no till drills?

[huntr467]

Ok seriously thinking about buying one. Was wondering if any of you guys have or use one. Any thing to look for? brand preference? any info would be appreciated. Interested in one for our tractor....7'-10' range

[Multidigits]

Here's one I had made by a guy in Illinois that normally makes two row drills.

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[longhollowhunter]

hey, i've got an old allis corn planter just like that ! only mine is all original, i think a 7 row and of course not a three point hitch.;)

[Dave62]

Here's one I had made by a guy in Illinois that normally makes two row drills.

This guy is very reasonable. I'm picking one up at the end of this month or the 1st week of April. Multi, thanks for the info awhile back.

[Al]

How do you get your fertilizer in the ground with a no till?

[BurleyDog]

I have used a bunch of em and many different brands. The answer I guess depends on how often your gonna use it (how big the fields are) and also what kind of ground it is (super rough or easy).
What kind of stuff are you planning on planting? corn (in rows) or something like wheat or buckwheat?
And lastly what size tractor is pulling it (in HP)?

To answer the previous question no-till drills have a fertilizer hopper just like many conventional drills. The only difference is the beefed up coulters (tines) that are able to handle the rougher non tilled up ground. So they fertilize much in the same way conventional drils do.

I am interested in what you are planning to use it for?
Have a good one.

[huntr467]

I have used a bunch of em and many different brands. The answer I guess depends on how often your gonna use it (how big the fields are) and also what kind of ground it is (super rough or easy).
What kind of stuff are you planning on planting? corn (in rows) or something like wheat or buckwheat?
And lastly what size tractor is pulling it (in HP)?

To answer the previous question no-till drills have a fertilizer hopper just like many conventional drills. The only difference is the beefed up coulters (tines) that are able to handle the rougher non tilled up ground. So they fertilize much in the same way conventional drils do.

I am interested in what you are planning to use it for?
Have a good one.
We have a 70hp tractor, most of our plots are smooth due to the fact we bottom plowed them last yr. We have about 12+ acres they range in size from maybe 1/8 ac - 3 ac.
Were are wanting to add more in areas that are old pasture, some slopes, some a little rough due to tire ruts but we have the ability to plow and level them if needed, but if we could get by with no till , especially on the slopes that would be great. Ideally we would like to spray and plant.
We want to have the option what to plant a variety of things from clover- winter wheat- corn- chufa etc.

[huntr467]

Here's one I had made by a guy in Illinois that normally makes two row drills.

Nice looking rig Multi. Where in Illinois is he located and does he do this still?