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Introduction
Welcome
A.F. Gason Pty Ltd (Gason) is an Australian
owned family business operating from within
rural Victoria. The Gason Company has been
servicing the needs of rural Australians for
more than 60 years. We operate through a
local dealer support network that spans the
country. Gason would like to thank you for
purchasing your Australian made tillage implement, and trust that you will have many
years of trouble free service.
The Gason Para-Maxx is the only known multipurpose parallelogram planter which features
instant parallelogram and tine pressure management, on the run from the tractor seat.
The dual hydraulic control system is unique in
modern day farming. The problem of bulldozing and skipping in various soil conditions is
eliminated (that is, in hard, soft, fluffy or wet
soil) with the simple control of hydraulic pressures from within the tractor cab.
The dual control system also allows for managing both surface and subsurface conditions
independently.
Gason Para-Maxx frames are manufactured
with high quality 150x150x9 RHS and I-beam
construction spreader supports. The 3-row
frame provides a versatile platform fitted with
the Gason Para-Maxx Parallelogram row unit
assembly in various row spacing’s.
contact. The Para-Maxx row unit features instant parallelogram and tine pressure management.
The row unit and tines accept a 75mm x
25mm vertical shank with upper holes enabling vertical adjustment for seed placement.
Various points and sowing boots are available.
Ideally coupled to a Gason Air Seeder to act as
a Minimum/No- till planter, the 150 series can
also be used for conventional weed kill/soil
preparation. With various tools and options
the 150 series implement/ planter can be setup to perform a variety of tasks depending on
specific agronomic requirements. These may
include:
Direct drilling: With a narrow edged tine and
a direct drill point, deep moisture seeking to
250mm depth is easily achieved.
Minimum-till: Sowing systems aimed at minimizing soil disturbance and retaining crop
residues.
No-till: One pass sowing system using narrow
points or discs for minimal disturbance
Fertilizing: Using double disc openers.
The frame is equipped with front castor
wheels which ensure easy turning and contouring, without any sideways wheel drag.
The rear wheels are positioned to obtain maximum clearance for working tools and also
cater for tight turning. The frame has been
designed to maximize stubble flow and provide uniform finishes while accommodating
multiple layouts.
The Para-Maxx 150 row unit is a multipurpose parallelogram utilizing a drum coulter
for trash management and depth control, adjustable shank for seed positioning and independent press wheel for optimum seed to soil
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