[AT] Seed drill value

[Gene Dotson]

    Ralph;
    This would be a mighty hard sell in my part of Ohio. Would be too big 
for people still using this type of drill. Bigger operators who would use 
this type and size have all gone to no-till drills or at least press wheel 
drill. Straight double openers with drag chains do not have the consistent 
seed planting depth in our variable soils. Tillage has been reduced and 
requires better closure from the press wheels.
    I have an IH 510 drill set up as this drill is. I have very poor 
consistency in planting depth and covering. Neighbor planted with a new JD 
no-till planter and I believe every seed came up at the same time.

                            Gene



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ralph Goff" <alfg at sasktel.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 10:03 PM
Subject: [AT] Seed drill value


> Those double disk , end wheel drills must bring more money south of the
> border judging by this one.
> http://agcanada.ironsearch.com/Equipment-Dealers/SmartSort-Equipment/Seeding/Massey-Ferguson/Drill/1209251.aspx
> I've got one like it parked in the yard and no plans of using it so I"m
> wondering if its worth selling. From what I hear these type drills do not
> bring much money at all at auction sales. People just don't use them
> anymore. Its a shame to let it set and deteriorate away in the weather but 
> I
> might end up selling it for little more than scrap iron price.
>
> Ralph in Sask.
>
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