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Amity Seeding EquipmentAmity TechnologyTM is a fourth-generation manufacturing company. Founders Howard Dahl and Brian Dahl are grandsons of E. G. Melroe, who founded Melroe Manufacturing Company, and sons of Eugene Dahl. Eugene was a partner at Melroe and provided leadership to Steiger Tractor as it grew from $2 million in annual sales to more than $100 million in six years. In 1977, Howard and Brian Dahl incorporated Concord, Inc., which became the leading U.S. air drill manufacturer. Concord had a particularly strong role in bringing air seeding technology to the CIS (former Soviet Union). The Dahls sold most of Concord to Case Corporation in 1996. Howard and Brian used assets not purchased by Case to launch Amity Technology.Amity knows agricultureThe Amity edgeToday, Amity Technology provides products on the leading edge of agricultural technology – all to help producers cut costs and increase yields. Besides its long history in developing proven air seeding equipment like the Concord® Air Drill, Amity also manufactures a superior line of sugar beet equipment. The company also manufactures and distributes soil sampling equipment, plus provides crop management tools to boost farmers’ fertility, soil management, seeding and other practices. Amity products are distributed throughout the world, with the company’s research, development, manufacturing and headquarters in Fargo, N.D.2 3ISO:9001 quality certification Amity Technology is now ISO:9001 registered for quality standard certification. Amity achieved the certification in August 2007, recognizing the company’s quality management systems and programs. The ISO premise is that consistency creates reliability, which leads to excellence in product design, manufacturing and end use. The Amity Single Disc Drill is just one of the products produced through ISO-certified quality systems and processes.Consider the history of seeding:For decades, double disc box drills dominated the market. In the 1980s, air delivery with shank openers changed the market.The first new drill technology in 20 yearsFirst invented and patented in Australia, the team at Amity (the same group who created and marketed the revolutionary Concord Air Till Drill) saw the potential of the Single Disc Drill. Amity bought it and brought the implement manufacturing to Fargo, North Dakota.Amity tested an initial run of 25 Single Disc Drills in the northern plains in 2008 and saw needed design modifications to seed effectively into heavy clay soils. Today, we continue to make necessary updates to seed in soils common throughout North America.The Single Disc Drill storyAmity Single Disc Drills are uniquely simple, easy to operate and maintain.4 5Consider the history of seeding:For decades, double disc box drills dominated the market. In the 1980s, air delivery with shank openers changed the market.4Ten years later, it was single disc drills with air delivery. In 2008, Amity Technology introduced the Single Disc Drill. Now marketed for three seasons, farmers are finding significant advantages with the new Amity Single Disc Drill.The Amity Single Disc Drill has been customer-proven in a variety of soil, residue and moisture conditions in North America, Australia, Ukraine and other locations, where growers report this is the drill of choice for consistent seeding. Field proven for no-till and conventional tillageNo-till, minimum till or conventional till:The Amity Single Disc Drill works equally well in all three conditions. Down pressure adjustment on the openers from the tractor cab eliminates the need for opener adjustments. The primary disadvantages of no-till with other single disc designs—hair pinning and side wall compaction—simply do not occur with the Amity Single Disc Drill.6 7No-till, minimum till or conventional till:The Amity Single Disc Drill works equally well in all three conditions. Down pressure adjustment on the openers from the tractor cab eliminates the need for opener adjustments. The primary