DIRECT SEEDING CHALLENGES MET...Melita, Manitoba, confirms Seed Hawk’s safe sideband fertiliser...

IMPROVED ECONOMICS

One-pass seeding systems, where seed and all fertiliser is applied together in one field operation,

bring improved economics and profitability. In direct seeding systems, many farmers reduce fuel use by one-third

to one-half. Similar savings in time, labour and equipment depreciation further reduce costs.

Numerous studies have found that yields in one-pass seeding systems are usually as good as or better than

conventional tilled fields. In drier conditions, yields are also more stable because of better moisture conservation,

and with that increased moisture, many farmers find they can grow different crops in their rotation.

DIRECT SEEDING CHALLENGES MET

Direct seeding evolved in the 1980s and 1990s in semi-arid areas around the world because farmers were looking

for a better, more sustainable farming method. Gradually, a few innovative farmers developed a system of one-pass

seeding called direct seeding or zero-tillage, and they changed the face of agriculture like never before.

Every time a tillage pass is eliminated, ½” to 1” of valuable soil moisture is conserved. Standing stubble virtually

eliminates wind and water erosion. Soil tilth improves, and with the integration of more crops into the rotation, soil

fertility and productivity increase. Seed Hawk helps farmers meet the challenge head on, with equipment designed

for one-pass seeding operations that do not compromise seed or fertiliser placement.

PRECISION SEEDING

Around the world, farmers have always been driven to develop seeding systems that are profitable and sustainable.

With first-hand experience of the challenges seen by early innovators in direct seeding over 20 years ago, Seed

Hawk set out to design a seeding system that could address the demands of all farmers: improved residue

clearance, precise seed and fertiliser placement, and on-row packing.

Today, Seed Hawk seeding systems are the industry leader in precise seed and fertiliser placement. With a selection

of seed knives, air tanks and fertiliser configurations, Seed Hawk systems deliver size, flexibility and precision –

three key benefits that allow you to cover more ground more quickly.

THE ONE-PASS SEEDING SYSTEM FOR SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

PRECISION SEEDING

SUCCESS COMES FROM SOUND AGRONOMICSWhat makes Seed Hawk the leader in emergence? Simply put: it’s Seed Hawk’s deep knowledge of agronomics. Seed Hawk understands that in order to get the best crop possible, it has to start out right, with shallow, accurate seeding and optimum fertiliser placement.

ACCURATE, SHALLOW SEEDING

• Placing the seed close to the surface promotes fast, uniform germination and

boosts yield and grade.

• Minimum tillage provides more moisture so shallow seeding is possible to speed

up germination.

• The furrow effect places seed in the optimum position for access to fertiliser,

moisture and sunlight.

• Independent, hydraulically controlled, 4” wide packer wheels pack and seal the

furrows to prevent moisture loss.

• Quick, even emergence delivers a crop that can compete with weeds, makes

crop staging for herbicide and fungicide applications easy, and promotes even

maturity across the whole field for easier harvesting.

OPTIMUM FERTILISER PLACEMENT

• When using either the single sideband or the Twin Wing knife system, fertiliser is

placed close enough to the seed to promote early season uptake, but far enough

away to avoid seedling damage.

• In phosphate (P) sensitive crops (such as canola, flax and peas), P can be safely

sidebanded and still generate the pop-up effect – something that P banded

between the seed rows cannot provide.

• Precision fertiliser placement means more nutrients are available to the plant

through the growing season, to feed the crop and not the weeds.

PRECISION SEEDING

SAFE SIDEBAND FERTILISER PLACEMENT

With the Seed Hawk system, placement of the fertiliser

band ¾” deeper and 1 ½” to the side of the seed provides

just the right separation for seedling safety, yet also

provides fast, early season access to the fertiliser band

at just the right time in the growing season when the

seedling requires rapid uptake of nutrients.

An independent trial conducted by the Westman

Agricultural Diversification Organization (WADO) at

Melita, Manitoba, confirms Seed Hawk’s safe sideband

fertiliser placement. The trial looked at Seed Hawk’s single

sideband and Twin Wing knives in 2007 and 2008 with

similar results (see Graph 1). The researchers found that

even at very high rates of nitrogen (N) at 120 pounds

per acre in canola, both systems showed no statistically

significant differences in emergence compared to the non-

fertilized check – even in very dry, sandy soil – indicating

that fertiliser toxicity is not a concern with Seed Hawk’s

sideband seeding system.

NOT ALL SIDEBAND KNIVES ARE CREATED EQUAL

• Seed Hawk single sideband system uses two

independent, narrow knife openers to place seed and

fertiliser in separate bands, which guarantees ideal

separation between seed and fertiliser.

