Features
Features for the Finest in Seeding Innovation
- State of the Art Laser Cut and Robotically Welded Main Frame and Hitches
- Rigid Frames on 10′, 12 1/2′, 15′ and 20′ Models
- Front Folding Frames on 30′, 40′ and 50′ Models
- All Tires are in Front of Frame
- Row Units Raise Independently from Frame
- UHMW Pivots on Lift System
- Cat. III or Cat. IV Single Lip Hitches (Model Dependent)
- Pneumatic Down Pressure (Adjustable from 120 to 400 lbs.)
- Maintenance Free Pivots on Openers
- 15.8” x 3.5 mm Opener Blades
- Blades Configured “Heads Up” for Decreased Wear on Openers
- Poly Soil Hold Down Strips Clean Openers and Control Opener Blow-Out
- Planter Style Seed Drop Tubes
- Swivel Type Press Wheels with 2” x 13” Smooth or 3” x 13” Double Rib Tires
- 3.25 bu./ft. Grain Only Seed Box Capacity
- Grain with Dry Fertilizer: 2 bu./ft. Grain Capacity with 105 lbs./ft. Fertilizer Capacity
- Small Grass Seed Option: .33 bu./ft. Capacity and Equipped with Brillion Micro-Meters
- New Fluted Seed Meters
- Inline Box Design with 12 Degree Down and 15 Degree Flex
- Weight Package for Wings
- 320/70R x 15 Radial Tires for Rigid Models
- 380/55R x 16.5 Radial Tires on Center Frame of 30′ & 40′ Folding Models
- 480/45R x 17 Radial Tires on Center Frame of 50′ Folding Models
- 280/70R x 15 Radial Tires on Wings of 30′, 40′ & 50′ Folding Models
- Slip-In Spindles in All Locations on All Models
- Monitor with Acre Meter, Seed Tube Flow Sensors, Bin Level Sensors
- On-Board 12 Volt Air Compressor
- Blue Powder Coat Paint
- LED Safety Warning Lights
Specifications
Model | 5531-30x10 |
Approximate Weight | 17,010 lbs. (7,716 kg) |
Working Width | 30 ft. 0 in. (9.1 m) |
Transport Width | 14 ft. 6 in. (4.4 m) |
Opener Spacing | 10 in. (254 mm) |
Number of Openers | 36 |
Frame | 7 in. x 7 in. x 0.375 in. (178 x 178 x 9.5 mm) |
Frame Construction | Laser Cut/Matchcut Components, Robotically Welded |
Frame Type | Weighted Wing Frame |
Hitch | Cat. IV Single Lip Cast Hitch |
Hitch Tube | 10 in. x 6 in. x 0.375 in. (254 x152 x 9.5 mm) |
Hitch Adjustment | Hydraulic Adjust with Parking Stand |
Transport Lift System | UHMW Maintenance Free Lift Pivots |
Tire Size (Main Frame) | (4) 380/55R x 16.5 |
Wheel Hubs (Main Frame) | 8-Bolt |
Spindles (Main Frame) | 3 in. (76.2 mm) Slip-In Spindles |
Tire Size (Wing Frame) | (4) 11L x 15, 12 Ply |
Wheel Hubs (Wing Frame) | 6-Bolt |
Spindles (Wing Frame) | 2 in. (50.8 mm) Slip-In Spindles |
Transport Wheel Mount | In Front of Openers |
Drive Chain Mechanism | Ground Driven From Wing Wheels |
Drive Chain | Enclosed #50 Chain |
Row Unit Raise/Lower | Independent of Main Frame |
Row Unit Type | Pneumatically Adjustable Down Pressure |
Row Unit Adjustment Range | 120 to 400 lbs. (54 to 181 kg) |
Disc Opener Type | Double Disc Openers |
Disc Opener Style | Heads Up Alignment |
Disc Type | Smooth |
Disc Size | 15.8 in. x 0.1383 in. (400 x 3.5 mm) |
Disc Bearing | #205 Bearing |
Opener Pivots | Maintenance Free Pivot Points |
Seed Tubes | Poly, Planter Type Seed Tubes |
Opener Tenders | Flat Spring Backed Poly Soil Hold Strips |
Press Wheels | Swivel Type |
Press Wheel Sizes | 2 in. x 13 in. (50.8 x 330 mm) Smooth or 3 in. x 13 in. (76.2 x 330 mm) Double Rib |
Hopper Construction | All Welded 14 ga. Steel |
Hopper Design | In-Line with 12 Degree Down/15 Degree Up Flex |
Hopper Lids | All Steel Formed Lids with Latches |
Meter Type | Externally Fluted |
Grain Hopper Capacity | 3.25 Bushel per Foot |
Integral Folding Ladder | Standard |
Integral Fold-Up Walk Boards | Standard |
On-Board 12V Air Compressor | Standard |
Monitor with Acre Meter, Seed Tube Sensors, Bin Level Sensors | Standard |
Safety Warning Lights and SMV Emblem | Standard |
Safety Chain Kit | Standard |
Powder Coat Paint, Blue Sapphire | Standard |
Hydraulic Row Markers | Optional |
Point Row Clutches (Section Shut-Off) | Optional |
Seed Plug | Optional |
Seed Box Divider | Optional |
Horsepower Requirements | 5 to 7 HP (4 to 5 kW) per Foot |