Agriculture
February 5, 2024
John Deere Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill
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John Deere
Updated on February 5, 2024
·Created on November 17, 2019
The product is designed for simultaneous seed drilling and fertilizer application at different depths to improve germination.
The Zero Till Seed Fertilizer Drill is designed to drill seeds and apply fertilizer simultaneously, by delivering them separately in a single drive and at different depths. Fertilizer is first placed, covered with soil then the seed and a roller is used to wholly cover the seeds. The product comes in various models;A-ZSFD9 A-ZSFD11 A-ZSFD13.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Market Suggested Retail Price
$1,087.00
Market Suggested Retail Price (Secondary Currency)
80,000
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
India Agrovision Implements
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include John Deere Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill and Mahindra Fertilizer Spreader.
Manufacturing/Building Method
This product is mass produced in India.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademark
User Provision Model
Users can buy the implement from Indiamart or directly from manufacturer
Distributions to Date Status
Unknown
Targeted crops
All
Seed rate (kg/ha)
Unknown
Feedstock rate (kg/hr)
Unknown
Working width (m)
9 tines – 1.7
11 tines – 2.08
13 tines – 2.46
Seeding depth (cm)
5 -10
Number of rows
9, 11 and 13 tines
Storage capacity (kg)
Seed box capacity: 45-65 kg, fertilizer box capacity: 50-85 kg depending on number of tines
Portable or stationary?
Portable
Size
Unknown
Materials
Nylon type fluted roller
Field coverage (ha/hr)
Unknown
Weight (kg)
270 – 370
Power source
Motorized
Power rating (W, if applicable)
It can varying based on the model from 30 – 85 HP
Design Specifications
The product is designed to drill seeds and apply fertilizer simultaneously but separately. The implement contains different containers to allow separate placement of seeds and fertilizer. The seeds and fertilizers are released by a screw sort of conveyor system. Depending on the necessity and area of the farmland, quantity of seeds to be drilled and fertilizer to be applied can be a conformed.
MODEL | A-ZSFD9 | A-ZSFD11 | A-ZSFD13 |
NO.OF METERING WHEELS | 18 | 22 | 26 |
NO. OF DISTRIBUTION PIPES | 18 | 22 | 26 |
NO. OF ROWS | 9 | 11 | 13 |
WORKING WIDTH | 1410 mm | 1760 mm | 2110 mm |
SEED BOX CAPACITY | 45 Kg. | 55 Kg. | 65 Kg. |
FERTILIZER BOX CAPACITY | 50 Kg. | 70 Kg. | 85 Kg. |
ROW SPACING | Adjustable | Adjustable | Adjustable |
GROUND WHEEL | 15 Inch Diameter Spiked Roller | 15 Inch Diameter Spiked Roller | 15 Inch Diameter Spiked Roller |
APPROX. WEIGTH | 270 Kg. | 320 Kg. | 370 Kg. |
REQUIRED TRACTOR | 30 - 45 HP | 50 - 65 HP | 70 - 85 HP |
Technical Support
Provided by manufacturer.
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Unknown
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Designer specified performance targets include: durability, easy to set up and excellent execution (plant spacing).
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown
Safety
Users must be cautious of the moving parts.
Complementary Technical Systems
The company has other product offerings.
Academic Research and References
None
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