MarketBook Planting Equipment Blog Archive

For model year 2027, Kinze Manufacturing is introducing a new 22” row spacing configuration for the 5700 model planter. ...

Kuhn’s new 9600 folding mechanical grain drill for small grains and cover crops offers 3.43 bu/ft capacity, simple rate changes, multiple row spacings, and consistent seed placement in varied fields. ...

The new Kinze 5670 pivot-fold, split-row planter will be available for the 2025 planting season in 23- and 31-row configurations with a full range of options for handling residue, fertilizer, and seed. ...

Case IH recently picked up several ASABE AE50 awards, including recognition for the Steiger 715 Quadtrac, Steiger 425 to 645 tractors, its AFS Furrow Command technology, and the 2120 Early Riser’s toolbar lift system. ...

The ag equipment manufacturer now offers Momentum planters in working widths from 30 to 60 feet, making them an attractive option for a wide range of growing operations. ...

Case IH’s new AFS Furrow Command feature works in conjunction with the Precision Disk series air drills’ parallel-link row units to automate downforce settings and produce consistent seed depth. ...

The CNH Industrial-owned manufacturer says the 2110 Early Riser is the first factory-outfitted, high-specification, rigid-mounted planter. ...

“Our new 5000 Series row unit is built to run longer and stronger, while providing increased protection for farmers’ investment,” says Kinze President Susanne Veatch. ...

AE50 awards recognize 50 products each year from the agriculture, food, and biological systems industries for outstanding innovation, engineering advancement, and impact on the markets they serve. ...

Deere’s new ExactShot precision spray technology can reduce the amount of starter fertilizer required at planting by up to 60%, and the 145 X-Tier concept is built to cut down on pollution, noise, and operating costs on construction sites. ...

“Introducing the 2150S Early Riser planter this year was a game-changer—but it was just the start of our renewed commitment to bolstering our entire lineup of 2000-series Early Riser planters,” says David Brennan, Case IH planter marketing manager. ...

The ag manufacturer says its newest high-tech planter is designed to help growers on smaller farms maximize their fields’ productivity. ...

The new, wider drill maintains the series’ flexibility in allowing as many as three fertilizer-to-seed ratios and has a 181-bushel box capacity. ...

The Precision Disk 550 works with tow-behind or tow-between seed carts and comes in four working widths, while the 550T comes in two widths and has mounted seed tanks and its own metering system so you can leave the cart at home. ...

The 2150S offers several configurations, including 15-inch spacing with 23, 24, 31, or 32 rows, or 20-in. spacing with 24 rows. ...

The planter, which is available in 12-, 16-, and 24-row variants with 30-inch spacing, received a few notable upgrades for the 2022 model year. ...

The new Heads Up row unit includes design changes that enhance performance and make planter configuration and maintenance easier. ...

Deere says the new solution and factory-installed tracks increase seed and fertilizer capacities while minimizing soil compaction for fewer refill and tender stops and better soil management. ...

A high-speed version of Kinze’s 4905 planter will debut this spring for corn and soybeans, offering farmers the ability to plant twice as many acres per day, the company says. ...

Available for the 2020 planting season, the new Kinze 4700 is a 36-row, 20-inch model that employs Kinze’s 4000 series cast row unit. ...

John Deere introduced a 60-foot (18.3-meter) wide version of the 1895 No-Till Air Seeder to help small-grain and oilseed producers more quickly plant their crops. ...