Blackmore’s Turbo/Needle Seeder is a tried and true workhorse. A.M.A. founder, Allen Monsma, started selling these machines in Canada in 1982, and those machines are still out there in use today. This machine sets the standard for reciprocating needle type seeders. Sows any seed from raw begonia to melons and even squash, peas, corn and beans. Special double row attachment permits sowing rates of 300+ trays per hour for certain applications and the direct sow kit allows seeds to be sown into market packs. This machine works on a small or large inventory of seed. Seeder Specifications Fabrication: Aluminum on a steel frame. Power: 120 VAC 60 Hz standard, modifications available for 220 VAC 50 Hz operation (3 KVA transformer required). Motor: 0-109 RPM DC/SCR 1/27 HP Vacuum Source: Pump/motor included with seeder. Shipping Weight: 320 lbs (145 kg.) Crated: 55” x 30” x 21”, plus rail box 6 ft. x 5 in. x 5 in. Net Weight: 150 lbs. (68 kg.) Length: 4 ft (1.2m) Width: 2 ft (.7m) Height: 1½ ft (.45m) Adjustable Rails: Compatible with different width trays up to about 12 inches (30cm wide) additional width requires custom made chassis.
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Blackmore’s Turbo/Needle Seeder is a tried and true workhorse. A.M.A. founder, Allen Monsma, started selling these machines in Canada in 1982, and those machines are still out there in use today. This machine sets the standard for reciprocating needle type seeders. Sows any seed from raw begonia to melons and even squash, peas, corn and beans. Special double row attachment permits sowing rates of 300+ trays per hour for certain applications and the direct sow kit allows seeds to be sown into market packs. This machine works on a small or large inventory of seed. Seeder Specifications Fabrication: Aluminum on a steel frame. Power: 120 VAC 60 Hz standard, modifications available for 220 VAC 50 Hz operation (3 KVA transformer required). Motor: 0-109 RPM DC/SCR 1/27 HP Vacuum Source: Pump/motor included with seeder. Shipping Weight: 320 lbs (145 kg.) Crated: 55” x 30” x 21”, plus rail box 6 ft. x 5 in. x 5 in. Net Weight: 150 lbs. (68 kg.) Length: 4 ft (1.2m) Width: 2 ft (.7m) Height: 1½ ft (.45m) Adjustable Rails: Compatible with different width trays up to about 12 inches (30cm wide) additional width requires custom made chassis.
- Reliable workhorse
- Accurate seeding
- Small to large seed
- Small to big volumes
- Sows into most Standard & True size trays
- Can be customized for wide trays
- Simple to use and maintain