“The Qualidisc is a flexible hybrid tillage tool that provides sizing and weed control in the fall, they can be used to incorporate residue and level the seedbed in the spring – especially after wintering stalks.”

Offered in 13′, 16′, 20′, and 23′ models, the Qualidisc excels in sizing, mixing, and burying residue while producing a quality finish in as little as one or two passes. Due to the unique parallel gang and camber angles of the disc blades, the Qualidisc can operate at shallower depths – from 1″ to 6″ – and at faster speeds up to 12 mph, making it the ideal solution for producers who are looking to cover more acres and achieve more aggressive surface tillage in less time.

Unlike competitive high-speed disc blades, the Qualidisc has an exclusive cone-shaped disc design that achieves complete cutout of the soil profile at all depths and reduces planter bounce. Shurts said,

“The discs are uniquely shaped. Compared to the shallow-concavity blades that you see on other high-speed disks, the Qualidisc’s cone-shaped discs maintain a consistent cut at all depths, while leaving a level finish. As the discs wear, the cutting angle remains the same.”

Additionally, lateral adjustments allow the front and rear gangs to be adjusted to pre-define disc wear and to ensure disc overlap for complete soil cutout and optimum tillage performance throughout the lifespan of the blades.

The Qualidisc is also equipped with an active suspension system that dampens the movement of the tool during operation to ensure a level finish while also reducing bounce during transport. This improves the effectiveness of the machine at higher speeds in the field and on the road.

“Unlike other high-speed disks, the Qualidisc uses an active suspension system – both in transport and field positions. During transport, the system eliminates the ‘hop’ and evens out the machine so you can get down the road at higher speeds. In the field, the system dampens bounce from the rear carriage, keeping it level to provide an even, consistent cut, seedbed, and floor-finish.”

stated Shurts.

For increased stability in rough field conditions, optional gauge wheels can also be added.

Great Plains offers three rear attachments for the Qualidisc: a cage roller for lighter, dry soils; an exclusive ActiPack Roller for medium to heavy, wet soils; and an ActiPack with knives to increase clod breakdown and prepare a final seedbed. Additionally, each unit comes with a standard two-year warranty.

Source: Great Plains

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At the heart of the PL-Series planters is the 5000 Series Row Unit, which allows producers to achieve exceptional crop stands and higher yields. The 5000 Series Air-Pro Meter provides excellent singulation and accuracy using a positive-air system that “dead drops” seed into the patented Clear-Shot Seed Tube to achieve uniform spacing. This process differs from competitive vacuum meters that encounter an “early” and “late” release, resulting in inconsistent and uneven seed spacing. The Air-Pro Meter is designed to handle a wide variety of crops, such as corn, soybeans, sunflowers, cotton, and even smaller seeds, such as milo, canola, and hemp.

The newest addition to the PL-Series is the PL5200, a 40′ mounted stack-fold planter. The PL5200 can accommodate a wide variety of crops in single- and twin-row planting with exclusive features that enable operators to switch between row spacings in under an hour. James Shurts, Great Plains Product Manager, said:

“The PL5200 delivers a needed bulk-fill, stack-fold solution with Great Plains twin-row capabilities, along with other key practical technologies.  Additionally, the ability to change from twin-row to single-row in under an hour adds a level of versatility not found in today’s stack-fold market.”

To help producers efficiently cover more acres in a day, the PL5200 is available in both large-capacity bulk-fill hoppers or individual row hoppers. Producers can choose from a traditional 3-section mechanical ground drive, a 3-section variable rate-ready hydraulic drive, or electric individual row control (IRC) drive.

The PL5200 is a highly accurate seeding solution with practical techniques to make quick, efficient work of planting. With a clean frame design, producers can quickly transition with high visibility and maneuverability for a safe, comfortable experience in the field and on the road.

Source: Great Plains

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With recent federal regulations in the United States recognizing industrial hemp as an agricultural product, farmers have gained considerable interest in the crop.

For hemp growers, the cost of seed is a large expense and seeds must be planted under optimum agronomic conditions. Great Plains has developed specially-designed hemp seed discs for its PL Series and Yield-Pro Planters to achieve precise seed placement and help meet the needs of today’s industrial hemp growers. The hemp disc is part of an extensive list of Air-Pro Meter discs, including those for seeding corn, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, cotton, canola, wheat, and sugar beets.

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