Add-On Drill Meter May Revolutionize Grain Drills

1999 - Volume #23, Issue #6, Page #36

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"It's the first new grain drill meter in nearly 100 years," says S.I. Distributing about its new patent pending add-on "Belt Meter" for drills.
  The company says the Belt Meter greatly improves seed flow. Unlike most fluted cup-type grain drill meters, changes in seed size do not affect the planting rate. With one easy setting, the S.I. Belt Meter eliminates the guesswork of planter settings and provides accurate seed population control right from your grain drill.
  The new meter works by planting a known number of seeds for every revolution of the drill shaft. It makes drill monitors much more accurate because of the more consistent seed flow. Unlike conventional drills, seed population rate always stays the same regardless of the seed size.
  The company notes that as farmers move toward higher priced seeds, installing the more accurate Belt Meter can save both time and money. "It will pay for itself in seed alone by eliminating under and/or over-seeding. A constant stream of seed flows from the meter at any operating speed resulting in consistent seed distribution. A more even flow results in a more even row stand. Gaps in the row followed by thick, over-populated areas will be eliminated," company president Joe Whitney told FARM SHOW.
  The S.I. Belt Meter is primarily designed to plant the following crops: Soybeans (1600-4000 seeds per pound) Wheat, Milo, Grain Sorghum, Oats, Rice and any other small grain that falls into the general seed shape, size and planting rate of those listed.
  The S.I. Belt Meter is easy to install and drives by using the existing drive shaft on the drill. It simply mounts around the shaft. A gear selection with a rate chart is provided with the meters to make the conversion.
  At this time, the meter is available to fit Deere and Great Plains drills. It will be available later to fit other models. No price was available at press time.
  Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, S.I. Distributing, 03221 Barber-Werner Road, St. Marys, OH 45885 (ph 800-368-7773; Web site: www.sidist.com

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Add-On Drill Meter May Revolutionize Grain Drills DRILLS Drills (42C) 23-6-36 "It's the first new grain drill meter in nearly 100 years," says S.I. Distributing about its new patent pending add-on "Belt Meter" for drills. The company says the Belt Meter greatly improves seed flow. Unlike most fluted cup-type grain drill meters, changes in seed size do not affect the planting rate. With one easy setting, the S.I. Belt Meter eliminates the guesswork of planter settings and provides accurate seed population control right from your grain drill. The new meter works by planting a known number of seeds for every revolution of the drill shaft. It makes drill monitors much more accurate because of the more consistent seed flow. Unlike conventional drills, seed population rate always stays the same regardless of the seed size. The company notes that as farmers move toward higher priced seeds, installing the more accurate Belt Meter can save both time and money. "It will pay for itself in seed alone by eliminating under and/or over-seeding. A constant stream of seed flows from the meter at any operating speed resulting in consistent seed distribution. A more even flow results in a more even row stand. Gaps in the row followed by thick, over-populated areas will be eliminated," company president Joe Whitney told FARM SHOW. The S.I. Belt Meter is primarily designed to plant the following crops: Soybeans (1600-4000 seeds per pound) Wheat, Milo, Grain Sorghum, Oats, Rice and any other small grain that falls into the general seed shape, size and planting rate of those listed. The S.I. Belt Meter is easy to install and drives by using the existing drive shaft on the drill. It simply mounts around the shaft. A gear selection with a rate chart is provided with the meters to make the conversion. At this time, the meter is available to fit Deere and Great Plains drills. It will be available later to fit other models. No price was available at press time. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, S.I. Distributing, 03221 Barber-Werner Road, St. Marys, OH 45885 (ph 800-368-7773; Web site: www.sidist.com

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