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1 GASPARDO PRECISION SEED DRILLS

These offer precision drilling for a wide range of crops.

0 years on they are one of the largest anufacturers of vacuu precision planters in Europe producing approxiately 2,000 planter units in 20, exporting the all over the world including Europe, Russia

Around 00 achines have been sold in the UK since 2 when they were first iported so they have also been well proven in the UK.

The GASPARDO philosophy EASY MAINTENANCE can be clearly seen throughout every achine, each one is fully loaded with siple but great ideas enabling aintenance and setup odification to be carried out

Contents Key Features 3 SP Precision Drills - SARA - STELLA MT Precision Drills - MTE - MARTA - MONICA MTR Precision Drills - MTE(R) - MARTA(R) - MONICA(R) MTR Precision Drills - MARISA(R) - MIRKA(R)

even in the field. This philosophy keeps running cost down to a iniu as ost functional parts are designed to have a long lifespan and be MAINTENANCE-FREE.

SHAFT DRIVE units are aintenance free and each row can be anually disengaged to prevent overlapping on finishing passes.

Self-lubricating Bushes Specialised oil ipregnated bushes are used on the ain parallelogra connecting each precision planter unit to the ain frae; these are also MAINTENANCE-FREE!

The parallel linkage ar is ade of one high tensile cast steel piece. This design prevents fro twisting and bending under loads and ipacts which can occur in the toughest working conditions.

Long life is guaranteed by triple seal protection, eaning the hub is dust proof and ideally suited to work in wet or dry conditions.

2 GASPARDO PRECISION SEED DRILLS...give you ore OPICO are the sole UK iporter for the GASPARDO range of Vacuu Precision Drills, the range currently consists of three ain types of Precision Drilling units with a variety of frae types. These offer precision drilling for a wide range of crops. GASPARDO started producing planting achines for delicate seed types in 3, in 0 they ade their first precision drill and later developed vacuu precision drills in 2. 0 years on they are one of the largest anufacturers of vacuu precision planters in Europe producing approxiately 2,000 planter units in 20, exporting the all over the world including Europe, Russia and Aerica to nae a few. It is clear to see with the current volue of vacuu precision drilling units sold across the world the GASPARDO achines are tried and tested to say the least! Around 00 achines have been sold in the UK since 2 when they were first iported so they have also been well proven in the UK. Every odel is built under extree scrutiny ensuring excellent quality, reliability and very low aintenance. The GASPARDO philosophy EASY MAINTENANCE can be clearly seen throughout every achine, each one is fully loaded with siple but great ideas enabling aintenance and setup odification to be carried out quickly at the ost part without the need of any tools. Contents Key Features 3 SP Precision Drills - SARA - STELLA MT Precision Drills - MTE - MARTA - MONICA MTR Precision Drills - MTE(R) - MARTA(R) - MONICA(R) MTR Precision Drills - MARISA(R) - MIRKA(R) MTR Precision Drills 2-3 MANTA(R) - MANTA XL(R) Fertiliser Units - Key Features Easy Maintenance One of GASPARDO s ain philosophies is Easy Maintenance all achines should be easy to aintain on far or even in the field. This philosophy keeps running cost down to a iniu as ost functional parts are designed to have a long lifespan and be MAINTENANCE-FREE. Shaft Drive Manta at work Throughout the whole Precision Planter range each unit utilises SHAFT DRIVE rather than traditional chains etc. SHAFT DRIVE units are aintenance free and each row can be anually disengaged to prevent overlapping on finishing passes. Optional in cab row shut-off control is available on request allowing the operator to disengage single units on the ove without leaving the tractor cab. Self-lubricating Bushes Specialised oil ipregnated bushes are used on the ain parallelogra connecting each precision planter unit to the ain frae; these are also MAINTENANCE-FREE! No need to oil or grease. There are only two greasing points on the coplete unit. Ar Strong (MTR only) This planting unit is designed for seeding in rough conditions and at high working speeds. The parallel linkage ar is ade of one high tensile cast steel piece. This design prevents fro twisting and bending under loads and ipacts which can occur in the toughest working conditions. Super Sealed Hub The double row ball bearing is oversized and guarantees great reliability in the ost deanding working conditions. Long life is guaranteed by triple seal protection, eaning the hub is dust proof and ideally suited to work in wet or dry conditions. Metering Unit All the vacuu etering systes across the full range of precision planters are constructed fro the highest quality aterials, the ain body is ade fro light weight cast aluiniu with a Teflon gasket. A large variety of stainless steel seeding plates are available to suit different seed types and sizes. Seeding plate replaceent, checking and seed unload are easy to do thanks to the hinged cover and the lower hatch for seed discharge. The seeding plate can easily be changed without the use of tools (this can be done in less than 30 seconds per unit). The two singulators prevent seed doubles. The fixed kicker singulation is carried out fro the botto of seed holes while the adjustable kicker action is fro the top. Control Box Muller Preciat All Precision drills coe with the Muller PRECIMAT control box. It has been designed to be very siple to use, all the different reading odes can be displayed at a press of a button. Most coonly used readings i.e. hours worked or area worked have their own buttons. PRECIMAT control box features: Digital display Start / Stop Precision planter unit switch-off (each unit can be de-activated when fitted with electronic disengageent option) Precision planter unit allon (all planter units can be re-activated with one touch when fitted with electronic disengageent option). LED showing each unit is active or inactive. (when fitted with electronic disengageent option) Seeds per hectare Fan rp Hours worked Area worked (ha) Total area worked (ha) Current area perforance (ha/h) Distance (k) Speed (k/h) 2 3

