No Till Drill Refommendations

[wcpatterson]

Would anyone be interested in renting a no-till drill in Central Texas? If so, how much would you pay? I've been thinking about buying a no-till drill and then renting to off-set the costs. Thoughts?

[wellingtontx]

Tar River gets good reviews for an economical model.

Pinkys in Farmersville had a used Midland Pasture Dream last time I checked for under $3000, needed a paint job but those are bullet proof. That is a 3 point unit.

[EastTexun]

I bought a 1006NT 2 years back and have loved it. Its a 10 ft vs the 6 ft you are looking for, but works exactly the same as a smaller unit. They aren't cheap, but true one pass planting with dual seedboxes. For comparison, I have a 85HP Kubota and it pulls it well.

[bboswell]

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[gingib]

We rent a 10 foot JD no till drill once a year to plant. $50 no brainer for the weekend from the feed store.

[dclifton]

We rent a 10 foot JD no till drill once a year to plant. $50 no brainer for the weekend from the feed store.

Dang thats cheap is that $50 per day rate?

[gingib]

Dang thats cheap is that $50 per day rate?

Yes. My buddy lets me check it out Friday after work and I bring back anytime before Monday when they open.

WIN WIN!! Small town life

It maybe a 12 footer actually. Ill measure when I rent in a few weeks. It has a small seed box also

I plant plots for us, my uncle, and my buddy. So $50 split 3 ways is pennies on dollar

[dclifton]

Yes. My buddy lets me check it out Friday after work and I bring back anytime before Monday when they open.

WIN WIN!! Small town life

It maybe a 12 footer actually. Ill measure when I rent in a few weeks. It has a small seed box also

I plant plots for us, my uncle, and my buddy. So $50 split 3 ways is pennies on dollar

Heck you can save that just in seed cost ratio vs having to broadcast.

Ive been looking for one for a few years now. Plant a little deer plot but would like to be able to plant 40-60 acres a year in winter pasture for cows.

[jaspermac]

Check out the genesis hd series

[EastTexun]

Heck you can save that just in seed cost ratio vs having to broadcast.

Ive been looking for one for a few years now. Plant a little deer plot but would like to be able to plant 40-60 acres a year in winter pasture for cows.

They are out there, just depends on what you want to spend and/or how mechanically inclined you are. My previous drill was a 50s model JD FBB that was old when I rescued it from a field. Spent a couple months in the evenings greasing, breaking frozen gears free and re-working the gearbox and it worked great for about 10 years. And it was free other than diesel to get it and grease.

[wellingtontx]

Just saw on Marketplace for FB, that someone selling a No Till Pasture Dream in the Belton area for $2000

That is actually a great deal on a solid No Till.