Efficiency and costs...?????

[STR1]

sectional never pay for me, every field is square, no potholes.

I agree with you on the square fields and no potholes, however it always seems we have that one last 6’ strip the entire length of mile long fields to finish which is less than an acre to seed, but with out sectional we end up seeding 9 acres which does add up. Also sectional control gives the ability to seed on the angle (if you’re into that) and the sections shut off Individually as you enter headland and saves quite a bit of seed and fertilizer.

I had the same argument as you because our fields are square, not saying how long it will take to pay back sectional control as the entire value of sectional control does not go to zero, when you trade drills it does have some residual value as well.

I would say the same about an auger or conveyor, when it comes time to trade or sell the drill it does add value, you don’t get it all back but its a very nice option to have.

If I was buying again I would definitely have sectional control and auger/conveyor on cart for convenience and value .........but that is just me.

Don’t forget full run blockage monitors, nothing worse than expensive new drill that leaves blank rows down the field.

[fjlip]

For a STO using bags, the BAG LIFT saves the body big time. Last 12 years with it. ..priceless.

[farmaholic]

STR1, if you're left with only six feet at the end of the field, is it possible to take that amount and divide it by the number of passes you make across the field and just decrease your overlap by that amount per pass. If you have any room to spare.

It may not work well depending on your drill width and/or if you overlap at all.

[farmaholic]

For a STO using bags, the BAG LIFT saves the body big time. Last 12 years with it. ..priceless.

In the Ghetto we lift them up with a pallet fork on the FEL.

[highwayman]

Sectional control has worked well for Odd shaped fields,potholes sloughs as well as when one wants to seed at at an angle for trash clearance or sprayer tracks in canola. Conveyor on tank adds efficiency as not having to pull around field conveyor. Takes 1 guy 40 minutes to fill each drill from two super bees and one triaxle. Every minute at fill time adds up. Seed tender would be quicker fill time but would need 1 for each drill and dedicated driver for each. With 3 semis in field we get 2 fills per drill minimum and 1 guy keeps trucks full. Always looking to cut fill time.

[STR1]

STR1, if you're left with only six feet at the end of the field, is it possible to take that amount and divide it by the number of passes you make across the field and just decrease your overlap by that amount per pass. If you have any room to spare.

It may not work well depending on your drill width and/or if you overlap at all.

Yep that would work. Maybe its 30’...... it was only an example.

[rumrocks]

In most cases, the double seed/fertilizer areas might surprise you with $ per acre return as those areas are often in low lying high productive soil zones

[Guest]

In the Ghetto we lift them up with a pallet fork on the FEL.

here too , morris industries missed that bit of info

[blackpowder]

You know your own operation best.
New or 8 yrs from new? LoL
Means a difference in features and how well they worked.
Which manufacturer?
If trading someday, an oddball may hurt. Remember, biggest today, most wanted tomorrow.
I have had 2 drills now with sect control on the liquid fert but not air cart. Remember, 8-9 ft sections.
47' and a 60'.
Depending on drill, field, and year.
4% to a Max extreme 20% acre difference between the two monitors on acres.
Depending on accuracy of drill monitor perhaps or size of drill. This year, mega water but newer tech drill in 60', 4-5% spread.
Independent openers increase that I'm sure.
Fill times or acres per fill???
Which more important.
Manpower???? Distance?

Just my situation only. But I paid $95k for an 8 year old pristine drill and largest cart at time. 580.
Deluxe auger never used.