1.

Function

To sow seeds like groundnut, maize, sorghum and pulses.

2.

Specification

 

 

i. Type

Power tiller drawn

 

ii. Power requirement

10 – 12 hp

 

iii. No. of rows

4

 

iv. Row spacing

25 – 60 cm (adjustable)

3.

General Information

The attachment consists of seed box with cup feed metering mechanism, lifting arrangement, seed cut of clutch, tool bar, hoe type furrow openers and seating attachment, all mounted on an easily detachable articulated double wheeled frame. The cup feed seed mechanism is driven by chain and sprocket from the tail wheel. The lifting of tool bar disengages the clutch transmitting power to the seed metering shaft The spacing between furrow openers and the depth of sowing are easily adjustable.
 

4.

Cost of the unit

Rs. 20,000/-

5.

Salient features