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Model L6550ST LeadingPast Performers

 

Years In Service


2008 - 2020

Model L6550ST Leading


The L6550ST Air Seeder provides a huge 550 bushel capacity, and the flexibility to use it all!

  • Ground pressure does not exceed 18 psi (124 kPa) even when fully loaded*.
  • Approximately 6,500 lb (2,950 kg) hitch weight fully loaded*.
  • Class A Product Distribution System
  • PDM Metering & Transmission Drive
  • Cab Rate Adjust
  • Tank Mounted Camera System
  • Product Lift System

  • Air Cart Configuration - The Leading Air Seeder configuration is balanced and tested to ensure the ground pressure does not exceed *18 psi (124 kPa) when fully loaded.
  • Leading Air Cart Hitch - The superior design and balance allows only approximately *6,500 lb (2,950 kg) hitch weight fully loaded. Tractors may require a drawbar support kit.
  • Product Distribution System - The Bourgault Class A Product Distribution System includes the PDM Plus Metering Auger, Straight-Thru Primary Lines, and an Air Seeder Kit that is proven to be even, accurate, and gentle on all products.
  • Positive Displacement Metering
    • PDM Pro Metering - A precise, finely pitched high-density poly metering auger draws product from a large, flow-through sump, through a machined metering orifice.  The barrel of the auger housing is lined with a UMHW liner. (later models)
    • PDM Plus Metering - The high density poly metering auger is matched with a machined steel orifice to provide accurate and consistent product metering. (older models)
  • Transmission Metering Drive - The metering system transmits power from the drive wheel through a main clutch & drive shaft.  Separate gearboxes are stationed along the drive shaft, each protected with it's own torque limiting clutch.
  • Good Floatation -  Various Tire Options ensure good floatation & minimal compaction. 
  • Cab Rate Adjust - The Cab Rate Adjust option allows you to adjust the metering rate of each individual metering auger on-the-go from the tractor cab. This feature is very convenient for making slight adjustments for product rates.
  • Tank Mounted Camera System - Bourgault offers a leading stand-alone monitoring system that allows you to watch what is happening in each compartment and behind the air seeder.
  • Product Lift System - Bourgault is the first in the industry to provide the Product Lift System for operator safety and convenience.

*Based on 55lb/ft3 (880 kg/m3) product.

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Capacity & Flexibility


  • Power Hydraulic Calibration System
  • Model 591 Air Seeder Monitor
  • Optical Blockage Sensors
  • Optional X35 Seed Rate Controller
  • Standard 10" Load/Unload Auger or Deluxe 10" Load/Unload Auger.
  • Working Lights

Exceptional Value & Rugged Dependability

  • Power Hydraulic Calibration - The Hydraulic Calibration feature will enable you to capture a large sample for a more accurate rate calculation, especially with low-rate products such as canola.
  • Model 591 Air Seeder Monitor - The 591 Air Seeder Monitor provides instantaneous feedback on air seeder operations including fan speed, application rate, bin levels, area seeded, & ground speed.
  • Optical Blockage Sensors -  were offered as single run or full run packages.
  • Optional X35 Apollo Seeder Controller
    • The X35 Apollo System with the Xtend feature is the most advanced control and monitoring system for your seeding system.
    • The display features a heads-up dashboard, customizable to view up to 8 air seeder functions with 3 viewable items per function.
    • Xtend feature consists of a Wi-Fi dongle installed to the back of the X35.  This generates a local wireless hotspot that a smart phone or tablet can be connected to, with the appropriate app.
    • The Topcon X30 Apollo, X30 IB1, and X20 were available options on older models.
  • Load/Unload Auger 
    • The Standard 10" Auger, Load/Unload Rate: approx. 70 bu./min based on dry barley @ 48 lb/bu.
    • The Deluxe 10" Auger, Load/Unload Rate: approx. 85 bu./min. (2995 l/min) based on dry barley.
  • Working Lights - Are located around the metering transmissions, the sides of the tank, the load/unload auger spout, cat walk, and on the rear of the air seeder to enhance productivity and safety during night time operation.
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Specifications


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Model L6550ST  
Total Tank Volume 550 bu 19380 l
#1 Tank Volume 170 bu 5990 l
#2 Tank Volume* 15 bu 530 l
#3 Tank Volume* 75 bu 2640 l
#4 Tank Volume 290 bu 10220 l
Height - Transport (Top of L/U Agr/Cnvr) 12' 5" 3.8 m
Height - Field (Top of Hand Rail) 15' 0" 4.6 m
Overall Width (Single Tires) 13' 9" 4.2 m
Front Axle to Rear Axle (TBHD Only) 15' 6" 4.7 m
Hitch Pin to L/U Auger/Conveyor -
Tow Behind Units
32' 11" 10 m
Hitch Pin to L/U Auger/Conveyor -
Leading Units
35' 9" 10.9 m
Hitch Pin to Rear Tow Hitch Pin -
Tow Behind Units
32' 7" 9.9 m
Hitch Pin to Rear Tow Hitch Pin -
Leading Units
30' 2" 9.2 m
Front Tire Spacings
(TBHD Only)
5' 0" 1.5 m
Rear Tire Spacings, Single 10' 10" 3.3 m
Rear Tire Spacings, Inside Dual 10' 0" 3 m
Rear Tire Spacings, Outside Dual 15' 0" 4.6 m
Weight, Empty (Single Tires) *** 15500 lb 7031 kg
Loaded Hitch Weight, Leading Units 8600 lb 3900 kg
Load/Unloading Augers/Conveyor 10" (25cm) Deluxe  
L/U Auger/Conveyor Load Rate (max.) 85 bu/min
2995 l/min
 
Hyd Fan Requirements Refer to Air Seeder Fan specification page  

*** All Units weighed with a L/U Auger

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