• The trailing seed knife buries the fertiliser band before

placing the seed.

• Maintains optimum seed–fertiliser separation to

eliminate fertiliser toxicity.

• Eliminates fertiliser placement issues common when

conditions are too wet or too dry or with worn, all-in-one

sideband shank openers.

• Independent packer wheels pack each seed row to the

correct seed depth.

THE OPTIMUM SEED AND FERTILISER PLACEMENT

The Seed Hawk seeding system was designed with these

agronomic considerations in mind, and it is safe to say

that independent research supports what Seed Hawk

farmers know: that precision seed and sideband fertiliser

placement with the Seed Hawk system results in minimal

seedbed disturbance, fast uniform emergence, early

season access to fertiliser, and consistently high yields.

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0 lbs Nitrogen 60 lbs Nitrogen 120 lbs Nitrogen

TW - Twin Wing SSB - Single SidebandAVG - Average

12” TW & SSB AVG 15” TW & SSB AVG 12&15” TW & SSB AVG

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GRAPH 1: WADO RESEARCH

Source: WADO

No fertiliser toxicity. No stranded inter-row fertiliser bands. No compromise. That’s the Seed Hawk

difference: farmers continue to see the benefits from the emerging leader of precise seed and

fertiliser placement.

EARLY SEASON ACCESS TO FERTILISER IS CRITICAL

Research at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada research station at Melfort looked at nutrient

uptake in spring wheat and illustrated the importance of early season access to nutrients. During

the first three weeks after seeding, wheat took up 33% of its total accumulated N, and by six weeks

had accumulated 88% of N. Clearly, for full yield potential to be achieved, early season access to

nutrients must not be limited by placement of the nutrients too far away from the seed row.

In other research, The Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute pointed out the risk of stranded inter-

row band N, noting in Research Update 768, dated July 2007, Emergence and Yield Comparison of

Mid Row and Side Banding Seeding/Fertiliser Systems that:

“…if dry conditions prevail during the first few weeks following seeding, access to N by the emerging

crop may be more limited with the midrow band placement.”

FARMERS KNOW IT – RESEARCH PROVES IT

Farmers see the difference in the field, and independent research backs them up. Seed Hawk

precision seed and fertiliser placement gets the crop off to a safe, fast start and a high-yielding

finish. Based on independent research, Seed Hawk customers reported an average of 10.8% yield

increase comparing their old drill with their new Seed Hawk.

The Seed Hawk seeding system provides ideal seed and fertiliser placement, and overcomes the two

risks of fertiliser placement commonly found with other sideband and inter-row banding systems:

fertiliser that is too close to or too far away from the seed.

If rates are too high, fertiliser placed too close to the seed or in the seed row can have a toxic salt

effect. However, fertiliser placed in an inter-row band can be stranded away from the seed, resulting

in poor early season growth when the crop is trying to establish its full yield potential. At the same

time, fertiliser in the inter-row band is readily available to weeds. (See illustrations on left)

SIDEBANDING

Seed Hawk sidebanding places the fertiliser far enough away from the seed to ensure safety, yet close enough to get the pop-up effect and maximum yields.

INTER-ROW BANDING

Inter-row banding forces the roots to grow three times longer before they reach critical nutrients and forces growers to put excessive amounts of other nutrients with the seed.

SIDEBANDING VERSUS INTER-ROW BANDING

With a Seed Hawk system, placement of the fertiliser band ¾” deeper

and 1 ½” to the side of the seed provides just the right separation

for seedling safety yet also provides fast, early season access to the

fertiliser band when the seedling requires rapid uptake of nutrients.

Fertiliser Band

Fertiliser Band

DARE TO COMPAREStill not convinced? Then see the Seed Hawk seeding system on your farm. Dare to Compare demonstrations show

the benefits of Seed Hawk’s precision seed and fertiliser placement using farmers’ own fertility, seed and production

practices. Seed Hawk has demonstration seeders that are 8-foot-wide field scale units built on trailer frames. They are

transported and pulled in the field with heavy-duty 4x4 trucks.

Contact Seed Hawk at [email protected] to find out how you can host a Dare to Compare demonstration

on your farm.

FERTILISER BAND AND ROOT GROWTH

The secondary roots of the young canola plant can be seen growing down to the right, directly towards the fertiliser band.

Low-pressure water system was used to wash away soil from the seed row. The exposed roots showed an affinity for the area in and below the fertiliser band.

Fertiliser BandFertiliser BandFertiliser Band

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Dual knife placement ensures consistent, safe seed to fertiliser separation.

ACTIVE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER

The cylinder puts the opener into seeding and transport positions; it also controls the trip force and packing pressure from the tractor control box.

MAIN PIVOT POINT

The opener pivots at this point for active seeding position and for transport position.

