[AT] old corn planters

[charlie hill]

John,  If you have a 3 pt tool bar all you need is the planter heads.  Most 
corn planters made since the
80's mount on standard size tool bars I believe.  That's just my 
observation.  I might be wrong.
The AC no-til planters were good in their day.  I don't know how available 
parts are for them now.
I think Al is right.  Look for JD or IH stuff.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: jtchall at nc.rr.com
Sent: Friday, February 22, 2013 7:27 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: [AT] old corn planters

I am looking into planting some corn this year. I’ve got a fellow that can 
plant it for me, if my fields are ready when he is in the neighborhood with 
his rig. Ideally, I would rather have my own planter. I prefer a 2 row so it 
will free up duties on the 2 tractors that I would use with a 4-row. 
Besides, it would take up much less shed space.

I’ve seen a lot of 2 row Ford 3pt planters (model 309 I think) on 
Craigslist. The only thing I don’t like is they are a sword type planter 
instead of disc row openers. I’ve also seen a couple 2 row AC planters that 
appeared to be tow behind units. Anybody had any experience with these small 
planters or have one you would recommend? I wouldn’t mind having no-till but 
those aren’t very cheap.

Thoughts on the matter?

John Hall
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