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middle TN | I have rented JD, Haybuster, and Great plains drills all in the 10' size. I have also used a Crust-Buster, but it is wider, I think 25', It does a good job, just not handy to get around in my pasture system. They all are good machines, really not a whole lot of difference in performance. The Deere is the easiest to set the seeding depth. The Haybuster takes some time to set, but it will do an equal job here, if you take the time to get the depth and down-pressure set for your conditions. If you come across one that needs opener discs, then price accordingly. They aren't a big deal to change, I have no idea what they cost, but the drill will not perform with worn out discs. I would guess the other brands are just as dependent on lack of wear, but the Haybuster is the only one I have tried to use worn-out and didn't get the results I wanted. The Great Plains seemed to be the least consistent in depth and placement, although that could be the rental drill that I have access to, it is showing some wear. The Great Plains is also the only one of the 3 that is end-wheel type too, so a little wider to get down the road. If money and travel width were the primary concerns, I wouldn't be afraid of any of the three. I don't see enough difference in performance here to choose the Deere over the Haybuster or the GP, if the Deere is much more expensive. | |
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No till drill for small farm?
