PHD™ Openers3330SE & 3335QDA ParaLink Hoe Drills™

The PLDS™ Opener provides a 4:3 contour ratio for the seed knife, placing the seed above and to the side of the fertilizer knife.

Just like competitive dual-knife units, the PLDS™ Opener will not guarantee adequate seed to fertilizer separation in all conditions. This close seed-to-fertilizer proximity can result in reduced emergence, especially with higher nitrogen fertilizer rates in dry seeding conditions.

The horizontal knife-to-knife distance of the PLDS™ Opener can be easily adjusted for increased separation, however, this adjustment further increases seedbed disturbance and reduces residue clearance. The solution is to combine the PLDS™ Openers with the Mid Row Bander^® Fertilizer Applicators to create the TriMax™ Triple-Shoot Delivery System eliminating the risk of seed damage from toxic fertilizer common to the dual-knife openers. 

The precise 1:1 contour ratio means that for every inch that the packer wheel moves vertically, the seed opener moves the same distance of 1 inch. This, along with the closer positioning of the seed opener to the packer wheel, maintains the set seeding depth more closely over hills and through runs.

Opener Selection

The ParaLink™ Seed Opener maintains a consistent presentation of the seed opener tip to soil flow, regardless of its position. This feature allows you to select the seed opener tip that works best for your conditions and farming techniques.

Packer Options

To convert a PLDS™ Opener to a PLS™ Opener, these additional parts are required:

• PLS™ Seed Shank;
• PLS™ Seed Knife & Boot.

To convert a PLS™ Opener to a PLDS™ Opener, these additional parts are required:

• PLDS™ Fertilizer Shank;
• PLDS™ Fertilizer Knife & Boot;
• PLDS™ Seed Boot Mount;
• PLDS™ Seed Knife & Boot.