disadvantages of no-till with other single disc designs—hair pinning and side wall compaction—simply do not occur with the Amity Single Disc Drill.Amity Single Disc Drills reduce hair pinning, eliminate sidewall compactionThe discs lift and displace soil from the seed furrow and create enough loose dirt for the packer wheels to adequately pack. Competitive drills’ gauge wheels run next to their discs, firmly holding residue and soil in place. If the residue is not cut, it is tucked into the seed furrow. Even when seeding into very wet, humid residue, Amity Single Disc Drill operators have not reported tucking as a problem. They also haven’t had to wait for residue to dry.On other drills, the gauge wheel position also causes sidewall compaction, or smearing. By trying to hold the soil in place, certain conditions actually compress soil against the blade, causing a compacted seed furrow. Smeared or compacted sidewalls also inhibit root development and, ultimately, yield. The Amity patented “opposing single discs” lift and displace the soil between the two narrow 6-inch rows. The loosened soil coming off of the twin discs, flows back against the trailing packer which re-levels and firms the soil over the seed rows. This soil displacement eliminates sidewall compaction, hair pinning, and open seed furrows while leaving a 6-inch blackened strip to encourage soil warming.The Amity Single Disc Drill does not have a gauge wheel running next to the disc. This allows the soil to lift and flow back against the packer to be re-leveled over the seed furrow.8 9pinning, eliminate sidewall compactionThe discs lift and displace soil from the seed furrow and create enough loose dirt for the packer wheels to adequately pack. ¦ One rank seed openers¦ Single point down pressure control¦ On-the-go down pressure adjustment¦ No springs on seed openers¦ Low hp requirements¦ Superior seed placement, evenat high speeds¦ Option to band NH3 in mid-row band¦ Easy depth control adjustments¦ Simple daily maintenance (two 25 hour grease zerks per transport tandem)¦ Annual greasing of bearings on all discs and packer hubsSingle point down pressure controlOn-the-go down pressure adjustmentSuperior seed placement, even in mid-row bandEasy depth control adjustmentsSimple daily maintenance (two 25 hour grease zerks per transport tandem)Annual greasing of bearings on all Precise down pressureThe down pressure is precisely maintained by a hydraulic cylinder on each tool bar. The pressure is constant throughout the entire range of cylinder travel. Pressure on the cylinders is controlled by the operator on-the-go. A pressure display on the down pressure control box allows the operator to monitor down force on the toolbars.Right away, you’ll notice details thatRight away, you’ll notice details thatmake the Single Disc Drill easier tomake the Single Disc Drill easier tooperate and maintain, including:operate and maintain, including:10 11Height of the drill frame sets the depth of the row units. As the drill rises, the discs seed shallower. As the drill frame lowers, the discs seed deeper. Packer tires hold the discs precisely at seeding depth.Depth control adjustment Depth control collars, in the frame cylinders, hold frame exactly at desired height. The joy of simplicityA drill for your farm* Consider air cart size, hills and soil type to determine tractor horsepower ahead of the Amity Single Disc DrillDrill size Sug. tractor hp*30 feet 180-275 hp40 feet 260-350 hp50 feet 320-425 hp60 feet 380-500 hp*Single Disc Drill Specifications:Width 30 40 50 60Sections 3 3 3 5Total weight 21,200 lbs. (9,616 kg) 26,500 lbs. (12,020 kg) 38,500 lbs. (17,463 kg) 42,500 lbs. (19,278 kg)Weight with banders 24,500 lbs. (11,113 kg) 31,000 lbs. (14,061 kg) 44,000 lbs. (19,958 kg) 49,000 lbs. (22,226 kg)Weight of ballast kit 1,280 lbs. (581 kg) 1,620 lbs. (735 kg) 2,220 lbs. (1,007 kg) 2,900 lbs. (1,315 kg)Working width 30 ft. (9.1 m) 40 ft. (12.2 m) 50 ft. (15.2 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m)Transport width 14 ft. 3 in. (4.3 m) 18 ft. 11 in. (5.8 m) 21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m) 21 ft. 6 in. (6.6 m)Transport clearance 0-20 in. (50.8 cm) 0-20 in. (50.8 cm) 0-20 in. (50.8 cm) 0-20 in. (50.8 cm)Height 14-15 ft. 6 in.