Väderstad, one of the world’s leading companies in tillage, seeding and planting, introduces the new Tempo L 16-24 Central Fill. By handling both seed and fertilizer in a bulk system, the capacity of the world-record planter is increased even further.

The high-speed precision planter Väderstad Tempo L holds the world record for plating 502.05 hectares of maize in 24 hours, a record set in Hungary in 2017.

Now the Tempo L family is growing and the new Tempo L Central Fill with a central hopper for both seed and fertilizer is introduced, says Mattias Hovnert, Senior Vice President Sales & Marketing, and adds:

“The Central Fill functionality means that instead of filling seed in each of the row units, the farmer will only have to fill one large central hopper. The Tempo planter will then take care of the distribution of the seeds and fertilizer to each row unit – all this at world-record planting speed and precision.”

With the Central Fill function, the farmer will be able to achieve even more in a day’s work, thereby increasing productivity and capacity even further.

The new Tempo L Central Fill will be available with either 16 or 24 rows, which allows for row spacing alternatives from 450 to 762mm, depending on the model. To match the high-capacity output, the machine is equipped with a new hopper that holds 2 200 liters of seeds and 5 000 liters of fertilizer, making a total of 7 200 liters.

“The new hopper on the Tempo L Central Fill is equipped with two fans in the front, ensuring high-capacity metering of both seed and fertilizer. The technology behind the Central Fill system is very intuitive. There is no central motor metering out seeds – instead each row unit regulates the number of seeds needed to assist its individual high-precision PowerShoot seed metering system,”

says Mattias Hovnert.

The new Tempo L 16-24 with Central Fill will have its premiere at the international tradeshow Agritechnica in February 2022. The machine will be available from the end of 2022.

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2021 marks the 25th consecutive year that Koller Craft, LLC and Agri-Fab, Inc. have worked together to produce equipment that the agriculture industry utilizes on a daily basis. Agri-Fab, a manufacturer of lawn and garden attachments, has teamed up with Koller Craft to create parts for its spreaders and hoppers that many people have relied on for years.

One of the oldest plastic molders in the Midwest, Koller Craft uses injection molding for various parts for spreaders and hoppers, coming in different sizes and colors—black, orange and green. Throughout the last quarter-century, Koller Craft has used its injection molding on poly cart trays, dust covers, sweeper housing and gears, among other industry parts.

To manufacture some of these parts, Koller Craft uses High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), which provides tensile strength, a large strength-to-density ratio, high-impact resistance and a high melting point. Other parts are manufactured with Polypropylene (PP Copolymer). This is more flexible than HDPE and retains its shape after torsion, bending and flexing.

When plastic is used to manufacture these parts, it holds up to the tough environment the end product is earmarked for. Plastic can tolerate exposure to chemicals, ultraviolet rays and moisture that causes metals to oxidize and rust. It will flex when needed and will not scratch or dent like metal can.

Plastic can also be a more cost-effective option than metal. The ability to consolidate multiple parts into one piece eliminates the need for secondary options and keeps costs down. Resin, used during plastic molding, also delivers lower material costs than metal.

Another benefit of plastic is it allows for flexibility in the design and manufacturing process. Metal parts often require welding, grinding, die work, bending and rework on each individual part in order to achieve the design specifications. With plastic, these secondary steps are often included in the manufacturing tool and allows for the injection molded part to come out complete. The part can also have color and texture added to it, eliminating the need to paint or decorate the part.

After 25 years, the relationship between Koller Craft and Agri-Fab remains as strong as the millions of parts they have manufactured together. These two manufacturers plan on continuing to collaborate for many years to come.

About Koller Craft
Koller Craft, LLC, a Koller Enterprises company, is a family-owned and operated full-service provider of injection-molded plastic components that is headquartered in Fenton, Mo. Since 1941, it has focused on providing its customers with the highest levels of service and quality. Besides manufacturing the product to the proper specification, Koller Craft also specializes in on-time shipping, customer service and quick problem resolution. To learn more, visit https://koller-craft.com

About Agri-Fab
Agri-Fab is a manufacturer of lawn and garden and outdoor equipment. Agri-Fab’s product line has expanded to include many innovative and feature-rich products for the lawn and garden industry as well as the UTV/ATV market. Established in 1975, the company employs over 400 people during peak season and distributes products through dealers and retailers worldwide. Agri-Fab is located in Sullivan, Ill., a town with a population of 4,500 people. https://www.agri-fab.com

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