Production years
2000s-present
Great Plains grain drill ยท 2000s-present
Great Plains 3P806 Grain Drill
The Great Plains 3P806 is an 8-foot, three-point-mounted no-till compact drill, commonly designated 3P806NT. It is a 13-row, 7.5-inch drill with a strong reputation for accurate placement in small fields, pasture work, and cover-crop seeding.
Working width
8 ft 1 in.
Row spacing
7.5 in.
Number of openers/rows
13
Great Plains 3P806 specifications
| Production years | 2000s-present |
|---|---|
| Drill type | Three-point-mounted no-till compact drill |
| Working width | 8 ft 1 in. |
| Row spacing | 7.5 in. |
| Number of openers/rows | 13 |
| Opener type | Double-disc no-till opener |
| Seed and fertilizer boxes | 16-bu main box; optional dual, native-grass, small-seed, and fertilizer boxes |
| Weight (approximate) | 4,054-4,500 lb, depending on configuration |
What the 3P806 is used for
The 3P806 was designed for drilling wheat, oats, rye, clover, grass, small grains, and cover crops where a compact tractor-compatible no-till drill is useful. Its mounted format and narrow width make it especially suitable for smaller fields, farms, orchards, wildlife plots, and pasture renovation.
Owners value it for getting through moderate residue while maintaining depth with individual double-disc openers. It is substantial for its width, so tractor lift capacity and ballast deserve close attention.
Why the Great Plains 3P806 stands out
The 3P806NT is notable for bringing true no-till, double-disc opener capability to an 8-foot compact drill. Its full-length seed-tube arrangement, individual opener action, and flexible box options give it broader utility than a basic light-duty seeder.
Buying a used Great Plains 3P806
Inspect coulter and opener discs, opener pivot and bearing condition, seed tubes, gauge or press wheels, down-pressure springs, and all chain drives. Confirm which optional boxes are installed and whether their meters work. Check the three-point frame, lift-assist-wheel system, hydraulic hoses, and overall tractor lift requirement before buying.
Great Plains 3P806 frequently asked questions
How wide is the Great Plains 3P806?
Its working width is 8 ft 1 in., with 13 openers at 7.5-inch spacing.
Is the 3P806 capable of no-till?
Yes. The 3P806NT is a purpose-built no-till compact drill with double-disc openers.
How much does a 3P806 weigh?
Common published weights are about 4,054 to 4,500 lb, depending on box and equipment configuration.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used grain drills vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.