Double-disc precision vacuum planters

MTR RANGE Double-disc precision vacuum planters The MTR precision planters are among the best known and most highly valued GASPARDO products. A diversified range comprising various models catering to the demands of farmers the world over. The MTR planting unit - which is a common feature across the whole range - is designed for quality planting, maintaining uniform depth and consistent seed spacing. The GASPARDO precision planter range is the synthesis of a long journey, of accumulated know-how gained through whole generations, with a business record going back almost two centuries. From 1834...

CONTENTS MTR planting unit Planting accuracy Solutions catering to every demand MINIMAX technology PA1: front fertilizer hopper Fixed-frame mounted planters Twin-row mounted planter Telescopic-frame mounted planters Mounted planters with variable row spacing Wing-fold mounted planters MTR HD planting unit Semi-mounted planters Trailed planters for large areas Closing the seed furrow and terminals ISOTRONIC electric drive Precision Farming

MTR planting unit Planting in every imaginable condition The MTR unit has been developed to ensure unbeatable efficiency and quality during precision planting. The strength of the frame, the variety of configurations and, above all, the double-disc furrow opener unit make this special planting unit perfect for any type of ground, whether conventionally or minimum tilled. Sturdy parallel linkage The cast steel linkage enables the implement to follow the ground's contours better, even when dealing with conditions that deviate from the linear. Unit's variable pressure The parallel linkage's down-pressure...

Long time between fills The 36-litre hopper has been designed to minimize the space taken up by the machine for narrow rows, while the 60-litre version offers extended operating time between fills. Handy disc inspection The metering system is easy to inspect through the handy metal window, even while planting is in progress. One seed at a time The twin singulator system ensures the ultimate in seed spacing consistency, preventing doubles. Fast seed discharge The hoppers can be emptied by opening the hatch in the metering unit enclosure. The chute provided makes it easier to collect the seeds....

Planting accuracy Seed spacing accurate to the millimetre! Planting quality, which is a hallmark of the GASPARDO precision planter range, is the result of a seed metering system that is highly sophisticated, reliable and, at the same time, easy to adjust. Quality metering! Simple, effective and accurate metering goes hand in hand with quality planting. The metering unit body is the heart of the MTR planting unit: the strong, highly resilient material delivers the quality and accuracy that have always set GASPARDO products apart. Choosing the right seed disc The extensive range of GASPARDO perforated...

Constant planting depth Depth gauge wheels The gauge wheels keep planting depth constant, even when working on uneven ground or soil with debris of various kinds, thanks to the rocker system that allows them to move independently. Soil firming The wheels are specially shaped to firm the surface of the soil on either side of the seed furrow just created: their unique shape means greater pressure is applied at the outer edge, while the soil on the inside near the furrow is kept softer. large double disc COMPETITORS small double disc The largest furrow opener discs in the market! The discs' 420...

Solutions catering to every demand Planters configured ad hoc to suit soil conditions GASPARDO's selection of accessories offers a host of solutions to ensure your planting is perfect every time, no matter what the soil condition, catering to your individual agronomic and crop requirements. Front blade and clod deflector The vertical cutting action of the front blade makes it easier to slice through soil in tough or minimum tilled ground. The clod deflector pushes large clods or stones that might adversely affect germination quality, or overly dry soil, out of the planting path. Disc coulter...

Optimal seed firming Seed firming wheel The stainless steel wheel presses the seed directly into the V-shaped furrow to encourage its germination in light soil and soil with a medium consistency, and is particularly recommended for pelleted seeds (e.g. beet). By improving seed-to-soil contact, it allows for faster and more even crop emergence, even in tough soil conditions. The right pressure Stainless steel and 295 mm in diameter: the GASPARDO wheel is ideally designed for firming the seed into the soil. The soil scraper keeps the surface of the wheel in direct contact with the seed clean and...

MINIMAX technology Localized granular fertilizer placement With the GASPARDO planters, the fertilizer spreader can be customized by choosing from different sized hoppers, made from plastic, stainless steel or painted sheet metal (including the PA front-lift option). By using the planter in conjunction with the appropriate furrowing system to suit soil types with surface crop residue, localized fertilizer placement to the side of the planting path is performed with adjustable spacing. 1 MINIMAX volumetric metering unit Different metering rates can be set easily based on the type of product to...

Microgranule delivery Crop protection and fertilizing during initial stages of development GASPARDO's extremely practical MINIMAX microgranulator kit comprises a series of 16-litre tanks (30-litre optional extra) for granular products and a SPEEDY SET metering rate adjustment system. Soil-applied insecticides, as well as starter fertilizers, are delivered accurately into the seed furrow, even at very low rates. 2 SPEEDY SET Central adjustment system for the MINIMAX meters: quick, accurate and effortless. 4 Clean and continuous flow Inside, the removable mesh filters out foreign bodies, while...

PA1 Front fertilizer hopper Long time between fills 1,100-litre capacity hopper with handy opening for loading with big bags. Extension available to increase capacity by a further 400 litres. Pneumatic conveying Duct conveying fertilizer from the hopper to the coulters. Front work lights Light assemblies with indicators for working in the dark or with poor visibility. Blowing power Smooth-flowing granule conveying, at both low and high rates. Uniform delivery Easy-to-inspect steel volumetric metering unit with interchangeable roller. Easy inspection Steps for easier hopper filling and inspection....