8830 Floating Hitch Coulter ApplicatorPast Performers

Years In Service

2000 - 2004

Excellent for Minimal Disturbance

Both 9830’s and 8830’s fold compactly for transport.

The 8830 Floating Hitch Coulter Fertilizer Applicator is an excellent choice for fertilizer applications that require minimal disturbance.

The Model 8830 was released in 3 & 5 plex configuration from 40’ to 60’ working widths.
The 8830 folds compactly for transport.
When fertilizing hay or crop land, the coulter provides efficient nitrogen placement with minimal disturbance.
Generated less draft than shank applicators.

Lower Draft Requirements

standard 12” spacing
20” coulter with 500 lbs. down force
25” ground clearance
Weight Packages were recommended to aid penetration
Optional 3 or 4 bar harrow or mounted packers offered
Choice of Regular or Grassland closer wheel

Specifications

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Model	8830-40	8830-50	8830-56	8830-60
Number of sections	3	5	5	5
Number of rows	5	5	5	5
Base Size	36’	48’	54’	54’
Frame Width
Main frame	14’ 2”	15’ 6”	15’ 6”	15’ 6”
1st Wing	14’	8’ 8”	11’ 3”	11’ 3”
2nd Wing	N/A	8’ 10”	9’ 4”	11’ 4”
Transport width, max	19’	25’ 1” @ top	25’ 9” @ top	25’ 9” @ top
Transport height, max	16’ 3”	14’ 4”	16’ 7”	16’ 7”
Tire Sizes:
Main frame	11L x 15", FI Load range 'F'	12.5L x 15", FI Load range 'F'	12.5L x 15", FI Load range 'F'	12.5L x 15", FI Load range 'F'
1st wing	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	11L x 15", 6 ply	11L x 15", 6 ply
2nd wing	N/A	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply
Main frame castor wheels	11L x 15", 6 ply	11L x 15", FI Load Range 'D'	11L x 15", FI Load Range 'D'	11L x 15", FI Load Range 'D'
1st wing castor wheels	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	11L x 15", 6ply	11L x 15", 6ply	11L x 15", 6ply
2nd wing castor wheels	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply	9.5L x 15", 6 ply
Weight of Base Unit:
Max. weight with ballast	20,180 lbs	26,540 lbs	26,540 lbs	26,540 lbs
General Specifications:
Spacing	12” spacing - other spacings available by request - contact your local Bourgault Dealer
Coulter Assemblies	20” coulter with 500 lbs. down force and 25” ground clearance, mounted on a 2000 lb hub with a triple lip seal.
Closer Wheels	Recommended with NH3 application. Choice of Regular or Grassland closer wheel.
Harrows or Packers	Optional 3 or 4 bar harrow or mounted packers
Tow Hitch	Optional
Gauge Wheels	Optional on 9830’s; not required on 8830’s
Safety Lights	Standard
Safety Chain	Standard
Depth Control Setting	Single Point
Mud Scrapers	Optional
Weight Packages	Recommended to aid penetration
Single Shoot Air Kits	Optional
Blockage Monitors	Optional