0.7 2.2 1.5–=

For example: your 7.5 inch drill has 63 rows:

14.7 lbs/ac

0.7

------

14.7

For example: new scale:

-------- -

14.7

63×=

50×=

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Small Seeds Row Shut-Off

If alternate row spacing is required for small seeds, optional plugs are available to block ﬂow inside the seed box tray.

1. Clean-out seed. The seed box must be empty prior to inserting plugs. See “Small Seeds Box Clean-Out” in the Operator manual.

2. Before installing plugs, inspect the seed boxes for existing factory-installed plugs. These are blocking extra unused seed ports. You may want to identify these plugs with an indelible marker.

3. Insert one plug at each row to shut off. Verify the seed hose path before inserting the plug, as some hoses do not make a strictly vertical drop to their row units.

4. Review seed rate settings prior to planting. Perform calibration calculations with the actual active row count.

When removing plugs to restore rows to operation, be sure to not disturb a factory-installed plug.

Figure 10

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Small Seeds Tube Plug

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Small Seeds Rate Charts

Metric charts begin on page 32.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Red Alsike (Trifolium hybridum), Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 2.2 3.5 4.8 6.0 7.5 8.7 9.8 11.2 12.5 13.8 15.1 16.4 17.5 18.6 20.2 21.4 22.9 24.0 25.2

7.5 inch 0 0.0 1.8 2.8 3.9 4.8 6.0 7.0 7.9 9.0 10.0 11.1 12.1 13.2 14.0 15.3 16.2 17.2 18.3 19.3 20.3

10 inch 0 0.0 1.3 2.1 2.8 3.5 4.4 5.1 5.8 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.9 9.7 10.3 11.2 11.9 12.6 13.4 14.2 14.9

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Fescue (Festuca), Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 0.2 1.2 1.9 2.7 3.3 4.1 4.6 5.2 5.8 6.3 6.8 7.3 7.8 8.3 8.8 9.2 9.7 10.0 10.5

7.5 inch 0 0.0 0.2 .9 1.5 2.2 2.7 3.3 3.7 4.2 4.6 5.1 5.5 5.9 6.3 6.7 7.0 7.4 7.7 8.1 8.4

10 inch 0 0.0 0.1 0.7 1.1 1.6 2.0 2.4 2.7 3.1 3.4 3.7 4.0 4.3 4.6 4.9 5.2 5.4 5.7 5.9 6.2

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon), Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Lespedeza Unhulled (Lespedeza), Sercia, Sand, Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.6 3.3 4.1 5.0 5.9 6.6 7.2 7.8 8.4 9.0 9.5 10.2 10.9 11.6 12.2 12.9

7.5 inch 0 0.0 0.5 0.9 1.4 2.1 2.6 3.3 4.0 4.7 5.3 5.8 6.3 6.7 7.2 7.6 8.2 8.8 9.3 9.8 10.4

10 inch 0 0.0 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.5 1.9 2.4 3.0 3.5 3.9 4.2 4.6 4.9 5.3 5.6 6.0 6.4 6.8 7.2 7.6

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Red & Sweet Clover (Trifolium) Lespedeza Hulled (Lespedeza)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 1.5 3.4 5.2 7.1 9.0 11.3 13.2 15.3 17.0 19.0 20.8 22.5 24.5 26.4 28.3 30.1 32.1 33.8 35.6

7.5 inch 0 0.0 1.2 2.7 4.2 5.7 7.2 9.1 10.6 12.3 13.7 15.3 16.7 18.1 19.7 21.2 22.7 24.2 25.8 27.2 28.6

10 inch 0 0.0 0.9 2.0 3.1 4.2 5.3 6.7 7.8 9.0 10.0 11.2 12.2 13.3 14.4 15.6 16.6 17.8 18.9 19.9 20.9

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

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Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.7 .9 1.3 1.5 2.0 2.4 2.8 3.3 3.5 3.9 4.4 4.8 5.0 5.5 5.7 6.1 6.3

7.5 inch 0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.2 1.6 1.9 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.2 3.5 3.9 4.0 4.4 4.6 4.9 5.1

10 inch 0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.4 0.5 .8 0.9 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.9 2.1 2.3 2.6 2.8 3.0 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.7

Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine coracana), Reed Canary (Phalaris arundinacea)

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.4 1.4 2.4 3.5 4.4 5.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 9.5 10.5 11.5 12.5 13.6 14.6 15.6 16.6 17.6 18.5 19.0

7.5 inch 0 0.3 1.2 2.0 2.8 3.6 4.4 5.2 6.0 6.8 7.6 8.4 9.3 10.1 10.9 11.7 12.5 13.3 14.1 14.9 15.1

10 inch 0 0.3 0.8 1.4 2.0 2.6 3.2 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.6 6.2 6.8 7.4 8.0 8.6 9.2 9.8 10.4 10.9 11.5

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens), Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis), Timothy (Phleum pratense), Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L., Brassica Rapa var.)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 1.1 2.1 3.3 4.7 6.1 7.6 9.2 10.7 12.2 13.8 15.5 17.0 18.5 20.3 21.7 23.4 25.4 27.3 29.2

7.5 inch 0 0.0 0.9 1.6 2.6 3.9 4.9 6.1 7.4 8.6 9.8 11.1 12.5 13.7 14.9 16.3 17.6 18.8 20.4 21.9 23.5

10 inch 0 0.0 0.6 1.5 1.9 2.5 3.6 4.5 5.4 6.3 7.2 8.1 9.1 10.0 10.9 12.0 12.9 13.8 14.9 16.1 17.2

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Sudan (Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.)

Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

6 inch 0 0.0 1.7 3.3 5.2 6.8 8.7 10.7 12.7 14.7 16.8 19.2 21.2 23.4 25.6 28.0 29.9 32.1 34.2 36.3 38.4

7.5 inch 0 0.0 1.4 2.6 4.2 5.4 7.0 8.6 10.2 11.9 13.5 15.4 17.0 18.8 20.5 22.5 24.0 25.8 27.6 29.1 30.9

10 inch 0 0.0 1.0 1.9 3.1 4.0 5.1 6.3 7.5 8.6 9.9 11.3 12.5 13.8 15.1 16.5 17.6 18.9 20.2 21.4 22.7

Seeding Rate in Pounds per Acre

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Appendix

Metric Rate Charts, Main Seed Box

See page 2 for instructions. Charts in U.S. customary units begin on page 8.

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.77 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 6.2 9.3 13.5 17.3 21.4 25.6 30.5 35.4 41.2 46.0 50.3 55.7 60.9 66.2 71.0 77.1 83.0 89.0 91.6 94.3

0 4.9 7.5 10.8 13.8 17.2 20.5 24.4 28.3 33.0 36.8 40.3 44.6 48.7 53.0 56.8 61.7 66.4 71.2 73.3 75.4

0 3.7 5.6 8.1 10.3 12.9 15.4 18.3 21.2 24.7 27.6 30.2 33.5 36.5 39.7 42.6 46.3 49.7 53.4 55.0 56.6

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.66 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 5.1 8.5 12.0 16.2 20.3 24.9 29.3 33.8 38.7 43.7 48.6 53.7 59.3 64.1 69.3 73.5 77.6 81.5 82.1 82.7

0 4.0 6.8 9.5 12.9 16.3 20.0 23.5 27.1 31.0 34.9 38.8 43.0 47.4 51.3 55.5 58.8 62.1 65.2 65.7 68.2

0 3.0 5.1 7.2 9.7 12.1 14.9 17.6 20.3 23.2 26.2 29.2 32.2 35.6 38.5 41.5 44.1 46.6 48.8 49.3 49.6

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (2 of 3)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.66 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 9.8 17.9 24.3 33.5 41.5 50.6 60.3 69.4 79.7 85.8 97.7 107.6 116.9 127.4 137.8 149.1 159.9 170.2 172.9 175.6

0 7.7 14.3 19.3 26.7 33.2 40.5 48.3 55.5 63.8 71.3 78.1 86.1 93.5 101.9 110.1 119.2 127.9 136.1 138.2 140.4

0 5.8 10.7 14.5 20.1 24.9 30.4 36.2 41.7 47.8 53.4 58.6 64.6 70.2 76.5 82.6 89.5 95.9 100.1 103.7 105.3

