John Deere FP1204 User manual

Brand
John Deere
Model
FP1204
Type
User manual

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John Deere FP1204 is a 4-foot Food Plot Seeder that can be attached to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3‑point hitch or your utility vehicle with the available single point electric conversion kit. This turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a planting machine, perfect for wooded food plots or remote, hard to reach areas.

The FP1204 comes standard with 3 different types of ground engagement tools:

  • Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need residue buried.
  • Chisel spikes for dry or rocky soil applications.
  • Sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.

The seed brush allows you to drop almost any kind of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions.

John Deere FP1204 is a 4-foot Food Plot Seeder that can be attached to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3‑point hitch or your utility vehicle with the available single point electric conversion kit. This turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a planting machine, perfect for wooded food plots or remote, hard to reach areas.

The FP1204 comes standard with 3 different types of ground engagement tools:

  • Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need residue buried.
  • Chisel spikes for dry or rocky soil applications.
  • Sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.

The seed brush allows you to drop almost any kind of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions.

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product options, and accessories NOT AVAILABLE in all regions. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
DEALER FOR DETAILS. Frontier Equipment reserves the right to change specifications, design, and
price of products described in this literature without notice. Copyright 2007, Frontier Equipment.
DSFE39904 Litho in U.S.A. (07-11)
R u g g e d . R e l i a b l e . R e a d y .
4-, 6-, 8-foot Food Plot Seeders
New Frontier Plotmaster
Food Plot Seeders
SPECIFICATIONS
New Frontier Food Plot Seeders –
Rugged. Reliable. Ready.
The new Frontier
Plotmaster Food Plot Seeder
is a one-pass tilling and
seeding machine.
Heavy-duty notched disks and
spring steel S-tines with plow tips
give you perfectly tilled soil to plant
your seeds. Once you have prepared
the seedbed, a flip of a switch from
your seat engages the Versa Seeder
™
delivery system.
These versatile machines are
available in 4-, 6-, and 8-foot
models to work with 20- to 100-
horsepower tractors and utility
vehicles (FP1204 only). Simply
put, the new Frontier Food Plot
Seeder gets the job done faster
and more efficiently.
For food plots and garden plots,
hook one up to your tractor and
all the planting help you’ll ever
need is right behind you.
Best of all, these Frontier tools are
backed by John Deere, the most
trusted name in farm, ranch, and
landscape equipment. To help you
choose the right Frontier Food
Plot Seeder, talk to your local
John Deere dealer, your exclusive
source of Frontier Equipment.
www.buyfrontier.com
What used to take up to three separate implements now takes only one with the new
Frontier Food Plot Seeder.
Food Plot Seeders
Models FP1204 FP1206 FP1208
Machine weight
788 lbs. 1108 lbs. 1308 lbs.
Tractor horsepower range
30-50 45-75 60-100
Single point hitch (optional)/
horsepower range
20 (500 CC)/40 Not applicable
Working width
42 in. 60 in. 82 in.
Unit length
62 in. 77 in. 77 in.
Unit height
43 in. 41 in. 41 in.
Number of blades
6 8 12
Blade diameter
16 in. 18 in. 18 in.
Blade thickness
3 mm 3.5 mm 3.5 mm
Blade spacing
8.25 in. 7.50 in. 7.50 in.
Blade type
Notched
Bearing hanger
.375 in. formed plate with reinforcement, 2 each .625 in. U-bolts per hanger
Bearing type
1 in. square sealed bearings
Gang axle
1 in. square
Gang adjustment
Pinned adjustment
Drag width
56 in. 80 in. 106 in.
CultiPacker width
48 in. 72 in. 96 in.
Seeding width
45 in. 71 in. 96 in.
Seed box capacity
45 lbs. 63 lbs. 93 lbs.
3-Point hitch type
Category 1 Category 1/2
iMatch™ compatible
Yes
Single point hitch optional
Yes No
Number of S-tines
3 7 9
Number of
1.75” reversible chisel points
3 7 9
Number of 9” sweeps
3 7 9
Number of Right turning points
1 3 4
Number of Left turning points
