2023 Great Plains 800

800 Providing big-drill performance in a smaller machine, the Great Plains 800 End Wheel Drill is one of the most durable end wheel drills on the market. The openers feature hydraulically adjustable down pressure for consistent seed placement along the full width of the unit. Its rugged construction and superior opener system make the unit ideal for minimum-till conditions. Openers are in line with the end wheels to reduce sideloading on curves or terraces.

The Great Plains 8' Min-Till Drill uses field-proven 00 Series Openers to properly and accurately place seed in smaller fields and spaces. This rugged opener utilizes 13½", 4mm thick disc blades with 205 triple-lip seal bearings for long life. It also features full-length seed tubes and T-handle depth adjustment with 18 settings to precisely control seed depth. Changing the 5-position, centrally located down pressure adjustment is quick and easy, ensuring the correct pressure regardless of the conditions.

The 1¾"-wide fluted feed metering system utilizes a 4-speed gearbox and adjustable gate opening to accurately set a wide variety of planting rates for seeding crops from alfalfa to peas. A dry fertilizer box and a small seeds box can also be added to further tailor the drill to specific needs.

Lockout hubs disconnect the drive component system during transport. Safety lighting, electronic acremeter, lift cylinder with hoses, calibration crank, and V-bottom dividers for easy cleanout are all standard equipment. Optional equipment includes a seed box agitator and either Keeton® Seed Firmers or exclusive Seed-Lok® firming wheels.

Features may include:

00 SERIES OPENER

• Great Plains 00 Series openers are designed for min-till fluted-feed drills. The 00 opener features 13.5", 4mm blades mounted on 205 triple-lip sealed bearings. The 00 opener has a ¼" lead opener blade. Hydraulic down pressure is transmitted from the toolbar to the heavy-duty down-pressure spring to apply ample penetration and depth control. A full-length seed tube delivers seed to the bottom of the trench.

CALIBRATION CRANK

• Specialty seeds are expensive. Calibrating your machine allows you to control the amount you use.

END WHEEL DESIGN

• Large end wheels maintain accurate seed placement on side hills and uneven terrain. Lockout hubs save drive components from wear.

HYDRAULIC OPENER LIFT / DOWN PRESSURE

• A single hydraulic cylinder lifts openers out of the way for transport and end-row turns (inset). The same cylinder also applies down pressure to the 5-position down-pressure adjustment stop. This setting allows the operator to quickly change the amount of down pressure applied to openers.

LOCKOUT HUBS

• Disengage rotating drive parts during transport, extending life of components.