NITRIDE STEEL ROD

The cylinder rod is tempered steel that will not pit, bend or rust, ensuring a long life that will not damage cylinder seals.

FERTILISER TRIP PIVOT POINT

When rocks and stones are encountered, the fertiliser knife trips back and pivots around this point. This can be set to require up to 350 pounds of force before the knife will trip, ensuring excellent penetration in all conditions.

DROP TUBE

The drop tube is molded for the addition of liquid or NH3 delivery kits.

FERTILISER KNIFE

The redesigned fertiliser knife now has double the carbide surface area (4"), extending the life of the knife and giving a straighter penetration angle to reduce soil throw.

SEED KNIFE

Seed Hawk’s 1/2" wide seed knife is the narrowest in the industry, carbide tipped for extended life, and back swept to maintain a stable seed shelf.

FERTILISER DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

The fertiliser knife attaches to a slot on the trip arm to allow

for fertiliser depth adjustment in relation to the seed depth.

DESIGNED TO HELP YOU GROW.

SEED KNIFE

Seed Hawk’s 1/2" wide seed knife is the narrowest in the industry, carbide tipped for extended life, and back swept to maintain a stable seed shelf.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT POINT

The depth adjustment pivots between the seed and fertiliser knife, so the distance between the seed and fertiliser depth is constant at all seed depth settings.

CHAIN

The chain provides a visual guide for packing pressure. When the chain is tight, packing pressure is adequate. If the chain is loose, more packing pressure is required.

QUICK PIN DEPTH SETTING

Pulling the quick pin and turning the gears with a 3/4" wrench makes for simple, quick adjustments in 1/8" increments.

PACKER GAUGE WHEEL

Semi-pneumatic packer tyre virtually eliminates flats even in extreme stubble conditions. It can pack up to 260 pounds of force. The hub contains a greasable, tapered bearing.

Carbide-tipped knife assemblies are designed for precise placement, durability and easy replacement of individual components.

PRECISION OPENERS.Seed Hawk openers operate independently for superior shallow seeding, depth accuracy and optimum fertiliser placement. The result is quick, uniform germination, even packing and consistent performance, regardless of soil or weather conditions. Each opener assembly operates independently by pivoting at the frame, controlled by its own adjustable hydraulic cylinder.

• A range of knives for every seeding style.

• Separate placement of seed and fertiliser.

• Excellent seed safety and crop emergence.

• Optimal residue clearance and flow.

Fast, easy depth adjustment is standard. To set the seed knives’ depth (fertiliser knife depth is automatically adjusted by same amount), simply use a ¾" wrench, adjust to the desired setting on the scale and re-insert the pin.

Hardox steel mud scrapers are optional to aid seeding in wet or high clay conditions.

To give exceptional strength and stability, the opener

assembly is constructed of two high tensile 5/8" thick by 3 ½"

deep steel side beams.

Wear plates are placed between all opener pivot points to reduce wear, promoting longer life for the opener and making depth adjustments easier.

SEED KNIVES

ACCURACY.ACCURACY.ACCURACY.Seed Hawk seeding accuracy would make any accountant proud. With two seed knives to choose from, Seed Hawk has a seed knife to fit every grower’s need.

Seed Hawk seed knives place fertiliser in the optimum position for the seed, delivering excellent emergence and increased yields.

SINGLE SIDEBAND SEED KNIFE

The original Seed Hawk single sideband seed knife delivers precise, accurate seed

and fertiliser placement. The single sideband opener system is unparalleled for

seedling safety and emergence. The dual knife system cuts a separate trench for the

seed as well as the fertiliser, protecting the seedling and ensuring the seed is placed

on undisturbed soil. This results in quicker germination and ultimately delivers more

even emergence. The original Seed Hawk single sideband setup accurately places

fertiliser ¾” deeper and 1 ½” to the side of the single seed row.

TWIN WING SEED KNIFE

The Twin Wing seed knife allows higher seedbed utilization on wider row spacings,

improved residue clearance, more primary heads in cereals and increased crop

competition for weeds. The design of the Twin Wing ensures that two distinct rows

emerge, unlike most split boot knives on the market, which produce a ribbon of

seed. Because of this, a grower can equip a 12” spaced machine and produce a field

with 9” spacing between emerged rows. This reduces the horsepower requirements

of bigger drills, while still delivering tighter row spacings. The Twin Wing seed knife

follows directly behind the fertiliser knife; it cuts a shelf placing seed on undisturbed

ground in two rows ¾” above and 1 ½” on each side of the fertiliser band. The separate

seed and fertiliser knives ensure product separation, while keeping the seed on

undisturbed seed beds. The seed knife following directly behind the fertiliser knife

greatly improves residue flow around the openers and through the toolbar.