SP Seeding Unit The GASPARDO SP Planter is designed for precision planting on soils that have been worked down to a fine seedbed with little or no crop residues.

Both units are equipped with a shoe furrow opener and a very short dropping distance between the etering unit and the seed trench to prevent seed bounce or roll, greatly iproving seed placeent

2 3 SARA Precision Drill 3 2 STELLA Precision Drill Short Parallelogra The short parallelogra enables the planter to stay level whilst seeding on undulating ground, ensuring the seed is placed at a

3 SP Seeding Unit The GASPARDO SP Planter is designed for precision planting on soils that have been worked down to a fine seedbed with little or no crop residues. The SP Precision Planting unit coes in two different versions. Both units are equipped with a shoe furrow opener and a very short dropping distance between the etering unit and the seed trench to prevent seed bounce or roll, greatly iproving seed placeent accuracy. 2 3 SARA Precision Drill 3 2 STELLA Precision Drill Short Parallelogra The short parallelogra enables the planter to stay level whilst seeding on undulating ground, ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth. controls the pressure applied to the opener. 3 Locking Syste Each SP Planting Unit can be put into a locked position for safe transport. Hinged Metering Unit Cover The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner etering unit, allowing the operator to change the etering disc or perfor any aintenance required. Teflon Gasket A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the etering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflon s low coefficient of friction. 3L Plastic Hopper The SP Precision Planter unit coes as standard with a large 3L plastic hopper. Rear Wheel Adjuster The planting depth is precisely controlled by the rear wheel adjuster. Cast Aluiniu Unit The etering/vacuu unit is ade fro light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluiniu. Twin Seed Singulators The Twin Seed Singulators give the SP Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes. The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the etering disc holes. There is also special lower seed Singulators on the sugar beet versions, the adjustable Singulator runs along the top connected to a lever syste and gauge. The inspection hatch is spring loaded and can be opened without the need of any tools. It allows the operator to inspect how the seed is being etered, how well both the Seed Singulators are working and to ake any fine adjustents that aybe needed. Seed Reoval Hatch The Seed Reoval Hatch allows the etering unit to be eptied and Metering Disc The seed etering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and spacing required (see back cover of leaflet). 2 Furrow Closer There are two types of Furrow Closer, the SP standard planter unit utilises the finger type whilst the sugar beet versions have an extra press wheel that ensures seed placeent accuracy. 3 Furrow Opener The Furrow is created by a hard wearing cast shoe. Clod Pusher A height adjustable Clod Pusher clears any large clods or trash that ight still be on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placeent accuracy. Shaft Drive Reliable quick disengaging Shaft unit, it coes with a echanical alar and is totally aintenance free! An electronic disengageent operator to start and stop each seeding unit fro the tractor cab. Lubricated Bushes Maintenance free self-lubricating, oil ipregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst being used. This akes the extreely hard wearing and eans they should out last ost other siilar fors of bushing on Precision Seed drills. Optical Seed counter Extreely accurate dual optical sensors inside the tractor cab. The sensors are enclosed under the etering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings. Mechanical Gear Shift The echanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the Precision Seed drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops. SP Planter Unit specifications Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae The Gaspardo SARA odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in well prepared seedbeds. It utilises the SP planting unit, has c row spacing and a double telescopic frae that closes down to 2. for easy and safe road transport. The Gaspardo STELLA odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize. It utilises the SP planting unit, has c row spacing and coes equipped with a telescopic frae that closes down to 3 for easy and safe road transport. Frae Width Row Width c Power Req d hp Fertiliser Tank Capacity Nr x Micro Applicator Fertiliser Coulter Type Transport SARA Base Drill with SP Units SARA with SP Units and Microgranulator 0 2 Yes - 2. SARA with SP Units and Fert/Suffolk 0 x0 0 - Suffolk Coulter 2. SARA with SP Units and Fert/Suffolk & Micro 0 x0 Yes Suffolk Coulter 2. STELLA Base Drill with SP Units STELLA with SP Units and Microgranulator 0 2 Yes - 3 STELLA with SP Units and Fert/Suffolk 0 2x Suffolk Coulter 3.2 STELLAwith SP Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk 0 x00 20 Yes Suffolk Coulter 3 STELLA with SP Units and Fert/Suffolk & Micro 0 2x Suffolk Coulter 3.2 STELLA with SP Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro 0 x00 2 Yes Suffolk Coulter 3

MT Seeding Unit The MT Planter unit is designed for precision planting on tilled or iniu tilled soils and able to cope with clods and uneven surfaces.

