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Features

PARALINK™ COULTER DRILL
The CD ParaLink™ independent drill is built on a 2-row coulter drill platform:

  • The CD FMS­™ is available on 6½" (20' & 26' only), 7½", 10", or 12" row spacings;
  • Select between the ParaLink™ Walking (PLW™) or ParaLink™ Row (PLR™) coulter style openers.

 

ADVANCED TANK DESIGN
Model 848 or Model 872 Options
Features such as the PDM Pro™ Metering System, the KNEX™ Integral Tank Design and the X35 Apollo System put Bourgault head and shoulders above the competition.

Choose between two tank options:

  • Model 872 200 bu total capacity, or,
  • Model 848 136 bu total capacity.

 

ON THE MOVE
The Frame Mounted Seeder (FMS™) is a mid-range seeding system, tucked between the large-scale seeding systems and the smaller box seeders.

At a narrow, 9'10" transport width*, the Bourgault FMS™ successfully meets the tight transport requirements for most regions.

(* for units 20'-26' with standard axles and no rear tow hitch

CONTROL & MONITORING

  • The X40 Apollo System Achieve unprecedented control and perform advanced seeding operations with the X40 Apollo System.
  • The ISO Apollo System Calibrate and perform basic rate control functions for up to 4 products with tractors equipped with universal terminals. 

 

MRB® FERTILIZER APPLICATION SYSTEM
Optimal Seed-To-Fertilizer Placement
Series III Mid Row Banders® Fertilizer Applicators achieve the best possible returns by placing your nitrogen fertilizer in the optimal location when one-pass seeding.

Applicators are available in two formats:

  • Mid Row Bander® Fertilizer Applicators;
  • Mid Row Shank™ Fertilizer Applicators.

Availability varies on drill types and sizes.

SEED & PLANT WITH ONE SYSTEM!
The Bourgault Air Planter™ Concept
The innovative AP™ System is currently in the conceptual stage of development for the FMS™ Series. The AP™ System is an integrated option for a Bourgault seeding system that provides the ability to seed or plant in a one-pass operation!

Specifications

Models CD848-9*
Total Tank Vol. (bu) 136
T1 (bu) 57
T2 (bu) 22
T3 (bu) 57
Saddle Tank (bu) 8
Tire Size (bu) LSW750/60R30
IF710/70R38 (opt)
Bulk Boom Capacity (lb) 2,200
Working Widths (ft) 30'
Opener Style PLW/PLR
Spacing (in) 7.5", 10", 12"
Wing Casters Standard
Transport Width (ft) 11'2"**
Transport Height (ft) 15'2"

COMMON SPECIFICATIONS - CD & HD FMS™

Feature
CD/HD848 IF710/70R38 tires are standard if extended axles are selected
FMS @ 30' (9 m) IF710/70R38 tires are standard if extended axles are selected
Hitch Jack Manual 2 stage hitch jack standard, optional hydraulic jack
Brakes Optional; not available for units with rear tow hitch and/or 30 ft configurations
Front Hitch Options Category 3 - 3-Point Hitch Package
Category 4 - Socket - 3 Bolt
Category 5 - Socket - 3 Bolt
Front Hitch Extension is required if tractor is:
 -over 3 m wide with MRBs®;
 -over 4.2 m wide, no MRBs®;
Rear Tow Hitch Requires IF710 tires with extended axles. Note: transport width is 11'2".

Working width may vary depending on the spacing chosen. Please consult our Bourgault rep for details.

 

WEIGHT DETAILS - CD FMS™

Model & Spacing Unit Weight, empty (lbs) Tongue Weight, max. (lbs) Working Width (ft)
CD848-9      
7.5" w/ MRBs 36,100 13,700 30'
7.5" 31,300 10,100 30'
10" w/ MRBs 31,600 11,400 30'
10" 27,900 8,600 30'
12" w/ MRBs 29,500 10,300 30'
12" 26,300 8,000 30'