Paired row seeding allows for wider row spacing, which reduces capital costs andresults in lower draft requirements.

Independent research shows the Twin Wing precisely places seed and fertiliser separately to ensure fast, uniform germination.

0.75”1.5”

PACKER WHEEL

0.5”

SEED

FERTILIZER

0.75” SEED DEPTH

1.5” FERTILIZER DEPTH

0.75” SEED DEPTH

PACKER WHEEL

1.5”SEPARATION

1.5” FERTILIZER DEPTH

Accurate, shallow seeding and precise fertiliser placement ensures the best germination possible while putting fertiliser in the most accessible place for superior uptake.

Seed Hawk’s original single sideband opener overcomes the limitations of all-in-one sideband openers.

TOOLBARS.EFFICIENT. PRECISE. ADAPTABLE.The XL toolbar is available in 70', 80' and 84' widths, while the 45 toolbar is available in 40', 50' and 60' widths.

XL TOOLBAR

TOOLBAR WIDTH

NUMBER OF SEED ROWS(10" SPACING)


NUMBER OF SEED ROWS(15” SPACING)

NUMBER OF SECTIONS

FOLDED WIDTH

FOLDED HEIGHT

70' 84 70 70 7 29’ 17'11"

80' 96 80 64 7 29' 17'11"

84' N/A 84 68 7 29’5” 17'11"

STANDARD EQUIPMENT • Sectional Control Technology

• Patented Precision Openers

• Main frame has two contiuous main rails from front to back and symmetrical wings for durability

• Safety Chains and Light Package

• Heavy Duty Tool and Storage Box

OPTIONS• Clevis or 4x4 Rear Hitch

STANDARD TYRES• Front Main Frame Dual 19.0/45-17

• Front Main Wing Castors Dual 11L 15

• Front Outer Wing Castors Single 11L 15

• Rear Main Wing Tyres Dual 11L 15

• Rear Outer Wing Tyres Dual 11L 15

• Rear Axle Tyres 500/45

• Semi-pneumatic Packer Tyres

TYRE OPTIONS• Rear Axle Tyres Single 30.5L 32

45 TOOLBAR

TOOLBAR WIDTH



NUMBER OF SEED ROWS(15” SPACING)

NUMBER OF SECTIONS

FOLDED WIDTH

FOLDED HEIGHT

40' 48 - - 5 15'8" 15'11"

40’ - 40 33 5 15'8" 16'0"

50' 60 - - 5 15'5" 16'9"

50’ - 50 - 5 15’5” 16’6”

50’ - - 41 5 15’5” 16’9”

60' 72 - - 5 15'5" 16'9"

60’ - 60 - 5 15’5” 16’6”

60’ - - 49 5 15’5” 16’9”

STANDARD EQUIPMENT• Sectional Control Technology

• Patented Precision Openers

• Main frame has two contiuous main rails from front to back and symmetrical wings for durability

• Safety chains and Light Package

OPTIONS• Clevis or 4x4 rear hitch

STANDARD TYRES• Front Main Frame Dual 19.0/45-17

• Front Main Wing Castors Dual 11L 15

• Front Outer Wing Castors Single 11L 15

• Rear Main Wing Tyres Dual 11L 15

• Rear Outer Wing Tyres Single 11L 15

• Rear Axle Tyres 500/45

• Semi-pneumatic Packer Tyres

TYRE OPTIONS• Rear Axle Tyres 30.5L 32

• Toolbar and Tank Tyres Track in Different Lines• In-cab Adjustable Trip Force of 1 to 350 lbs.• Contour Following Range of Openers is 18”• Transport ground clearance is 12”

Tank Sizes: Tank 1 Tank 2 Tank 3 246 89 165 Height: 11’6” Width: 14’1” Weight: 11,500 lbsMeters: Hydraulic, granular, pressurised meters Fans: Two high capacity fans Cart tyres: Single 30.5L 32-bar lug tread

• Tank screens are standard• Optional equipment: 10” fill auger• Available as tow-between or tow-behind.

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Tank support cradle design patent pending.

Matching tank sizes to toolbar width means fewer fills and more acres seeded in a day. No matter what crop you are seeding, Seed Hawk delivers the capacity to keep you moving.

AIR CARTS

THE CAPACITY TO KEEP YOU MOVING LOUP III

INTUITIVE. EASY. CONVENIENT.Seed Hawk Loup III air carts come standard with Loup III monitoring systems that put you in control. Monitor and control up to eight functions on screen at one time. Dial-in product application rates or monitor bin levels, flow rates and shaft sensors. The intuitive, easy-to-use monitors mean you will spend more time seeding and less time worrying.

