LP3P606NT drill

TreeDaddy

5 year old buck +
These list for 14,925$ according to my local tractor/implement dealer in east Texas

However, they inform me that the next build date is May,2022 and none available until then

Seems they are hard to find

bill
 
Not surprised. Every tractor dealer is getting more empty by the day here in MO. You can drive across the state and see lot after lot with only 1 or 2 tractors left. I hope these guys survive.
 
I think there was some on auctiontime.com I had checked on shipping a drill from Texas to Kansas a couple weeks ago and it was around 800.00
 
Glad I got mine. They're not cheap, but dang theyre effective
 
I found a Great plains 3p606NT

Then I did a little cipherin' as Jethro Bodine might say......

3 point lift capacity on my Kubota M6040 is 3300lbs

GP manual says typical weights with seeds loaded range from 3000 to 3450 lbs

Not sure I have enough tractor

bill
 
I think you'll be fine. I run mine with a JD 5400, for comparison. If you look at the specs they are pretty close. My 5400 has no issues whatsoever.
 
I have a mx5400 and it handles my 3p606nt fine. However, never had more than 250lbs of seed in it.
 
The dealer is delivering the drill next saturday

We will hook up to my tractor for test lift/drive

Sale pending result

Many thanks for responses to this thread

bill
 
Theres a couple older NT drill in MO and a sprayer on govdeals.com,if I was closer I would check them out
 
It was a tad bit intimidating to me when I first hooked it up. After using it a few times, I can tell you that it is very simple. The book is very accurate on all settings...so no calibrations were needed for me. I haven't used, nor plan on using, the native grass box, so I wish I didn't add that option. The main and small seed boxes are all I use. I was told to keep it clean and greased and she will last forever. I love mine so far. Planted all of my summer plots and switchgrass screens in June and just planted all of my fall plots 2 weeks ago. Pretty nice having my tiller, drag and cultipacker collecting dust! Hopefully, I will be drastically cutting back on herbicides too.
 
In the beginning you’re going to get off the tractor a bunch to check things. After a while you just go.
Two tips off hand.

1. Find a bare spot or driveway and engage it, drive a bit and go look at how much seed is coming out. Not scientific but it lets you know the darn thing is working.

2. if it’s wet you can plug the seed tubes up with mud. Been there done that.
 
Bill

I always " get off the tractor a bunch" anyway hooking up any 3 point implement...........

bill
 
1. 2 guys to hook up the 3 point is such a luxury

2. Before you start planting, go to all the seed tubes and drop a couple seeds down to ensure they come out the bottom. Mice love making nests in the tubes etc. Nothing more frustrating than having a row plug up and not realizing it until you're done.

3. Trust the seed rates. It can be tough when you're doing a mix of say Oats and radishes, but break up the field into measurable sections. Say you nave 3.5 acres in a field. Break up the field into 1 acre chunks and put 1 acre worth of seed in.

4. Take notes of the above seeding rates from year to year. We're not planting corn and orchard grass only like a farmer would. We plant some weird stuff. So you'll have to accommodate and find something suitable.

5. I've got some good help here on seeding rates. ex. Plant Turnips at the perscribed rate as milo, that type of deal

6. Remember, you're not a cash cropper. If it's not perfect, the deer won't notice
 
Those are all great points

Anyone else have any practical advice or "lessons learned" they are willing to share/

bill
 
A shop vac is great for emptying seed that is let over in the box when you’re done planting.

remember to put the seed size cup where it goes before filling it. If you’re like me you will open it all the way up to drain seed when your done. If you add seed next time with it opened, seed runs on the floor. (Don’t ask how I know this ;).

as mentioned notes are good.

pick a place on the seed depth setting thingy and measure where you have it and put that in your note to. It helps next time.

I also keep 2 dedicated small adjustable wrenches in the box for instructions. Let’s you adjust depth in the field and they’re always there when you need them.
 
Any tips on calibration?
Links? resources? etc

bill
 
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