Land Pride PS1572 Features and Benefits, Benefits, Table of Contents, Cat. 1 Hitch, Seeding width

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Section 6: Features and Benefits

Land Pride

Table of Contents

Section 6: Features and Benefits

 

PS1548 & PS1572 Primary Seeders

 

 

Features

Benefits

 

 

Cat. 1 Hitch

Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.

 

 

Offset hitch (48” model)

Hitch is offset to cover right side tire track of tractor.

 

 

Seeding width

51” and 70 1/2” widths are the perfect size for the smaller landscape market. Sized for

 

smaller areas such as between the curb and sidewalk or the new community park.

 

 

Approximate machine weight

(48” - 870 lbs.) (72” - 1165 lbs.) Heavy weight helps seed to soil contact.

 

 

Lift hooks

Lift hooks on each side of the seedbox to attach chain or strap to for easy loading and

 

unloading.

 

 

Water tight Seedbox

Keeps moisture out of the seedbox.

 

 

Large seedbox capacity

One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.

 

 

Easy seed box clean out

Seed flute is designed for easy clean out. Simply move the flute lever into the clean out

 

position and all seeds will be removed.

 

 

Heavy-duty lids

Lids are precision fit to keep seeds dry and rodents out and they won’t buckle or slam shut

with stay open support

in high winds.

 

 

Seed splash guard

Seedbox lid has a guard to prevent seed from being spilled between lid and box.

 

 

Grass seed cups

Grass seed model uses proven fluted seed cups for accurate seed rates.

 

(PS1548: 7 fluted) (PS1572: 10 fluted)

 

 

Seed box agitator

Eliminates bridging of seed.

 

 

Powdered metal in fluted

Helps dissipate heat from the fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.

sprockets

 

 

 

Wind guarded seed drop

Protects the seed from being blown away by windy conditions. Ensures constant

 

placement of seed across the whole width of the machine.

 

 

Seed rate adjustment

Easy adjustment of seed rates. Lever position is located on seed rate chart.

 

 

Seed rate decal

Positioned on lid. Easy access to seed rate information.

 

 

High/Low seed settings

Easy adjustment on sprocket arrangement on seed cup drive. This allows for a very broad

 

range of seed settings.

 

 

Ground driven metering

Packer wheels are in constant contact with the ground to ensure consistent metering of

 

seed.

 

 

Cast iron packer wheels

12” diameter front rings and 9 1/2” diameter rear rings are used to crush the clods and

 

pack the seed in to promote seed to soil contact.

 

 

Spring mounted rear packers

Rear packer wheels are spring loaded for additional down pressure, and to stay in contact

 

with the ground.

 

 

Tire track removers

Coil spring tine track removers keep their shape; one on 48” model, two on 72” model

 

allows tractor tire(s) to be scratched out. Additional track removers can be added.

 

 

#40 Roller chain

All drives utilize #40 roller chain for smooth running.

 

 

Spring loaded chain idler

Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.

 

 

7/22/05

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Land Pride Features and Benefits, Benefits, Table of Contents, PS1548 & PS1572 Primary Seeders, Cat. 1 Hitch, Lift hooks