Models 180, 155, 135, & 115Past Performers

Years In Service

Model 180: 1985 - 1988, Model 155: 1986 - 1987, Model 135: 1985 - 1987, Model 115: 1986 - 1987

Model 115

The 115 bushel tank capacity is split between 70 Bu. in the front and 45 Bu. in the rear compartments.

The economy size with productivity in mind!

Ground driven Bechard Metering system.
Positive rate selection with "Quick Change Sprockets".
Electric clutch turns meters on and off.
Digital blower tachometer is standard.
Tires — 12.5L x 15, 8 Ply Rib Implement.
Adapts to cultivators from 24' to 40'.

The 135 bushel tank capacity is split between 73 Bu. in the front and 60 Bu. in the rear compartments.

Pressurized dual tank Bechard Auger metering system.
Quick Change Sprocket system.
Choice of gas, diesel or hydraulic motors.
Digital blower tachometer with alarm, 2 bin level indicators with alarms, 2 meter shaft alarms with RPM readout, electronic acremeter and ground speed (Flow monitors were optional).
Turbo fan — 21" radial blade.
Tires — 16.5 x 16.1, 6 Ply, All Weather.

The Model 155 brings a dual-tank capacity of 85 bushels in the front and 69 bushels in the rear.

Pressurized dual tank.
Bechard Auger metering system.
Quick Change Sprocket system.
Choice of gas, diesel or hydraulic motors.
Digital blower tachometer with alarm, 2 bin level indicators with alarms, 2 meter shaft alarms with RPM readout, electronic acremeter and ground speed (Flow monitors were optional).
Turbo fan - 21" radial blade.
Tires -19 L x 16.1, 10 Ply, Rib Implement.

The Model 180 is configured with 98 bushels in the front and 81 in the rear.

Pressurized dual tank.
Bechard Auger metering system.
Quick Change Sprocket system.
Choice of gas, diesel or hydraulic motors.
Digital blower tachometer with alarm, 2 bin level indicators with alarms, 2 meter shaft alarms with RPM readout, electronic acremeter and ground speed (Flow monitors were optional).
Turbo fan - 21" radial blade.
Tires - 21.5L x 16.1, 6 ply, Turf and Field.

Specifications

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Model	115	135	155	180
Weight - (Hydraulic)	2455 lbs (1114 kg)	5170 lbs (2346 kg)	5475 lbs (2484 kg)	5685 lbs (2579 kg)
Height	9'10" (3.00 m)	10'8" (3.25 m)	11'5" (3.48 m)	11'11" (3.63 m)
Width	8'6" (2.59 m)	10'6" (3.2 m)	10'9" (3.27 m)	10'10" (3.30 m)
Length	17'10" (5.43 m)	23'6" (7.16 m)	23'6" (7.16 m)	23'6" (7.16 m)
Tank Capacity	115 Bu (4.07 m³)	133 Bu (4.70 m³)	154 Bu (5.45 m³)	179 Bu (6.33 m³)
Front Tank	70 Bu (2.47 m³)	73 Bu (2.58 m³)	85 Bu (3.01 m³)	98 Bu (3.46 m³)
Rear Tank	45 Bu (1.60 m³)	60 Bu (2.12 m³)	69 Bu (2.44 m³)	81 Bu (2.87 m³)
Standard Monitor Systems	LCD display tachometer	Multi-function display micro-processor based monitor. Functions: Blower tachometer, ground speed, meter RPM's, bin levels and acremeter.	Multi-function display micro-processor based monitor. Functions: Blower tachometer, ground speed, meter RPM's, bin levels and acremeter.	Multi-function display micro-processor based monitor. Functions: Blower tachometer, ground speed, meter RPM's, bin levels and acremeter.
Optional Monitor Systems	Bin levels	Flow monitoring	Flow monitoring	Flow monitoring
Blower	18" (457 mm) Radial Blade	21" (533 mm) Radial Blade	21" (533 mm) Radial Blade	21" (533 mm) Radial Blade
Tires-Standard	12.5L x 15, 8 ply Rib Implement	16.5 x 16.1, 6 ply All Weather	19Lx 16.1, 10 ply Rib Implement	21.5Lx 16.1, 6 ply Turf and Field
Blower drive (choice of)	Hydraulic Motor 20 HP (14.9 Kw) Gas Engine 20.5 HP (15.3 kw) Diesel Engine	Hydraulic Motor 25 HP (18.6 Kw) Gas Engine 20.5 HP (15.3 Kw) Diesel Engine	Hydraulic Motor 25 HP (18.6 Kw) Gas Engine 20.5 HP (15.3 Kw) Diesel Engine	Hydraulic Motor 25 HP (18.6 Kw) Gas Engine 20.5 HP (15.3 Kw) Diesel Engine
Fuel Tank	14 Gallons (64 litres)	14 Gallons (64 litres)	14 Gallons (64 litres)	14 Gallons (64 litres)
Meter Shut-Off	Electric	Hydraulic	Hydraulic	Hydraulic
Air Stream Capacity Basis 40 Ft (12.19m)**	300 lbs/acre @ 6 mph (337 kg/ha @ 9.6 km/hr)	350 lbs/acre @ 6 mph (393 kg/ha @ 9.6 km/hr)	350 lbs/acre @ 6 mph (393 kg/ha @ 9.6 km/hr)	350 lbs/acre @ 6 mph (393 kg/ha @ 9.6 km/hr)
Main Transfer Line Diameter	5" I.D. (127 mm)	5" I.D. (127 mm)	5" I.D. (127 mm)	5" I.D. (127 mm)
Secondary Lines	2¹/₂" I.D. (63.5 mm)	2¹/₂" I.D. (63.5 mm)	2¹/₂" I.D. (63.5 mm)	2¹/₂" I.D. (63.5 mm)
Seed Boot Lines - 8" & 9" Spaced	3/4" I.D. (19.1 mm)	3/4" I.D. (19.1 mm)	3/4" I.D. (19.1 mm)	3/4" I.D. (19.1 mm)
Seed Boot Lines -12" Spaced	1 1/4" I.D. (31.75 mm)	1 1/4" I.D. (31.75 mm)	1 1/4" I.D. (31.75 mm)	1 1/4" I.D. (31.75 mm)
Seeding Ranges
Front Auger	25 to 130 lbs/acre (28 to 146 kg/ha)	25 to 130 lbs/acre (28 to 146 kg/ha)	25 to 130 lbs/acre (28 to 146 kg/ha)	25 to 130 lbs/acre (28 to 146 kg/ha)
Rear Auger	3 to 130 lbs/acre (3.4 to 146 kg/ha)	3 to 130 lbs/acre (3.4 to 146 kg/ha)	3 to 130 lbs/acre (3.4 to 146 kg/ha)	3 to 130 lbs/acre (3.4 to 146 kg/ha)
Other Options:
Rates	Quick Change Sprockets
Calibration	Calibration Kits
Loading/Unloading Auger (registered industrial design issued 1985)	Not available at time of printing	7" (177.8 mm) Diameter	7" (177.8 mm) Diameter	7" (177.8 mm) Diameter
Large Seed Metering Auger	Available

* Hydraulic Motor - Requires minimum of 10 Imperial Gallons (45.5 litres) per minute and 2250 psi (15,525 Kpa) for proper blower operation.
* * Maximum Air Stream Capacity should be reduced proportionately for cultivator widths greater than 40' (12.2 m) and increased proportionately for ground speed less than 6 mph (9.6 km/hr).