1 3 4
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Frontier Food Plot Seeders meet ASABE safety standards.
PrePare the Seedbed
For superb results as well as aggressive tillage in all
types of soil conditions, all Food Plot Seeder models
come standard with 3 different types of ground engage-
ment tools:
A Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need
residue buried.
B Chisel spikes are for dry or rocky soil applications.
C The sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.
Heavy-duty notched disks
turn the hardest soils into
soft seed beds.
Place the Seed
Step up to the FP1206 to get a second
row of S-tines for increased tillage
action. Both the FP1206 and FP1208
have 18-inch notched disk blades.
With a full 8-foot seeding width,
you can cover ground quickly
with the FP1208. Twelve notched
disk blades and 9 S-tines give
you maximum tillage and
seedbed preparation.
Once the seed hits the ground, the flexible metal grat-
ing drag levels the soil and covers the seed for uniform
soil contact. You can choose between three covering
options. Drag only, drag with roller on top and roller
only. The FP1206 and FP1208 feature a handle to eas-
ily flip the roller over.
FP1206 6-foot
The seed brush (A) allows you to drop almost any kind
of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and
hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions
(Seed brush shown without protective shield. Always
operate machine with seed brush shield in place).
Adjustable scatter plates (B) allow you to set the angle
of dispersion for accurate seed placement, reducing
seed cost by placing seed only where you want it.
A B C A B
FiniSh the Soil
FP1208 8-foot
Disk. Plow. Plant. Cover. Pack. All with one tool.
The 4-foot Food Plot Seeder can be attached
to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3-point hitch
or your utility vehicle with the available
single point electric conversion kit. This
turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a
planting machine, perfect for wooded food
plots or remote, hard to reach areas.
FP1204 4-foot
PrePare the Seedbed
For superb results as well as aggressive tillage in all
types of soil conditions, all Food Plot Seeder models
come standard with 3 different types of ground engage-
ment tools:
A Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need
residue buried.
B Chisel spikes are for dry or rocky soil applications.
C The sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.
Heavy-duty notched disks
turn the hardest soils into
soft seed beds.
Place the Seed
Step up to the FP1206 to get a second
row of S-tines for increased tillage
action. Both the FP1206 and FP1208
have 18-inch notched disk blades.
With a full 8-foot seeding width,
you can cover ground quickly
with the FP1208. Twelve notched
disk blades and 9 S-tines give
you maximum tillage and
seedbed preparation.
Once the seed hits the ground, the flexible metal grat-
ing drag levels the soil and covers the seed for uniform
soil contact. You can choose between three covering
options. Drag only, drag with roller on top and roller
only. The FP1206 and FP1208 feature a handle to eas-
ily flip the roller over.
FP1206 6-foot
The seed brush (A) allows you to drop almost any kind
of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and
hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions
(Seed brush shown without protective shield. Always
operate machine with seed brush shield in place).
Adjustable scatter plates (B) allow you to set the angle
of dispersion for accurate seed placement, reducing
seed cost by placing seed only where you want it.
A B C A B
FiniSh the Soil
FP1208 8-foot
Disk. Plow. Plant. Cover. Pack. All with one tool.
The 4-foot Food Plot Seeder can be attached
to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3-point hitch
or your utility vehicle with the available
single point electric conversion kit. This
turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a
planting machine, perfect for wooded food
plots or remote, hard to reach areas.
FP1204 4-foot
PrePare the Seedbed
For superb results as well as aggressive tillage in all
types of soil conditions, all Food Plot Seeder models
come standard with 3 different types of ground engage-
ment tools:
A Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need
residue buried.
