Specifications3545 ParaLink Hoe Drills™

Model Specifications

The 3545 ParaLink Hoe Drill™ enhances productivity, trash clearance, and flotation, reduces transport size, and offers various width and spacing options.

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MODELS	3545-80		3545-100
No. of Sections	7		7
No. of Rows	3		3
Working Widths
10" spacing	80'	83'4"	100'
12" spacing	80'	84'	100'
Transport Width	24'8"	24'8''	25'6''
Transport Height*	17'10"	17'10"	19'10"
Weight (approx lb)**	68,000	68,700	73,700
Front MF Wheels	VF 900/65R32 single wheels
Rear MF Wheels	VF 445/50R22.5 dual wheels
Front Wing Wheels	600/50R22.5 single wheels
Rear Wing Wheels	IF320/70R15 dual wheels

*Height is for SE models. For QDA models, the height will vary as it is dependent on the number of shims, or Accuset depth setting.
**Weights shown are approximate for base units with 12" spacing and no MRB option. MRB, opener, spacing, air kit, and other options will affect the weight. Includes standard Hi-Flotation running gear.
All weights & transport dimensions are estimates and subject to change.

General Specifications

Expand to access general specifications for the 3545PHD™ Series of seed drills.

General Specifications
Packer Options	4.5" V-Tread Semi-Pneumatic 4.5" Round Semi-Pneumatic 5.0" VU (hybrid) Semi-Pneumatic 5.4" Round Semi-Pneumatic
Trip Assembly Travel	PLS™, PLDS™: + or - 6" PLX™: + or - 8"
Depth Adjustment	PLS™, PLDS™: 1/6" increments, (0 to 2½" range) / PLX™: ¼" increments
Rear Drop Hitch (optional)	For pulling liquid or NH3 tanks with lower hitch pull points
TriMax™ Triple-Shoot Option	Available on all 3545SE and 3545QDA sizes
Mid Row Fertilizer Options	MRB^®III, MRB^®ID, MRS™ III
Frame Depth	216" to 244"

All weights & transport dimensions are estimates & are subject to change.

Hydraulic Requirements

Bourgault Seeding System

Recommended Flow Requirements

Hydraulic flow requirements are highest when turning on the headlands. The recommended flow allows the seeding system to be raised and lowered within two headlands. It should be noted that the recommended fan requirements are for the maximum operational speed (RPM) of the fan.

Minimum Flow Requirements

Recommended hydraulic flow should provide minimal fan slowdown during headland turns. The openers will take hydraulic flow priority over the fans.
If operating at minimum flow requirements, the air seeder fans will drop a minimum of 20% during headland turns. This may require a 3rd headland to allow the openers time to raise and lower.
In typical operating conditions one or both fans are operating at less than maximum output levels, which will reduce hydraulic requirements.

Flow Requirements	MIN. GPM	REC. GPM
10" spacing with MRB^®	20	25
10" spacing w/o MRB^®	15	22
12" spacing with MRB^®	22	25
12" spacing w/o MRB^®	13	18

Coupler Requirements

A ½" coupler is only rated for flow rates of 12 gpm. As flow increases beyond this value, a large pressure drop is created across the couplers which in turn increases pressure requirements. The durability of the ½" couplers can also be compromised when operating at high flow rates.
It is recommended to use ¾" couplers on the tractor and implement, as this will greatly reduce the pressure drops and will increase the flow of oil to the fan or opener cylinders.
Some tractors are equipped with more than one hydraulic pump which can be set up to operate independent of each other in a "twin flow" style. This configuration opens up the option of arranging so that the air seeder fans draw off one pump and the PHD drill can draw off of the the second. Configured this way, there is no chance of fan speed drop off due to headland opener cycling.