Cuts Like a Knife? Opener Blades
If there is one part that doesn’t get replaced as often as it should, it’s the openers. When you decide to get “another season” out… Read More »Cuts Like a Knife? Opener Blades
JD 50/60/90/Pro-series drills
Do I Need a Different Gauge Wheel Tire and/or Tire & rim on My Planter or Drill?
The first thing to evaluate is the condition of your tires. Does the tire still have a square lip that contacts the opener blade to… Read More »Do I Need a Different Gauge Wheel Tire and/or Tire & rim on My Planter or Drill?
Is This “Flapper Thingy” Necessary?
Yes, whether you call it a tab, strap, deflector or tab, preventing seed bounce is most definitely necessary and here is why: All John Deere… Read More »Is This “Flapper Thingy” Necessary?
Ballin’ on a Budget: What to Replace on JD 50/60/90 Openers When Grain Prices Are Low
What are the most important items to repair and/or replace when the budget is tight? While Exapta has a multitude of solutions to completely rebuild and… Read More »Ballin’ on a Budget: What to Replace on JD 50/60/90 Openers When Grain Prices Are Low
‘Depth Adjustment-Plate’ Wear on JD 60/90/ProSeries Drills
If you notice a lot of wear on the depth-adjustment mechanism (the plate with the notches in it, as well as the knob), it’s probably… Read More »‘Depth Adjustment-Plate’ Wear on JD 60/90/ProSeries Drills
Deere ProSeries NT Drills: Worth It?
We’ve been waiting decades for Deere to come out with improvements to their 90-series no-till drill openers. Now that it’s finally happened, it’s mostly a yawn.… Read More »Deere ProSeries NT Drills: Worth It?
Gauge Wheels In No-till
A nuanced topic. First, let’s look at gauge wheels on planters, then drills. (Your drill isn’t a true gauge-wheel design? Maybe it’s time to upgrade).… Read More »Gauge Wheels In No-till
No-till in The Mud: JD 50/60/90/ProSeries Drills & Case-IH P-500
Looks like it’s going to be a very soggy spring season for nearly all of North America —are you equipped to do a good job… Read More »No-till in The Mud: JD 50/60/90/ProSeries Drills & Case-IH P-500
Forges de Niaux 200 vs Ingersoll (Blades for JD 50/60/90 Drills)
One important reason why the Forges de Niaux 200s stay sharp longer: The Niauxs start out with ~3/4″ of bevel, vs ~5/8″ on the Ingersolls… Read More »Forges de Niaux 200 vs Ingersoll (Blades for JD 50/60/90 Drills)
Peer SeedXtreme Bearings
One of our competitors touts their use of SeedXtreme bearings. Are they in fact better? The SeedXtreme bearing uses six seals per side (12 total), versus… Read More »Peer SeedXtreme Bearings
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