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Barley (3 of 3)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.66 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 23.8 43.6 59.2 81.8 101.5 123.8 147.4 169.6 195.0 217.9 238.8 263.2 285.8 311.8 336.8 364.5 391.0 416.1 422.7 429.3

0 19.0 34.8 47.4 65.5 81.2 99.1 118.0 135.7 155.9 174.4 191.1 210.5 228.7 249.5 269.4 291.7 312.8 332.9 338.2 343.4

0 14.3 26.2 35.5 49.1 60.9 74.3 88.5 101.8 117.0 130.8 143.3 157.9 171.5 187.0 202.1 218.8 234.6 249.7 253.6 257.7

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Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.62 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 12.7 23.6 33.0 47.0 58.6 73.0 87.5 103.7 119.9 138.2 152.4 168.9 185.7 201.5 219.4 235.0 251.0 268.0 268.5 273.6

0 10.1 18.9 26.5 37.6 46.9 58.4 70.1 83.0 95.9 110.6 121.8 135.1 148.5 161.2 175.6 187.9 201.2 214.4 214.6 218.9

0 7.6 14.1 19.9 28.2 35.1 43.8 52.5 62.2 72.0 83.0 91.4 101.3 111.4 120.9 131.7 141.0 150.9 160.8 164.7 170.1

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.30 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 2.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 7.9 9.0 11.3 13.5 15.8 18.0 20.3 21.4 23.7 24.8 25.9 25.9 28.2 28.2 29.3 28.2

0 1.1 2.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 7.9 9.0 11.3 12.4 14.6 15.8 16.9 19.2 20.3 21.4 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5 22.5

0 1.1 2.3 2.3 3.4 4.5 5.6 6.8 7.9 9.0 10.1 12.4 13.5 13.5 14.6 15.8 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9 16.9

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.30 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 3.4 5.6 9.0 12.4 15.8 19.2 23.7 28.2 32.7 36.1 40.6 43.9 48.5 51.8 54.1 56.3 57.5 58.6 58.6 58.6

0 2.3 4.5 6.8 9.0 12.4 15.8 19.2 22.5 25.9 29.3 32.7 36.1 38.3 40.6 42.8 45.1 46.2 47.3 47.3 46.2

0 2.3 3.4 5.6 6.8 9.0 11.3 14.6 16.9 19.2 21.4 24.8 27.0 29.3 30.4 32.7 33.8 34.9 34.9 34.9 34.9

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.30 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 6.8 9.0 12.4 16.9 22.5 28.2 33.8 40.6 47.3 54.1 59.7 66.5 72.1 77.7 82.3 85.6 89.0 90.1 91.3 90.1

0 5.6 7.9 10.1 13.5 18.0 22.5 27.0 32.7 38.3 42.8 48.5 53.0 57.5 62.0 65.4 68.7 71.0 72.1 73.2 72.1

0 3.4 5.6 7.9 10.1 13.5 16.9 20.3 24.8 28.2 32.7 36.1 40.6 42.8 46.2 49.6 51.8 53.0 54.1 54.1 54.1

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Buffalograss (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.30 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 10.0 14.6 21.4 28.2 37.2 46.2 56.3 66.5 76.6 87.9 98.0 108.2 117.2 126.2 133.0 139.7 144.2 147.6 147.6 146.5

0 7.9 12.4 16.9 22.5 29.3 37.2 45.1 53.0 62.0 69.9 78.9 86.8 93.5 101.4 107.0 111.6 114.9 117.2 118.3 117.2

0 6.5 9.0 12.4 16.9 22.5 28.2 33.8 39.4 46.2 53.0 58.6 65.4 71.0 75.5 80.0 83.4 86.8 87.9 89.0 87.9

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Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.71 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 4.2 9.2 13.1 18.1 22.6 27.1 31.8 36.8 41.5 46.9 51.3 56.0 61.1 66.4 72.6 78.4 85.0 91.9 93.4 95.3

0 3.4 7.4 10.6 14.5 18.1 21.7 25.4 29.4 33.2 37.6 41.1 44.8 48.8 53.1 58.0 62.6 68.0 73.5 74.8 76.2

0 2.5 5.5 7.9 10.9 13.6 16.3 19.1 22.1 24.9 28.2 30.8 33.6 36.6 39.7 43.6 47.0 51.0 55.2 56.0 57.1