B Chisel spikes are for dry or rocky soil applications.
C The sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.
Heavy-duty notched disks
turn the hardest soils into
soft seed beds.
Place the Seed
Step up to the FP1206 to get a second
row of S-tines for increased tillage
action. Both the FP1206 and FP1208
have 18-inch notched disk blades.
With a full 8-foot seeding width,
you can cover ground quickly
with the FP1208. Twelve notched
disk blades and 9 S-tines give
you maximum tillage and
seedbed preparation.
Once the seed hits the ground, the flexible metal grat-
ing drag levels the soil and covers the seed for uniform
soil contact. You can choose between three covering
options. Drag only, drag with roller on top and roller
only. The FP1206 and FP1208 feature a handle to eas-
ily flip the roller over.
FP1206 6-foot
The seed brush (A) allows you to drop almost any kind
of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and
hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions
(Seed brush shown without protective shield. Always
operate machine with seed brush shield in place).
Adjustable scatter plates (B) allow you to set the angle
of dispersion for accurate seed placement, reducing
seed cost by placing seed only where you want it.
A B C A B
FiniSh the Soil
FP1208 8-foot
Disk. Plow. Plant. Cover. Pack. All with one tool.
The 4-foot Food Plot Seeder can be attached
to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3-point hitch
or your utility vehicle with the available
single point electric conversion kit. This
turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a
planting machine, perfect for wooded food
plots or remote, hard to reach areas.
FP1204 4-foot
www.BuyFrontier.com
This literature has been compiled for worldwide circulation. While general information, pictures,
and descriptions are provided, some illustrations and text may include finance, credit, insurance,
product options, and accessories NOT AVAILABLE in all regions. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
DEALER FOR DETAILS. Frontier Equipment reserves the right to change specifications, design, and
price of products described in this literature without notice. Copyright 2007, Frontier Equipment.
DSFE39904 Litho in U.S.A. (07-11)
R u g g e d . R e l i a b l e . R e a d y .
4-, 6-, 8-foot Food Plot Seeders
New Frontier Plotmaster
Food Plot Seeders
SPECIFICATIONS
New Frontier Food Plot Seeders –
Rugged. Reliable. Ready.
The new Frontier
Plotmaster Food Plot Seeder
is a one-pass tilling and
seeding machine.
Heavy-duty notched disks and
spring steel S-tines with plow tips
give you perfectly tilled soil to plant
your seeds. Once you have prepared
the seedbed, a flip of a switch from
your seat engages the Versa Seeder
™
delivery system.
These versatile machines are
available in 4-, 6-, and 8-foot
models to work with 20- to 100-
horsepower tractors and utility
vehicles (FP1204 only). Simply
put, the new Frontier Food Plot
Seeder gets the job done faster
and more efficiently.
For food plots and garden plots,
hook one up to your tractor and
all the planting help you’ll ever
need is right behind you.
Best of all, these Frontier tools are
backed by John Deere, the most
trusted name in farm, ranch, and
landscape equipment. To help you
choose the right Frontier Food
Plot Seeder, talk to your local
John Deere dealer, your exclusive
source of Frontier Equipment.
www.buyfrontier.com
What used to take up to three separate implements now takes only one with the new
Frontier Food Plot Seeder.
Food Plot Seeders
Models FP1204 FP1206 FP1208
Machine weight
788 lbs. 1108 lbs. 1308 lbs.
Tractor horsepower range
30-50 45-75 60-100
Single point hitch (optional)/
horsepower range
20 (500 CC)/40 Not applicable
Working width
42 in. 60 in. 82 in.
Unit length
62 in. 77 in. 77 in.
Unit height
43 in. 41 in. 41 in.
Number of blades
6 8 12
Blade diameter
16 in. 18 in. 18 in.
Blade thickness
3 mm 3.5 mm 3.5 mm
Blade spacing
8.25 in. 7.50 in. 7.50 in.
Blade type
Notched
Bearing hanger
.375 in. formed plate with reinforcement, 2 each .625 in. U-bolts per hanger
Bearing type
1 in. square sealed bearings
Gang axle
1 in. square
Gang adjustment
Pinned adjustment
Drag width
56 in. 80 in. 106 in.
CultiPacker width
48 in. 72 in. 96 in.
Seeding width
45 in. 71 in. 96 in.
Seed box capacity
45 lbs. 63 lbs. 93 lbs.
