Specifications_for_Precision_plot_planter.docx

USDA-ARS, COASTAL PLAINS RESEARCH CENTER

FY-2016

FY 2016 4-ROW PLANTER SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications for 4-row Precision Plot Planter

1) Must have 4 planter air/plate based planter units with smooth ground drive tires, down pressure springs, rubber closing wheels, and quick lockups.

2) Must include cotton seed plate for each planter unit.

3) Must include an adjustable toolbar to allow for 30-40 inch row spacing.

4) Must contain vacuum system on each row unit to evacuate residual seed after each plot.

5) Must include a GPS plot tripping system AND backup plot trip system in case of GPS failure.

6) Each planter unit must contain its own seed supply system so that each row can be planted with different seed sources AND a bulk seed attachment allowing for 2 or 4-row bulk plantings.

7) Must include office computer planting plan software for trial design, length of plots and alleys, and population rates that can be uploaded to planter.

8) Must include no-till coulter/wheel residue managing system and press/closing wheels on each planter unit.

9) Must include platform, seed packet holders, noise cancelling communication head sets (3), and seats to carry two personnel.

10) Must have 3-point connection to a tractor.

11) Must be able to plant plot lengths ranging from 30 inches to 75 feet.

12) Must include liquid nitrogen and fungicide/insecticide hoppers.

13) Must include delivery of field ready planter and onsite professional training.