MTE Precision Drill 2 3 MARTA Precision Drill 2 Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae The Gaspardo MTE odel is a row precision drill priarily

The Gaspardo Marta odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds.

The Gaspardo Monica odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds.

3 MONICA Precision Drill Short Parallelogra The short parallelogra enables the planter to stay level whilst seeding on undulating ground, ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth.

4 MT Seeding Unit The MT Planter unit is designed for precision planting on tilled or iniu tilled soils and able to cope with clods and uneven surfaces. MT Precision planter unit is extreely reliable and works with high accuracy, the furrow is created using a DOUBLE DISC with the depth controlled by dual gauging wheels. MTE Precision Drill 2 3 MARTA Precision Drill 2 Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae The Gaspardo MTE odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize into cultivated seedbeds. It is fitted as standard with MT planting units at c spacing and has a telescopic frae that closes down to 3 for easy and safe road transport. The Gaspardo Marta odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds. It is fitted with MT planting units, has a row spacing of c and a double telescopic frae that closes down to 3 for easy and safe road transport. The Gaspardo Monica odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds. It utilises MT planting units which can be set at variable planting widths and has a telescopic frae that closes down to 2. for easy and safe road transport. 3 MONICA Precision Drill Short Parallelogra The short parallelogra enables the planter to stay level whilst seeding on undulating ground, ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth. controls the pressure applied to the disc coulter. 3 Hinged Metering Unit Cover The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner etering unit, allowing the operator to change the etering disc or perfor any aintenance required. Teflon Gasket A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the etering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflons low coefficient of friction. 3L Plastic Hopper The MT Precision Planter unit coes as standard with a large 3L plastic hopper. Rear Wheel Adjuster The planting depth is precisely controlled by the rear wheel adjuster. Cast Aluiniu Unit The etering/vacuu unit is ade fro light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluiniu. Twin Seed Singulators Twin Seed Singulators give the MT Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes. The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the etering disc holes, the adjustable Singulator runs along the top connected to a lever syste and gauge. The inspection hatch is spring loaded and can be opened without the need for any tools, it allows the operator inspect how the seed is being etered, how well both the Seed Singulators are working and to ake any fine adjustents that aybe needed. Seed Reoval Hatch The Seed Reoval Hatch allows the etering unit to be eptied and Steel Metering Disc The seed etering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and population (spacing) required. Suction fro the vacuu unit gently holds each seed one by one into the etering disc holes. The etering disc can be changed quickly and easy, no tools are needed. It is possible to switch crops or seed size in less than 30 seconds per unit. Seed Delivery Pipe The graduated seed tube gives consistent seed delivery, the long tube prevents the seed fro bouncing keeping seed placeent accurate. MT Planter Unit specifications 2 Furrow Opener Disc The Double Disc opener creates a perfect furrow in all soil types and conditions. The disc itself is 3 thick and 30 in diaeter providing a long working life whilst at the sae tie reducing operating costs. The unit also coes as standard with high quality bearings protected by the SUPER SEAL sealing syste. The SUPER SEAL cobines three levels of ingress protection preventing containation or lubricant loss that ight cause preature bearing failure; this gives a long ter aintenance free unit. 3 Clod Pusher. Height adjustable clod pusher ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, clears any large clods or trash that ight still be on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placeent accuracy. 2. The optional depth adjustable disc ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, increases the furrow opening capability. Shaft Drive Reliable quick disengaging shaft unit, it coes with a echanical alar and is totally aintenance free! The electronic disengageent operator to stop the seeding of each row unit fro the tractor cab. Lubricated Bushes Maintenance free selflubricating, oil ipregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst they being used, this akes the extreely hard wearing and they should out last ost other siilar fors of bushing on precision drills. Optical Seed counter Extreely accurate dual optical sensors inside the tractor cab for the operator, the sensors are enclosed under the etering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings. Seed Depth Adjuster The working depth is controlled by a anual adjuster that raises and lowers the disc. Break-Back Regulator The Break-Back depth regulator keeps a constant seeding depth by allowing each rubber depth wheel to ove independently as a single unit. This is achieved by using a cast rocker that enables one rubber depth wheel to raise over large clods and stones without effecting the disc and other depth wheel, the rocker syste also akes sure each planting unit follows the contours of the soil, so for instance if you hit a sudden rise in the soil level both rubber depth wheels raise up at the sae tie. This liits the range of oveent to ensure the planting depth is accurate. Mechanical Gear Shift The echanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the precision drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops. Frae Width Row Width Power Req d Fertiliser Tank Micro Fertiliser Coulter Transport c hp Capacity Nr x Applicator Type MTE Base Drill with MT Units MTE with MT Units and Microgranulator Yes - 3 MTE with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk.3 0 x Suffolk Coulter 3 MTE with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro.3 0 x00 Yes Suffolk Coulter 3 MTE with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Disc.3 0 x00 - Double Disc 3 MTE with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Disc & Micro.3 0 x00 Yes Double Disc 3 MARTA Base Drill with MT Units MARTA with MT Units and Microgranulator 0 0 Yes - 2. MARTA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk 0 x Suffolk Coulter 2. MARTA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro 0 x0 30 Yes Suffolk Coulter 2. MARTA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Disc 0 x Double Disc 2. MARTA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Disc & Micro 0 x0 30 Yes Double Disc 2. MONICA Base Drill with MT Units MONICA with MT Units and Microgranulator Yes - 2. MONICA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk.3-0 x0 - Suffolk Coulter 2. MONICA with MT Units and Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro.3-0 x0 20 Yes Suffolk Coulter 2.