(4.42-4.72 m)16-17 ft. 10 in.(5.13-5.44 m)14-15 ft. 6 in.(4.42-4.72 m)16-17 ft. 10 in.(5.13-5.43 m)Tires/Main frame 36 x 17.5 (14 ply) 36 x 17.5 (14 ply) 36 x 17.5 (14 ply) 36 x 17.5 (14 ply)Tires/Wings 36 x 17.5 (8 ply) 36 x 17.5 (8 ply) 36 x 17.5 (8 ply) 36 x 17.5 (8 ply)Weight transfer N/A Req’d with banders Standard StandardTractor requirements ** 180-275 hp 260-350 hp 320-425 hp 380-500 hp# of seed openers 48 64 80 96# of fertilizer openers 24 32 40 48Disc size 18 in. (45.6 cm) 18 in. (45.6 cm) 18 in. (45.6 cm) 18 in. (45.6 cm)Packing pressure Operator adjusted Operator adjusted Operator adjusted Operator adjusted Seeding depth 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm) 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm) 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm) 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm)Opener length N/A N/A N/A N/A Row spacing 6/9 in. (15-23 cm) paired row6/9 in. (15-23 cm) paired row6/9 in. (15-23 cm) paired row6/9 in. (15-23 cm) paired row**Depends upon openers, soil type and terrain12 1330 feet 40 feet 50 feet 60 feetMaintenance-free meters5250 Air Cart(tow-between or tow-behind)Amity re-engineered the metering system so it is virtually maintenance free. Our meter will gently handle all types of seed (including small seeds), yet accurately deliver any type of granular fertilizer without corrosion or excessive maintenance.Amity Air CartsStainless steel lasts a lifetimeAmity Air Carts allow you to precisely, yet gently, deliver seed and fertilizer to all Amity Air Drills. An Amity Air Cart is the ideal complement to our Single Disc Drill and Amity Air Carts feed virtually any seeding tool or fertilizer applicator already on your farm. Choose from ground-driven meters or hydraulic-driven variable rate meters, variable NH3 controls, optional tire sizes and axle spacing. Our new ISO compliant monitors offer state-of-the-art technology and are compatible with most other in-cab terminals and many mapping application technologies. The bottom line is Amity provides advanced stainless steel air carts and meters for a lifetime of durable, attractive and low maintenance operation.Models Capacity Bins2800 280 bu. 23350 335 bu. 25250 525 bu. 314 152800/3350 Air CartModel 5250 3350 2800Product capacity 525 bu. (18 500 L) 335 bu. (11 805 L) 280 bu. (9866 L)Compartments 3 2 2Splits175/225/125 bu. (6166/7928/4404 L)200/135 bu. (7047/4757 L) 168/112 bu. (5920/3946 L)Single shoot/Double shoot Single or Double Single (Double optional) Single (Double optional)DimensionsWorking height 17 ft. (5.18 m) 13 ft. 4 in. (4.06 m) 12 ft. 8 in. (3.86 m)Working width 16 ft. 6 in. (4.95 m) 11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m) 11 ft. 5 in. (3.48 m)Working length 30 ft. 2 in. (9.54 m) 27 ft. (8.23 m) 27 ft. (8.23 m)Weight (empty)* 16,000 lb. (7258 kg) 8,700 lb. (3946 kg) 8,500 lb. (3856 kg)Fill height 11 ft. 9 in. (3.58 m) 11 ft. 8 in. (3.56 m) 11 ft. 2 in. (3.40 m)Shipping height 10 ft. 5 in. (3.18 m) 10 ft. 3 in. (3.12 m) 9 ft. 6 in. (2.89 m)Width 7 ft. 6 in. (2.28 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m) 8 ft. 4 in. (2.54 m)Length 28 ft. 3 in. (8.61 m) 19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m) 19 ft. 2 in. (5.84 m)Tire size and spacingConfiguration Single axle (duals) Two axles (singles) Two axles (singles) Standard size 24.5 x 42 (620/70R42 R1) 23.1 x 26 R1 23.1 x 26 R1Optional size None 18.4 x 26 R1 18.4 x 26 R120 in. (50.8 cm) and 30 in. (76.2 cm) row crop compatible spacing on all modelsOther featuresFan drive Single or Dual Single (Dual optional) Single (Dual optional)Meter drives Hydraulic Ground and Hydraulic Ground and HydraulicFill auger (poly flighting) 10 in. (25.4 cm) x 25 ft. (7.6 m) 10 in. (25.4 cm) x 21 ft. (6.4 m) 8 in. (20.3 cm) x 18 ft. (5.5 