The standard Loup III monitor puts you in control, monitoring bin level, fan speed, product application rates, acreage meter and ground speed. The multi-stage bin level sensors alert the operator of product levels. On-cart meter calibration available.

LOUP III Air Cart

SUPERIOR FAN CAPACITYSeed Hawk air tanks use Rem fans to deliver the industry’s highest horsepower efficiency ratings. Matched to Seed Hawk’s flexible tank configurations and accurate metering systems, Rem fans have the capacity, air speed and pressure to deliver high volumes of granular fertiliser to the opener without plugging, while gently moving seed and inoculant from the tank to the ground.

DURABLE STAINLESS STEEL METERS*Long-lasting, durable, stainless steel meters are at the heart of Seed Hawk’s metering system. Built for reduced wear and resistance to fertiliser corrosion, the stainless steel meters accurately move product from tank compartment to airflow. Simple and accurate product splitting into the 2 ½” stainless steel lines is done below the meter, eliminating the need for a large primary head. Seed Hawk’s stainless steel meter construction is designed for years of trouble-free, easy-to-use operation.

Product can be directed to either the fertiliser knife airstream (top) or the seed knife airstream (bottom) with a simple flip of the diverter valve.

* Patent pending

Seed Hawk delivers the big thinking required for big capacity. The Seed Hawk metering and air distribution system is one of the most advanced and efficient systems on the market. It has two separate lines from each tank, giving you maximum flexibility. Seed or fertiliser can be put in any tank and directed to either the seed or fertiliser knife, or mix and match product flow to fit your needs.

Blend fertiliser on the go. Send granular inoculants to the seed row. Place starter fertiliser where you need it. With Seed Hawk’s innovative tank configurations, you’ll never have to worry about being constrained by product placement.

TANK AND METERING FLEXIBILITY

MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY TO GO WITH THE FLOW

WORK SMARTERWhether blending on-the-go or using variable rates, combining new tank sizes with standard Sectional Control® Technology (SCT®) will increase the flexibility of your one-pass seeding operation. The new 40 bushel tank is ideal for canola, granular inoculant, micronutrients or other small volume products. Also, each tank features a hydraulically-powered alternator for self-sufficient power.

IT’S ALL IN THE TANK.OUR MODULAR DESIGN IMPROVES FLEXIBILITY AND EFFICIENCY 800

660

500

800TANKTow-behind configuration

SPECIFICATIONSHeight: 15'10"

Width: 17'2"

Length: 45'4"

Tank 1: 1,400 Litres




STANDARD TYRESFront: Single IF 800/70R38

Rear: Single IF 1250/50R32

TYRES OPTIONRear: Dual IF 800/70R38

660TANKTow-behind or Tow-between configuration


Width: 20'0"

Length: 36'7"





STANDARD TYRESDual 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

TYRES OPTIONSingle 800/70R 38

Single IF 1250/50R32



Width: 14'3"

Length: 33'4"




STANDARD TYRESSingle 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

TYRES OPTIONDual 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

iCon Series Air Carts

ELIMINATE GUESSWORKNo more guessing how much you have left in the tank. Individual compartment load cells provide on-the-go verification of remaining product. Innovative software calculates how many acres it will cover.

THE METER MATTERS.

PRECISE. DURABLE. SIMPLE.With the new Meter per Section design we’re able to put up to eight modular, electric drive meters on a tank. Electric drives greatly reduce the meters’ reaction time while increasing their accuracy. The new design (one meter per 10-foot section) allows you to isolate the airstream for each product across all toolbar sections, enabling functions like variable-rate seeding with different application rates.

Three roller configurations are available to match product and application rates.

Flexible rollers prevent jamming by rocks and fertiliser clumps.

Each meter section (up to eight) has its own roller and electric drive for easy calibration.

Motor housing is designed to be easily removed for quick roller replacement/changeover.

Anti-static polymer meter construction makes cleanout quicker and easier, eliminating cross-contamination.

Modular design made of injection-molded, durable anti-static polymer makes for more consistent product flow – important for small seed and fertiliser.

Quick motor and roller removal simplifies product change.

Product feed shut off makes for easy maintenance and changeover.

