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The USDA ARS facilities in Tifton, GA needs to retrofit an existing planter frame with a new plot planting system. This is the mechanisms for a new research plot planter for seeded material. The existing planter frame is a 2006 Hege 7 row cone planter.

Any quoted equipment needs to meet or exceed the following specifications and be able to be mounted on a 2006 Hedge 7 row cone planter frame.

Seeding system Plot Motion seeding system

- For planting plots

- Seeding system with up to 2 belted cones or cell wheels

Distance measurement Via wheel sensor Trigger mode Manual Electrical supply Electrical power supply via tractor Power cable from the tractor battery will be installed with the first setup

Control Unit eMotion control unit.

- Standard control unit with 5" coloured display

- Sequential control for creating simple field plans

Manual start button Button for starting the planting cycle

Belted cone Yes Number of belted cones 1 Belted cone 1 Belted cone Ø 290mm for all kind of seeds

- incl. Electrical drive and rotoseed distributor

- for plot lengths from 1 to 60 m

Distributor head belted cone 1 7-rows, 4 rows and 2 Rows Filling Funnel belted cone 1 Standard funnel for Belted cone Funnel Cap Cap to cover funnel.

Installation Complete Install and Training on upgraded planter.