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The Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory is in need of a 15ft. no-till drill.

Minimum Specifications

1. Maximum of 7.5 in. row spacing.

2. Cutting disk diameter minimum of 18in and a 7 degree cutting angle w/individual depth gauge wheels.

3. Press wheels: rubber wheels w/adjustable down pressure and depth control from 0.5 to 3½ inches in at least 6 increments.

4. Closing wheels: cast iron

5. Tires: Front dual castor tires and rear wheels, minimum size – 12.5L x 15, 12 ply, stubble-resistant.

6. Down pressure of furrow openers must be hydraulically controlled (open center hydraulics).

7. Must have a seed flow monitor for each opener w/suitable display monitor in cab (all run blockage for seed w/all run monitor).

8. Grain box will have a minimum 50 bu capacity and fluted seed feed with grain agitator and additional half-speed drive kit (for specialty crops).

9. Must provide at least 18 grain and grass feed stops (covers for seed cups).

10. Fertilizer box will have a minimum 55 bu capacity.

11. Drill will have a grass seed box attachment with a 7.5 in. spacing.

12. Drill will have a front gang lock-up.

13. Drill must have disk-type hydraulic-controlled field markers.

14. Metering drive shall be ground driven with lock-out capability for transport.

15. Must have working turn signals, lights, flashing ambers and SMV sign with 7-pin connector.

16. Operator’s manual

17. Delivery of machine to above address.

Minimum Specifications