Land Pride PS1572 Spreader User Manual


 
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Section 6: Features and Benefits
7/22/05
PS1548 & PS1572 Primary Seeder 313-164M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Section 6: Features and Benefits
PS1548 & PS1572 Primary Seeders
Features Benefits
Cat. 1 Hitch Fits Land Pride Quick-Hitch for easy one person hook-up to tractor.
Offset hitch (48” model) Hitch is offset to cover right side tire track of tractor.
Seeding width 51” and 70 1/2” widths are the perfect size for the smaller landscape market. Sized for
smaller areas such as between the curb and sidewalk or the new community park.
Approximate machine weight (48” - 870 lbs.) (72” - 1165 lbs.) Heavy weight helps seed to soil contact.
Lift hooks Lift hooks on each side of the seedbox to attach chain or strap to for easy loading and
unloading.
Water tight Seedbox Keeps moisture out of the seedbox.
Large seedbox capacity One bushel per foot. Keeps filling to a minimum and increases productivity.
Easy seed box clean out Seed flute is designed for easy clean out. Simply move the flute lever into the clean out
position and all seeds will be removed.
Heavy-duty lids
with stay open support
Lids are precision fit to keep seeds dry and rodents out and they won’t buckle or slam shut
in high winds.
Seed splash guard Seedbox lid has a guard to prevent seed from being spilled between lid and box.
Grass seed cups Grass seed model uses proven fluted seed cups for accurate seed rates.
(PS1548: 7 fluted) (PS1572: 10 fluted)
Seed box agitator Eliminates bridging of seed.
Powdered metal in fluted
sprockets
Helps dissipate heat from the fluted area and plastic seed cup housing.
Wind guarded seed drop Protects the seed from being blown away by windy conditions. Ensures constant
placement of seed across the whole width of the machine.
Seed rate adjustment Easy adjustment of seed rates. Lever position is located on seed rate chart.
Seed rate decal Positioned on lid. Easy access to seed rate information.
High/Low seed settings Easy adjustment on sprocket arrangement on seed cup drive. This allows for a very broad
range of seed settings.
Ground driven metering Packer wheels are in constant contact with the ground to ensure consistent metering of
seed.
Cast iron packer wheels 12” diameter front rings and 9 1/2” diameter rear rings are used to crush the clods and
pack the seed in to promote seed to soil contact.
Spring mounted rear packers Rear packer wheels are spring loaded for additional down pressure, and to stay in contact
with the ground.
Tire track removers Coil spring tine track removers keep their shape; one on 48” model, two on 72” model
allows tractor tire(s) to be scratched out. Additional track removers can be added.
#40 Roller chain All drives utilize #40 roller chain for smooth running.
Spring loaded chain idler Spring loaded idler keeps constant pressure on chain so seeding rate is consistent.