Features
DURABLE STEEL CONSTRUCTION
9000 Series Air Carts - Superb Steel Construction
The all-steel construction of a Bourgault Air Cart provides you with peace of mind as it:
- does not become brittle with exposure to UV;
- is not susceptible to annoying static cling when seeding canola; and,
- stands up to accidental collisions with augers or trailers.
Invest in the longevity and value retention that is Bourgault Air Carts!
CAPACITY & FLEXIBILITY
The Bourgault 9000 Series is the most functional commodity cart on the market.
Bourgault leads the industry with tank capacities and product application configurations. The 9000 I Series boosts productivity, regardless of your crop selections or nutrient requirements.
- minimize fill times with up to 1,300 bushels in a trailing unit or 950 bushels in a leading unit. Select the 44 bushel Saddle Tank™ option for even more capacity!
- smart volume ratios provide the best use of total volume for a wide range of seeding scenarios;
- Saddle Tank™ and Storage Platform option is ideal for fine products like canola. The convenient Storage Platform carries a mini-bulk bag or pallet of small seed bags for in-field reloading;
- air cart tire options offer the Producer the ability to achieve the flotation requirements for their operation;
- offers multiple fan options to maximize efficiency and simplify settings for every size of seeding system.
CONTROL & MONITORING
Apollo X40 provides unprecedented control over your seeding operation.
Take command at seeding time with the industry-leading Topcon X40 Apollo System. The X40 ties all of the critical aspects of seeding into an intuitive panel, giving you customizable control of product application!
- The DynaCal™ Live Rate Monitoring System ensures you achieve exact results from start to finish.
- The Xtend™ Feature provides control of the X40 Apollo System outside of the tractor cab for critical operations such as calibration or tank fills.
- Variable Rate Control is available on up to 5 granular and 1 liquid product.
- The I-to-I™, or Implement-to-Implement™ option allows multiple seeding units to share the same coverage map.
- The Built-In Camera Display provides visibility in the Saddle Tank™ and behind the air cart.
The versatile X40 Apollo System can be tailored specifically to the features you need for your seeding operation.
Expect even and accurate distribution, at high or low rates.
DISTRIBUTION & ACCURACY
For 40 years, the Bourgault Class A Product Distribution System has successfully seeded millions of acres in small grain regions around the globe. In that time, Bourgault has evolved with market demand and has conducted countless hours of testing to make certain that each air cart release outperforms the last!
- The Bourgault EvenStreamPLUS™ Distribution System provides outstandingly consistent product distribution, even at challenging rates.
- The Bourgault Dual Auto Section Control™ System (Dual ASC™) provides independent control of seed and fertilizer distribution when the drill overlaps a seeded section of the field.
- The PDM Pro™ Metering System provides the highest degree of accuracy, along with gentle seed handling.
- Bourgault's Class A approach to product distribution allows for unrivaled flexibility for single, double and the TriMax™ Triple-Shoot distribution options, delivering unrivaled seed safety with even the highest product rates.
CONVENIENCE & SAFETY
From extra wide catwalks and secure handrails, to extra illumination at night, Bourgault designs help you, and those around you, stay safe during the busy seeding season.
- The wide platform and comfortable staircase allow for safe and secure access to the air cart top.
- Handrails on both sides of the catwalk ensure extra security.
- Safety catches on the tank lids prevent lid strikes if the Operator inadvertently opens the tank when pressurized.
- The Powerlids option adds the convenience to remotely open the lids.
- Seven exterior LED lights allow for greater visibility and Operator safety when seeding at night.
- A rear-view camera allows you to monitor traffic behind the air cart when transporting to the next seeding location.
EFFECTIVE PRODUCT TRANSFER
9000 Series Air Carts are equipped with high capacity load/unload conveyors.
Bourgault has always lead the market for practical and efficient product handling options that allow the Operator to get back in the field sooner.
- High Capacity Conveyors move more bushels per minute with minimal damage to the most delicate seeds. The leading carts offer the same benefits through the innovative folding conveyor.
- The BulkBoom™ Product Transfer option allows Operators to unload mini-bulk bags into the Saddle Tank™ or 3rd tank without a loader or forklift.
- The FillChute™ option allows the Saddle Tank™ to be filled with the conveyor.
- The BagLift™ Product Transfer System is an alternative option that offers hydraulic elevation of seed bags to the tank top.
THE 9000 I SERIES AIR CART BREAKS BARRIERS
Bernard Ferré & Curtis Hinrichsen of Bourgault Industries Ltd. provide a breakdown of the features and benefits of the 9000 I Series Air Cart.
SEED & PLANT WITH ONE SYSTEM!
The Bourgault Air Planter™ Option
Open up a whole new realm of possibilities!
This revolutionary integrated option enables a Bourgault Seeding System to operate as both an air seeder or as a highly accurate air planter.
