Industry
MODEL
How suitable is the seeder for sportsground work?
Working width Cost of seeder
Tractor hp required
How easy is it to attach and set up?
Seedbed preparation system & effectiveness
Is it easy to load? Height of hopper? Weight of machine
Drill depth and width of drill line
Can you multi pass without cubing?
Seed calibration and easy of use
Does the seeder work well in wet weather?
How does it perform in bare soil?
Can the seeder handle a range of seed sizes and seeding rates?
How easy is it to adjust?
Speed of seeder over ground conditions
What sort of finish does the seeder leave?
How well are seeds protected from damage by birds or wind?
How long to seed a winter pitch?
How easy is it to maintain and service?
Durability
VREDO COMPACT
Very good - good size hopper (220 litres?)
1-2.2m
1.4m - £11,625 2.5m - £17,065
25-65hp Very easy
Disc and roller, works well on 2mm cut height sward
Yes - tall hopper but with step access
2.2m - 1165kg 0-30mm/7.5cm
Yes - and best used in multiple directions
Very easy
Good conditions in test Good Yes
Very
5kph in trial, but could go faster
Clean finish, little seed visible
Good - most seeds in drill line
2 passes/90mins Very easy
Well built
VREDO SUPER COMPACT
Very good - high output even from smaller models as one pass
80cm-2.2m
1.2m - £19,090 2.2m - £31,735 36hp (80cm model)
OK electrics and hydraulics plus tow hitch to connect
Discs - which cut well in 2mm sward
Low hopper good access
Heavy due to build quality and type 20mm/3.5cm
Yes but no need due to disc spacing
Very easy using slider and dial; quite accurate
Hydraulic pressure to discs for hard conditions
Good
Yes - inc. fine seeds Very
immediate return to play
Very little seed on surface
1 pass - 7000m2 70mins
Easy - although hydraulics and down pressure more complex
Excellent
5kph, could go faster Very clean finish,
RAYCAM AERASEEDER
Good width and hopper size
1.2-2.4m
1.2m - £5,615 1.8m - £9,045
30hp min Easy
Spiked dimple rollers - good
Yes
209-635kg 38mm/ N/a n/a
Easy using slider and tray Dimpler could stick Good Yes
Quite easy 5kph+
Dimpled finish, no drill lines
Need to be brushed or rolled in. Brush fitted
40mins Easy
Brush is gravity weighted - would be better if pressure adjustable
18 I PC JUNE/JULY 2014
TIP GREENS SPIKER/SEEDER
Ideal for greens/tees/ small areas
1.2m
Towed - £7,615 Mounted - £8,350
17hp+
Easy - 3pl or trailed Spikes
Yes 277kg
30mm/ n/a n/a
Very simple n/a OK Yes
Fairly easy 8kph+
Clean finish, immediate return to play
OK n/a
Good
areas rather than robust pitch machine
PLEASE NOTE: The results and opinions shown here are for guidance only. Always get a demonstration to ensure a machine meets your requirements
Manoeuvrable and versatile for smaller
20mm/30mm Not tested Easy
Good conditions in test Good
Yes
Fairly easy 10kph+
Very good finish Very well protected
40mins OK
Very solidly built
CHARTERHOUSE 1830
Large, robust seeder - ideal for contracting
1.83m £23,950
(Wheel kit available) OK
Double discs
Yes - tall hopper but step fitted
65hp+
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