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Disc Seed Drills

Aitchison’s 3000 series GrassFarmer® is one of the world’s most popular seed drills, specifically aimed at making even lighter work of reseeding or renovating existing pastures, and cultivated soils.

These lower-cost economy linkage models are ideal for first-time “zero-tillers”. With a low horsepower requirement, the highly dependable GrassFarmer® is engineered to exceed your expectations.

The unique Aitchison® sponge seed distribution system is gentle and accurate and will sow most seeds in almost any condition at rates ranging from as low as 1kg/ha (0.9lbs/acre) and up to 350kg/ha (311lbs/acre).

The 3000 Series GrassFarmer® disc version is fitted with 350mm (14”) concave disc openers which are good for extreme stone or rocky situations, or difficult matting type swards such as Kikuyu. Refer to 3008D, 3014D and 3018D.

Product Features

  • Individually sprung discs give superior contour following.
  • Rodent stop slide mechanism on all models.
  • Large 14” concave discs – Ideal for matted pasture renovation.
  • The Unique Aitchison sponge seed distribution system is gentle and accurate.
  • Aitchison seeding mechanism provides effortless access for cleaning after use.
  • Infinitely variable gearbox handles all seed volumes and sizes effortlessly.
  • All Aitchison GrassFarmer® drills provide excellent germination.

Disc drills are ideal for extreme stone or rocky situations.

Individually sprung discs give superior contour following.

These lower-cost economy linkage models are ideal for farmers.

Large 14” concave discs – Ideal for matted pasture renovation.

Aitchison’s seeding mechanism provides effortless access for cleaning after use

Rodent stop slide mechanism on all models.

Sow most seeds in almost any condition at rates ranging from as low as 1kg/ha

Infinitely variable gearbox handles all seed volumes and sizes effortlessly.

The highly dependable GrassFarmer® is 100% New Zealand Made.

The Unique Aitchison sponge seed distribution system is gentle and accurate.

The Aitchison GrassFarmer® drills provide excellent germination.

    V-Slot (Disc Method)

    Disc models ideal for extreme stone or rocky situations, or difficult matting type swards such as Kikuyu grass where a single concave disc will better penetrate surface material.

    Sponge Pad

    The unique Aitchison® sponge seed distribution system featured on the Grassfarmer® and Seedmatic® is gentle and accurate, and the infinitely variable gearbox handles most seed volumes and sizes effortlessly.
    SPECIFICATIONS 3008D 3014D 3018D
    Overall Width 1250mm (4′ 1″) 2720mm (8′ 11″) 3320mm (10′ 11″)
    Overall Height 1550mm (5′ 1″) 1550mm (5′ 1″) 1550mm (5′ 1″)
    Overall Length 1950mm (6′ 5″) 1925mm (6′ 4″) 1925mm (6′ 4″)
    Weight Empty 330kg (728lb) 590kg 710kg
    Seed Hopper Capacity 130lt (3.6 bu) 280lt (7.5 bu) 365lt (10 bu)
    Sowing Width 1.2m (4′) 2.1m (6′ 11″) 2.7m (8′ 10″)
    No. Discs 8 Discs 14 Discs 18 Discs
    Row Spacing 150mm (6″) 150mm (6″) 150mm (6″)