Cole Planter Identification Help

[rellis73]

Went and picked up my uncles two row three point mount Cole planter today. I'm sure this thing has not been used in 30 years and I believe it to be from the late 70s or maybe very early 80s. I am wondering if anyone can identify what model it might be. I've attached some pictures to the post and hope that someone can help. I'm not sure if it will show up in the pictures so I'll tell you a little of the planters features. It has front coulters and did have a ripper shank behind the coulters so this planter could be used as a no till. The fertilizer hoppers ran from a pto driven gear box that had a slip clutch worked by a small cow chain. As one of the pictures shows the hoppers tilt back and remove for easy emptying and access to the plates. It does have double disc openers and something I was unaware of, it uses John Deere style planter plates. Does anyone know what the model of this thing may be? Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[rellis73]

Had some trouble getting the pictures to upload.

 

[rellis73]

More pics...

 

[Boowah]

The Covington Planter Company in Albany Ga. bought the Cole Planter Company 7 or 8 years ago. They still manufacture Cole Planters. Why don't you find them on the web, I bet they can answer your questions.

Good Luck;
Boowah-Southwest Georgia