Leaf Springs
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$6.00For seed boot on JD 50, 60 & 90-series NT drills. Must be trimmed or modified to fit 60 series boot. Manufactured to Exapta’s high-quality specs for longer service life (less breakage, maintains strength) and 20% more force applied to the boot. Special ultra-durable paint process prevents rust. Plus a splotch of blue for visibility. Replaces Deere N284055 & N280485.
All About Leaf Springs
Our leaf spring is for the seed boot on JD 50, 60 & 90-series no-till drills. Must be trimmed or modified to fit 60 series boot. Manufactured to Exapta’s high-quality specs for longer service life (less breakage, maintains strength). Special ultra-durable paint process prevents rust. Plus a splotch of blue for visibility. Replaces Deere N284055 & N280485.
20% Stronger than OEM
Verified through independent testing.
“[With Exapta upgrades] my drill works better than when it was new.”
Bob Berndt
White, SD, Exapta customer since 2015 (Ingersolls, Ninjas, Exapta leaf springs on 20-ft JD 1590 drill)
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Thompson wheel covered by U.S. Patent No. 6,907,833. Liquid delivery feature of Valion seed tube guards is U.S. Patent No. 8,978,564. Ninja seed bounce flap U.S. Patent Pending. UniForce U.S. Patent Pending. All rights reserved on other designs. Exapta is a registered trademark of Exapta Solutions, Inc. Keeton is a registered trademark of Precision Planting. Mojo Wire, Thompson wheel, Valion guard, Ninja flap, UniForce, DuraLok, No-till Seeding Explained, and No-till Seeding School are trademarks of Exapta. Disclaimer: Recommendations & page content are current, accurate, and believed to be broadly applicable as of the time of writing (Dec 2005) and last update (2005 – 2014). Because of diversity of soils, climate, crops, planter & drill models/designs marketed worldwide, combinations of attachments, etc., actual results may vary. No warranty is made as to actual results obtained. Should you encounter exceptions or worthwhile annotations to the statements made on this page, please contact us.
“Exapta seed boot springs are absolutely brilliant compared to the JD springs, and also it was cheaper to get them from Exapta than to purchase JD ones from our local dealer.”
Tom Robinson
oyleton, South Australia
Chris Horton
Chris Horton brings 25 years of management with him. He grew up on his grandparents farm in Reno County Kansas where they mainly grew wheat and cattle feed. He worked on feed lots as a pen rider and cow-calf operations before moving to Southern California where Chris started a new career in the transportation and transport logistics, eventually managing the western region for a large commercial vehicle leasing company. Chris moved home to Kansas, to manage a local Farmers Coop and then eventually the service dept for a tractor dealership. The opportunity to join the Exapta team came up, and he knew he wanted to be a part of this team.
Michael Beasley
Finance Manager
Michael Beasley joined Exapta after serving in various financial roles over the course of his career, from Controller to Chief Operating Officer. He also spent many years in sales walking fields with growers and learning about their greatest challenges. Michael believes in the future of agriculture and the importance of no-till. He is a strong advocate for regenerative farming and soil health.
Jon Zeller
Current Product Engineer
Jonathan Zeller joined Exapta excited to return to working with no-till planting equipment. He supported research of no-till planting and other ag related projects for 7 years with Kansas State University’s Agricultural Engineering Department after getting his engineering degree. He later worked 3 years for Landoll Company, LLC. where he gained experience in a design engineering role. Jonathan grew up on a small family farm in NE Kansas working with row crops, hay and cattle. Jonathan enjoys solving engineering problems and improving or creating products to be robust and easy to install and service.