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Description
seed drill planter Tar River DRL072 70" Seeder, Dual Seed Boxes, Double Opening Discs, Cat I/II HitchOverview The Tar River DRL072 is a compact, capable 70 crop seeder ideal for planting grass, corn, beans, oats, and more, designed for use in tilled or worked ground with double opening disc coulters, two stainless steel seed boxes with closable sides for fertilizer application, a rugged Cat I II three point hitch, and 10 seed cups. It's a powerful, easy to handle seeder for small farms, food plots, and contractors. Key Features Double Opening Disc
Overview
The Tar River DRL‑072 is a compact, capable 70″ crop seeder ideal for planting grass, corn, beans, oats, and more, designed for use in tilled or worked ground with double-opening disc coulters, two stainless steel seed boxes with closable sides for fertilizer application, a rugged Cat I/II three-point hitch, and 10 seed cups. It's a powerful, easy-to-handle seeder for small farms, food plots, and contractors.
Key Features
Double-Opening Disc Coulters
The DRL072 slices clean furrows in prepared soil for accurate seed placement and optional fertilizer in the same pass.
Dual Seed & Fertilizer Boxes
Two stainless steel hoppers with individual side skirts let you seed and fertilize simultaneously.
Compact 70″ Width
Maneuvers easily behind small tractors while offering nearly 6-foot coverage for quicker coverage.
10 Seed Cups at 7″ Spacing
Provides uniform row spacing for various crops; individual seed cups allow rate adjustments.
Tilling-Required Design
Built for worked ground; it needs a tilled seedbed to perform reliably with a ¾″ to 2″ seeding depth.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Working Width | 70″ (~1.78 m) |
| Openers | 10 double-opening disc coulters |
| Row Spacing | 7″ (180 mm) |
| Seeding Depth | ¾″ to 2″ (20–50 mm) adjustable |
| Seed/Fertilizer Cups | 10 each |
| Seed Boxes | 2 × stainless steel, closable sides |
| Hitch Type | Cat I/II three-point |
| Weight | ~625 lb (284 kg) |
| Required Tractor HP | Minimum 20 HP |
| Recommended Soil | Worked or tilled seedbed |
Performance
The DRL‑072 shines in its simplicity and precision, it seeds and fertilizes in one pass over tilled ground, delivering consistent depth and seed spacing thanks to its 7″ row layout. Its lightweight and narrow design make it ideal for orchards, food plots, small grain fields, and compact spaces where larger drills can't reach, all while allowing fast, even seeding.
FAQ
Do I need to till the ground first?
Yes, the DRL072 is designed for worked or tilled soils, not no-till applications.
What crops can I plant?
It’s built for small seeds like grass, oats, beans, corn, and similar crops.
How deep does it plant?
Planting depth is adjustable between ¾″ and 2″ to match seed type and conditions.
How many rows does it plant at once?
It plants 10 rows at 7″ spacing across its 70″ width.
What tractor size do I need?
A small tractor with at least 20 HP and a Cat I/II hitch is sufficient.
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