Valion™ Seed Tube Guards Prevent blade flex Avoid pinched furrows Get consistent seed depth 5-yr warranty on breakage or wear* Unbelievably durable 2x - 5x wear life of OEM Wings & mounting hardware included

While intended to limit blade flex, standard OEM seed tube guards can wear substantially in just a few hours of use (esp. older JD & Kinze). However, Valion™ (VAL-yon) seed tube guards from Exapta will eliminate seed tube wear and greatly reduce blade flex to create a properly shaped furrow and improved planting depth control. Note that the depth adjustment may need to be set shallower with these improvements.

* During 5 years from date of purchase, we will replace your Valion guards if the lower rear corner of the guard loses more than 0.19" thickness as a result of opener blade contact & friction.

$26.50 for Deere XP (twist-on style)

$31.50 for early Kinzes and pre-XP Deere
JD 7000, 7200, & heavy-duty welded shank on 1700s ('03 & '04)

Note: We prefer applying liquids via Keetons. We view Keetons (or in-furrow 'seed-lock' wheels) as crucial for consistent stand establishment in no-till, and keeping those devices clean can be more of a challenge when liquids are applied ahead of them – although this is entirely dependent on liquid rate, stickiness of the liquid, and soil properties. However, many people get along just fine year after year applying liquids ahead of Keetons.

Stainless Steel Liquid Tube

• No drilling—installs with existing bolt holes
• Secures plastic 1/4" line for liquids
• Keeps the small plastic line out of the blades
• Prevents damage from stalks or tree limbs
• Stainless steel for low corrosion

$19.00 for L.133 stainless pipe/bracket—for JD 7000 & Kinzes (all)*
*Valions are not yet available for Kinze 3000-series, although the L.133 stainless tube fits these planters.

$19.00 for L.433 stainless pipe/bracket—for JD 7200 & all 1700-series

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