Independent electric drive and computer adjustment eliminate under application and control product flow.800

TANKTow-behind configuration


Width: 17'2"

Length: 45'4"





STANDARD TYRESFront: Single IF 800/70R38

Rear: Single IF 1250/50R32

TYRES OPTIONRear: Dual IF 800/70R38



Width: 20'0"

Length: 36'7"





STANDARD TYRESDual 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

TYRES OPTIONSingle 800/70R 38

Single IF 1250/50R32



Width: 14'3"

Length: 33'4"




STANDARD TYRESSingle 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

TYRES OPTIONDual 30.5L-32 Bar Lug Tyre

*Conveyor not available on the 500 Tank

TANK OPTIONSBag Lift • 10" Fill Auger • 10” Belt Conveyor*

THE EVOLUTION OF PRECISION.On farms across the country, growers are demanding more than just great seed genetics. They’re demanding the best in precision seed placement, and Seed Hawk Seeding Systems lead the evolution. With features like Sectional Control Technology and iCon™ Wireless Control our tank and toolbar systems place seed and fertiliser with unparalleled accuracy. The result is fast, even crop emergence and greater opportunity for higher yield.

ALL NEW ELECTRIC DRIVE METER

ELASTOMER ROLLERS

INDIVIDUAL METER SECTIONS

Wireless iCon Control System is easy to use, with more real-time information, like the new Acres to Empty™ feature.

precision seed placement, and Seed Hawk Seeding Systems lead the evolution. With features like Sectional Control Technology and iCon™ Wireless Control our tank and toolbar systems place seed and fertiliser with unparalleled accuracy. The result is fast, even crop emergence and greater

ALL NEW ELECTRIC DRIVE METER

Wireless iCon Control System is easy to use, with more real-time information, like the new Acres to Empty™ feature.

INDIVIDUAL COMPARTMENT LOAD CELLS

1,400 LITRE TANK

Innovation doesn’t end with the hardware. We bring it all together with a wireless, iPad-based control system, for simple, complete control of the tank and toolbar.

iCON WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEMLike the machine it controls, the iCon is intuitive and easy to use. We make your work easier by including a simpler interface, more automation on the home screen, and operator advancements – like the Acres to Empty feature – so you know instantly how many acres remain until your next fill.

The control system was developed as an app, so you can easily download software upgrades through Wi-Fi access. You can also use the iPad for your personal needs.

WIRELESS FREEDOMCarry your iCon with you and you have full seeder control. This makes calibration simpler, eliminating the need to go back and forth to the cab. It helps you troubleshoot for plugs or use the meters to empty tanks. It also means less in-cab wiring and fewer connection points – a more effective work space with less chance of electrical problems.

Fit to Field RATE ADJUSTMENT To change products at the end of a field, use the Fit to Field™ function and the seeder automatically adjusts rates to empty the tank over the remaining acres. No need to empty tanks and transfer product with augers. iCon makes the task easy and efficient.

IN-FIELD CALIBRATIONCalibrate on-the-go. This feature takes a snapshot of the weight in the tank, applies it to the number of acres you input, and then quickly calculates how much seed you need.

HIGHLY PRODUCTIVE MEETS HIGHLY INTUITIVE.

WIRELESS BLOCKAGE MONITOR

PRECISION OPENERS

SECTIONAL CONTROL® TECHNOLOGY (SCT®)

30 SERIES

BIG BENEFITS IN A COMPACT DESIGNThe legendary precise seed and fertiliser placement that has made

Seed Hawk famous is now available for farming operations of all sizes

in the Seed Hawk 30 Series. The 30 Series was developed for the

Western European market to fit smaller acreage farms and restricted

transport requirements.

The Seed Hawk 30 Series brings precision seeding to smaller farms

and mixed-farming operations, where larger drills are impractical.

Regardless of the diversity of your crops, the 30 Series offers the same

legendary seed and fertilizer placement as large-scale Seed Hawk

Seed Drill Systems, in a compact combination of tank and toolbar.

The 30 Series is available with 10- or 12-inch row spacing. A 111-bushel,

two compartment onboard tank delivers seed and fertiliser to the

openers and the floating drawbar provides accurate depth control.

The 30 Series also has low horsepower requirements: the 6 m model

can be pulled with a tractor as small as 120HP.

Model 600C 800C

Working Width 6 m 8 m

Transport Width 9’10” 9’10”

Transport Height 10’2” 11’9”

Weight 9,920 lbs 12,345 lbs

Drawbar Floating drawbar with Väderstad Patented UnderSteer

HP Requirement 120-180 160-240

Tank Volume 3,800 L

Tank 1 1,900 L

Tank 2 1,900 L

Meters Väderstad’s electric Fenix II metering unit

Row Spacing 10” 12” 10” 12”

Number of Openers 24 20 32 26

30 SERIES

ELIMINATE OVERLAPS.SAVE ON INPUT COSTS.ACHIEVE BETTER YIELDS.

Seed Hawk’s Sectional Control® Technology (SCT®) is an innovative

way to eliminate overlaps and save on input costs. Sectional

Control Technology works in conjunction with GPS to lift openers

when seeded ground is encountered, and shut down metering of

seed and fertiliser which reduces ground disturbance and doubling

up of inputs.