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Millet {Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine cora}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.77 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 5.3 9.2 13.1 17.6 21.9 26.3 30.5 35.4 40.1 44.7 49.4 54.5 58.8 64.0 69.3 74.1 79.5 85.1 86.4 87.7

0 4.2 7.4 10.6 14.0 17.5 21.0 24.5 28.3 32.0 35.7 39.5 43.6 47.0 51.2 55.5 59.3 63.5 68.0 69.2 70.2

0 3.1 5.5 7.9 10.6 13.1 15.7 18.3 21.2 24.0 26.8 29.6 32.7 35.4 38.4 41.5 44.5 47.7 51.1 51.9 52.7

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Milo {Sorghum}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.82 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 5.3 9.9 14.6 19.9 25.3 31.2 37.6 43.8 50.3 57.8 63.7 70.5 77.2 83.9 90.7 97.2 103.0 109.7 112.6 114.6

0 4.2 7.9 11.7 15.9 20.2 24.9 30.1 35.0 40.3 46.3 51.0 56.5 61.9 67.1 72.5 77.8 82.3 87.7 90.0 91.6

0 3.1 6.0 8.8 11.9 15.2 18.7 22.6 26.3 30.2 34.7 38.2 42.3 46.4 50.3 54.5 58.4 61.7 65.8 67.6 68.7

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Oats {Avena sativa}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.48 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 5.8 13.6 19.4 26.9 35.4 43.4 52.5 51.5 71.0 81.1 89.5 98.8 107.9 117.3 126.8 136.1 145.5 155.6 155.8 158.8

0 4.7 10.9 15.6 21.5 28.3 34.7 42.0 49.3 56.8 64.8 71.5 79.0 86.3 93.9 101.4 108.9 116.4 124.4 124.5 127.5

0 3.5 8.2 11.7 16.2 21.2 26.0 31.5 36.9 42.6 48.6 53.7 59.3 64.8 70.4 76.0 81.6 87.3 93.3 93.4 95.6

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Peas {Pisum sativum}

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.79 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 10.8 21.2 38.3 58.3 77.1 94.2 114.4 133.5 154.3 173.2 190.2 209.0 228.2 245.0 264.3 281.6 298.8 315.9 317.6 319.0

0 8.4 17.1 30.5 46.6 61.7 75.3 91.5 106.8 123.4 138.5 152.2 167.2 181.0 196.0 211.5 225.3 239.0 252.8 254.1 255.2

0 6.4 12.8 22.9 34.9 46.3 56.5 68.6 80.2 92.5 104.0 114.2 125.4 135.7 147.0 158.6 169.0 179.3 189.6 190.5 191.4

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Pinto Beans {Phaseolus vulgaris}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.66 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 0.0 9.5 14.5 19.5 26.5 33.2 39.6 46.3 52.9 59.5 65.3 71.5 77.2 83.5 90.7 95.9 101.8 107.7 107.8 107.9

0 0.0 7.6 11.6 15.8 21.2 28.5 31.7 37.0 42.3 47.8 52.3 57.1 61.9 66.8 72.3 76.7 81.5 86.1 87.9 88.3

0 0.0 5.7 8.8 11.7 15.9 19.9 23.8 27.7 31.8 35.7 39.2 42.9 46.4 50.2 54.5 57.5 61.1 64.6 64.8 64.8

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Short Grain {Oryza sativa japonica, Oryza sativa sinica} (1 of 2)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.55 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 12.3 20.2 31.8 43.0 51.2 62.3 71.3 82.3 94.0 107.3 119.9 131.6 143.6 155.6 166.0 175.7 185.4 195.5 198.2 199.8

0 9.9 16.2 25.4 34.5 41.0 49.8 57.0 65.9 75.2 85.9 95.9 105.3 114.9 124.4 132.9 140.6 148.3 156.4 158.9 159.4

0 7.4 12.1 19.1 25.8 30.8 37.4 42.8 49.4 56.4 64.4 72.0 78.9 86.1 93.3 99.7 105.4 111.3 117.3 119.8 120.7

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Short Grain (2 of 2)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.55 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 20.1 33.0 51.8 70.2 83.5 101.6 116.2 134.2 153.2 175.0 195.5 214.5 234.1 253.6 270.8 286.4 302.2 318.7 325.8 330.1

