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Iowa | Wow - surprised at all the bad press. I got one 2 years ago and for my small farm its been great. I did put a 100 amp alternator in my tractor to power - also running electric starter fert and with 6 lights in front and 2 in back I have a hard time keeping juice to it. But before the starter went on it worked good. I really like the opening and closing system of these planters - Last year I no-tilled beans into 225bu corn residue -raised the row cleaners up and it sliced the residue like a razor. My dad said there's no way it would do that. Parts are available from Landoll -but limited supply- got some sensors and tubes last year - not bad price. Ask them how many they have left - and buy accordingly. (ex if 100 buy alot - if 10,000 buy a few) Markers are weak - broke the lift mechanism the first round last year but welded up now. I'd like to do what the other guy mentioned and switch to a white blower system. Seed drop is great for beans - for corn a bigger round seed works best - will plant good if you go slower (4.5 or less) My local Agco dealer wants me to get a white 5100 - to me its a no deal - I do just as good in corn and I dont think it'll out-do my 385 in notill. But then again he doesn't get any parts for me either. For you other guys who have them sitting around - I'd always be looking for parts, cause I plan to run it until I outgrow it or it breaks. Remember the unit was designed in the 80's - so in my OPINION - the opening and closing of this unit is far better than anything from THAT time - the seed placement will be better than a cyclo but not quite as good as some of the air units or a finger pickup. | |
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DEUTZ ALLIS 385 PLANTER
