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Almaco grain drills are custom built to meet the requirements of any research program. A wide selection of options provide unmatched flexibility. Options can be combined to fit virtually any ag research application. John Deere row units and bulk-feed meters ensure consistent performance as well as readily available parts.

Grain drills can be purchased in two models: heavy and light duty. Heavy duty units are designed for use in no till applications. A wide range of options can be added as needed. Light duty units are for conventional or reduced tillage applications. Both models utilize the same John Deere planting systems. They also may be equipped with automated planting technology for even more efficient operation. Grain drills can be purchased with from 4 to 10 rows. Row spacing starts at 6 inches.

• Category II & III, 3 point hitch
• 7" x 7" square steel toolbar
• Reinforced drill frame with ¼" steel side panels
• Two 7.6" x 15" drive wheels with adjustment to set toolbar height and down pressure, adjustable wheel track spacing
• John Deere 455 series double disk openers with depth control
• Closing wheel depth control for opener
• Almaco flat plate sprocket transmission with 50 step adjustment for 4.8’ to 32.9’ plot lengths.
• Jack stands and chain tie down rings
• All necessary drives for cone seeders
• Delivery tubes to row units, with tube expanders
• Operators’ platform for use with divider or indexer systems
• Hydraulic row markers

• Category I or II, 3 point hitch
• 3" x 3" rectangular tubing toolbar with ¼" walls
• 10 gauge steel formed channel iron framework
• Two ribbed implement drive tires
• Adjustable operator’s seat with seat belt
• John Deere 455 series double disk openers with depth control
• Closing wheel depth control for opener
• Almaco flat plate sprocket transmission with 50 step adjustment for 4.8’ to 32.9’ plot lengths
• All necessary drives for cone seeder unit
• Seed packet holder
• Jacket stands

An Options Worksheet must be filled out for proper quoting.