HS360 2024 My review using the Tar River NoTill drill SAYA 505

Good work Jake!

very innovative, jake! Other than the closing issue, any other issues with the drill? I've heard clients of mine who have tar river drills say theyve had to go through and tighten all the nuts and bolts back down after a day's use. Have you had that issue?

How does new closing wheels work in drilling thru stubble

I bought this exact same drill two years ago and was sorry I did because of the same problems you identified. This retrofit is absolutely amazing and exactly what I needed. I can't wait for you to offer this modification. Other problems you will find is that the bolts come loose. The first day I used it I found a mechanical nut in the field I just drilled. However, as per the FB support group, use a little Locktite and this should limit the problem.

I have the 505 and would like to purchase the modified kit

Hey Jake, nice mod for the drill! Keep us updated on your progress toward offering the kit for sale.

Thanks Jake

What size tractor will pull this? Not sure if my 26hp would handle it. Good to know on the drill though.those pesky sandhill cranes. They’re a menace to food plotters and farmers

I had a saya 507 for one season and sold it. Bought a genesis this year and was well worth the extra money.

I too am interested in purchasing the modified kit for my 505 drill. Thanks and great work on your video.

I too would like to purchase a modified kit for my 505 drill. Would appreciate any updates on the kit when available. Again, thank you.

Jake I had the same issues and after 3 yrs. of fighting it I sold my Tar River this spring and went back to tilling the soil. I got discussed using a pice of equipment that 75-80% effective. If I had known what you were working on I would have kept it and purchased a closing unit from you. Bob

I would be interested in this mod as well. Can we pre order?

Man I just tipped my flaps down on about a 50 degree angle and my flappers work great just needed the extra down pressure 👍

I would buy one of these kits in a heartbeat for my 507. It isn’t as big of a deal on the small seeds but for planting bigger seeds with this drill it’d be a game changer. Would love to know whenever it becomes available for purchase

Would love to know availability for your mod, thank you!

Put a coyote decoy out to keep Sandhills away. Had to on my farm we had over 1000 cranes hitting my corn

Can you tell me the name of the Tar River Facebook page? I can’t seem to find it.

hey my friend ...interested in your closure wheel kit if available...thanks don

Excellent

Remarkable. A man of your skill set should build a food plotter’s no til drill from the ground up! Sign me up!