Great Plains 3P500
Designed for tight areas where big drills simply don’t fit, these 5' (1.52m) and 6' (1.83m) Min-Till Drills from Great Plains are ideal for seeding food plots, orchards, and vineyards. Offered with ground-driven meters, they are excellent for seeding into both fully prepared seedbeds or minimum tillage plots.
The 3P500 and 3P600 feature 4-speed gearboxes for fast seed rate changes. Seed box capacity ranges from 8.5 bushel to 12 bushel (300-423L), depending on model. By adding an optional small seeds box to the 3P500 or 3P600 models, two different seeds can be planted at the same time.
All models are equipped with rugged 00 Series Openers, which provide accurate and consistent seed placement. 00 Openers have 7" (18cm) of stagger, allowing residue to easily flow through the unit. Inside the opener, the full length seed tube gently guides the seed all the way to the bottom of the trench while the seed flap ensures the seed stays in place, eliminating the “seed bounce” experienced with competitive drills. The trailing press wheels maintain proper opener depth, close the seed trench, and firm the seed into the soil. T-handles quickly adjust the press wheels and allow for small incremental changes in planting depth.
Other features found on these models include a highly visible seed level indicator, reliably accurate fluted feed cups, and V-bottom inserts in the bottom of the seed box that enhance seed flow to the meters. Seed calibration is easy with the convenient calibration crank, and watertight lids stay open for easy filling, while splash guards on the small seeds box prevent seed loss.
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Features
00 SERIES OPENER
00 Series openers provide accurate and consistent seed placement. 00 Openers have 7" of stagger, allowing residue to easily flow through the unit. Inside the opener, the full-length seed tube gently guides the seed all the way to the bottom of the trench while the seed flap ensures the seed stays in place, eliminating the “seed bounce” experienced with competitive drills. The trailing press wheels maintain proper opener depth, close the seed trench, and firm the seed into the soil.
4-SPEED GEARBOX
Changing seed rates is quick and effortless with these permanently lubricated, sealed gearboxes.
CATEGORY I & II HITCH
Offers easy 3-point mounting on various types of tractors.
CENTER-MOUNTED DRIVE WHEEL
Eight settings allow the height of the ground drive wheel to be repositioned as needed.
FLUTED SEED CUPS
With powdered metal flutes, these 1¾" seed cups deliver outstanding accuracy.
HEAVY-DUTY COIL SPRINGS
Offer a range of 90 to 180 lbs. of consistent down pressure on openers.
PRESS WHEEL CHOICES
Choose either 3"x13" center rib, or 2"x13" smooth press wheels.
T-HANDLE OPENER DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Provides 18 different positions for accurate depth control.
OPTIONAL SEED PLUGS
Redirects seed flow to desired rows; easy to install and remove.
OPTIONAL SEED FIRMER
Keeps the seed in the bottom of the trench as it firms it into the soil.
OPTIONAL SMALL SEEDS BOX ATTACHMENT
Mounts directly to the back of the main seed box. Utilizes a smaller version of the fluted feed cup to accurately meter tiny seeds like alfalfa and wildflowers.
OPTIONAL SEED BOX AGITATOR
Eliminates bridging and provides consistent seed flow to the seed cups.
Specifications
| MODEL INFO | 5' Mounted |
| MODEL | 3P500 |
| PRIMARY DESIGN | Min-Till |
| ROW SPACINGS | 6" (15.24 cm) 7.5" (19.05 cm) |
| NUMBER OF OPENERS | 9 - 6" spacing 7 - 7.5" spacing |
| TIRE SIZE | 5.70Lx8 |
| Hp REQUIREMENTS (min) | 35+ hp |
| WEIGHT (Approx.) | 1,170 - 1,370 lbs* |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| WORKING WIDTH | 52.5" (133.4 cm) |
| WIDTH | 59.3" (151 cm) |
| LENGTH (transport) | 57" (145 cm) |
| CLEARANCE (transport) | Varies by Tractor |
| HEIGHT (transport) | Varies by Tractor |
| OPENER INFO | |
| OPENER SERIES | 00 Series |
| OPENER TRAVEL | 6.5" (16.51 cm) |
| OPENER DEPTH RANGE | 0-3.5" (0-8.89 cm) |
| OPENER DOWN PRESSURE | 90-180 lbs (40.82-81.64 kg) |
| COULTER | N/A |
| COULTER PRE-LOAD | N/A |
| CAPACITIES | |
| MAIN BOX CAPACITY | 10 bu. |
| SMALL SEED BOX | 1 bu. |
| NATIVE GRASS BOX | N/A |
| FERTILIZER | N/A |
| 2ND MAIN BOX | N/A |
