Help Identifying Van Brunt grain drill

[Fishwiz4]

I am planning to put his old drill to use to plant an acre or two per year. it all seems to function during my initial testing by pulling it a short distance with a pickup. I'd like to know the actual model of it and having trouble determining if it is a FB, FB-A, or something else... LL, LZ, etc...

There are 20 row units and I believe they are 7" spaced (might be 6").

 

[spacechem]

I am planning to put his old drill to use to plant an acre or two per year. it all seems to function during my initial testing by pulling it a short distance with a pickup. I'd like to know the actual model of it and having trouble determining if it is a FB, FB-A, or something else... LL, LZ, etc...

There are 20 row units and I believe they are 7" spaced (might be 6").

It is not a B series- those are end-wheel drills. That is what's known as a hoe drill, and that's about as far as my direct knowledge goes. My go-to in these situations, the Deere Parts Catalog site, seems to be having some issues just now, and Google wants to skip over small inputs like "LL" or "LZ" and just shows modern hoe drills. I think you've made a pretty good guess with the LL or LZ.

Looks like you have a seeding rate chart, so don't know what other info you would need. Drills changed very little over the years.

 

[Timmycornpicker]

I am planning to put his old drill to use to plant an acre or two per year. it all seems to function during my initial testing by pulling it a short distance with a pickup. I'd like to know the actual model of it and having trouble determining if it is a FB, FB-A, or something else... LL, LZ, etc...

There are 20 row units and I believe they are 7" spaced (might be 6").

since it's a press-wheel drill it's definitely an L-something. B and FB series were end-wheel drills. The press wheel drills weren't used in my part of the world so I only know what I've read about them. I seem to remember the LZ was a hoe drill and the LL was a disk drill but don't take that as gospel truth.

 

[spacechem]

since it's a press-wheel drill it's definitely an L-something. B and FB series were end-wheel drills. The press wheel drills weren't used in my part of the world so I only know what I've read about them. I seem to remember the LZ was a hoe drill and the LL was a disk drill but don't take that as gospel truth.

Looks like Timmy C is on the right track, based on the ID views here (site is working now). That would mean you have an LZ.

Note that the parts catalog, and (I would bet) Operator's Manual are the same for both. The seeding chart are the same for all drills using that fluted-feed meter.

 

[Tx Jim]

LZ appears to be correct model. My interpretation of parts cat 119 is LZ could have hoe or disk openings.

 

[Tx Jim]

Looks like Timmy C is on the right track, based on the ID views here (site is working now). That would mean you have an LZ.

Note that the parts catalog, and (I would bet) Operator's Manual are the same for both. The seeding chart are the same for all drills using that fluted-feed meter.

No pun intended but PC 1113 is for later model LZ drill that grain box was of different type construction painted green with yellow "curved box cover" vs PC 119 parts catalog that shows galvanized box & "flat box cover".

 

[spacechem]

No pun intended but PC 1113 is for later model LZ drill that grain box was of different type construction painted green with yellow "curved box cover" vs PC 119 parts catalog that shows galvanized box & "flat box cover".

Well, you're probably right, but it's a moot point, because:
A. I'm sure any parts other than maybe the ground-engaging stuff was long ago NLF and...
B. This is looking like yet another thread started by a new user that has got regular users arguing amongst ourselves while the OP has vanished.
Waste of my time and yours.

BTW, your "pun", intended or not, has gone right over my head. I like a good joke- especially if it's on me- so please, a little clarification?

 

[Tx Jim]

I think information concerning/stating the model of an implement should be as correct as possible especially when a person asks for model #. Knowing correct model of an implement would aid anyone in search for ""new or used parts""!

I happen to enjoy answering question concerning older tractors/equipment so unlike you I do not consider answering questions correctly a waste of my time.

I was just stating true facts not arguing.

I think OP not replying to this thread within 16 hrs of posting is far from them being a Ghost but time will tell. We are each entitled to our own opinion.