MTR Seeding Unit The MTR Planter unit has evolved fro the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speeds giving higher outputs for the professional farer.

The MTR Precision Seed Drill Unit boasts the largest opening disc in its category at 20 diaeter and the new ARMSTRONG cast steel parallelogra linkage which is 30% stronger than the traditional

2 3 Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra enable the planter to stay level during seeding on undulating ground ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth.

5 MTR Seeding Unit The MTR Planter unit has evolved fro the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speeds giving higher outputs for the professional farer. It is suitable for working on tilled or iniu tilled soils and able to cope with clods, uneven surfaces and crop residues. The MTR Precision Seed Drill Unit boasts the largest opening disc in its category at 20 diaeter and the new ARMSTRONG cast steel parallelogra linkage which is 30% stronger than the traditional linkage. These two features cobine to guarantee greater stability which is a fundaental requireent whilst working at higher speeds and still ensuring constant seeding depth. 2 3 Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra enable the planter to stay level during seeding on undulating ground ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth. 30% stronger than the standard linkage systes it enables increased stability at faster working speeds and in hard conditions. controls the pressure applied on to the unit, up to 0kg per unit. 3 Hinged Metering Unit Cover The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner etering unit, allowing the operator to change the etering disc or perfor any aintenance required. Teflon Gasket A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the etering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflon low coefficient of friction resistance. 0L Plastic Hopper The MTR Precision Planter unit coes as standard with a large 0L plastic hopper (3L on Marta and Monica). Rear Wheel Adjuster The furrow closing pressure is precisely controlled by the new extended rear wheel adjuster. Cast Aluiniu Unit The etering/vacuu unit is ade fro light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluiniu. accuracy and seeding depth. The unit also coes as standard with high quality bearings protected by the SUPER SEAL sealing syste. The SUPER SEAL cobines three levels of ingress protection, preventing containation or lubricant loss that ight cause preature bearing failure; this gives a long ter aintenance free unit. 3 Row Equipent Clod Pusher: Height adjustable clod pusher ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, clears any large clods or trash that ight still be on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placeent accuracy. Optional Coulter Disc: Depth adjustable ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC option furrow opener, increases the furrow opening capability. Optional Trash Wheels: attached in front of the double disc opener and reoves crop residues away fro the planting row. Seed Press Wheel: Seed to soil contact axiised by eliinating the possibility of air pockets in the seed furrow using the optional Seed Press Wheel. The wheel pressure can be adjusted and a Tungsten carbide coated scraper keeps the wheel clean. Shaft Drive Reliable quick disengaging shaft unit, coes with a echanical alar and is totally aintenance free! The electronic disengageent operator to stop the seeding of each planter unit fro within the tractor cab. 3 MTE(R) Precision Drill The Gaspardo MTE(R) odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds. It is fitted with MTR planting units, has a row spacing of c and a double telescopic frae that closes down to 3 for easy and safe road transport. 2 Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae Row, Min 0hp, Telescopic Frae MARTA(R) Precision Drill The Gaspardo Marta(R) odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize into cultivated seedbeds. It is fitted as standard with MTR planting units at c spacing and has a double telescopic frae that closes down to 2. for easy and safe road transport. MONICA(R) Precision Drill The Gaspardo Monica odel is a row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds. It utilises MTR planting units which can be set at variable planting widths and has a telescopic frae that closes down to 2. for easy and safe road transport. Twin Seed Singulators Twin seed Singulators give the MTR Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes. The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the etering disc holes (special lower seed Singulator on the sugar beet versions), the adjustable Singulator runs along the top and connected to a lever syste and gauge. Seed Reoval Hatch The Seed Reoval Hatch allows the etering unit to be eptied and Steel Metering Disc The seed etering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and population (spacing) required. Suction fro the vacuu unit gently holds each seed one by one into the etering disc holes. The etering disc can be changed quickly and easy, no tools are needed. It is possible to switch crops or seed size in less than 30 seconds per unit. Seed Delivery Pipe The redesigned seed tube gives consistent seed delivery, the long tube prevents the seed fro bouncing keeping seed placeent accurate. 2 Extra Large Furrow Opening Disc 20 The extra large 20 Double Disc opener creates a perfect furrow in all soil types and conditions. The disc itself is thick and 20 in diaeter providing a long working life at the sae tie reducing operating costs, the large Double Disc also eans the MTR Precision Planter Unit can work faster in harder conditions and still aintain constant MTR Planter Unit specifications Self-lubricating Bushes Maintenance free self-lubricating, oil ipregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst they being used. This akes the extreely hard wearing and they should out last ost other siilar fors of bushing on precision drills. Optical Seed counter Extreely accurate dual optical sensors inside the tractor cab for the operator. The sensors are enclosed under the etering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings. Seed Depth Adjuster The working depth is controlled by a anual adjuster that raises and lowers the disc. Break-Back Regulator The Break-Back depth regulator keeps a constant seeding depth by allowing each rubber depth wheel to ove independently as a single unit. This is achieved by using a cast rocker that enables one rubber depth wheel to raise over large clods and stones without effecting the disc and other depth wheel, the rocker syste also akes sure each planting unit follows the contours of the soil, so for instance if you hit a sudden rise in the soil level both rubber depth wheels raise up at the sae tie. This liits the range of oveent to ensure the planting depth is accurate. Mechanical Gear Shift The echanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the precision drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops. Frae Width Row Width Power Req d Fertiliser Tank Micro Fertiliser Coulter Transport c hp Capacity Nr x Applicator Type MTE(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MTE(R) with MTR Units & Microgranulator. 0 Yes - 3 MTE(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk. 0 x00 - Suffolk Coulter 3 MTE(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro. 0 x00 0 Yes Suffolk Coulter 3 MTE(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Disc. 0 x Double Disc 3 MTE(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Disc & Micro. 0 x00 0 Yes Double Disc 3 MARTA(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MARTA(R) with MTR Units & Microgranulator. 0 3 Yes - 2. MARTA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk. 0 x0 0 - Suffolk Coulter 2. MARTA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro. 0 x0 Yes Suffolk Coulter 2. MARTA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Disc. 0 x0 0 - Double Disc 2. MARTA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Disc & Micro. 0 x0 Yes Double Disc 2. MONICA(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MONICA(R) with MTR Units & Microgranulator. - 0 Yes - 2. MONICA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk. - 0 x0 - Suffolk Coulter 2. MONICA(R) with MTR Units & Big Bag Fert/Suffolk & Micro. - 0 x0 Yes Suffolk Coulter 2.

