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Ohio | I have had JD 7000, JD 7200, Econo-fold Kinze, Kinze twinline, Kinze 2600, spent some time around White and Cyclo's they all had there place. One thing I haven't heard mentioned was the front fold design of JD. If you have any steep entries into fields or RR crossings be aware of clearance issues. Kinze has a great design on folding but do carry quite a bit tongue weight. Split rows I think again Kinze has a better plan by using pushers and staggering units to aid in trash flow for no-till. Kinze always have had better built markers than Deere. The newer bulk fills sure would be nice, but saw the worst stands this year by brand new CCS Deere planters. Kinzes bulk fill system sure didn't impress me on design. I have not been around the newest CNH planters but was never a fan of the spacing on the Cyclo's. The cyclo's sure were nice to dump seed in and go, no carrying a cup to dip between boxes to make it back to the truck! The White planters I have been around did a nice job but seemed to have more issues with rocks and cornstalks than other makes and seemed to require more maintenance esp. in no-till. If you are looking at a 16 row JD 7200 the solenoids can be a pain after some age. Kinze 16 row may require a bigger tractor with a stout drawbar. Before someone jumps on me for pointing out the negatives on Deere let me say I was born and bred to bleed green, but call it as I see it. I think all have there strong points, and weak points, I would look for the best planter for the money, dealer support, and what best suits your needs and forget the color. If color is that big of a deal I think they still sell paint!! ;o) | |
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Please educate me on why I should own a John Deere planter
