Great Plains NTA3010 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 45)

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Frame Weight
The standard NTA3010 and NTA3510 include no
additional weights. Depending on regional soils, weather
and specific field conditions, additional weights may be
necessary to achieve consistent seeding depth.
Pairs of 700 pound (318 kg) weights (1400 lbs or 635 kg
per pair) may be added to the center frame. The
maximum is 4 pairs (8@ 700 pound weights,
5600 lbs/2540 kg total).
Extra weights are necessary for coulter plus row unit
down-force settings which, when summed for all rows,
are near or above the total weight of the drill. See
“Weight Kit” on page 61 for ordering information.
The weights are held in place by gravity, and are easily
placed and removed with a hoist rated for at least
700 pounds (318 kg).
Tipping and Machine Damage Hazard:
Never add weights to the wings. The weights will tip over
during folding. Even if secured to the wing frames, machine
damage is almost certain. Wing weights are also unnecessary.
The hydraulic weight transfer system is capable of transferring
the entire weight of the drill to the wings.
Drill Model and Row Spacing
NTA3010-4875
7.5 inch
NTA3010-3610
10 inch
NTA3510-5575
7.5 inch
NTA3510-4010
10 inch
0: No Weights
Total Machine Weight 17,650 lbs
(8006kg)
15,700 lbs
7121(kg)
18,800 lbs
(8528kg)
16,500 lbs
(7484kg)
Maximum Down Force Per Row 368 lbs (167kg) 436 lbs (198kg) 342 lbs (155kg) 413 lbs (187kg)
2: Drill with 1 kit (1 pair, 2 weights)
Total Machine Weight 19,050 lbs
(8641kg)
17,100 lbs
(7756kg)
20,200 lbs
(9163kg)
17,900 lbs
(8119kg)
Maximum Down Force Per Row 397 lbs (180kg) 475 lbs (215kg) 367 lbs (166kg) 448 lbs (203kg)
4: Drill with 2 kits (2 pair, 4 weights)
Total Machine Weight 20,450 lbs
(9276kg)
18,500 lbs
(8391kg)
21,600 lbs
(9798kg)
19,300 lbs
(8754kg)
Maximum Down Force Per Row 426 lbs (193kg) 514 lbs (233kg) 393 lbs (178kg) 483 lbs (219kg)
6: Drill with 3 kits (3 pair, 6 weights)
Total Machine Weight 21,850 lbs
(9911kg)
19,900 lbs
(9026kg)
23,000 lbs
(10433kg)
20,700 lbs
(9389kg)
Maximum Down Force Per Row 455 lbs (206kg) 553
a
lbs (251kg)
a. The maximum force setting at the row unit is 525 pounds (238 kg), but the available force is shared with the coulters.
In heavy no-till conditions, not all of the per-row force may be available to the row unit.
418 lbs (190kg) 518 lbs (235kg)
8: Drill with 4 kits (4 pair, 8 weights)
Total Machine Weight 23,250 lbs
(10546kg)
21,300 lbs
(9662kg)
24,400 lbs
(11068kg)
22,100 lbs
(10024kg)
Maximum Down Force Per Row 484 lbs (220kg) 592a lbs (269kg) 444 lbs (201kg) 553a lbs (251kg)
Figure 45
Frame Weights (4 pairs)
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