MTR Seeding Unit The MTR Planter unit has evolved fro the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speeds and giving higher outputs for the professional farer.

3 2 3 MARISA(R) Precision Drill 2 MIRKA(R) Precision Drill Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra enable the unit to stay level during seeding on undulating ground

controls the pressure applied to the unit, up to 0kg per unit.

6 MTR Seeding Unit The MTR Planter unit has evolved fro the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speeds and giving higher outputs for the professional farer. It is suitable for working on tilled or iniu tilled soils and able to cope with clods, uneven surfaces and crop residues. The MTR Precision Seed Drill Unit boasts the largest opening disc in its category at 20 diaeter and the new ARMSTRONG cast steel parallelogra linkage is 30% stronger than the traditional linkage. These two features cobine to guarantee greater stability which is a fundaental requireent whilst working at higher speeds and still ensuring constant seeding depth MARISA(R) Precision Drill 2 MIRKA(R) Precision Drill Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra enable the unit to stay level during seeding on undulating ground ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth. 30% stronger than the standard linkage systes, this enables increased stability at faster working speeds and in hard conditions. controls the pressure applied to the unit, up to 0kg per unit. 3 Hinged Metering Unit Cover The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner etering unit, allowing the operator to change the etering disc or perfor any aintenance required. Teflon Gasket A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the etering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflon low coefficient of friction resistance. 0L Plastic Hopper The MTR Precision Planter unit coes as standard with a large 0L plastic hopper. Rear Wheel Adjuster The furrow closing pressure is precisely controlled by the new extended rear wheel adjuster. Cast Aluiniu Unit The etering/vacuu unit is ade fro light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluiniu. Twin Seed Singulators The Twin seed Singulators give the MTR Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes. The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the etering disc holes (special lower seed Singulator on the sugar beet versions), the adjustable Singulator runs along the top and connected to a lever syste and gauge. Seed Reoval Hatch The Seed Reoval Hatch allows the etering unit to be eptied and Steel Metering Disc The seed etering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and population (spacing) required. Suction fro the vacuu unit gently holds each seed one by one into the etering disc holes. The etering disc can be changed quickly and easy, no tools are needed. It is possible to switch crops or seed size in less than 30 seconds per unit. Seed Delivery Pipe The redesigned seed tube gives consistent seed delivery, the long tube prevents the seed fro bouncing keeping seed placeent accurate. 2 Extra Large Furrow Opening Disc 20 The extra large 20 Double Disc opener creates a perfect furrow in all soil types and conditions. The disc itself is thick and 20 in diaeter providing a long working life at the sae tie reducing operating costs. The large Double Disc also eans the MTR Precision Planter Unit can work faster in harder conditions and still aintain constant accuracy and seeding depth. The unit also coes as standard with high quality bearings protected by the SUPER SEAL sealing syste. The SUPER SEAL cobines three levels of ingress protection, preventing containation or lubricant loss that ight cause preature bearing failure; this gives a long ter aintenance free unit. 3 Row Equipent Clod Pusher: Height adjustable clod pusher ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, clears any large clods or trash that ight still be on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placeent accuracy. Optional Coulter Disc: Depth adjustable ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, increases the furrow opening capability. Optional Trash Wheels: attached in front of the double disc opener and reoves crop residues away fro the planting row. Seed Press Wheel: Seed to soil contact axiised by eliinating the possibility of air pockets in the seed furrow using the optional Seed Press Wheel. The wheel pressure can be adjusted and a Tungsten carbide coated scraper keeps the wheel clean. Shaft Drive Reliable quick disengaging shaft unit, coes with a echanical alar and is totally aintenance free! The electronic disengageent operator to stop the seeding of each planter unit fro within the tractor cab. Self-lubricating Bushes Maintenance free self-lubricating, oil ipregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst they being used, this akes the extreely hard wearing and they should out last ost other siilar fors of bushing on precision drills. Optical Seed counter Extreely accurate dual optical sensors inside the tractor cab for the operator. The sensors are enclosed under the etering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings. Seed Depth Adjuster The working depth is controlled by a anual adjuster that raises and lowers the disc. Break-Back Regulator The Break-Back depth regulator keeps a constant seeding depth by allowing each rubber depth wheel to ove independently as a single unit. This is achieved by using a cast rocker that enables one rubber depth wheel to raise over large clods and stones without effecting the disc and other depth wheel, the rocker syste also akes sure each planting unit follows the contours of the soil, so for instance if you hit a sudden rise in the soil level both rubber depth wheels raise up at the sae tie. This liits the range of oveent to ensure the planting depth is accurate. Mechanical Gear Shift The echanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the precision drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops. row Min 0hp Trailed, folding frae row Min hp Mounted, folding frae The Gaspardo MARISA(R) cobines a trailed folding frae with the proven MTR units giving accuracy at speed in a trailed folding forat that suits soe custoers better. As with other odels the MTR units are set at c centres but the trailed frae allows fertiliser, icrogranules and seed to all be carried on the drill. The Gaspardo MIRKA(R) cobines a Mounted folding frae with the proven MTR units giving accuracy at speed whilst being able to carry big bag fertiliser on the rear. As with other odels the MTR units are set at c centres but the heavier ounted frae allows fertiliser, icrogranules and seed all to be carried on the drill. MTR Planter Unit specifications Frae Width Row Width Power Req d Fertiliser Tank Micro Fertiliser Coulter c hp Capacity Nr x Applicator Type Transport MARISA(R) with MTR Units and Big Bag Fertilser 0 x Disc 3 MARISA(R) with MTR Units and Big Bag Fertiliser & Micro 0 x0 200 Yes Disc 3 MIRKA(R) with MTR Units and Big Bag Fertilser x Disc 3 MIRKA(R) with MTR Units and Big Bag Fertiliser & Micro x Yes Disc 3 *Fertiliser Tank optional

3 2 3 2 MANTA(R) Precision Drill MANTA XL(R) Precision Drill 2 Rows, Min 0hp, Folding Frae 2 Rows, Min 30hp, Folding Frae Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra

30% stronger than the standard linkage systes, this enables increased stability at faster working speeds and in hard conditions. controls the pressure applied on to the unit, up to 0kg per unit.

