Sumpter_al
Buck Fawn
I have a 4 row JD 1240 planter. Mine was in rough shape when I got it but it was not too difficult to repair or fabricate new parts. Hardest thing to find was one of the missing drive chains. I'm new here so dont know if posting a website address is allowed but if you are missing chains I found a place that has just about everything. Nice people too.
My 1240 came with just about every plate available. What required the most work was rebuilding the augers in the fertilizer boxes. I had made a new bottom for the tank and new stainless bearings. I had the tank itself lined with spray in bed liner before installing the augers and bearings. I wash it out really well after each use, even if I will be using it the next day. I then spray everything down real good with WD40. Mine also has about 2,000 grease fittings and takes forever to grease them all. LOL If you have a shed or barn to keep it in you wont have as many problems down the road.
I hope you enjoy your new to you equipment.
My 1240 came with just about every plate available. What required the most work was rebuilding the augers in the fertilizer boxes. I had made a new bottom for the tank and new stainless bearings. I had the tank itself lined with spray in bed liner before installing the augers and bearings. I wash it out really well after each use, even if I will be using it the next day. I then spray everything down real good with WD40. Mine also has about 2,000 grease fittings and takes forever to grease them all. LOL If you have a shed or barn to keep it in you wont have as many problems down the road.
I hope you enjoy your new to you equipment.