m)Work switch (auto start/stop) Optional Optional Optional*Estimated weightsAir Cart Specifications Advanced Monitor System ISOBUS designGround speedFan speedAcre countIndividual row blockage Variable NH3 controlStandard monitor features Optional Features(ISO 11783 compatible) • Variable rate capableState-of-the-art electronic system to monitor and control all Air Cart functionsThe ISO compliant ECU (Electronic Control Unit) on the Air Cart monitors all critical information including fan speed, bin levels, meter status, ground speed, and acres. On variable rate units, it also allows the operator to monitor and change rates from the tractor and facilitates mapped application. This unit will work with all ISO-compliant virtual terminals and will operate with most ISO compatible systems. For guaranteed compatibility, the Amity C-1000 virtual terminal is recommended. The model C-1000 virtual terminal is the perfect complement for the Air Cart ECU. The full color screen displays important information logically for the operator. Seeding rate, bin level status, acres, ground speed, fan speed, optional blockage and NH3 application are displayed on the home screen for minimum operator input. Calibration screens are simple to access and displayed for operator ease. Robust and reliable, the C-1000 can be depended upon for years of trouble free service. For both ground drive and variable rate systemsC-1000 ECU ISO Controller 16 17Bin level sensorsMeter status sensorsMeter shaft statusProduct use informationRibbon-seeded bands and multiple fertilizer placement options offer small grain yields that other seeding systems just can’t match.The seed ribbon system with packed rows makes seed bed utilization the highest in the industry. Plant response is a much stronger stem, superior roots and maximum yields. Through years of seeding trials, the Concord (predecessor to the Amity Air Till Drill) proved over and over again this key to maximum production.Depending on your choice of seed openers, fertilizer can be placed with the seed in a wide ribbon or place a portion of the fertilizer in the seed ribbon with the remaining fertilizer safely below the seed or off to the side. This seeding system offers the most flexibility in fertilizer placement. The system best for your farm can be tailored to match your tillage practices, soil, rainfall and tractor capacity. (Only available on drills with 15-inch spacing)The key to uniform emergence in cereal grains is proper packing. The Amity Air Till Drill weighs thousands of pounds more than most competitive drills. Combined with its wide packing wheels, this gives the Amity Air Till Drill the best chance of superior seed-to-soil contact. Packing wheels are mounted on the walk beams with every walk beam separately spring mounted to the drill frame. Running over stones or on ridges will not hinder uniform, even packing.Air Till DrillThe Amity Air Till Drill offers one pass seeding and exceptional small grain yield potential.18 19Air Till Drill Specifications:Model 4010 5015 6015Sections 3 5 5Weight*29,500 lbs. (13,381 kg) 33,800 lbs. (15,331 kg) 36,500 lbs. (16,556 kg)Working width 40 ft. (12.2 m) 50 ft. (15.2 m) 60 ft. (18.3 m)Transport width 21 ft. (6.4 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m)Transport clearance* 18 in. (45.7 cm) 18 in. (45.7 cm) 18 in. (45.7 cm)Transport height 17 ft. (5.2 m) 15.5 ft. (4.7 m) 17 ft. (5.2 m)Tires/Main frame/Front 13.5 x 31 (12 ply) H40 x 14.5-19 (20 ply) H40 x 14.5-19 (20 ply)Tires/Main frame/Rear 13.5 x 31 (12 ply) 13.5 x 31 (12 ply) 13.5 x 31 (12 ply)Tires/Wings 13.5 x 31 (12 ply) 13.5 x 31 (12 ply) 13.5 x 31 (12 ply)Packer tires 26/6.50-15 26/6.50-15 26/6.50-15Tractor requirements ** 360-450 hp 360-450 hp 400-550 hp# of seed openers 48 40 48 Seeding depth 0-4 in. (0-10.2 cm) 0-4 in. (0-10.2 cm) 0-4 in. (0-10.2 cm)Shank degree 50 C-shank 50 C-shank 50 C-shank85-edge on 85-edge on 85-edge on Row spacing 10 in. (25.4 cm) 15 in. (38.1 cm) 15 in. (38.1 cm)*without ground openers and disc levelers **depends