John Deere Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill

Product Description

John Deere Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill is an agricultural implement for sowing seeds and fertilizer application. The product is equipped with a seed meter to facilitate equidistance placing of the seeds. It contains tines which cut lines and at the rear of the tines are transparent seed pipes running from different boxes which drop seeds and fertilizer. The equipment has an adjustment mechanism to facilitate sowing seeds of different kinds of crops. It also comes in two models; SD1009 and SD1013.

Market Suggested Retail Price

$1,149.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

The product is distributed by the manufacturer and dealers.

Manufacturing/Building Method

The product is mass manufactured in India

Intellectural Property Type

Other

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product from the manufacturer, place orders from registered dealers, or buy from Indiamart

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

Design specifications: The Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill has a rate adjustment mechanism used for controlling the rate of seed and fertilizer dropping, and a spiked ground wheel which makes it work on sticky soil. The plastic tubes used to transfer the seed and fertilizer are transparent, allowing easy inspection. If they become clogged the tubes can be detached and cleaned. The product comes in two types based on number of tines: 9 and 13.

Technical Support

Technical support provided at the dealer locations^{Interview with dealer}

Replacement Components

Unknown

Lifecycle

7 to 10 years ^{Interview with dealer}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Performance targets include increased efficiency, durability, low cost and maintenance, and high quality.

Vetted Performance Status

Performance of a similar John Deere product: John Deere 752 Grain Drill

Safety

Safety instructions include the following but are not limited to:

Avoiding roll over accidents
Wearing protective clothing
Using safety lights and devices

Complementary Technical Systems

The implement requires a tractor for its operation, the company has a wide range of products offerings.

Academic Research and References

Alfred, Kipchumba Mutai. Design and operation of a seed drill.

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

Youtube video showing basic working principle and operating methodology of John Deere Seed Cum Fertilizer Drill. The product won SIMA Innovation Awards 2015.