7 MTR Seeding Unit The MTR Planter unit has evolved fro the MT unit and is designed for precision planting at greater speeds and giving higher outputs for the professional farer. It is suitable for working on tilled or iniu tilled soils and able to cope with clods, uneven surfaces and crop residues. The MTR Precision Seed Drill Unit boasts the largest opening disc in its category at 20 diaeter and the new ARMSTRONG cast steel parallelogra linkage is 30% stronger than the traditional linkage. These two features cobine to guarantee greater stability which is a fundaental requireent whilst working at higher speeds and still ensuring constant seeding depth MANTA(R) Precision Drill MANTA XL(R) Precision Drill 2 Rows, Min 0hp, Folding Frae 2 Rows, Min 30hp, Folding Frae Short ARMSTRONG Parallelogra The short cast steel ARMSTRONG parallelogra enable the unit to stay level during seeding on undulating ground ensuring the seed is placed at a constant depth. 30% stronger than the standard linkage systes, this enables increased stability at faster working speeds and in hard conditions. controls the pressure applied on to the unit, up to 0kg per unit. 3 Hinged Metering Unit Cover The Hinged Metering Unit Cover enables quick access to the inner etering unit, allowing the operator to change the etering disc or perfor any aintenance required. Teflon Gasket A hard wearing Teflon gasket inside the etering unit prevents air leakage even after hours of use due to the Teflon low coefficient of friction resistance. 3L Plastic Hopper The MTR Precision Planter unit coes as standard with a large 3L plastic hopper. Rear Wheel Adjuster The furrow closing pressure is precisely controlled by the new extended rear wheel adjuster. Cast Aluiniu Unit The etering/vacuu unit is ade fro light weight corrosion resistant cast Aluiniu. Twin Seed Singulators The Twin seed Singulators give the MTR Planter Unit very accurate seed singulation with all seed shapes and sizes. The fixed Singulator runs along the inside of the etering disc holes (special lower seed Singulator on the sugar beet versions), the adjustable Singulator runs along the top and connected to a lever syste and gauge. Seed Reoval Hatch The Seed Reoval Hatch allows the etering unit to be eptied and Steel Metering Disc The seed etering disc can be chosen according to the seed type and population (spacing) required. Suction fro the vacuu unit gently holds each seed one by one into the etering disc holes. The etering disc can be changed quickly and easy, no tools are needed. It is possible to switch crops or seed size in less than 30 seconds per unit. Seed Delivery Pipe The redesigned seed tube gives consistent seed delivery, the long tube prevents the seed fro bouncing keeping seed placeent accurate. 2 Extra Large Furrow Opening Disc 20 The extra large 20 Double Disc opener creates a perfect furrow in all soil types and conditions. The disc itself is thick and 20 in diaeter providing a long working life at the sae tie reducing operating costs. The large Double Disc also eans the MTR Precision Planter Unit can work faster in harder conditions and still aintain constant accuracy and seeding depth. The unit also coes as standard with high quality bearings protected by the SUPER SEAL sealing syste. The SUPER SEAL cobines three levels of ingress protection, preventing containation or lubricant loss that ight cause preature bearing failure; this gives a long ter aintenance free unit. 3 Row Equipent Clod Pusher: Height adjustable clod pusher ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, clears any large clods or trash that ight still be on the surface that could potentially interrupt the seed placeent accuracy. Optional Coulter Disc: Depth adjustable ounted in front of the DOUBLE DISC furrow opener, increases the furrow