Finn HydroSeeder T280, Parts And Operator'S Manual

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Application rates vary for different geographic locations, but in general, seed is applied at 6-10 pounds per
1,000 square feet; fertilizer is applied at a rate of approximately 400 pound per acre; and fiber mulch is applied
at 1,500 to 2,000 pounds per acre. (Note: There are 43,560 square feet in an acre). Local agronomists, agricul-
tural extension agents, or soil and water conservation officials should be contacted for more specific information
on application rates for a given area.
The following tables show loading versus coverage rates for the Finn HydroSeeder
®
. Table A shows rates for
“one step” applications. The coverage area is determined by the fiber mulch capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
, and
the rate at which it is applied. Table B shows the area coverage when seeding only, where little or no mulch is
applied. The coverage area is determined by the granular solids capacity of the HydroSeeder
®
, and the rate at
which the solids are applied.
TABLE A - Using Seed, Fertilizer and Mulch
Unit Amount of Material in Tank (pounds(kilograms)) Coverage Area (sq. ft.(sq. m.))
Seed Fertilizer Mulch
T280 287 (130) 333(151) 1,250 (567) 36,300 (3,372)
T330 345 (156) 400 (181) 1,500 (680) 43,560 (4,046)
Above Table is based on 1,500 pounds of mulch, 400 pounds of fertilizer and 345
pounds of seed (8 pounds/1,000 sq. ft.) per acre.
Table A Example: For T330 (1,500 pounds Mulch per Tank)
1,500 pounds Mulch per Tank
1,500 Pounds Mulch per Acre
= 1 Acre per Load
400 Pounds Fertilizer per Acre x 1 Acre = 400 Pounds Fertilizer per Load
345 Pounds Seed per Acre x 1 Acre = 345 Pounds Fertilizer per Load
TABLE B - Seed & Fertilizer Only
Unit Amount of Material in Tank (pounds(kilograms)) Coverage Area (sq. ft.(sq. m.))
Seed Fertilizer Total (sq. ft. (sq. m.)) Acerage (Hectare)
T280 3,136 (1,422) 3,600 (1,633) 6,736 (3,055) 392,040 (36,420) 9 (3.64)
T300 3,485 (1,580) 4,000 (1,814) 7,485 (3,395) 435,600 (40,467) 10 (4.04)
Above Table is based on rates of 8 pounds seed and 9.2 pounds fertilizer per 1,000 sq. ft.
Table B Example: For T330
7,485 Pound Tank Capacity (Solids)
8 Pounds (Seed) + 9.2 Pounds (Fertilizer) per 1,000 Sq. Ft.
= 435,600 Square Feet per Load
8 Pounds Seed
1,000 Sq. Ft.
x 435,600 Square Feet = 34,852 Pounds Seed per Tank
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