Bourgault ProSeed 2010 – St.Brieux
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This is an even field with a
draw to the bottom
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Average 126lb of draft
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This resulted in packing
from 170lb to 207lb
PackMaster Control
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We have added a load cell spindle on
one opener so that we can measure and
control the packing with the X30 Monitor.
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Allows for consistent packing force and
improved seed depth consistency across
the entire field.
PackMaster Control
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Model 410 Box controls can be found on the X30 screen.
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Control by System Pressure or Packing Force.
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Works well with the Drill Control System (Lift/Lower Master)
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This is a “flat” field with a
draw to the middle
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Packing at 180lb
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Pressure varied from 1000
psi to 1350 psi
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Draft changes from 120lb to
240lb
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Packing at 180lb
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Pressure varied from 800
psi to 1350 psi
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Draft changes from 0lb to
240lb
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If seeding this field with a
static 1200psi Packing
would have varied by 50lb
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Overpacking light soil
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Underpacking heavy soil
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This field has some significant hills,
yet the biggest variation was between
a gravel and a loam seam.
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Packing at 180lb
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Pressure varied from 800 psi to 1350
psi
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Draft changes from 0lb to 240lb
PackMaster Control
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With the same spindle used on the 3720 and both PHD and XTC
versions of the 3320, the same kit can be used for both installations
Bourgault ProSeed 2010 – St.Brieux