opening capability. Optional Trash Wheels: attached in front of the double disc opener and reoves crop residues away fro the planting row. Seed Press Wheel: Seed to soil contact axiised by eliinating the possibility of air pockets in the seed furrow using the optional Seed Press Wheel. The wheel pressure can be adjusted and a Tungsten carbide coated scraper keeps the wheel clean. Shaft Drive Reliable quick disengaging shaft unit, coes with a echanical alar and is totally aintenance free! The electronic disengageent operator to stop the seeding of each planter unit fro within the tractor cab. Self-lubricating Bushes Maintenance free self-lubricating, oil ipregnated steel bushings slowly release oil whilst they being used, this akes the extreely hard wearing and they should out last ost other siilar fors of bushing on precision drills. Optical Seed counter Extreely accurate dual optical sensors inside the tractor cab for the operator. The sensors are enclosed under the etering unit and above the seed tube to prevent dust and soil particles being counted as seed and potentially causing an inaccurate seed count readings. Seed Depth Adjuster The working depth is controlled by a anual adjuster that raises and lowers the disc. Break-Back Regulator The Break-Back depth regulator keeps a constant seeding depth by allowing each rubber depth wheel to ove independently as a single unit. This is achieved by using a cast rocker that enables one rubber depth wheel to raise over large clods and stones without effecting the disc and other depth wheel, the rocker syste also akes sure each planting unit follows the contours of the soil, so for instance if you hit a sudden rise in the soil level both rubber depth wheels raise up at the sae tie. This liits the range of oveent to ensure the planting depth is accurate. Mechanical Gear Shift The echanical gear shift allows quick and easy changes to the precision drill. Various configurations are available to adapt the units to different soils and crops. MTR Planter Unit specifications The Gaspardo Manta(R) odel is an to 2 row precision drill priarily designed for planting aize in cultivated seedbeds. It utilises MTR planting units which can be set at c and c spacings and has a hydraulic folding frae that closes down to 3 for easy and safe road transport. The Gaspardo MANTA XL(R) is a 2 row odel ideal for planting aize on all types of fields and conditions. It is equipped with MTR planting units set at c row spacings. It is a Hydraulic Folding unit and features wing lift for headland turns to prevent the outer units catching the ground. Frae Width Row Width c Power Req d hp Fertiliser Tank Capacity Nr x Micro Applicator Fertiliser Coulter Type Transport MANTA(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Microgranulator Yes - 3 MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Fert/Suffolk 0 x Suffolk Coulter 3 MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Fert/Suffolk & Micro 0 x 200 Yes Suffolk Coulter 3 MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Fert/Disc 0 x Double Disc 3 MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Fert/Disc & Micro 0 x 220 Yes Double Disc 3 MANTA(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MANTA(R) with MTR Units and Microgranulator Yes - 3 MANTA XL(R) Base Drill with MTR Units MANTA XL(R) with MTR Units and Microgranulator Yes

OPTIONS (standard on soe odels - not available on all odels) Disc Seeding

Coulter Upgrade/Row 2 3 FRONT MOUNTED FERTILISER TANKS PA & PA2 In-row

efficiency; this gives the crop the uch needed boost in its early stages of

The Gaspardo precision drill range offers three different variations of

DRILL MOUNTED FERTILISER TANKS MINIMAX - Option The MINIMAX distribution syste

Kit Speedy Set Quick and easy centralised rate adjustent.

