Fertilize, Seed or Apply Granular Chemicals with Just One Applicator. Comes with Three Sets of Full-Rate Metering Wheels
Standard Equipment
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100 lb . capacity for fertilizer polyethylene hopper with stainless steel housing to resist corrosion. Includes U-frame mount with 1/2" holes and slots for mounting.
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Includes four full-rate black metering wheels for small seeds like alfalfa, canola and granual chemicals; four red metering wheels for small grains such as oats, wheat, rice, barley and fertilizer; four yellow hi-output fertilizer metering wheels. Operator can install from one to four outlets on a single applicator depending upon field requirements. Note: For chemical and fertilizer applications requiring less than 4 lbs./acre, customer will need to order half-rate metering wheels.
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Product is fed under the metering wheel to dispense particles down the tube. Positive shutoff when metering stops
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Speed compensated rate when ground driven
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Non-speed compensated when using electric drive.
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Factory rate charts are based on a drive input to the hopper shaft of 2 or 4
revolutions in 88 feet provided by Gandy ground drive or a user-made sprocket and
chain drive from a parent implement shaft.
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Sprocket cluster package, ordered separately, sets the rates and can control several
hoppers set up in line through use of connector tubes.
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Requires 1.5" I.D. tubing with hose clamps to secure tubing to outlet. 7/8" tubing with
hose clamps are required when spout adapters are used.Order tubing separately as
needed.
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Some assembly required.
SPECIFICATIONS: Neutral polyethylene hopper, heat reflective silver lid with strap latches, positive displacement applicator assembly, Includes red (F) fertilizer, black (C) chemical and yellow (V) hi-output fertilzer metering wheels with open stainless steel housing and see-through weather-guard shield. U-frame bracket with 1/2-inch holes and slots for mounting is included. Internal agitator standard.
EXTRA EQUIPMENT: Rate control sprocket package, drop tubing, hose clamps are ordered separately. Purchaser will have to provide chain and drive sprocket to hopper input shaft from the parent implement's live shaft to provide 2 or 4 rpm in 88-ft. of ground travel to the Gandy input shaft depending on chemical rate, or purchase the Gandy ground drive package.
OPTIONS: Agitator that secures to internal drive shaft is standard equipment; however, if multiple hoppers are mounted in line, connector tubes will be needed to connect each hopper's drive and agitator shafts. Number of in-line hoppers possible will depend on torque created by product being applied.
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FAQ
How many outlets can be configured on each individual applicator?
Each unit can have from one to four outlets depending upon your application. The unit is shipped without the metering cups or wheels in place, allowing you to configure the applicator to your needs.
If I don't use all four outlets, how do I block off an outlet?
There are three blank plates included with each applicator. Instead of placing a metering cup over the opening, you simply bolt on the supplied blank plate to cover the opening (see operator's manual for step-by-step instructions).
How do you go about installing the metering cups and wheels?
Simply remove the hairpin cotter and slide the shaft back. Install the metering cup(s) onto the unit and place the metering wheel(s) along with the required wear plates into the metering cup. Slide the shaft through the opening and lock the shaft into position with hairpin cotter (see operator's manual for step-by-step instructions).
What is the function of a wear plate?
Wear plates go on the outside of the metering wheels to prevent binding caused by material going between the metering cup and the metering wheel.
Why do I need to install "hole closure halfs" into each metering cup when using black metering wheels?
Hole closure halfs are placed directly behind a black metering wheel in order to limit the amount of material coming in contact with the metering wheel. Black metering wheels are typically used with granular chemicals and small seeds which can work there way between the outside edge of the metering wheel and cup causing the metering wheel to bind.
What are the spout adaptor's used for?
Spout adaptor's should only be used with black metering wheels when applying granular chemcial and small or fine seeds for lower application rates. When using a spout adaptor, 7/8" tubing is required.
Do I need to install the optional agitator that came with the applicator?
The agitators need only be installed when using material that is bulky and normal vibration from moving is not enough. Typically, used only in fertilizer applications.
Why is rate control sprocket package required?
A rate control sprocket package contains 12 sprockets ranging in size from 8-tooth to 34 tooth sprockets. It also includes two 16-tooth sprockets for a 1:1 ratio. By using the appropriate combination of sprockets, you achieve the proper metering shaft RPM giving you the desired application rate. Note: If using more than one multi-purpose applicator and connecting them with drive tubes, only the last hopper in the row will need a rate control sprocket. However, if you place multiple units on the parent implement and they are not connected, you will need a separate rate control package and drive for each applicator.
What are connector drive tubes used for?
Connector drive tubes are used to join the metering shafts of multiple applicators together when they are mounted in-line. This allows the operator to use just a single rate control package and one drive system. Note: if operator chooses to use optional agitators, a connector drive tube will be required to connect each metering shaft and another drive tube used to connect the agitator shafts.
What are black metering wheels used for?
For granular chemicals and small seeds such as alfalfa, rye, canola, etc.
What red metering wheels used for?
Fertilizer and small grains such as oats, wheat, rice, barley, etc.
What are yellow metering wheels used for?
Primarily for fertilizer. Yellow metering wheels output approximately 1.5 times more than red metering wheels. Caution should be exercised so that you do not exceed the rate capacity of the metering cups and tubing resulting in blockage.
