1.

Function

:

For uniform seed distribution with respect to time and for maintaining uniform plant population per metre square

2.

Specification

:

i. Power requirement

:

Manually operated

ii. Overall dimensions

:

2000 x 1500 x 640 mm

iii. Weight 

:

10 kg

iv. Coverage, ha per day

:

1.1

3.

General Information

:

The unit consists of a seed drum, main shaft, ground wheel, floats, furrow openers and handle. The seed drum is hyperboloid shape (truncated cone) with 200 mm diameter having 12 mm flat spikes of 25 mm length kept parallel to the axis of rotation. The slopes of the cone facilitate the free flow of seeds towards the metering holes. Nine numbers of seed metering hole of 10 mm diameter were provided along the circumference of the drum at both the ends at a row-to-row spacing of 200 mm. Two floats were provided on either side to restrict the sinkage and to facilitate easy pulling of the unit. 

4.

Cost of the unit (approx)

:

Rs. 4800/- 

5.

Salient features

:

• Uniformity in seed sowing and plant population.
  
• Reduction in seed rate and the cost of thinning is reduced.
  
• Hill dropping of seeds is achieved and continuous drilling is eliminated.