0 16.1 26.4 41.4 56.1 66.8 81.3 93.0 107.3 122.6 140.0 158.4 171.7 187.3 202.9 216.7 229.1 241.8 255.0 262.3 268.2

0 12.0 19.9 31.1 42.1 50.1 61.0 69.7 80.5 91.9 105.0 117.3 128.8 140.4 152.2 162.5 171.9 181.3 191.2 196.6 199.8

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain {Oryza sativa indica} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.60 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 1 5 8 11 16 19 23 26 29 36 36 39 43 46 50 53 55 59 60 61

01 5 7 912161820242829323537394345464748

0 1 3 5 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 21 24 26 28 30 32 34 35 36 36

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.60 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 3 10 17 24 32 39 46 53 61 73 74 81 88 96 103 108 115 119 123 125

02 81419263237434859606571778287919698100

0 2 7 10 15 19 24 28 32 36 37 45 48 53 57 62 65 69 72 73 75

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Rice, Long Grain (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.60 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 0.0 14.8 24.3 35.5 47.0 59.2 68.7 79.4 90.7 100.8 110.1 119.6 129.7 140.7 151.2 162.0 172.1 180.8 187.6 194.1

0 0.0 11.8 19.4 28.4 37.6 47.4 55.0 63.5 72.6 80.6 88.1 95.7 103.7 112.5 121.0 129.7 137.6 144.6 150.1 155.3

0 0.0 8.9 14.6 21.2 28.2 35.5 41.2 47.6 54.5 60.5 66.1 71.7 77.8 84.4 90.7 97.2 103.3 108.5 112.6 116.4

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rice, Long Grain (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.60 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 0.0 24.1 39.6 57.8 76.6 96.4 112.0 129.4 148.0 164.3 179.6 195.0 211.4 229.4 246.5 264.5 280.6 294.7 305.9 316.5

0 0.0 19.3 31.7 46.3 61.3 77.2 89.6 103.6 118.3 131.5 143.7 155.9 169.1 183.4 197.3 211.4 224.4 235.8 244.7 253.2

0 0.0 14.5 23.8 34.7 45.9 57.9 67.2 77.7 88.8 98.6 107.8 117.0 126.9 137.6 148.0 158.5 168.4 176.8 183.6 189.8

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Rye {Secale cereale}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.73 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 3.1 8.8 14.1 20.8 26.9 31.4 38.8 45.7 52.8 59.4 65.1 70.6 76.7 82.9 90.4 97.1 105.0 113.4 114.2 114.6

0 2.5 7.1 11.3 16.6 21.6 25.1 31.1 36.6 42.2 47.6 52.1 56.5 61.4 66.2 72.3 77.7 84.0 90.7 91.3 91.6

0 1.9 5.3 8.5 12.5 16.2 18.9 23.4 27.4 31.7 35.7 39.1 42.4 46.0 49.7 54.2 58.3 63.0 68.0 68.5 68.7

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans {Glycine max} (1 of 4)

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.75 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 3.1 8.8 14.7 21.7 25.9 32.2 37.8 43.9 50.2 55.5 62.2 68.5 74.3 80.2 88.4 91.5 97.6 103.8 104.4 104.7

0 2.5 7.0 11.8 17.3 20.8 25.7 30.3 35.1 40.1 44.3 49.7 54.8 59.5 64.2 69.2 73.2 78.0 83.1 83.5 83.8

0 1.9 5.3 8.9 13.0 15.6 19.3 22.7 26.4 30.1 33.3 37.4 41.1 44.6 48.2 51.9 54.9 58.5 62.3 62.8 62.9

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans (2 of 4)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.75 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 6.5 18.0 30.2 44.5 53.3 66.1 77.8 90.3 103.1 114.1 127.9 140.7 152.8 164.8 177.6 187.9 200.5 213.4 214.5 215.2

0 5.2 14.4 24.3 35.6 42.7 52.9 62.2 72.3 82.4 91.3 102.3 112.5 122.1 131.9 142.1 150.3 160.4 170.8 171.7 172.1

0 3.9 10.8 18.2 26.7 32.0 39.6 46.7 54.2 61.9 68.5 76.8 84.4 91.6 98.9 106.5 112.8 120.4 127.6 128.8 129.1

