Extended Hinge For Deere Planters

Extended Hinge For Deere Planters PLANTING EQUIPMENT Accessories 15-2-3 New "extended" hinge folding kit for Deere planters is the only fold-forward kit that'll let you outfit your planter with more than one set of add-on attachments such as fertilizer openers, no-till coulters and ridge-till equipment, according to designer Dave Grollimund, of Folding & Special Products, Inc., who's been making folding toolbar kits for 12 years. The problem is that once you've got more than one set of accessories mounted on the front of the planter, most hinge kits won't let you fold wings around in front. The new extended hinge is essentially an extra wide hinge plate that moves the folding planter wings far enough forward to provide the needed clearance. Grollimund's heavy-duty hinges feature solid 1-in. steel plate and automatic hydraulic wing locks that prevent wings from "creeping forward" in the field. When folded, a 12-row narrow planter is reduced to just 14-ft., 8 in. transport width with a height under 10 1/2 ft. The folded wings tilt up at an angle over the tongue. When folded you can plant with the rear 6 rows to finish a field. Folding time is just one minute, controlled from the tractor seat. The extended hinge kit for a 7200 planter sells for $3,750 (installed). Grollimund also has full instructions for do-it-yourself installation. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Dave Grollimund, Folding & Special Products, Inc., 335 W. 650 S., Pendleton, Ind. 46064 (ph 317 778-2784).

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