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FTD 3000 Seed Drill - SeedX
Australian farmers struggle to find an affordable direct drill to seed their paddocks
Irtem FTD 3000 is the ideal machine for direct drilling, over-sowing, and sowing into cultivated land.
FTD 3000 Seed Drill Overview
FTD 3000 Direct Drill is designed to improve your strike rate when sowing grasses, oats, and summer crops. This direct drill features a heavy-duty build that provides the necessary down pressure for direct drilling, ensuring that your seeds are planted at the desired depth for optimal germination.
The FTD 3000 Direct Drill boasts a range of features that make it standout among its competitors. It is front culters and bakerboot tines provide excellent soil tilth for seed germination.
Design and Standard Features
Baker Boot Style
Baker Boot Style is a type of tine that is designed to provide precise seed placement and excellent tilth for seed germination. The boot style of the drill is specially designed to cut a furrow with minimal wear to the points, ensuring that it provides precise seed placement with every pass.
XL Hopper Capacity
When it comes to choosing a seed drill, one of the most important factors is the hopper capacity. A larger hopper capacity means that you can cover more ground without having to stop and refill as often, saving you both time and energy. The FTD Tine Seed Drill – Irtem boasts an XL hopper capacity, with a 1080L seed bin and a 700L fertiliser bin.
Easy Calibration
The FTD tine seed drill, also known as the Easy Calibration Drill, is a game-changer when it comes to accurate and efficient seed placement. One of the standout features of this machine is its adjustable seed rollers and consistent ground-driven gearboxes, which allow for precise seed placement and an improved strike rate. In addition to its accuracy, the FTD tine seed drill is also incredibly user-friendly. The calibration process is fast and easy, taking less than 10 minutes in most cases. This means that you can spend more time planting and less time tinkering with the settings.
Double Shot System
One of the highlights of the FTD Tine Seed Drill is its Double Shot System, which ensures that the seed and fertiliser are placed separately into the soil. This innovative feature effectively reduces the chance of seed burn, meaning your crops get the boost they need without being damaged by fertiliser.
Hydraulic Drawbar
For safe transport
125mm (5 inch) Row Spacing
The FTD Tine Seed Drill is an incredible machine that offers a wide range of features to help farmers achieve excellent results when sowing grasses, oats and summer crops. One of the key features that make this direct drill stand out is its 125mm (5-inch) row spacing. This precise row spacing is ideal for sowing grasses and oats, two crops that require careful placement of the seed.
Heavy Duty Steel Frame
The FTD Tine Seed Drill is a heavy-duty steel-framed machine that is designed for efficient and effective direct drilling. Its sturdy construction provides the weight needed for direct drilling, making it a reliable choice for farmers.
2 Ìndependant Ground Drive Metering Systems
The Independent Ground Drive Metering System is a key feature of the FTD Tine Seed Drill. This innovative system consists of two side-by-side metering units, one for seed box and one for fertilizer, which are operated independently from each other. The system ensures consistent and accurate dosing of both seed and fertilizer.
Hydraulic Front Coulters
The Hydraulic Front Coulters cut stubble and weeds allowing the tines to dig into the soil without build-up or blockages.
Specifications
Here are some technical details of all the available variants/models in this specific product.
| MODEL | OVER ALL WIDTH | WORKING WIDTH | SEED CAPACITY (L) | FERTILSER CAPACITY (L) | TINE SPACING | FRONT COULTERS | SEEDING RATES (KG) | WEIGHT (KG) | MINIMUM HP |
| FTD 3000 | 3.3 | 3 | 1080 | 700 | 5 inch | 13 inch | 2 - 150+ | 2800 | 100+ |