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Soybeans (3 of 4)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.75 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 12.9 25.3 45.4 66.8 79.4 99.8 113.4 130.6 147.4 166.3 184.1 202.9 220.4 239.8 255.4 278.7 297.9 317.4 317.7 318.0

0 10.3 20.2 36.3 53.4 63.5 79.8 90.7 104.5 118.0 133.0 147.3 162.3 176.3 191.9 204.3 223.0 238.2 253.9 254.1 254.5

0 7.7 15.2 27.2 40.1 47.6 59.8 68.0 78.4 88.5 99.7 110.5 121.7 132.3 143.9 153.2 167.2 178.7 190.5 190.8 190.8

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Soybeans (4 of 4)

Drive Type

4 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.75 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 21 42 74 109 130 163 186 214 241 272 301 332 361 392 418 456 488 522 522 522

0 17 33 60 88 104 131 149 171 193 217 241 266 288 314 335 365 390 417 418 418

0 12 25 45 65 78 98 112 128 144 163 163 199 216 236 251 274 293 313 313 313

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Sunflower {Helianthus annuus}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.36 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 0.0 2.2 4.7 6.8 9.3 12.0 14.5 17.3 20.0 22.7 25.3 28.0 30.6 33.3 35.8 38.3 40.4 43.0 44.2 45.7

0 0.0 1.8 3.8 5.5 7.5 9.5 11.6 13.8 15.9 18.2 20.2 22.3 24.6 26.6 28.6 30.6 32.3 34.5 35.4 36.5

0 0.0 1.3 2.8 4.2 5.6 7.2 8.8 10.3 12.0 13.6 15.2 16.7 18.4 20.0 21.4 22.9 24.3 25.8 26.6 27.4

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Wheat {Triticum} (1 of 2)

Drive Type

2 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.82 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 14.0 24.6 34.1 44.3 55.8 64.4 78.5 90.3 102.6 117.5 129.2 143.0 157.5 170.9 184.3 198.8 213.2 227.9 230.9 231.2

0 11.2 19.8 27.3 35.5 44.6 51.5 62.8 72.3 82.1 94.1 103.4 114.4 126.0 136.7 147.4 159.0 170.7 182.3 184.8 184.9

0 8.4 14.8 20.4 26.6 33.5 38.6 47.0 54.2 61.5 70.5 77.6 85.8 94.5 102.5 110.6 119.2 128.0 136.7 138.5 138.8

Seed Rate Handle Setting

Wheat (2 of 2)

Drive Type

3 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.82 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 17.9 34.4 50.2 66.8 83.3 98.2 116.3 134.8 153.2 172.1 188.6 206.4 227.2 247.2 269.3 287.2 307.2 325.4 333.1 335.5

0 14.3 27.5 40.2 53.4 66.6 78.6 93.1 107.9 122.6 137.6 150.9 166.7 181.8 197.8 215.4 229.7 245.8 260.4 266.5 268.3

0 10.7 20.7 30.1 40.1 50.0 58.9 69.5 80.8 91.9 103.3 113.2 125.1 138.3 148.3 161.6 172.3 184.3 195.2 199.8 201.3

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Wheatgrass {Pascopyrum smithii}

Drive Type

1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows Seed Rate in Kilograms per Hectare (based on 0.30 kg per liter)

15.2cm (6in)

19.1cm (7.5in)

25.4cm (10in)

0 0.0 1.0 2.4 3.4 4.7 5.7 6.7 8.3 9.4 10.8 12.1 13.4 14.7 15.9 17.3 18.9 20.1 20.4 20.8 23.4

0 0.0 0.8 1.9 2.7 3.8 4.6 5.4 6.6 7.5 8.6 9.7 10.7 11.8 12.8 13.9 15.0 16.1 16.3 16.6 18.6

0 0.0 0.7 1.5 2.0 2.8 3.5 4.0 4.9 5.7 6.5 7.3 8.0 8.9 9.5 10.4 11.3 12.0 12.2 12.5 14.0

Seed Rate Handle Setting

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Metric Rate Charts, Small Seeds Box

See page 20 for instructions. Charts in U.S. customary units begin on page 23.

