Quick-Change
Drilling System
Maximum versatility and flexibility in drilling
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Maximum versatility and flexibility in drilling
Bourgault Tillage Tools are at the forefront of seed drilling technology. Their massive range of options is in tune with the latest agronomy principles. The range of seed boots and seeding openers available allows you to match the seed spread to the width of the opener. The positioning of the system components maintains a critical distance between the movement of the soil and the fall of the seed. This allows the soil to be lifted sufficiently and long enough for the seed to be blown downwards before the soil covers it.
The Benefits of the Quick Change Drilling System
Versatile system – six different inter-changeable seed boots to choose from
Designed for ease of use – seed boots are easily changed by removing one bolt
Utilizes the Speed-Loc Adapter to fit the seeding opener
The system can be adapted to suit all UK drilling conditions
Perfect for a range of uses with the same drill
Can be retrofitted to many drill types
Quick Change Seed Boot Assembly
Speed-Loc Adaptor
Seeding Opener
Seed Boot Holder
Single bolt to change seed boot
Seed Boot (Splitter)
Typical Quick Change Combinations
Drilling Cereals
Splitter seed boot splits seed into two even rows that can merge in the centre to give an overall 7” (18cm) band.
Used with sweeps of 5½” (14cm) upwards.
Drilling Cereals
Spreader seed boot spreads seed evenly in a band 4-6” (10-15cm) wide, depending on sweep used.
Used with sweeps of 4” (10cm) upwards.
Drilling Rape
Short, straight seed boot spreads seed c.2½” (63mm).
Works well with spoons, spikes or any size of sweep.
Drilling Beans
Bean seed boot places the seed in a very narrow band, at a depth which depends on the opener used.
Normally used with a knife opener.
Quick Change Seed Boot Assembly
The quick change drilling system is comprised of four separate components: Speed-Loc Adapter, Seed Boot Holder, Seed Boot and Seeding Opener. Choosing the right combination of components is determined by the crop being drilled, and is key to achieving the best results when drilling. The choices available in the Bourgault Tillage Tools range mean that you can always choose the right tool for the job, rather than having to compromise.
Speed-Loc Adapters
200-QCA-4700
Flat-backed 47° 1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
300-HLD-4700
200-QCA-4710
Curved back 47° 1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
300-HLD-4710
200-QCA-5010
Curved back 50° 2¼” (57mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
300-HLD-5010
200-QCA-5020
Curved back 50° 63-80mm bolt spacing
Fits:
300-HLD-5010
may require an adapter wedge to ensure a good fit
200-QCA-5030
Curved back 50° 57mm bolt-hole spacing
Fits:
300-HLD-5010
Seed Boot Holders
300-HLD-4700
Flat mounting 1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
200-QCA-4700
300-HLD-4710
Curved mounting 1¾” (44mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
200-QCA-4710
300-HLD-5010
Curved mounting 2¼” (57mm) bolt spacing
Fits:
200-QCA-5010
200-QCA-5020
200-QCA-5030
Seed Boots
300-ATM-1000
Spreader
Seed evenly spread in a 4-6” (10- 15cm) band
300-ATM-1010
Splitter
Seed splits into two even rows that can merge in the centre to give an overall 7” (18cm) band
300-ATM-1020
Straight
Spreads seed c.2 ½” (63mm)
300-ATM-1035 / 1036
Knife
Places seed in a narrow band. 1035 and 1036 are bean shoots, 1036 are made for larger non uniform shaped beans such as Wizard.
Seeding Openers
Sweeps
A sweep is the most frequent seeding opener used on tine drills. The sweep can match the seed boot used: the spreader seed boot is best used with the 4” (10cm) sweep (200-PWV-0400) or 5½” (14cm) sweep (200-PWV-0508); the splitter seed boot would be used with the 200-PWV-0508 or the 7” (18cm) sweep (200-PWV-0708). If a greater width of disturbance is needed while drilling, a wider sweep can be used.
Spoons
Spoons are very easy-pulling openers giving moderately low soil disturbance if working speed is kept around 7.5 km/h. When used with the straight seed boot, the 2¼” (57mm) spoon (200-SPN-0208) will provide a 2” seed spread and the 3” (76mm) spoon (300-SPN-0308) will give a 3” spread.
Spikes
Spikes may be used as a seeding opener, but only to give extra penetration. They will create more disturbance than spoons.
Knives
Seeding with knives is commonly associated with drilling beans, though there are many options possible for creating narrow seed channels. The 200-KNF-0810 (pictured left) is a 3⁄4” (19mm) wide knife which is designed to work ahead of the bean seed boot and create very little disturbance. It has a chrome tip which provides reasonably long wear in non-abrasive conditions. Also available with a carbide tip (200-KNF-0811 – see below).
Carbide Knives
There are many options for knives fitted with carbide tiles. Not only do they provide extra wear in abrasive soils, they also have a steeper angle of entry into the soil which means they will not lift and pull rocks and stumps to the surface. The 200-KNF-0811 has a 1” carbide tile for shallow drilling, the 200-KNF-0813 (pictured left) has a 3” long carbide zone for extra wear when drilling deeper.
Visit the Bourgault Speed-Loc page for a full list of available seeding opener sweeps
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