Reduce costs by 10 to 15% or more depending on the

width of your toolbar, the variability of your land and moisture

conditions.

• Save on both seed and fertiliser.

• Eliminate overlaps on headlands.

• Reduce overlaps when seeding around sloughs,

potholes and bush.

• Finish the final path with less overlap.

Input savings seem to be what’s driving SCT demand, but there are

agronomic benefits to Seed Hawk’s SCT as well.

Typically on overlaps, a doubling up of seed and fertiliser occurs.

Those areas are often further ahead in maturity, either because

of the inter-plant competition from increased plant stands, or

because of the two passes of the openers. With the two passes of

the openers, most of the stubble is knocked down, exposing more

black soil that heats up faster and speeds up crop emergence and

development.

Uneven maturity becomes an issue at swathing when those

overlapped areas are well advanced compared to the rest of the

crop. This can cause canola to shell, leading to more volunteers the

next growing season and increased need for additional herbicide

applications.

One of the biggest agronomic advantages to Seed Hawk’s SCT

system is that the openers are lifted and product flow is stopped

when a previously seeded area (or overlap) is encountered. On

other manufacturers’ systems, where seed and fertiliser are shut

off but the openers remain in the ground on overlaps, the seedbed

is disturbed twice with the second pass moving seed and fertiliser

around. This can also result in uneven emergence and poor crop

uniformity.

Lifting openers also helps when working around potholes, which

often requires sharp turns in the overlapping areas. On wide

drills, the inside section can start to back up during the turn, and

seed openers can become plugged. Because Seed Hawk’s SCT lifts

the inside sections on overlaps, this problem is eliminated.

SECTIONAL CONTROL TECHNOLOGY

SAVE ON INPUT COSTS

IMPROVES CROP PRODUCTION

MORE THAN INPUT SAVINGS

PRECISION EVOLVESNO MORE MISSESThe wireless blockage monitor checks flow and delivers quick, accurate notification of blockages.

• Acoustic sensors detect trouble.

• Information is relayed to iCon control.

• Blockage control monitor alerts with visual and audio prompts.

• Wi-Fi control eliminates failures common in wired sensor/monitor systems.

THE FUTURE OF SECTIONAL CONTROLSectional Control Technology is standard on all systems* and works with GPS to increase the precision of your seeding operation. SCT lifts openers, stops seed and fertiliser metering and reduces doubling up of inputs on seeded ground.

*except Loup III 500LTank

SCT has also proven to be a benefit on square headlands. The system works automatically, and tractor operators do not have to worry about throwing multiple switches to start and stop product flow and raise and lower openers.

MORE UNIFORM FIELDS

With Sectional Control Technology, plant stands are more uniform because overlaps and misses are virtually eliminated.

• Achieve a more uniform harvest by eliminating green or lodged areas due to over-fertilized headlands.

• Eliminate over-fertilized areas that lodge and plug the seeder the following year.

• Increase yield by eliminating the double seeding of overlaps.

FLEXIBLE AND VERSATILE

Sectional Control Technology brings hands-free operation to controlling seed and fertiliser application. The system automatically starts and stops at the headlands when turning, with no flipping of switches or moving levers. Best of all, it can be used with all types of fertiliser – liquid, granular or anhydrous ammonia – and comes with a limited 1-year warranty.

Now, wide toolbars are as versatile and flexible as small drills. An 84-foot toolbar can be shut down in sections of 10 ½ feet.

SCT benefits are demonstrated when finishing fields. Openers on the right side of the toolbar are up as they pass over previously seeded ground.

ESTIMATING OVERLAPSWHAT PERCENTAGE CAN YOU EXPECT ON YOUR FARM?The examples are meant to illustrate the potential overlaps the grower that farms this land can expect.

SCT SAVINGS CALCULATORSEE THE SAVINGS ON YOUR LANDSeed Hawk has worked in conjunction with the University of Saskatchewan’s Computer Science Department to develop the SCT Savings Calculator. This computer driven system allows farmers to choose a quarter or full section of their own land and customise input costs. The simulator then “seeds” the land, calculates input costs and computes the savings on that quarter or section. To see the SCT Savings Calculator in action visit your local dealer, check out the SCT Savings Calculator online or visit the Seed Hawk booth at major tradeshows.

“The past spring, we had a lot of sloughs and estimate we had 10 to 12 percent savings with the SCT. I would recommend it. The savings are there from SCT.”

Michael Gross, Riverbend Farms

Waldheim, Saskatchewan

“ In the future, you won’t see a drill over 50 feet wide without Sectional Control. The common, regular drill is going to be a thing of the past. You start seeding canola at $40 or $50 an acre, plus fertiliser, and we’re talking a pretty fast payback.”

