MTR Precision Seed Drill

The MTR Planter unit has evolved from the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speed giving higher outputs for the professional farmer, it is suitable for working on minimum tilled soils, as such it is able to cope with clods, and uneven surfaces with crop residues.

With over 40 years of development experience producing, without doubt, some of the best precision drills in Europe, Gaspardo have ensured that the MTR unit is extremely reliable and accurate.

The MTR Precision Drill Unit has a Double Disc furrow opener which uses the largest opening discs in its category at 420mm diameter. The new ARMSTRONG cast steel parallelogram linkage is 30% stronger than the traditional linkage and combined with the 420mm diameter opening disc guarantees greater stability which is a fundamental need whist working at higher speeds and still ensuring constant seeding depth.

The unit is available on request in a variety of configurations with different frames, (fixed, telescopic and hydraulic folding) different configuration options to suit a wide range of seed types and a range of mounted, front mount or trailed distribution units to accurately meter fertiliser with optional dual systems for use with pesticides, insecticides or weed killer.

A wide range of options and accessories are available making the MTR Precision Planting unit suitable to sow in a number of applications and conditions.

Standard Planting Unit (7-12cm Planting Depth)

The standard Precision Planting Unit seen on the left has a 420mm DOUBLE DISC opener and several rear closing roller options, it is for medium depth planting from 7 to 12cm.

From 6 to 12 rows, the MTR unit can sow virtually any seed at the required row spacing.

Available Toolbars:

6 rows – Telescopic, mounted
8 to 12 rows – Folding wings, mounted / trailed.

Soya bean – Corn – Sunflower – Oilseed Rape- Cotton – Pumpkin – Sugar beet and more …

The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogram ensures the planter stays level during seeding on undulating ground which means that the seed is placed at a constant depth. It is 30% stronger than the standard linkage and enables increased stability at faster working speeds and in hard conditions.

The adjustable Pressure or Relief Spring controls the pressure applied to the disc coulter, up to 150kg per unit.

The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner metering unit, allowing the operator to change the metering disc or perform any maintenance required.

A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the metering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflons' low coefficient of friction.

The MTR Precision Planter unit comes as standard with a large 36L or 60L plastic hopper depending on frame model.

The furrow closing pressure is precisely controlled by the extended rear wheel adjuster.

The metering/vacuum unit is made from light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluminium.

Twin seed Singulators gives the MT Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes.

The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the metering disc holes (special lower seed singulator on the sugar beet versions), the adjustable Singulator runs along the top and is connected to a lever system and gauge as seen in the picture above.

The inspection hatch is spring loaded and can be opened without the need for any tools, it allows the operator the inspect how the seed is being metered, how well both the Seed Singulators are working and to make any fine adjustments that that maybe needed. 

The Seed Removal Hatch allows the metering unit to be emptied and prevent the loss of seed when having to perform maintenance or whilst changing the metering disc.

The seed metering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and spacing required.

Suction from the vacuum unit gently holds each seed “one by one” into the metering disc holes.  The metering disc can be changed quickly and easy, no tools are needed. It is possible to switch crops or seed size in less than 30 seconds per unit.

The graduated seed tube gives consistent seed delivery, the long tube prevents the seed from bouncing keeping seed placement accurate.

The extra large 420mm Double Disc opener creates a perfect furrow in all soil types and conditions. The disc itself is 4mm thick and 420mm in diameter providing a long working life at the same time as reducing operating costs, the large Double Disc also means the MTR Precision Unit can work faster in harder conditions and still maintain constant accuracy and seeding depth. 

The unit also comes as standard with high quality bearings protected by the SUPER SEAL sealing system. The SUPER SEAL combines three levels of ingress protection, preventing contamination or lubricant loss that might cause premature bearing failure; this gives a long term maintenance free unit.

1. Height adjustable clod pusher mounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, clears any large clods or trash still on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placement accuracy.
2. Depth adjustable disc mounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, increases the furrow opening capability.

Reliable quick disengaging PTO drive transmission is used to drive the metering unit, it comes with a mechanical alarm and is totally maintenance free!

The electronic disengagement system is available as an option to allow the operator to stop the seeding of each planter unit from within the tractor cab.

Maintenance free self-lubricating, oil impregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst they being used, this makes them extremely hard wearing and they should out last most other similar forms of bushing on precision drills.

