Distribution & Accuracy9000 I Series Air Carts

Forty Years of Seeding Success

Since its release on the market in 1980, the Bourgault Class A Distribution System has reliably seeded millions of acres around the globe. Each feature found on the Bourgault Product Distribution System delivers outstanding results across the widest range of applications and configurations.

Positive Displacement Metering

The PDM Pro™ Metering Auger provides a high degree of metering accuracy and gentle seed handling, while minimizing the issue of product sticking when dealing with treated products.

Standard auger options are optimized to tank size and typical product type;
Steel & UHMW flighting options;
Well suited for Auto Section Control and Variable Rate applications;
Specialty auger options for very low or very high rate applications.

Designed for Accuracy

The Hydraulic Drive Motors provide near-instant rate changes while requiring minimal hydraulic flow.

The hydraulic drive metering system controls up to 5 metering augers. Each auger can be manually adjusted, or programmed to a prescription map through the X35 Apollo System.
The near-instant rate changes ensure that you receive maximum benefits when operating your drill as a variable rate seeding system.
An on-tank control box allows you to charge the PDM Pro™ Metering Auger prior to the calibration process and achieve the most accurate rate while reducing steps to-and-from the tractor cab.

Standard Metering Augers

Overlap of throughput rates ensures flexibility for seeding different products with minimal number of fills in the field.

UHMW Metering Augers Use for products that are treated, sticky, or easily take on moisture.
Steel Metering Augers Use for products that are extremely abrasive (most notably phosphate).
Flighting Options Most rates required by Producers are attainable with the standard augers offered, with generous overlap between options. For extremely high or low rates, specialty augers are available. Refer to Specifications.

Specialty Metering Augers

Special augers are available for very low rates and fine seed, as well as very high rate, course products. Open the Metering Auger Specifications link below for details.

Easy Clean-Out

The PDM Pro™ meters down to an amazingly low 6 cups of product, leaving very little for cleanup. The large, flow-through positive displacement sump allows for easy and complete tank clean-out and metering auger inspection.

When switching products, simply remove the sump plate and direct contents into the Unload Auger/Conveyor or back into the product bag.
The sump design provides an even and consistent draw of product, even at low tank levels. Wide metering rolls used on competitors’ models may experience uneven product draw at low tank levels as the product is metered.

PDM Pro™ Specifications

The Straight Through Primary System delivers the best results across the widest range of applications and configurations.

The Class A approach to product delivery makes it easy to maximize the volume of your Bourgault Air Cart, regardless of the product combinations you require.

The 9000 I Series Air Cart is available in single, double, or the Tri-Max™ Triple-Shoot configuration. TriMax™ provides unparalleled product placement and optimal plant development.

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Product Delivery Flexibility

The Straight-Through design makes it easy to maximize the volume of your Bourgault Air Cart, regardless of the product combinations you choose.

Single-Shoot One primary distribution system (grey line only) is used for transferring product (or a blend of products) to the implement;
Double-Shoot Two sets of primary distribution lines provide a seed and starter fertilizer distribution to the seed openers (grey line) and granular fertilizer application to the Mid Row Bander^® Fertilizer Applicators (red line);
The TriMax™ Triple-Shoot System The TriMax™ Triple-Shoot System provides unrivaled seed safety with a dedicated seed distribution line to the seed openers (yellow line), starter fertilizer in a side-band (grey line) and granular fertilizer application to the Mid Row Bander ^® (red line).

The EvenStream™ primary provides outstanding distribution accuracy in a wide range of products.

Product Distribution System

TheEvenStreamPLUS™ Distribution System sets the standard in the air seeding industry by:

ensuring lower variation at higher application rates;
maintaining that lower variation even at higher fan speeds; and,
by achieving these first two goals with the most challenging of products.

Available in single, double, or TriMax™ Triple-Shoot configurations.

Download the complete PAMI report "Final Report – Seeding System Distribution Testing & Validation: Project No. A20039P, PAMI" to see how the Bourgault EvenStreamPLUS™ performs with real world product application rates.

EvenStream™ Primary Distribution

The Class A EvenStream™ Distribution System provides outstanding performance in distribution accuracy even at high application rates. Centering vanes and ribbed plastic inserts positioned above the primary manifold ensure that product is positioned to achieve even distribution at the boot. The EvenStream™ Primary Distribution design has been proven over thousands of tests and verified in-field delivering even distribution over the wide range of rates and products expected in today's market.

How it works:

a vertical centered turning vane in the upper riser “S-pipe” keeps product centered when making the first 40° turn prior to the bellows;
after the bellows, a centering ring channels the product suspended in the air flow to the center of the pipe; next,
a horizontal offset vane continues around the 90° turn of the elbow to help center the flow into the vertical section;
ribbed plastic inserts create uniform flow of air and product down the lengthened vertical section;
a second centering ring channels the product to the center before distributing through the primary manifold;
the flat, pliable inspection cap reduces the opportunity for seed damage.

The Plus - Secondary Manifold Elbows

As was done with the primary elbow, special polyurethane ribbed sections are secured inside each secondary manifold on the vertical stem:

the ribs center the air flow and suspended product prior to reaching the secondary manifold located on top of the elbow;
a joint located between the curve of the elbow and the vertical section allows for inspection of the sections to check for wear.

The result is enhanced distribution uniformity measured at each opener.

Dual Auto Section Control™

Dual ASC™ Provides Finer Control & Greater Savings

Realize greater savings with the Bourgault Dual Auto Section Control™ (ASC™) System. Dual ASC™ provides independent control of seed and fertilizer application when the drill overlaps a seeded section of the field.