on openers, soil type and terrainShanks are optimally placed on the Air Till Drill for maximum residue clearance. There are no clog points where shank placement is compromised to fit the drill frame. Optional coulters are available to allow operation in extreme residue conditions such as corn or sunflower stalks. Optional disc levelers on the shanks will eliminate stepping (rear ranks covering front ranks to make a stepped field finish). The result is a smooth field finish regardless of field speed, allowing more acres seeded with no compromise to field finish.The Amity Air Till Drill is proven for superior equipment longevity. Operating costs on the Amity Till Drill consist of wear items: ground openers and air hoses. An option for the Air Till Drill, cutting coulters give a tremendous advantage in heavy residue. Each shank has a cutting coulter devoted to clearing and cutting. With optional cutting coulters, seeding into standing corn stalks and heavy wheat residue is made easy.For minimum-till and no-till applications, with superior fertilizer placement options, the Amity Air Till Drill will be an efficient, high yielding choice for your farm.Air Till Drill20 21Model 40 45Sections 3 3Weight 18,000 lbs. (8,165 kg) 19,200 lbs. (8,709 kg)Working width 40 ft. (12.2 m) 45 ft. (13.7 m)Transport width 16 ft. 2 in. (4.9 m) 21 ft. 2 in. (6.5 m)Transport clearance 14 in. (35.6 cm) 14 in. (35.6 cm)Transport height 13 ft. 10 in. (4.2 m) 13 ft. 10 in. (4.2 m)Tires/Main frame 21.5L X 16.1 (14 ply) 21.5L X 16.1 (14 ply)Tires/Wings 12.5L X 15 (8 ply) 12.5L X 15 (8 ply)Tractor requirements 200 pto hp 225 pto hp# of seed openers 80 80 or 90 Disc size 14 in. (35.6 cm) 14 in. (35.6 cm) Packing pressure Operator adjusted Operator adjusted Seeding depth 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm) 0-3 in. (0-7.6 cm) Opener length N/A N/A Row spacing 6 in. (15.2 cm) 6 in. (15.2 cm) or 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)Double Disc Drill Specifications:The Amity Double Disc drill is designed for conventional tillage farming operations. This drill is excellent for small grains, canola and soybeans.Double Disc Drill22 23The Amity Double Disc Drill has superior depth control with an individual row depth setting on each seeding unit. A simple and easily accessible adjustment makes depth changes in .25-inch increments. Down pressure can be set individually at each seed opener or across the whole drill by changing the down pressure cylinder stroke. This allows the operator to tune the drill for changing field conditions, such as tire compaction and variable soil conditions. No other drill offers this level and ease of depth control. This air drill will consistently give great results in virtually all lower residue/conventional tillage environments. Some drills are very sensitive in depth setting and leveling, and operators must be very vigilant to avoid mistakes. The double disc drill, with its ease of adjustments, makes the operator’s job much easier and error free. Plus, an automatic work switch stops and starts the drill on headlands, freeing the operator for other tasks.Take advantage of higher yield potential from narrower rows, as demonstrated in multiple research studies. The principle is simple. Give each seed more room to grow. Yield potential is sacrificed with competitive drills (especially with spring cereals) using narrow rows up to 14-inches apart. The Amity Double Disc Drill offers 6- or 6.75-inch row spacing.If your farm utilizes conventional tillage, you’ll want to consider the superior depth control, ability to seed small seeds at shallow depths, yield potential and efficiency of the Amity Double Disc Drill.Zero maintenance row unitsConcord is a registered trademark of Case Corporation. John Deere is a registered trademark of Deere & Company. New Holland is registered trademark of New Holland and CNH Global N.V. AGCO is a worldwide trademark of AGCO Corporation.8/11-5000Amity Technology2800 7th Avenue NorthFargo, ND 58102701.232.4199 • www.amitytech.com