What’s new from the shows: Seed tenders and other seed-related products continue to be popular items.
If you are like most growers, you’re always rethinking how you get seed to the field. Are you doing it in the most efficient, fastest and economical way possible? Does your current system allow you to keep the planters and drills running as many hours per day as they possibly can?
With the emphasis on bulk handling, either in mini-bulks or bulk seed tenders, companies continue to bring out products with features they think might best fit certain operations. Bulk-seed handling is here to stay, and that’s definitely reflected in the number of products editors found at farm shows related to seed handling, especially with seed tenders.
In this display of new products for seed handling, you will find tenders designed to hold varying numbers of mini-bulk, hard plastic seed boxes. Seed companies are shipping both corn and soybean seed in these boxes upon request. Most of the tenders that hold these boxes are plumbed so that you can easily unload the seed through an auger or conveyor into the planter or drill. Whether you have center-fill seed units or individual row seed boxes may influence which models work best for you.
You will also find a seed tender for hauling bulk seed to the field. Bulk seed tenders pulled by pickups typically come equipped with their own auger and often with a small gas engine to power a hydraulic system to run the auger. Some even now come with remote controls that allow you to turn on and off the auger without standing at the control box, making it easier for one person to refill the planter, especially if you have individual seed boxes on each row.
Take a look at each new product and see if it might have a fit on your farm. Use the contact information to follow up and get more details.
UNVERFERTH SEED TENDERS
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Unverferth added new seed tenders to the company’s Seed Runner tender lineup. The 3955DXL, at 400-seed unit capacity, and 4955DXL, at 500-seed unit capacity, are designed to keep up with today’s fastest central-fill planters and drills. The dual-compartment design features a single-stage, 24-foot conveyor with 90 inches of vertical height adjustment. A standard, 4-foot downspout provides fast filling of central-fill planters and can be equipped with an optional three-stage telescopic downspout to extend side-to-side reach up to 50 feet. Learn more at umequip.com or call 419-532-3121.
KSI SEED FILL CONVEYOR
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The KSi Model 1610 Seed and Bin Fill Conveyor has a 16-inch patented cleated belt with a 10-inch galvanized tube construction. Available in electric, PTO and hydraulic drive, the units include a top-drive configuration and a capacity of 4,500 bushels per hour. A clean-out door makes it easy to change commodities or varieties. A collapsible canvas hopper comes standard, but a galvanized hopper is optional on this unit. You can get all the details at ksiconveyors.com or call 888-574-3277.
KSI SEED FILTRATION SYSTEM
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KSi Conveyors offers a new, patent-pending Seed Filtration System, which can be integrated into a seed handling or seed treatment system at strategic points in the process to filter out dust, particles and other foreign matter. This filtration process helps prepare seed for seed treatment adhesion and coating, while reducing residue on downstream equipment. The in-line system includes dual air filters, a collection bin, filter “blast” cleanout and variable airflow. Learn more at ksiconveyors.com or call 888-574-3277.
PAR-KAN EF 225 SEED TENDER
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The popular EF225 SeedWeigh bulk seed tender from Par-Kan is available with a gooseneck option. Previously only available as a bumper hitch, the new option provides more flexibility for growers. The tenders have a 225-unit capacity and come complete with a 20-foot KSi Conveyor, which can unload up to 1,000 pounds per minute. Visit par-kan.com or call 800-291-5487.
PAR-KAN 2-PACK SEED TENDER
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The new 2-Pack Seed Tender from Par-Kan provides all the features growers like. It has a user-friendly design, which delivers seed with precision and speed. Standard features include an 18-foot KSi Conveyor, which can unload up to 18 bushels per minute, plus each unit has hydraulic drive, a wireless key fob remote for on-off switching and a 16-foot telescoping seed tube. Visit par-kan.com or call 800-291-5487.
CLARK’S AG SUPPLY SEED TENDER
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The new EasiLoad gooseneck hitch Seed Tender from Clark’s Ag Supply is a six-box low-profile EasiLoad unit with a 9-hp motor and 8-inch poly Lundell auger. The tender is equipped with 10,000-pound torsion axles and EasiLock lockdowns. The auger height is 14 foot, 6 inches. This unit starts at $26,900. Learn more by calling 866-246-2588.
MERIDIAN 405 SLD TENDER
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Farmers will love the ease of control and smooth movements of the new 405 SLD seed tender from Meridian. Each load function has a dedicated hydraulic system, so the conveyor swings, raises or lowers with ease. Unload up to 2,500 pounds a minute with the cleated belt design of the 8-inch-by-24-feet conveyor. The steep angle hopper design allows for 100% cleanout without the use of vibrators or agitators. The retail price is about $48,000, depending on features. For more information, contact Meridian Manufacturing in Storm Lake, Iowa, at 800-437-2334 or visit meridianmfg.com.