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Red Alsike (Trifolium hybridum), Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 2.5 3.9 5.4 6.8 8.5 9.8 11.0 12.6 14.1 15.5 17.0 18.5 19.7 21.0 22.8 24.1 25.8 27.0 28.4

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 2.0 3.2 4.4 5.4 6.8 7.9 8.9 10.1 11.3 12.5 13.6 14.9 15.8 17.2 18.3 19.4 20.6 21.7 22.9

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 1.5 2.4 3.2 3.9 5.0 5.7 6.5 7.4 8.3 9.1 10.0 10.9 11.6 12.6 13.4 14.2 15.1 15.1 15.1

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Fescue (Festuca), Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 0.2 1.4 2.1 3.0 3.7 4.6 5.2 5.9 6.5 7.1 7.7 8.2 8.8 9.4 9.9 10.4 10.9 11.3 11.8

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 0.2 1.0 1.7 2.5 3.0 3.7 4.2 4.7 5.2 5.7 6.2 6.6 7.1 7.5 7.9 8.3 8.3 9.1 9.5

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.8 1.8 2.3 2.3 2.3 3.5 3.5 4.2 4.5 4.8 5.2 5.5 5.5 6.1 6.1 6.6 7.0

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon), Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Lespedeza Unhulled (Lespedeza), Sercia, Sand, Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 0.8 1.2 1.9 2.9 3.7 4.6 5.6 6.6 7.4 8.1 8.8 9.5 10.1 10.7 11.5 12.3 13.1 13.7 14.5

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 0.6 1.0 1.6 2.4 2.9 3.7 4.5 5.3 6.0 6.5 7.1 7.5 8.1 8.6 9.2 9.9 10.5 11.0 11.7

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 0.5 0.7 1.1 1.7 2.1 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.4 4.7 5.2 5.2 6.0 6.3 6.8 7.2 7.7 8.1 8.1

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Red & Sweet Clover (Trifolium) Lespedeza Hulled (Lespedeza)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 1.7 3.8 3.8 8.0 10.1 12.7 14.9 17.2 19.2 21.4 23.4 25.4 27.6 29.7 31.9 33.9 36.2 38.1 40.1

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 1.4 3.0 4.7 6.4 8.1 10.3 11.9 13.9 15.4 17.2 18.8 20.4 22.2 23.9 25.6 27.3 29.1 30.6 32.2

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 1.0 2.3 3.5 4.7 6.0 7.5 8.8 10.1 11.3 12.6 13.7 15.0 16.2 17.6 18.7 20.1 21.3 21.3 23.6

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

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Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 0.0 0.3 0.8 1.0 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.7 3.2 3.7 3.9 4.4 5.0 5.4 5.6 6.2 6.4 6.4 7.1

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.6 0.8 0.8 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 1.4 3.2 3.6 3.9 4.4 4.5 5.0 5.2 5.5 5.5

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.6 0.9 1.0 1.4 1.6 1.9 2.1 2.4 2.6 2.9 3.2 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.1 4.2

Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine coracana), Reed Canary (Phalaris arundinacea)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.5 1.6 2.7 3.9 5.0 6.2 7.3 8.5 9.6 10.7 11.8 13.0 14.1 15.3 16.5 17.6 18.7 19.8 20.8 21.4

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 4.1 5.0 5.9 6.8 7.7 8.6 9.5 10.5 11.4 12.3 13.2 14.1 15.0 15.9 16.8 17.0

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.3 0.9 1.6 2.3 2.3 3.6 4.3 5.0 5.6 6.3 7.0 7.0 8.3 9.0 9.7 10.4 11.0 11.7 12.3 13.0

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens), Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis), Timothy (Phleum pratense), Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L., Brassica Rapa var.)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 1.2 2.4 3.7 5.3 6.9 8.6 10.4 12.1 13.7 15.5 17.5 19.2 20.7 22.9 24.5 26.4 28.6 30.8 32.9

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 1.0 1.8 2.9 4.4 4.4 4.4 8.3 9.7 11.0 12.5 14.1 15.4 16.8 18.4 19.8 21.2 23.0 24.7 26.5

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 0.7 1.7 2.1 2.8 4.1 5.1 6.1 7.1 8.1 9.1 10.3 11.3 12.3 13.5 14.5 15.5 16.8 18.1 19.4

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Sudan (Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.)

