1.

Function

:

Forms raised bed and sows simultaneously

2.

Specification

:

i. Overall dimensions 

:

2020x 2050 x 1100 mm

ii. Weight 

:

370 kg

iii. No. of furrows

:

2

iv. Row and hill spacing

:

Adjustable

Capacity,ha/day

3.2

3.

General Information

:

The implement will form broad beds separated by furrows  and  simultaneously undertake sowing in rows on the bed formed.  The unit can be hitched to the 3 point linkage of tractor.  This unit consists of a sheet metal float which forms the broad beds separated by furrows at an interval of 160 cm.  Over the sheet metal frame, seed hoppers and cup feed seed metering mechanism are provided.  The drive for the seed metering device is taken from a projecting spoke type ground wheel which trails behind the furrow openers, on the bed. The furrow openers are made of cultivator shovels provided with wings. The depth of furrow opener can be adjusted with respect to bed surface.  

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs. 45,000/-

5.

Salient features

:

Suitable for sowing groundnut, bengalgram, maize, sorghum and pulses in raised beds.
Saving in cost                         : 57%
Saving in labour and time    :  95%