Seed Bag Loader For Deere Air Seeders

Seed Bag Loader For Deere Air Seeders MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT Miscellaneous Leighton Schappert has a better idea for loading seed into air seeder carts His E-Zee Loader hydraulic arm lifts a platform loaded with bags from the ground or truck to the top of the cart It saves time energy and high value seed “With canola seed running $12 a bag for quality seed you don’t want to break or drop a 50-lb bag as you carry it up the steps to the walkway ” says Schappert “Add in the time factor and the fact that some of us farmers aren’t getting any younger and you see why guys are looking for faster and easier ways to load seed ” The E-Zee Loader uses the existing auger hydraulic outlet on air carts The bolt-on brackets require no welding cutting or other modifications of the cart frame One cylinder controls up and down “The parallel linkage keeps the platform self-leveling ” says Schappert “An average guy can install it in less than 6 hrs depending on experience facility and tools ” The elevator platform measures 36 by 54 in and holds 11 50-lb bags 550 lbs Overloading could affect the frame Schappert is developing an illustrated guide for installers The first models of the loading arm were developed for Model 1900 and 1910 Deere air carts Brackets and kits are also being developed for other makes List price is $5 490 and includes all fittings brackets and other hardware Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Roadside Iron Works Box 861 Langenburg Sask Canada S0A 2A0 ph 306 743-5022; cell 306 743-7313; roadsideironworks@xplornet ca

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