soybean drill

[Rusty, mn]

I am wanting to plant 7 acres of soybeans next year and am looking for an older drill. I would like it to have a mechanical lift so I can pull it with my wc. I also have a wd I could use if I need hydraulics. wondering what model is good for soybeans or does it matter? is there a difference between an oat drill and soybean drill? What population can you plant with the old ones. I currently have 2 acres in beans that my neighbor drilled for me. He planted 200,000 population. Beans look great. 37 inches tall. Can"t wait to combine them with my 66 all crop.

 

[tractormiallis]

I think any old drill will work, just as long it has a chart to refer to and it says it takes soybeans or cowpeas. I use a Oliver model 64 from around 1960 and it has a chart. I plant my beans 75 pounds to the acre on 7" rows. First time this year, and I have deer. My beans are short due to them so I have to get hunting this fall. Oh, and the drill is a rope trip pulled by a WD. Plan on harvesting them with a AC 60. Hopefully next year fewer deer.