Land Pride manual Features and Benefits, APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 Models, Benefits

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Section 6: Features and Benefits

Land Pride

APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 Models

Features	Benefits
1548, 1560 & 1572 = Cat 1 QH	Fits Land Pride Quick Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.
1586 = Cat1&2 QH
Seeding Width	48" & 60" seeding width provides capability to maneuver around landscape obstacles and
APS1548 & APS1560	over uneven hilly terrain.
Seeding Width	72" & 86" seeding width provides high productivity over wide areas and flat or gently
APS1572 & APS1586	sloping terrain.
Machine Weight	Heavier unit weight provides for better spike penetration and seed-to-soil contact.
Lift Hooks	Lift hooks mounted on each end of seedbox to attach lift straps or chains for easy loading
	and unloading.
Water-tight Seedbox	Keeps moisture and rodents out of the seedbox.
Large Seedbox Capacity	One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.
Easy Seedbox Cleanout	Simply moving the flute lever to the proper position allows for easy cleanout and removal
	of all seeds.
Heavy Duty Hopper Lid	Precision fit to keep water and rodents out and HD construction with integral prop support
with Stay Open Support	keeps lid from slamming shut in windy conditions.
Seed Splash Guard	Prevents seed from being spilled out between the lid and the box during hopper filling.
Precision Grass Seed Cups	Proven fluted seed cups for highly accurate seed delivery.
Built-in Agitator	Prevents bridging and keeps seed flowing evenly to cups.
Powdered Metal in Fluted	Helps dissipate any heat buildup from fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.
Sprockets
Easy Seed Rate Adjustment	Proper seed rate lever positioning is conveniently indicated on the seed rate chart for ease
Capability	of setting and adjustment with a high level of confidence.
Wind Guarded Seed Drop	Protects seed from blowing away and ensures uniform seed distribution across the full
	width of the seeder.
Seed Rate Chart	Conveniently positioned as large durable decal under the seed box lid for handy calibration
	reference.
#40 Roller Chain Drive	Provides for smooth and quiet running with a high degree of reliability and a spring loaded
	idler keeps the chain properly tensioned.
High and Low Speed Range	A simple and easy repositioning of seed drive sprockets allows for an expanded range of
Settings	seed drive settings.
Crab Action Spiked Front	Two 8" diameter front rollers can easily be angled from 0-20 degrees providing for more or
Rollers	less aggressive de-thatching action or soil cultivation and seedbed preparation.
Spring Mounted Rear Rollers	Full length rear rollers come in a choice of 8" diameter spiked steel or a cast steel and
	notched packer type roller that are spring loaded for maximum down pressure and seed to
	soil contact.
Ground Driven Metering	The rear roller serves as the primary seed meter drive providing a very high degree of
	accuracy, low maintenance costs, and long component life.
Rear Spiked Roller Option:	Opens ground surfaces covered with heavy vegetation and/or grasses to allow seed to
	make contact with the soil. Allows planting over existing grass without killing the grass.
Rear Packer Roller Option:	Presses seed into full contact with soil that has been worked into a seed bed.
Mud Scrapers(Accessory)	Reduces build-up of mud and debris on rollers when working in wet, sticky or trashy soil.
Spring loaded chain idler	Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.

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