Dennis Johnsrud, Epping, North Dakota

EXAMPLE ONEA typical field in the pothole country in the dark brown soil zone. Working around sloughs and bluffs with a 66’ wide drill resulted in a 15.1% overlap and a potential savings, when using SCT, of $2,803.98 on this 138.95 acre field*.

EXAMPLE TWOA field with coulees or water runs can really cause the overlaps to add up. Working this 130.49 acre field with an 84’ wide drill resulted in an 18.1% overlap and a potential savings, when using SCT, of $3,321.05*.

* Savings calculation based on seeding canola at 5 lbs/acre with a $10 seed cost, plus fertiliser at 120 lbs/acre actual nitrogen, 33 lbs/acre actual phosphate and 13 lbs/acre actual sulphur. Fertiliser prices used in the example are: urea $550/tonne, phosphate $650/tonne, sulphur $395/tonne. Calculations do not include potential yield losses due to lodging and uneven maturity in field due to overlapping. All calculations were made using average seeding conditions in the fields (not overly wet or dry).

pass of drill

overlap

double overlaps

Seed Hawk’s Seed Between the Rows (SBR)* technology means each opener seeds between last year’s stubble rows. Research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Swift Current shows that in drier regions tall stubble (12”) creates a better microclimate, resulting in better moisture use and higher yields than short stubble (6”).

Seed Hawk’s SBR technology allows openers to run between stubble rows, improving seed and fertiliser

placement. In some conditions, residue management prior to seeding is needed because Seed Hawk’s

SBR paddle senses stubble and not last year’s furrow, but SBR still works even after heavy harrowing.

With SBR, stubble can be cut taller at harvest, improving harvest efficiencies. Because the stubble is

left standing, it acts as a barrier to help prevent an opener from throwing soil onto the neighbouring

row. This also allows for slightly faster, safe seeding speeds, and creates an excellent microclimate.

The depressed blackened furrow between the stubble rows collects runoff and increases the soil

temperature, while the stubble slows the wind. This improves germination and yield by creating a

moist, warm greenhouse- like effect. With SBR, the stubble remains standing and undisturbed, leaving a

cleaner, firmer and better seedbed.

SEED BETWEEN THE ROWS

PROTECTION FOR YOUR FRAGILE SEEDLINGS

Hydraulic cylinders move the hitch to keep the openers between the rows.

Standing stubble creates a better microclimate for emerging seedlings.

A curved paddle sensor rides above the ground to detect stubble rows.

* Patent pending

OVER 500 SEED HAWKS IN AUSTRALIA

FARMER INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF EVERY ONE

Seed Hawk knows what it takes to succeed in farming: innovation, precision, quality products and most importantly, a deep-rooted knowledge of agriculture. Over twenty years ago, the Seed Hawk idea germinated in the minds of two farmers who had the desire to reduce tillage to satisfy a strong conservation ethic and to realize savings in moisture, time, fuel and tractor hours. As farmers, the Seed Hawk owners knew the frustration that comes from poorly designed and poorly built equipment.

The result – from the very first Seed Hawk machine – is a

reputation for producing high-quality machinery with low maintenance costs and the most precise seeding system on the market.

Seed Hawk continues to improve their seeding system and bring innovations to the direct seeding marketplace. Today, with thousands of machines in the field and an expanding dealer network around the world, Seed Hawk is building a better drill, one customer at a time.

As Seed Hawk continues to grow, their focus on innovation

will never stop. Housed in a new 100,000 square foot production facility, and equipped with a dedicated research facility, Seed Hawk will continue to focus on production and technological improvements.

What will not change though, is Seed Hawk’s grounding in solid agronomics. In the future, as in the past, farmers will continue to benefit as Seed Hawk works hard to fulfill their goal to evolve farming further through the creation of ingenious seeding equipment.

OVER 500 SEED HAWKS IN AUSTRALIA

FARMER INNOVATION AT THE HEART OF EVERY ONE

GUARANTEED TO FIT, BUILT TO LAST

Seeding is the worst time of year to get stuck replacing the same part over and over again. Genuine Seed Hawk parts are guaranteed to last and are guaranteed to fit your Seed Hawk.

Genuine Seed Hawk parts are available through any Seed Hawk dealer and they support those parts with service. When time is money, go with the parts that you know will

keep your equipment running at its best.

Whether you need to replace an existing part, or are looking for an upgrade kit for your existing unit, genuine Seed Hawk parts will pay for themselves in time saved and quality of manufacture.

Genuine, original and guaranteed, Seed Hawk has the part for your machine.

For more information about Seed Hawk Seeding Systems or to find your local Seed Hawk dealer,

go to SeedHawkSeeder.com or call 1-800-667-4295.

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