Please call us at (919) 545-8353 for more information or to rent the drill. A no-till drill places the crop seeds directly into the soil through the. Our TruAx no-till drill has a native seed box. No till planting provides effective erosion control and moisture conservation measures.Both drills can be used to seed cool and warm season grasses, legumes, small grains, wildflowers, soybeans and more.(TruAx is 5 feet wide while the Haybuster is 7.6 feet wide)
Tractor operating the drill must have rear hydraulic hook-ups.The Haybuster 77C no-till drill requires a minimum of 35 horsepower to operate.The TruAx no-till drill requires a minimum of 30 horsepower to operate.decreases soil disturbance, which means healthier soil and has additional benefits:.improves germination of seed compared to broadcasting.reduces soil erosion by establishing living ground cover.There are many benefits to using the no-till drill including: Out-of-county Rental Fee: If either drill is to be used out-of-county, the rental fee is $100 minimum (due up front) with a per acre charge of $12. However, if a resident uses it on 8 acres, the total due is $80. For example, if a resident uses the drill on 4 acres, the minimum of $75 is due. Haybuster Rental Fee: The rental fee for our Haybuster 77C no-till drill is as follows: $75 minimum (due up front), with a per acre charge of $10. TruAx Rental Fee: The rental fee for our TruAx no-till drill is as follows: $75 minimum (due up front), with a per acre charge of $10. Residents interested in renting the no-till drill may reach out to staff at (919) 545-8353. When planning to rent the no-till drill, please call in advance to schedule an appointment. The Chatham Soil & Water Conservation District offers two options of no-till drill for rental.