1.

Function

:

For  ridge forming and sowing simultaneously

2.

Specification

:

i. Type

:

Tractor mounted 

ii. Power requirement

:

35 hp tractor

iii. Overall dimensions

:

2400 x 1750 x 1100  mm

iv. Weight 

:

300 kg

v. Capacity

:

0. 40 ha per hr

3.

General Information

:

The unit consists of a tilling mechanism having 6 numbers of cultivator tynes with shovels, a ridging mechanism having 3 numbers of adjustable ridgers  and a planter  having seed hopper with cup feed seed metering device for seed, ground wheel, transmission system and row markers.  Separate furrow openers and closers are eliminated in this unit. By fixing the ridger bottoms and cultivator tynes to the appropriate holes provided in the main frame, the row spacing can be altered. The plant spacing can be varied by changing the sprockets or the number of cups in the seed metering disc. The desired depth of seed placement can be obtained by moving the seed tube. 

4.

Cost of the unit (approx)

:

Rs. 45,000/-