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8 SPECIAL PUBLICATION ThursdayAugust 26, 2021 theland.com.au
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Sowing made more efficient

AIR seeder and spraying spe- after the rock. completely, in which case
cialist Graytill has released "Conversely, the trailing the depth is set by machine
a new range of double disc arm design allows the disc height, the same as a tradi-
seeders onto the market. unit to gently ride up and tional combine."
Available in fixed frame over the rock with very little AlltheGDSeriesmachines
sizes from three metres up to backward movement. are available on row spacings
five metres and folding wing "The double disc unit fea- as narrow as 100mm (four
sizes from five metres up to tures large 46cm (18 inch) inches).
seven metres, the GD Series discs for outstanding rock "The narrow spacing is
seeders have been specif- handling and reduced wear ideal for pastures in higher
ically designed to suit the rates. rainfall areas," Mr Grayling
challenging New England "The leading disc is scal- said.
conditions. loped for improved trash "It gives quicker coverage,
The fixed frame models handling. giving weeds less chance
are available with a hydrauli- "The discs feature a sealed to germinate and reducing
cally operated end tow. maintenance free bearing intra row competition be-
The operator simply for reduced down time and tween plants.
removes the locking pin, maintenance costs." "The GD Series seeder
and then the drill hydrau- Sowing height is con- feature Graytill's proven SB
lically rotates to allow it to trolled by a steel gauge series seed bins.
travel down the road, and wheel mounted directly to "Capacities of 1000 and
through gateways. the sowing disc which is ide- 1500 litres per bin mean
The folding wing models ally suited for pastures at a less time is spent filling, and
all fold up to 3.5m trans- fixed depth. more time is spent sowing.
port width, for easy access "Our customers are mostly "The bins feature a quick-
through narrow gateways sowing pasture at the same change roller system that
and road travel. depth all the time, so it takes allows the bin to be cleaned
All folding wing models SKINNY: The Graytill GD Series folding wing models all fold up to 3.5 metre transport the guess work out of getting out and changed from small
feature hydraulically adjust- width, for easy access through narrow gateways and road travel. the seed placement right," seeds to large seeds in less
able down pressure on the Mr Grayling said. than five minutes.
wings. The key to the new series ing on strength. to trip a long way backward "When cereals are being "The metering design al-
This allows the wings to of seeders is the double disc Thetrailingarmdesignhas before it starts to move up planted, and a deeper sow- lowsalargerangeofproducts
float through soft ground, unit. good ground following and over the rock," Graytill owner ing depth is required, the and rates to be sown, from
whilst still allowing the full It features a trailing arm much better rock handling Dave Grayling said. gauge wheels can be easily small seeds as low as 1kg/ha
weight of the chassis to be pivot design, allowing for than a tine mounted disc. "This increases wear and removed and replaced with through to large seeds sown
transferred to the wings in excellent ground following "When a tine mounted tear as the tine unit slams smaller wheels for deep- at rates over 300kg/ha."
hard going. abilities without compromis- disc unit hits a rock, it has back into working position er sowing, or eliminated ■ Visit: www.graytill.com.au