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Section 6: Features & Benefits
4/03/14
PS25120 Primary Seeder 313-156M
Section 6: Features & Benefits
PS25 Series Primary Seeder
Features
Benefits
Cat. II 3-Point
Quick hitch adaptable
Fits on larger tractors to handle the weight, or Pull-type for smaller tractors.
Quick hitch allows for easy connecting and disconnecting.
Approximate machine weight
2,940 lbs. Heavy weight helps seed to soil contact.
Pull-Type
Front mounted wheels
End mounted wheels
Transport locks
Removable tongue
Allows for easier hook-up to tractor and is adaptable to smaller tractors.
Front mounted wheels narrow the unit up for transport or going through gates.
End mounted wheels gives a smoother transport, and lowers the negative tongue weight.
Keeps wheels in transport position if cylinders were to fail during transport.
Tongue is easy to remove. Convenient for storage or when loaded on a trailer.
Lift hooks
For easy loading on to trailers
All welded weatherproof
seedbox
Keeps rain and rodents out, and gives rigidity to seedbox.
Heavy-duty lock-up lid
Lids are precision fit to keep seeds dry and rodents out, and they won’t buckle or slam shut
in high winds.
Seed splash guard
Seedbox lid has a guard to prevent seed from being spilled between lid and box.
Easy seed box clean out
Seed flute is designed for easy clean out. Simply move the flute lever into the clean out
position and all seeds will be removed.
30 Bushel seed capacity
30 Bushel is ideal for the sod farmer and grain growers.
Seed level indicator
Check seedbox level from the tractor seat.
Fluted sprocket seed cups
The right amount of seed is picked up by the fluted sprockets every time.
Powder metal
in the fluted sprocket
Powder metal in the seed cup sprockets helps dissipate heat caused by the friction
between the sprocket and housing.
Seed rate adjustment
Easy adjustment of seed rates. Lever position is located on seed rate chart.
Adjustable seed opening
Seed opening can be ‘enlarged’ by sliding a lever. Larger opening for fluffy seed allows for
easier flow.
Seed rate decal
Positioned on lid. Easy access to seed rate information.
High/Low seed settings
Easy adjustment on sprocket arrangement on seed cup drive. This allows for a very broad
range of seed settings.
Ground driven metering
Front packer rollers are in constant contact with the ground to ensure consistent metering
of seed. Seed metering stops automatically when front packer is raised off the ground.
Cast iron packer rollers
15 5/8" diameter front rings and 11 3/8" diameter rear rings are used to crush the clods
and pack the seed in to promote seed to soil contact.
Spring mounted rear packers
Rear packer rollers are spring loaded for additional down pressure, and to stay in contact
with the ground.
#40 Roller chain
All drives utilize #40 roller chain for smooth running.
Vacuum sealed acremeter
Vacuum sealed to keep dirt out. Acremeter to plan seed requirements.