Extremely accurate dual optical sensors count every seed then relay the readings back to the control box inside the tractor cab for the operator, the sensors are enclosed under the metering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings.

The working depth is controlled by a manual adjuster that raises and lowers the disc.

The Break-Back depth regulator keeps a constant seeding depth by allowing each rubber depth wheel to move independently as a single unit, this is achieved by using a cast rocker that enables one rubber depth wheel to raise over large clods and stones without effecting the disc and other depth wheel, the rocker system also makes sure each planting unit follows the contours of the soil, so for instance if you hit a sudden rise in the soil level both rubber depth wheels raise up at the same time. This limits the range of movement to ensure the planting depth is accurate.

The mechanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the precision drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops.

1. Very hard wearing, works well in hard and dry soil types.
2. For the toughest soil types and wet conditions, due to the very narrow profile of the 1” V press wheel it exerts the most downward pressure of all the rear rollers for the MTR range.  Works well in soil types with high clay content; wheel spacing is adjustable, fitted with high quality bearings for maximum durability.
3. For dry and fairly compact soils, exerts more downward pressure than standard roller types, so in turn gives the seed good seed to soil contact in harder soil conditions.   The V press wheel spacing is adjustable and its fitted with high quality bearings for maximum durability.

The MINIMAX distribution system is mounted on-board the precision drill unit and can distribute at rates from 50 – 700kg/ha.

SPEEDY SET – Quick and easy centralised rate adjustment.

PATENTED SOFT FEEDER – A Silicone metering roller and corrosion resistant plastic body prevents milling or grinding of the fertiliser inside the metering units.

FERTILISER OPENERS – The planter can be supplied with a Suffolk Coulter opener or Double Disc opener to distribute the fertiliser separately from the main seed trench. A special kit is available if the fertiliser needs to be distributed into the seed furrow.

The MICROGRANULATOR unit can be fitted to distribute micro-doses of soil fertilisers, pesticides, insecticides or weeds killers.

EASY to set thanks to the precise and accurate MINIMAX metering system.

PATENTED SOFT FEEDER – Silicone metering roller and corrosion resistant plastic body prevents milling or grinding of the fertiliser inside the metering units.

The PA1 Front Tank is a feature packed system, it utilises the FLEXEED metering system with the option of mechanical stepless gearbox drive or full electronic control and with a radar landspeed sensor all controlled by the GENUIS control box.

Can distribute rates from 40 – 400kg/ha and comes with hopper capacities of either 1260L or 1600L.

CYCLONE DISTRIBUTORS – The cyclone units expel the air from the hydraulic fan to prevent the fertiliser being blown at pressure onto the soil surface which could potentially cause bouncing and uneven distribution.

FERTILISER OPENERS – The planter can be supplied with a Suffolk Coulter opener or Double Disc opener to distribute the fertiliser separately from the main seed trench. A special kit is available if the fertiliser needs to be distributed into the seed furrow.

• Even fertiliser distribution – No START / STOP delays.

• Variable rate – Fertiliser rates can be changed on the move at the control box from the tractor cab with the GENIUS control box - (using electronic metering version)

• High corrosion resistance of metering unit.

• Large diameter metering roller to reduce the rpm and improve rate consistency

• Large numbers of staggered flutes on the metering roller ensures consistent rates at all times.

• Internal construction has no points of friction, this prevents wear and keeps the metering unit virtually maintenance free.

• Fast to empty and easy to clean.

All Precision drills come with the Muller PRECIMAT control box. It has been designed to be very simple to use, all the different reading modes can be displayed at a press of a button.
Most commonly used readings i.e. hours worked or area worked for example have their own buttons.

PRECIMAT control box features:

• Digital display
• Start / Stop
• On-the-move seeding rate adjustment.
• Precision planter unit “switch-off” (each unit can be de-activated when fitted with electronic disengagement option)
• Precision planter unit “all-on” (all planter units can be re-activated with one touch when fitted with electronic disengagement option).
• LED showing each unit is active or inactive. (when fitted with electronic disengagement option)
• Seeds per hectare
• Fan rpm
• Hours worked
• Area worked (ha)
• Total area worked (ha)
• Current area performance (ha/h)
• Distance (km)
• Speed (km/h)

The Gaspardo MTE(R) model is a 6 row precision drill primarily designed for planting maize in cultivated seedbeds. It is fitted with MTR planting units, has a row spacing of 75cm and a double telescopic frame that closes down to 3m for easy and safe road transport.

