Genesis 5 NT Drill vs GP/LP 3P606NT Drill

Buckdown93

Yearling... With promise
Was wondering if anyone has any experience using any of these drills and if so what their experiences have been like. Looking seriously into purchasing one but I keep going back and forth between the Genesis 5 and GP/LP 3P606NT. I know Genesis is marketed more towards the hunter and part time food plotter. My plan is to be putting in roughly 20-30 acres a year of Soybeans, Brassicas, Corn, Turnups etc. Price wise I can get the Genesis 5 roughly 13K. The GP/LP whichever I will be able to locate (id prefer the green) is a little more but I do like is both a small seed box and large seed box. By no means do I intend to do 100s of acres, and im sure with the small amount I plan on doing any of the above would work perfectly fine but I figured I would get some input from anyone who has purchased any of the above and how they like it. I've also seen the thread on here for the Tar River Saya 507 drills which is roughly half the price. After making multiple phone calls, I was unable to find anyone who had a physical one I would be able to check out. In addition, it seems being able to get them in the hands of dealers has been a major issue. Was told countless times they wont have them till July or August. One guy seemed optimistic and said hopefully 2 weeks but he wasn't local and id hate to buy something without seeing it. Also, looks like the drill is imported from China (which is likely causing the delays) and I have seen a few identical drills (LCM) that is just a different color. Concern with Tar River would be the ability to get parts down the road if need be (read a few reviews that said the manufacturer was really not helpful). Whatever input anyway has would be greatly appreciated.
 
So finding anything right now is pretty difficult and I wouldn't plan on having it until late summer at the earliest. I just purchased a 3p600 (the min till version of the 606). I am not sure where you are located, but there is a 3P606 listed on craigslist in Augusta Wisconsin. It was listed 14 days ago for 13k. I haven't called but I am willing to bet it is gone. I'll insert the link to it below. I'm new and didnt see anything about posting links so hopefully I didn't already break a rule by doing that. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/grd/d/augusta-land-pride-no-till-drill/7301782122.html
 
So finding anything right now is pretty difficult and I wouldn't plan on having it until late summer at the earliest. I just purchased a 3p600 (the min till version of the 606). I am not sure where you are located, but there is a 3P606 listed on craigslist in Augusta Wisconsin. It was listed 14 days ago for 13k. I haven't called but I am willing to bet it is gone. I'll insert the link to it below. I'm new and didnt see anything about posting links so hopefully I didn't already break a rule by doing that. https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/grd/d/augusta-land-pride-no-till-drill/7301782122.html
Thanks A lot. After about 40 or so phone calls I was able to track one down (3P606nt). The backorder on them is insane and I had to go quite a bit away to locate on. Going to have to get a freight quote and see how bad I will get hurt, but given the fact everyone is saying june/july the earliest and they are not even sure about that I guess I will take my chances. I didn't try to call the one from the link you sent because I did not see it until I actually found one, and for the little extra i'd rather just get it direct from the dealer. How has your experience been so far with the 3p600 min till version?
 
You may also look at the 606NT (pull behind) as another option. Better / consistent planting pressure per LP.. Especially if you have open fields.
 
You may also look at the 606NT (pull behind) as another option. Better / consistent planting pressure per LP.. Especially if you have open fields.
Ya I looked into a pull behind also but there is not any around so I will go with the 3pt. The drill is roughly 2,400lbs I shouldn't have any problem lifting it with the 4020. I've never used a no till drill but I felt like it was time if i really wanted to start putting in more acres of plots in. I've spent a lot hours in the seat doing traditional tilling and being that I am have to drive 4 hours to the farm when I get a chance to go I'd like to get the most done during the days I can get away. Little worried about getting it calibrated properly but I am sure as with anything a little research and trial and error I will get it down.
 
Great machines and those row units of hundreds of thousands of acres under their belts. I'm sure the others will become proven, but the GP has been bullet proof for me.
 
Great machines and those row units of hundreds of thousands of acres under their belts. I'm sure the others will become proven, but the GP has been bullet proof for me.
Good to know I made the right choice!! What drill are you running? Any calibration tips?
 
Good to know I made the right choice!! What drill are you running? Any calibration tips?
3P606NT. Book rates have always been close enough for me. Buy a journal, keep on the drill. I make notes of settings and mixes. Really handy as you tweak year to year.
 
3P606NT. Book rates have always been close enough for me. Buy a journal, keep on the drill. I make notes of settings and mixes. Really handy as you tweak year to year.
Thanks for the advice I will definitely be doing that. Have you put in any corn with the drill? Assuming just to block a couple of the holes and make it three for spacing purposes.
 
I have a GP 3p606NT that I got last summer. Still learning it a bit, but I decided I'd T&M until I could afford an ag quality drill. I don't regret that choice.

if you have irregular shaped fields the 3pt option is great, You can back into a corner, drop it down, and go to town. Not worry about overseeding and losing seed as you circle back around.
 
I have a GP 3p606NT that I got last summer. Still learning it a bit, but I decided I'd T&M until I could afford an ag quality drill. I don't regret that choice.

if you have irregular shaped fields the 3pt option is great, You can back into a corner, drop it down, and go to town. Not worry about overseeding and losing seed as you circle back around.
Thanks for the info! I was actually able to track one down and I bought it. I can't wait to start using it hopefully in 2 weeks when I put the first beans and corn in. I am a little concerned with how the learning curve will be getting it calibrated properly but I am hoping it will not be that difficult. What has your experience been so far?
 
Download the seed guide and calibration rates. If you fiddle with it for an hour you'l be right on the money.

I'm... not very patient... so I am sure i didn't plant as well as I could have. But i took notes last year. So that'll help
 
Keep in mind that if you have nice big open flat fields, the type won't matter much, but if the ground undulates, a 3pt will leave gaps where a pull behind "floats" better with the contours. A 3pt is more maneuverable in tight area. For the same width drill you generally need more tractor for a 3pt than a tow behind.

Best of luck!
 
Hello, i may be able to help you out. I'm actually a dealer and i have one in stock. My name is Josh call me at 2708982377
 
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