{"product_id":"tar-river-drl072-seeder","title":"Tar River DRL072 68\" Seeder, Dual Seed Boxes, Double-Disc Openers, Cat I\/II Hitch","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tar River DRL072 is a 68\" seed and fertilizer drill for grass, corn, beans, oats, and other crops in tilled ground. It includes double-disc openers, two stainless-steel boxes with closable sides, a Category I\/II three-point hitch, and 10 seed cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Disc Openers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe DRL072 slices clean furrows in prepared soil for accurate seed placement and optional fertilizer in the same pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Seed \u0026amp; Fertilizer Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo stainless steel hoppers with individual side skirts let you seed and fertilize simultaneously.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 68\" Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe drill has a 68-inch working width and a Category I\/II three-point hitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 Seed Cups at 7″ Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvides uniform row spacing for various crops; the metering system can be calibrated for the seed and fertilizer being applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTilling-Required Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for worked ground; it needs a tilled seedbed to perform reliably with a ¾″ to 2″ seeding depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking Width\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68\" (1.73 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpeners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 double-disc openers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7″ (180 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e¾″ to 2″ (20–50 mm) adjustable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed\/Fertilizer Cups\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 each\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × stainless steel, closable sides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHitch Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCat I\/II three-point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~741 lb (336 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequired Tractor HP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum 20 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Soil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorked or tilled seedbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DRL‑072 seeds and fertilizes in one pass over tilled ground, delivering consistent depth and seed spacing through its 7″ row layout. Its lightweight, narrow design suits orchards, food plots, small grain fields, and compact spaces where larger drills cannot reach while allowing fast, even seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to till the ground first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the DRL072 is designed for worked or tilled soils, not no-till applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat crops can I plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt handles small seeds such as grass, oats, beans, corn, and similar crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow deep does it plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting depth is adjustable between ¾″ and 2″ to match seed type and conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many rows does it plant at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt plants 10 rows at 7″ spacing across its 68\" width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tractor size do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe listed minimum is 20 HP with a Category I or II hitch; tractor lift capacity must also be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRelated Equipment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drills-seeders-for-rent\"\u003eDrills and Seeders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tar-river\"\u003eTar River equipment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seeders\"\u003eSeeders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tar River","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44977608294619,"sku":null,"price":5394.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/4122\/6971\/files\/tar-river-drl072-68-seeder-dual-seed-boxes-double-disc-openers-cat-i-ii-hitch-drills-and-seeders-657.webp?v=1785632951","url":"https:\/\/shop.keastenterprises.com\/products\/tar-river-drl072-seeder","provider":"Keast Enterprises Equipment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}