Standard Features:

• Muller Precimat Control Unit
• Wheel track bout markers
• 6 spline PTO shaft
• 7.50 x 16 drive wheels
• 75cm row spacing
• Clod pusher
• 36x 4.5mm Ø hole seeding disc
• 60L Seed Hoppers
• 2” V Shaped press wheel
• Lights
• 1000L Big Bag fertiliser hopper *where fitted
• Pneumatic fertiliser kit to assist fertiliser distribution on outer rows * where fitted
• 30L microgranulator applicator hoppers *where fitted
  N.B. Fertiliser Inspection steps recommended

The MONICA (R) Precision Drill is an all-purpose vacuum planter for all types of seeds in cultivated or minimally tilled soil.

The Gaspardo Monica (R) has a minimum horsepower requirement of 90hp, comes with a working width of 4.5m and has 6 variable width rows using MTR planting units. It has a telescopic frame that closes down to 2.55m for easy and safe road transport and a high capacity fertiliser tank.

Standard Features:

• Muller Precimat Control Unit
• Wheel track bout markers
• 6 spline PTO shaft
• 22 x 11.00 - 10 drive wheels
• Variable row spacing 45-75cm
• Clod pusher
• 36L seed hopper
• 36x 4.5mm Ø hole seeding disc
• 2” V Shaped press wheel
• Lights
• 850L Big Bag fertiliser hopper *where fitted
• Secondary fan to assist fertiliser distribution on outer rows * where fitted
• 30L microgranulator applicator hoppers *where fitted

The MAGA (R) Precision Drill is an all-purpose vacuum planter for all types of seeds in cultivated or minimally tilled soil.

The Gaspardo MAGA (R) has a minimum horsepower requirement of 120hp, comes with a working width of 5.8m and has 8 variable width rows using MTR planting units. It has a telescopic frame that closes down to 3m for easy and safe road transport and a high capacity fertiliser tank.

Standard Features:

• Muller Precimat Control Unit
• Wheel track bout markers
• 6 spline PTO shaft
• 7.50 x 16 drive wheels
• Variable row spacing 45-75cm
• Clod pusher
• 60L seed hopper
• 36x 4.5mm Ø hole seeding disc
• 2” V Shaped press wheel
• Lights
• 900L Big Bag fertiliser hopper *where fitted
• 30L microgranulator applicator hoppers *where fitted

The Gaspardo MANTA is ideal for planting maize on all types of fields and conditions. It is equipped with MTR planting units set at 75cm and 45cm row  spacings for the 8 and 12 row versions respectively. It is a Hydraulic Folding unit and features “wing lift” for headland turns to prevent the outer units catching the ground.

Standard Features:

• Muller Precimat Control Unit
• Centre track bout markers
• 6 spline PTO shaft
• 6.50 x 15 drive wheels (8 row)
• 22 x 11.00 - 10 drive wheels (12 row)
• 75cm / 45cm row spacing
• Clod pusher
• 36x 4.5mm Ø hole seeding disc
• 36L Seed Hoppers
• 2” V Shaped press wheel
• Lights
• 16 L microgranulator applicator hoppers *where fitted

The Gaspardo MIRKA(R) combines a Mounted folding frame with the proven MTR units giving accuracy at speed whilst being able to carry big bag fertiliser on the rear. As with other models the 8 MTR units are set at 75cm centres but the heavier mounted frame allows fertiliser, microgranules and seed all to be carried on the drill.

Standard Features:

• Muller Precimat Control Unit
• Centre track bout markers
• 6 spline PTO shaft
• 4x 26.00x12 drive wheels
• Forward folding wings for 3m transport
• 75cm row spacing
• 1400L Fertiliser hopper
• Clod pusher
• 36x 4.5mm Ø hole seeding disc
• 60L Seed Hoppers
• 2” V Shaped press wheel
• Lights
• 30L microgranulator applicator hoppers *where fitted

Seeding disc information

Seeding disc information

Seeding disc information

Seeding disc information

Seeding disc information