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Specifications8000 Series Air Carts

General Specifications

8000 Series Specifications

  • The 8550 and 8450 Air Carts have a 30/20/20/30 ratio.
  • The 8350 Air Cart has a 40/20/40 ratio.
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MODELS 8550 8450 8350 L8550 L8450 L8350
Total Tank Volume (litres) 19,380 16,560 12,330 19,380 16,560 12,330
Tank 1 5,810 4,760 4,930 5,810 4,760 4,930
Tank 2 3,880 3,170 2,470 3,880 3,170 2,470
Tank 3 3,880 3,170 4,930 3,880 3,170 4,930
Tank 4 5,810 4,760 N/A 5,810 4,760 N/A
Saddle Tank (option) 700 700 N/A 700 700 N/A
Height (empty)
Transport (handrail folded) 3.6m 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6
Field (top of handrail) 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Overall Width
Base, Single Tires 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8 3.8
Dual Tires 6.0 5.4 N/A 6.0 5.4 N/A
Wheel Base (trailing only) 5.6 5.0 3.8 N/A N/A N/A
Hitch Pin to L/U Auger 11.7 10.3 9.7 11.1 10.5 9.5
Hitch Pin to Rear Tow Hitch Pin 11.6 10.9 9.8 9.5 9.5 8.4
Front Tire Spacings
(trailing only - standard front axle)		 3.0 3.0 3.0 N/A N/A N/A
Front Tire Spacings
(trailing only - 3 m option)		 3.0 3.0 3.0 N/A N/A N/A
Rear Tire Spacings
(single, center to center)		 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Rear Tire Spacings
(inside dual, center to center - 650/70R34)		 3.0 3.0 N/A 3.0 3.0 N/A
Rear Tire Spacings
(outside dual, center to center - 650/70R34)		 4.7 4.7 N/A 4.7 4.7 N/A
Weight
(empty - single tires - kg)*		 9,100 6,800 5,000 7,700 6,400 4,500
Loaded Hitch Weight
(leading units)*		 N/A N/A N/A 4,100 4,100 2,900
Load/Unloading Augers 10" Standard, or,
10" Deluxe		 10" Standard, or,
10" Deluxe		 8" Standard 10" Standard, or,
10" Deluxe		 10" Standard, or,
10" Deluxe		 8" Standard
Load/Unloading Augers Load Rate (max)** 2 t/min Standard
2.5 t/min Deluxe		 2 t/min Standard
2.5 t/min Deluxe		 0.8 t/min 2 t/min Standard
2.5 t/min Deluxe		 2 t/min Standard
2.5 t/min Deluxe		 0.8 t/min
Tire Options
     Front Axle 28L x 26
LSW750/60R30		 540/65R24 21.5 16.1
540/65R24		 N/A N/A N/A
     Rear Axle IF710/70R38CFO
650/70R34 (Duals)
800/65R32 (Duals)		 30.5L X 32
IF710/70R38CFO
650/70R34 (Duals)		 28L x 26 IF710/70R38CFO
650/70R34 (Duals)
800/65R32 (Duals)		 30.5L X 32 (Single)
IF710/70R38CFO
650/70R34 (Duals)		 28L x 26
30.5L x 32

*All weights and transport dimensions are estimates and are subject to change.
**Based on dry barley @ 0.6 kg/l.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate/current at the time of production. 

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Fan Hydraulic Requirements

Dual fan configuration on a Bourgault 8000 Series Air Seeder.

  • Hydraulic flow requirements are dependent on the type of air cart fan selected.
  • Minimum operating pressure of 2,500 psi.
  • Recommended operating pressure of 2,500 psi.

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The High Speed Fan is equipped with a 12cc hydraulic motor that is able to achieve up to 6000 RPM.

Air Cart Fan Recommendations

When determining the fan option that will best suit your requirements, consider:

  • drill size and spacing;
  • typical seeding speed and expected maximum product rates;
  • hydraulic requirements of the air drill paired with the air cart;
  • hydraulic capacity of the tractor.

The High-Speed Fan is equipped with a 12 cc hydraulic motor that is able to achieve up to 6,000 rpm. To achieve maximum performance and reduce possible coupler failures, ¾" hydraulic couplers are required.

 

Fan Configuration Minimum (lpm) Recommended (lpm)
Single, Regular 34 49
Single, High-Speed* 57 75
Dual, Regular 68 98
Single, Regular/Single, High-Speed* 90 125
Dual, High-Speed* 114 150

* max 6,000 rpm

Recommended Hydraulic Flow Requirements

When operating independent seed drills, hydraulic flow requirements are highest when turning in the headlands. The recommended flow listed in the chart above allows the seeding system to be raised and lowered within two headlands. It should be noted that the recommended fan requirements are for the maximum operational speed (rpm) of the fan.

Minimum Hydraulic Flow Requirements

If the recommended values cannot be achieved, minimum flow will provide adequate performance in most instances. If the hydraulic flow is less than the recommended, the fans may slow down and the openers may lift slowly in the headlands. This may result in the requirement for three headlands. In typical operating conditions, one, or both fans are operating at less than maximum output levels, which will reduce hydraulic requirements.

Regardless of fan selection, the use of 3/4" hydraulic couplers will maximize fan performance. Avoid costly performance reductions by minimizing oil flow restrictions across the entire system.

Hydraulic Pressure Drop Off

With many tractors, maximum hydraulic flow drops off sharply prior to maximum operating pressure. By setting the tractor pressure just below maximum psi, sudden drop off of hydraulic flow should be avoided.

Hydraulic Recommendations for Air Drills

It is important to consider the hydraulic requirements of both the drill and air cart to ensure your tractor's hydraulics are up to the task.

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