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United States | I'm running an older Kinze 2200 12 row planter, it came with a Sensor-1 monitor, which works, but I'm wanting to update into something with more power to see what is going on. Currently the monitor will be 15-30 seconds before it alerts of issues, which at 5.5 mph is up to 240 feet of problems. Right now it is using a 37 pin Dickey John connector to the monitor.
I'm not looking to go all the way to the newest monitors, unless it makes sense financially. Even if I went to a Gen1 Precision monitor, I think that would be a great step up. I would also like to possibly add downforce monitoring.
What kind of costs would I be looking at to upgrade? What all would I need to do the above? I don't see many looking at the classifieds, so would I be better off buying new? |
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northeast ohio | Are you using any type of guidance display that could serve as the monitor? |
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United States | No, I'm farming like it's 1990. |
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northeast ohio | IMO - Buy a display that can do guidance, monitoring, rate and section control as you can justify adding components. The lowest cost route will be a WAAS display that offers ability to subscribe to higher accuracy. Trimble CFX750 (maybe FMX) with seed monitoring can be put together for under $3000. Future steering for $1200 to $3000+ used depending upon system and tractor.
The one issue may be the sensors on your planter. Are they Dickey John high rate?
Edited by neo_ag 3/24/2020 18:19
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East Central, Nebraska | an agleader insight would be an awesome addition to your farm. they can be acquired for $400-$1000. another $1200 and you can be yield monitoring with the same monitor. few hundreds more you can be running sprayer with it. steering is also an option. if you want a monitor that will grow with you maybe spend a little more for an integra. they are a bit more pricey but open up lots of options as far as steering goes. |
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| I got a used gen 1 20/20 monitor for my 2600 last year, they are getting super cheap. If you do go that route, you have to buy an adapter cable to hook your 37 pin dickey john harness to the 20/20, i tore my hair out trying to figure out why it couldn't see any rows. I finally called precision and they helped me out. It's a big upgrade. This planter is only used for beans, if I was going to use it to plant corn I would think about going to a gen 2 so you have more capability to upgrade as time goes on. Gen 1 was only about $1000 though, so well worth it. |
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United States | yes, it has the high rate sensors. |
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United States | where did you find a used one at? does it just take the monitor, or are there more components needed. I'm confused looking at their manuals. |
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SE IL | You will need a monitor and smart connector. Not required but I would absolutly recommend getting a couple of weigh pins/rums so you can see how rough or smooth of ride your planter has. I have never used Ag Leader for planter monitoring but they make good stuff. I would go Precision though it seems used stuff is much more available and easy to find. We do use a Seperate monitor for steering and I kind of prefer that. Its definetly easier for Dad not trying to have everything on 1. |
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| Yeah I needed a monitor, a smart connector, and the 37 pin adapter thingy. I got it from my precision dealer, he had 3 old gen 1's on the shelf collecting dust so he made me a deal. You can find them in the classifieds and auction sites as well. |
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