Presswheel Planter 16 to 24ft

The Ndume Press Wheel Planter has a large V-shaped presswheel made out of steel. Wheels are mounted at
the rear in gangs of 5, 6 or 7 depending on the size of the machine. The advantage of this is that the wheel behind each tine is not isolated, which 1) saves valuable space in the frame, and 2) ensures that the presswheel is less likely to stop going round in wet conditions. The Presswheels have two functions: 1) They provide good seed to soil contact and therefore good germination, and 2) They depth-control the machine. The 12mm wide heavy duty spring loaded tine penetrates the ground to a depth of 4 to 5”. Because the tine is so narrow very little soil disturbance takes place.