1.

Function

Line sowing of crops like groundnut, sorghum, cowpea, Bengal gram, green gram, black gram, etc. in three rows simultaneously.  

2.

Specification

 

i. Type

Bullock drawn implement

 

ii. Power requirement

A pair of bullocks

 

iii. Overall dimensions 

1080 x 1180 x 925 mm

 

iv. Weight 

65 kg

 

v. Capacity

1 ha / day   

3.

General Information

The unit consists of a simple frame on which a seed box, hitch brackets, handle , clutch mechanism and furrow closer are mounted. The entire units is mounted on two wheels. The furrow opener is similar to country plough in which adjustable/ replaceable  share is provided. The provision of cup feed mechanism facilities metering of seeds without breakage. The power to operate the seed metering mechanism is taken from the ground wheel through clutch. The provision of clutch facilitates to stopping the seed dropping at head lands. A square bar is provided at the rear to cover the seeds.  

4.

Cost of the unit

Rs. 8,000/-

5.

Salient features