“We continue to hear from growers — they need added capacity to get more seeding done in a day. Case IH engineered the Precision Disk 550 air drill to meet this demand, with agronomically designed features to boost producers’ bottom lines,”

said Trent Nowosad, Case IH marketing manager for seeding equipment.

Unrivaled seed placement accuracy

Built on Agronomic Design principles, the Precision Disk 550 series row unit maintains an industry-leading parallel-link design with new features and enhancements to boost performance. A new closing system with indexable angle adjustments delivers effective seed trench closing, no matter the conditions — from conventional to no-till. Angle adjustments are simple, with indexed settings from 0 to 13 degrees to match your fields. Additionally, a range of gauge wheel widths and styles accommodate different field and crop conditions.

“With this new row unit, every single detail is designed to optimize seed placement and deliver unmatched stand establishment. Even when Mother Nature isn’t on your side, Precision Disk 550 air drills provide peace of mind that plants will get their best start possible,”

Nowosad said.

The Case IH parallel-link row unit design is known for ensuring consistent colter depth and accurate seed placement. An exclusive variable down-pressure spring holds each row unit in contact with the ground, while a forward-facing seed tube helps minimize seed bounce. Plus, operators can adjust to changing field conditions on the go with standard in-cab hydraulic down pressure control.

Productivity-boosting tank enhancements

Greater capacity is key to getting more seeding done in a day. The Precision Disk 550T air drill offers a tank capacity of up to 140 bushels to help operators maximize tendering and seeding productivity. A low-profile, rail-guided tank lid ensures an effective seal and allows for easy access. Plus, high-flotation tire options accommodate these greater tank capacities and reduce compaction, creating further agronomic efficiencies for operators while out in the field.

Enhanced autocalibration check software verifies settings by using scale feedback and delivers accuracy to give operators the best return on their investment. A stationary calibration package comes standard with the Precision Disk 550T air drill, allowing operators to perform checks without needing to operate the unit in-field. At the same time, an in-tank camera helps monitor tank fill and a rear-view camera helps operators safely transport.

Greater versatility for varying field conditions

To help reduce plugging in muddy conditions, gauge wheel options are now available with an open-spoke design. The 4.5-inch option matches conventional tillage conditions, while a 3-inch option is built to handle tougher, no-till conditions. Additionally, a new seed trench scraper is available to cleanly cut the seed trench.

To protect meters, a standard seed meter rain shield helps minimize contact with dust and debris for easy cleaning and maintenance. To help reduce maintenance and upkeep, chrome pins and heavy-duty scraper springs on the row-unit deliver a longer wear life. Earth Metal disk blades provide superior durability and are engineered to withstand the toughest conditions and cut cleanly through heavy crop residue.

“Not only is the Precision Disk 550 remarkably efficient when it comes to seeding accuracy and placement, but it’s also durable, simple, and easy to use. This new air drill checks all the boxes for producers looking to maximize their return on investment,”

Nowosad said.

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Case IH is expanding the lineups of Precision Disk 500 series air drills and 2000 series Early Riser planters with two new configurations. A new single-rank configuration with 15-inch spacing is available for the Precision Disk 500T single disk air drill — an ideal option for soybean seeding and other specialty crops in both no-till and conventional tillage fields. For the 2130 Early Riser stack-fold planter, a new 18-row configuration with 30-inch spacing will help producers cover more acres.

A new configuration of Precision Disk 500T single disk air drill

Built on Agronomic Design principles, Precision Disk 500 series air drills are known to deliver highly accurate seed placement regardless of tillage, residue, or cropping practices to give each plant the best start possible. The new soybean special configuration available for the 500T model offers a single-rank design with a mounted tank, giving producers a simple, yet effective and efficient, seeding solution.

Trent Nowosad, Case IH marketing manager for seeding equipment, said:

“Even in tough field conditions, the most important job of any air drill is to ensure even and accurate seed placement. This new soybean special configuration combines the unmatched accuracy and versatility of our 500T model with a simple, single-rank design, making it an ideal option for soybean and specialty crop producers.”

In addition to delivering accurate seed placement to increase efficiency, Precision Disk 500T air drills feature four-section control to reduce input costs by eliminating seed overlap. Plus, Precision Disk air drills are built rugged to allow producers to seed at higher speeds and spend less time on daily maintenance.

The new single-rank configuration with 15-inch spacing is offered in 30- and 40-foot widths with either a 70- or 100-bu. tank. The Precision Disk 500T model is also equipped with in-cab row-unit down-pressure control and a tank-mounted weigh scale for easy calibration and loading.

A new configuration of 2130 Early Riser stack-fold planter

Case IH is expanding the lineup of Early Riser planters with a new model configuration of 2130 Early Riser stack-fold planter. The new 18-row configuration with 30-inch spacing delivers the largest configuration available for the 2130 stack-fold model, to provide more capacity and help producers accommodate their farming practices.

Ken Lehmann, Case IH crop production marketing manager, said:

“Producers tell us they need larger planters and equipment to help cover more acres and increase productivity during planting season. We’ve heard from many producers who are interested in controlled traffic and want to match their planting traffic with their sprayer or tillage passes. This new 18-row configuration aims to give them that option and flexibility.”

The 2130 stack-fold model with a mounted three-point hitch is ideal for strip-till and flood irrigation operations, as well as specialty crops (cotton, peanuts, edible beans). The 18-row configuration is now available to order, and retro-fit options are available for producers who own 16-row configurations of the 2130 stack-fold model.

The 18-row, 30-inch configuration is a new addition to the 2130 Early Riser stack-fold planter, which also is available in 12-row, 30-, 36-, 38- or 40-inch spacing, and 16-row, 30-inch spacing configurations. The 2000 series portfolio also includes the 2140 Early Riser pivot-transport planter, available in 23-, 24-, 31- or 32-row configurations with 15-, 20- or 22-inch spacing and a split-row configuration option; 2150 Early Riser front-fold planter, available in 12-, 16- or 24-row, 30-inch configurations; and the 2160 Early Riser large front-fold planter, available in 24-row, 30-inch spacing; 32-row, 30-inch spacing; 36-row 20-, 22- or 30-inch spacing; or 47-row split-row, 15-inch spacing configurations.

Agronomic Design

Because every individual plant counts toward a producer’s bottom line, Case IH equipment is designed with an agronomic focus to help maximize yield potential. Precision Disk air drills and 2000 series Early Riser planters incorporate efficient, innovative design features, such as parallel link assemblies, to deliver highly accurate and consistent seed placement; ideal seed-to-soil contact; and fast, uniform germination.

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