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Section 7: Features & Benefits
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354M
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Table of Contents
APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586
Features
Benefits
1548, 1560 & 1572 = Cat 1 QH
1586 = Cat1&2 QH
Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.
Seeding Width
APS1548 & APS1560
48" & 60" seeding width provides capability to maneuver around landscape obstacles and
over uneven hilly terrain.
Seeding Width
APS1572 & APS1586
72" & 86" seeding width provides high productivity over wide areas and flat or gently
sloping terrain.
Machine Weight
Heavier unit weight provides for better spike penetration and seed-to-soil contact.
Lift Hooks
Lift hooks mounted on each end of seedbox to attach lift straps or chains for easy loading
and unloading.
Water-tight Seedbox
Keeps moisture and rodents out of the seedbox.
Large Seedbox Capacity
One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.
Easy Seedbox Cleanout
Simply moving the flute lever to the proper position allows for easy cleanout and removal
of all seeds.
Heavy Duty Hopper Lid
with Stay Open Support
Precision fit to keep water and rodents out and HD construction with integral prop support
keeps lid from slamming shut in windy conditions.
Seed Splash Guard
Prevents seed from being spilled out between the lid and the box during hopper filling.
Precision Grass Seed Cups
Proven fluted seed cups for highly accurate seed delivery.
Built-in Agitator
Prevents bridging and keeps seed flowing evenly to cups.
Powdered Metal in Fluted
Sprockets
Helps dissipate any heat buildup from fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.
Easy Seed Rate Adjustment
Capability
Proper seed rate lever positioning is conveniently indicated on the seed rate chart for ease
of setting and adjustment with a high level of confidence.
Wind Guarded Seed Drop
Protects seed from blowing away and ensures uniform seed distribution across the full
width of the seeder.
Seed Rate Chart
Conveniently positioned as large durable decal under the seed box lid for handy calibration
reference.
#40 Roller Chain Drive
Provides for smooth and quiet running with a high degree of reliability and a spring loaded
idler keeps the chain properly tensioned.
High and Low Speed Range
Settings
A simple and easy repositioning of seed drive sprockets allows for an expanded range of
seed drive settings.
Crab Action Spiked Front
Rollers
Two 8" diameter front rollers can easily be angled from 0-20 degrees providing for more or
less aggressive de-thatching action or soil cultivation and seedbed preparation.
Spring Mounted Rear Rollers
Full length rear rollers come in a choice of 8" diameter spiked steel or a cast steel and
notched packer type roller that are spring loaded for maximum down pressure and seed to
soil contact.
Ground Driven Metering
The rear roller serves as the primary seed meter drive providing a very high degree of
accuracy, low maintenance costs, and long component life.
Rear Spiked Roller Option
Rear Packer Roller Option
Opens ground surfaces covered with heavy vegetation and/or grasses to allow seed to
make contact with the soil. Allows planting over existing grass without killing the grass.
Presses seed into full contact with soil that has been worked into a seed bed.
Mud Scrapers Option
Reduces build-up of mud and debris on rollers when working in wet, sticky, or trashy soil.
Spring loaded chain idler
Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.
Section 7: Features & Benefits