3-Point hitch type
Category 1 Category 1/2
iMatch™ compatible
Yes
Single point hitch optional
Yes No
Number of S-tines
3 7 9
Number of
1.75” reversible chisel points
3 7 9
Number of 9” sweeps
3 7 9
Number of Right turning points
1 3 4
Number of Left turning points
1 3 4
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Frontier Food Plot Seeders meet ASABE safety standards.
www.BuyFrontier.com
This literature has been compiled for worldwide circulation. While general information, pictures,
and descriptions are provided, some illustrations and text may include finance, credit, insurance,
product options, and accessories NOT AVAILABLE in all regions. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
DEALER FOR DETAILS. Frontier Equipment reserves the right to change specifications, design, and
price of products described in this literature without notice. Copyright 2007, Frontier Equipment.
DSFE39904 Litho in U.S.A. (07-11)
R u g g e d . R e l i a b l e . R e a d y .
4-, 6-, 8-foot Food Plot Seeders
New Frontier Plotmaster
Food Plot Seeders
SPECIFICATIONS
New Frontier Food Plot Seeders –
Rugged. Reliable. Ready.
The new Frontier
Plotmaster Food Plot Seeder
is a one-pass tilling and
seeding machine.
Heavy-duty notched disks and
spring steel S-tines with plow tips
give you perfectly tilled soil to plant
your seeds. Once you have prepared
the seedbed, a flip of a switch from
your seat engages the Versa Seeder
™
delivery system.
These versatile machines are
available in 4-, 6-, and 8-foot
models to work with 20- to 100-
horsepower tractors and utility
vehicles (FP1204 only). Simply
put, the new Frontier Food Plot
Seeder gets the job done faster
and more efficiently.
For food plots and garden plots,
hook one up to your tractor and
all the planting help you’ll ever
need is right behind you.
Best of all, these Frontier tools are
backed by John Deere, the most
trusted name in farm, ranch, and
landscape equipment. To help you
choose the right Frontier Food
Plot Seeder, talk to your local
John Deere dealer, your exclusive
source of Frontier Equipment.
www.buyfrontier.com
What used to take up to three separate implements now takes only one with the new
Frontier Food Plot Seeder.
Food Plot Seeders
Models FP1204 FP1206 FP1208
Machine weight
788 lbs. 1108 lbs. 1308 lbs.
Tractor horsepower range
30-50 45-75 60-100
Single point hitch (optional)/
horsepower range
20 (500 CC)/40 Not applicable
Working width
42 in. 60 in. 82 in.
Unit length
62 in. 77 in. 77 in.
Unit height
43 in. 41 in. 41 in.
Number of blades
6 8 12
Blade diameter
16 in. 18 in. 18 in.
Blade thickness
3 mm 3.5 mm 3.5 mm
Blade spacing
8.25 in. 7.50 in. 7.50 in.
Blade type
Notched
Bearing hanger
.375 in. formed plate with reinforcement, 2 each .625 in. U-bolts per hanger
Bearing type
1 in. square sealed bearings
Gang axle
1 in. square
Gang adjustment
Pinned adjustment
Drag width
56 in. 80 in. 106 in.
CultiPacker width
48 in. 72 in. 96 in.
Seeding width
45 in. 71 in. 96 in.
Seed box capacity
45 lbs. 63 lbs. 93 lbs.
3-Point hitch type
Category 1 Category 1/2
iMatch™ compatible
Yes
Single point hitch optional
Yes No
Number of S-tines
3 7 9
Number of
1.75” reversible chisel points
3 7 9
Number of 9” sweeps
3 7 9
Number of Right turning points
1 3 4
Number of Left turning points
1 3 4
Specifications and design subject to change without notice.
Frontier Food Plot Seeders meet ASABE safety standards.
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John Deere FP1204 User manual

Brand
John Deere
Model
FP1204
Type
User manual
This manual is also suitable for

John Deere FP1204 is a 4-foot Food Plot Seeder that can be attached to either your tractor’s Cat. I 3‑point hitch or your utility vehicle with the available single point electric conversion kit. This turns your utility vehicle or ATV into a planting machine, perfect for wooded food plots or remote, hard to reach areas.

The FP1204 comes standard with 3 different types of ground engagement tools:

  • Turning points help prepare seedbeds that need residue buried.
  • Chisel spikes for dry or rocky soil applications.
  • Sweep is best for repeat food plots or loose soil.

The seed brush allows you to drop almost any kind of seed and will deliver seed, including grass seed and hard-to-plant seed blends, under varied conditions.

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