Kinze Manufacturing is launching two planter models for 2024 featuring the new 5000 Series row unit. The changes and updates are designed to reduce daily maintenance while increasing longevity, durability and field performance, says Brad Neinsteadt, Kinze senior product specialist.
The sleek-styled cast row unit is completely redesigned for planting at any speed up to 12 mph. The electric drive unit will be available on Kinze’s new 5900 and 5700 planter models, equipped with the Blue Vantage display and powered by Blue Drive electric drive.
Key features include:
- Greaseless gauge wheel arms
- Scraper-equipped shim-less adjustable spoke gauge wheels
- Maintenance-free double bushing parallel arms
- Spring-loaded outside disc opener scraper made of hardened material for double the service life
The 5000 Series row unit will be available with residue control, air-adjustable closing wheel, fertilizer and seed handling options, such as an insecticide hopper and seed corn hopper.
“Our new 5000 Series row unit is built to run longer and stronger, while providing increased protection for farmers’ investment,” says Susanne Veatch, Kinze president. “It elevates precision and performance to the next level, providing farmers with more planting control and efficiency.”
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Other benefits include:
- Ability to upgrade from Kinze’s True Rate vacuum electric meter to True Speed high-speed electric meter.
- A front-end design that allows multiple residue options, including Yetter air-adjustable row cleaners, manual row cleaners and coulters.
- Quick lockup-closing wheels for testing depth and seed placement.
- Dedicated storage under the lid for seed and vacuum tube plugs.
- Integrated harness routing and retention to protect the electric-drive system harness.
The new planters will replace Kinze’s current 4905 and 4705 models with the same configurations. The 5900 will be available in 24-row, 30”; 16-row, 30”; and 12-row, 30” configurations. The 5700 will be offered in 36-row, 20” and 24-row, 30” versions as well as a new 24-row, 20” narrow-row planter.
New Frame Option
In addition to the new row unit, the 5700 24-row, 20” planter features a new 40’, three-section frame configuration. It offers front-mounted, high-flotation tires with 30 degrees of wing flex for high-operating and transport clearance. True Speed or True Rate electric meters, bulk seed and 500-gal. fertilizer capacity round out the features.
The new planters’ articulated swivel hitch–similar to what is used on Kinze’s Mach Till disk–supports category 4 and 5 hitches.
Fertilizer System
A new diaphragm pump can run dry for 10 minutes. It is able to pull from remote auxiliary tanks and features a 2 to 25 gal. per acre application range while planting at speeds of 3 to 12 mph. A pressure and flow compensated system allows for better rate control and range per orifice.
A new fertilizer flow switch allows for a single rate across the planter as well as single row section control. At low fertilizer rates, Kinze says the system offers a better idea of flow, is easy to clean and resists tacky fertilizer.
The flow switch is more compact with fewer leak points and features a cap that can be removed with a quarter turn to clean. The wheel flow sensor is replaceable.
Blue Vantage Display Updates
For 2024, remote support is available for the Blue Vantage display as well as cloud-to-cloud data sharing and customization. Prescription rate changes can be made after a prescription has been loaded. The display also supports planting wheat with True Rate meters.
For more information on the new 5000 Series row unit and 5900 and 5700 planters, which will be available to order starting in April 2023, contact a Kinze dealer or visit Kinze.com.