Specifications
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
9000 Series Specifications
- The 9950, L9950 and 91300 tanks have a 49/18/11/23 ratio, optimized for one-pass Producers using all dry products.
- The 9650 and L9650 have a 30/20/20/30 ratio, optimized for Producers using dry fertilizer combined with liquid or anhydrous fertilizer.
Cart Volumes
The ratios between the various compartments of each model have been calculated to deliver maximum product flexibility and increased convenience resulting in less stops in the field.
Models | 9650 |
Volume (bu) | 650 |
Tank 1 (bu) | 195 |
Tank 2 (bu) | 130 |
Tank 3 (bu) | 130 |
Tank 4 (bu) | 195 |
Opt. Saddle Tank (bu) | 44 |
Height, Transport (empty) | 12'1" |
Field (empty) | 14'11" |
Width, Rear Single Tires | 18'1" |
Width, Rear Dual Tires | 20'11" |
Width, Front Single Tires | 12'8" / 9'10"* |
Width, Front Inner Duals | 11' |
Width, Front Outer Duals | 17'4" |
Tire Spacing Rear Sgl | 11'6" |
Tire Spacing Rear Inner Dual | 10'9" |
Tire Spacing Rear Outer Dual | 18'1" |
Wheelbase | 22' |
Overall Length | 48'9" |
Front Pin to Opt. Rear Hitch Pin | N/A |
Front Hitch to Axle | N/A |
Weight, Empty (lb)** | 38,800 |
Hitch Weight, Empty (lb) | N/A |
Hitch Weight, Max (lb)*** | N/A |
* 9650 & L9650 available with optional 3 meter tire spacing with high capacity single tires;
** Refers to a commonly equipped configuration (includes dual tires, conveyor, Auto Section Control, Saddle Tank™ with Platform, surge brakes);
*** Max hitch weight is calculated using tanks 1 to 5 being filled with 65, 75, 75, 75, & 70 lb/bu density product respectively.
AIR CART FAN REQUIREMENTS
Triple Shoot Fan Configuration - 9000 Series Air Seeder
Hydraulic Requirements & Recommendations
- Minimum operating pressure of 2,900 psi.
- Recommended operating pressure of 3,100 psi.
- Hydraulic flow requirements are dependent on type of air cart fan selected.
Minimum Fan Speed Requirements
Each air cart is equipped with a Minimum Fan Speed Chart Manual to identify the best starting point for specific products.
Hydraulic Recommendations
Leading 9000 Series Fan Configuration
When determining the fan option that will best suit your requirements, consider:
- drill size and spacing;
- typical seeding speed and maximum expected product rates;
- hydraulic requirements of the air drill paired with the air cart;
- hydraulic capacity of the tractor.
The High-Capacity Fan is recommended if selecting an air drill equipped with an 8 or 10 port primary manifold.
- Is also an option for the TriMax™ seed line if the drill is equipped with 10-port primary manifolds.
- Provides the air capacity to deliver typical to high rates for large scale drills seeding at typical seeding speed.
- The fan rotor is 3½" wide and is equipped with a 16 cc hydraulic motor that can achieve up to 6,000 rpm.
- To achieve maximum performance and reduce possible coupler failures, ¾" hydraulic couplers are required.
The High-Speed Fan is recommended for 60' and larger drills equipped with an 6 or 8-port primary manifold.
- Available for the third product line in a TriMax™ Triple-Shoot configuration.
- The fan rotor is 2½" wide and is equipped with a 12 cc hydraulic motor that is able to achieve up to 6,000 rpm.
- To achieve maximum performance and reduce possible coupler failures, ¾" hydraulic couplers are required.
The High-Pressure Fan is recommended for the 3420 ParaLink Hoe Drill™, 3330SE-86 or 3335QDA-86 PHD™ on 10" and 12" spacing and the 3720-70 or 3820-70 PCD™ on 10" spacing.
- The High-Pressure Fan is equipped with a large back swept rotor fitted with a 19 cc hydraulic motor.
- To achieve maximum performance, units equipped with the High-Pressure Fan have 1" hydraulic lines across the drill and air cart and ¾" hydraulic couplers.
The Regular Fan is only available on the 8000 Series Air Cart, or on the 6" seed line of a TriMax™ Distribution System on the 9000 I Series Air Cart.
Fan Configuration | Minimum (gpm) | Recommended (gpm) |
Single, Regular* | 9 | 13 |
Single, High-Speed | 15 | 20 |
Single, High-Capacity | 22 | 26 |
Single, High-Pressure | 25 | 30 |
Dual, High-Speed | 30 | 40 |
Dual, High-Capacity | 44 | 52 |
High-Speed & High-Pressure | 40 | 50 |
High-Speed & High-Capacity | 37 | 46 |
High-Capacity & High-Pressure | 47 | 56 |
* - 5,000 rpm max.