Attachment 001 - WMSRU Specifications for 3pt. 4-row. GPS precision research plot planter.pdf

Required Minimum Specifications for 3pt, 4-row, GPS precision

Research Plot Planter

USDA-ARS Water Management Systems Research Unit

2150 Centre Ave., Bldg D

Fort Collins, CO 80526

Contact: Ross Steward

Office-970-492-7423; Cell-303-521-7784; Ross.Steward@usda.gov

Specifications:

1. Frame Configuration

a. 4-Row

b. Category 3, 3pt hitch mounted

c. Hydraulic controlled ridge markers

d. Hydraulic vacuum system

e. Adjustable tool bar capable of planting 20-inch to 30-inch row spacing

f. Telescoping to legal transport width

2. Rider Configuration

a. 2 riders

b. Suspension seats w/ seatbelts

c. 2-row seed splitter per rider

d. Seed packet holders

e. 3-person noise reducing radio headsets for communication between tractor operator and riders on the planter

3. Row Unit Configuration

a. Yetter shark tooth row cleaners w/ depth gauge

b. Adjustable down pressure

c. In furrow Seed firmers

d. Spike or paddle closing wheels

e. Bulk seed box option

f. Precision seed disks for corn, grain sorghum, oil seed sunflower capable of planting a wide variety of seed sizes

g. T-band microgranular insecticide system

4. Planter Operation Configuration

a. Operator monitor on planter and mirrored screen in tractor

b. GPS tripping system for alleyways and variety changes

c. GPS plug-in compatible with Trimble FMX auto guidance system

d. Spray paint plot and alleyway marking system

e. plot set-up/mapping software

5. Includes shipping and on site set up and training