1.

Function

:

Line sowing of crops like groundnut, sorghum, cowpea, Bengal gram, green gram, black gram, etc. in three rows simultaneously.  

2.

Specification

:

i. Type

:

Bullock drawn implement

ii. Power requirement

:

A pair of bullocks

iii. Overall dimensions 

:

1080 x 1180 x 925 mm

iv. Weight 

:

65 kg

v. Capacity

:

1 ha / day   

3.

General Information

:

The unit consists of a simple frame on which a seed box, hitch brackets, handle , clutch mechanism and furrow closer are mounted. The entire units is mounted on two wheels. The furrow opener is similar to country plough in which adjustable/ replaceable  share is provided. The provision of cup feed mechanism facilities metering of seeds without breakage. The power to operate the seed metering mechanism is taken from the ground wheel through clutch. The provision of clutch facilitates to stopping the seed dropping at head lands. A square bar is provided at the rear to cover the seeds.  

4.

Cost of the unit

:

Rs. 8,000/-

5.

Salient features

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