Control Kit 2 Patented Soft Feeder A Silicone etering roller and corrosion

the FLEXEED etering syste with either echanical or full electronic control

The PA2 Front Tank has a twin etering syste.

prevent the fertiliser being blown at pressure onto the soil surface which

3 Fertiliser Openers The planter can be supplied with a Suffolk Coulter opener

XL(R) MARISA(R) MIRKA(R) 2 3 2 3 3 3 ( 3as standard) 2 Fertiliser Openers The

8 OPTIONS (standard on soe odels - not available on all odels) Disc Seeding Openers/Row Centre Line Marking Hydraulic Fan Upgrade Double Disc Fertiliser Coulter Upgrade/Row 2 3 FRONT MOUNTED FERTILISER TANKS PA & PA2 In-row fertiliser distribution reduces wastage and greatly iproves operation efficiency; this gives the crop the uch needed boost in its early stages of growth. The Gaspardo precision drill range offers three different variations of fertiliser distribution units with hopper size to suit all requireents. DRILL MOUNTED FERTILISER TANKS MINIMAX - Option The MINIMAX distribution syste is ounted on-board the precision drill unit and can distribute at rates fro 0 00kg/ha. Upgrade Transission Wheels to.0 x Fertiliser Inspection Steps 0L Seed Hopper Upgrade Electric Row Shut-Off Kit Speedy Set Quick and easy centralised rate adjustent. Hydraulic Unit Lifting Syste Tractor Wheel Eradicators Seed Covering Ars GPS Control Kit 2 Patented Soft Feeder A Silicone etering roller and corrosion resistant plastic body prevents illing or grinding of the fertiliser inside the etering units. 2 The PA & PA2 Front Fertiliser Tanks are feature packed systes, they utilise the FLEXEED etering syste with either echanical or full electronic control with a landwheel or radar landspeed sensor respectively. The PA2 Front Tank has a twin etering syste. The front tank has an option of Disc or Suffolk coulters to ount on the rear drill. Cyclone Distributors The cyclone units expel the air fro the hydraulic fan to prevent the fertiliser being blown at pressure onto the soil surface which could potentially cause bouncing and uneven distribution. 3 Fertiliser Openers The planter can be supplied with a Suffolk Coulter opener or Double Disc opener to distribute the fertiliser separately fro the ain seed trench. A special kit is available if the fertiliser needs to be distributed into the seed furrow. Options SARA STELLA MTE MARTA MONICA MTE(R) MARTA(R) MONICA(R) MANTA(R) MANTA XL(R) MARISA(R) MIRKA(R) ( 3as standard) 2 Fertiliser Openers The planter can be supplied with a Suffolk Coulter opener or Double Disc opener to distribute the fertiliser separately fro the ain seed trench. A special kit is available if it needs to be distributed into the seed furrow. MICROGRANULAR - Option The MICROGRANULATOR unit can be fitted to distribute icro-doses of soil fertilisers, pesticides, insecticides or weeds killers. EASY to set thanks to the precise and accurate MINIMAX etering syste Patented Soft Feeder A Silicone etering roller and corrosion resistant plastic body prevents illing or grinding of the fertiliser inside the etering units.

9 SEEDING DISC - TECHNICAL No. of Holes Diaeter Ø () Seeds Seeding Distance Sunflower Cotton - Sweetcorn - Maize (sall) 20. Maize (large) - Pulses - Beans - Peanut 20.0 Peanut - Lupin 2 2. Sunflower 2 3. Cotton - Sweetcorn - Maize (sall) 2. Maize 3.0 Toato 3. Lentil - Cucuber - Toato Pilled Ø Beet - Squash - Melon - Waterelon - Sorghu - Sesae - Oilseed Rape 3 2. Toato Pilled Ø Ginseng 3 3. Beans (sall) - Peas - Soyabeans 3. Beans - Peas - Field Bean - Maize 3. Beans 2.2 Soyabeans 2. Oilseed Rape 2 2. Swiss Chard - Sorghu 2 3. Beans (sall) - Soyabeans Min..c Max..c Min. c Max. 32.c Min..c Max. 23.2c Min. 3c Max..c Min. 2.c Max..c YOUR LOCAL GASPARDO DEALER GASPARDO DISTRIBUTED BY OPICO LTD, Cherry Holt Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE LA. Telephone: 0 2 Fax: E-ail: ask@opico.co.uk Website:

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