Bullock drawn three row seed drill
It is bullock operated seed drill. It consists of frame, 3 seed boxes, 3 seed metering cups, one axle, two ground wheels, float, three furrow openers and one handle fitted in the frame. It is suitable for sowing of paddy in dry fields. The seed rate is controlled by varying the positioning of seed box. It is made by angle Iron, MS flats, MS sheet etc.
Advantages:
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It gives uniform row to
row spacing for easy intercultural operation.
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Seed rate is also
controlled by setting up height of seed boxes.
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Working width is easily
adjusted as per need of crop spacing required.
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By changing the cup size, this implement can be used for other crops also.
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Overall
Dimensions (LxWxH) |
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Power
Requirement |
A pair
of bullock |
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Number
of rows |
3 |
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Row to
row spacing |
Adjustable,
25 cm |
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Working
width, cm |
Adjustable,
60 cm |
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Metering
roller |
Cup feed type |
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Metering
roller diameter, cm |
14 |
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Diameter
of the ground wheel, cm |
35 |
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Depth of sowing, cm |
Adjustable, 5 cm |
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Field capacity (ha/h) |
0.15 |
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Seed rate, (kg/ha) |
Adjustable |