Metric Small Seeds Cup Lever Setting

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100

Rows

15.2cm (6in) 0 0.0 1.9 3.7 5.9 7.7 7.7 12.1 12.1 16.6 18.9 18.9 23.9 26.4 28.8 28.8 33.7 36.2 38.5 40.9 43.3

19.1cm (7.5in) 0 0.0 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.6 7.9 9.7 11.5 11.5 15.2 17.4 17.4 17.4 17.4 25.4 27.0 29.1 31.1 32.8 32.8

25.4cm (10in) 0 0.0 1.1 2.1 3.5 4.5 5.7 7.1 8.5 9.7 11.2 12.7 12.7 15.5 17.0 18.6 19.8 21.3 22.8 24.1 25.6

Seeding Rate in Kilograms per Hectare

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Great Plains 3S-5000HDF User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Seed, Small Seeds and Fertilizer Rate Charts

Table of Contents

Introduction

Drill models covered by this manual

26-Foot 2-Section Drills

30-Foot 3-Section Drills

40-Foot 3-Section Drills

50-Foot 3-Section Drills

Document Family

Setting Main Box Seed Rate

Setting Drive Type

Changing Drive Type

Main Box Seed Rate Handle

Position Seed Cup Doors

Main Seed Row Shutoff

Main Box Seed Rate Calibration

Reading a Seed Rate Chart

Main Box Seed Rate Charts

Alfalfa {Medicago sativa} or Rape {Brassica napus}

Barley {Hordeum vulgare} (1 of 3)

Barley (2 of 3)

Barley (3 of 3)

Buckwheat {Fagopyrum esculentum}

Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Buffalograss {Bouteloua dactyloides} (1 of 4)

Buffalograss (2 of 4)

Buffalograss (3 of 4)

Buffalograss (4 of 4)

Flax {Linum usitatissimum} or Sudan {Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.}

Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Millet {Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine cora}

Milo {Sorghum}

Oats {Avena sativa}

Peas {Pisum sativum}

Pinto Beans {Phaseolus vulgaris}

Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Rice, Short Grain {Oryza sativa japonica, Oryza sativa sinica} (1 of 2)

Rice, Short Grain (2 of 2)

Rice, Long Grain {Oryza sativa indica} (1 of 4)

Rice, Long Grain (2 of 4)

Rice, Long Grain (3 of 4)

Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Rice, Long Grain (4 of 4)

Rye {Secale cereale}

Soybeans {Glycine max} (1 of 4)

Soybeans (2 of 4)

Soybeans (3 of 4)

Seed Rate Charts, Main Box, continued...

Soybeans (4 of 4)

Sunflower {Helianthus annuus}

Wheat {Triticum} (1 of 2)

Wheat (2 of 2)

Wheatgrass {Pascopyrum smithii}

Setting Fertilizer Rate

Adjusting for Density

Setting Fertilizer Drive Range

Setting High Range

Setting Low Range

Setting Fertilizer Final Drive

Fertilizer Rate Calibration

Fertilizer Rate Chart

Small Seeds Rate

Small Seeds Rate Calibration

Small Seeds Row Shut-Off

Small Seeds Rate Charts

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Red Alsike (Trifolium hybridum), Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum)

Kentucky Bluegrass (Poa pratensis), Fescue (Festuca), Annual Rye Grass (Lolium multiflorum)

Bermuda (Cynodon dactylon), Redtop (Agrostis gigantea), Lespedeza Unhulled (Lespedeza), Sercia, Sand, Weeping Love Grass (Eragrostis curvula)

Red & Sweet Clover (Trifolium) Lespedeza Hulled (Lespedeza)

Rate Charts, Small Seeds Box, continued...

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata)

Millet (Pennisetum glaucum, Setaria italica, Panicum miliaceum, Eleusine coracana), Reed Canary (Phalaris arundinacea)

Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens), Canary Grass (Phalaris canariensis), Timothy (Phleum pratense), Canola (Brassica napus L., Brassica campestris L., Brassica Rapa var.)

Birdsfoot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), Sudan (Sorghum bicolor subsp. drummondii, Sorghum sudanense (Piper.) Stapf.)

Appendix

Metric Rate Charts, Main Seed Box