JD 7000 planter vs. 71 model
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Farmwithjunk
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LabLuvR said:
In order to effectively no-till plant, the planter itself has to be, among other things, a LOT heavier than a conventional planter. There has to be enough weight there to force the coulters or disc openers into untilled ground. A 7000, if PROPERLY equipped as a no-till planter, would be a hefty load for many compact tractors. The 7000 MaxEmerge planter is sort of the "small block Chevy" of planters. There are thousands of aftermarket accessories available for them. They were the gold standard amongst plateless planters for years. They are all that and a bag of chips IF you understand how to set one up and operate it.
The #71 is the epitomy of simplicity, functionality, dependability, and planting accuracy for a plate type planter. Most seed corn growers used 71's until just recently because of how gently they delivered seed. They are easy for the beginner to understand. There's just not a lot to go wrong with them.
We're comparing the Space Shuttle to a Cessna 172 here. If you just need to "short hop" and not fly to the space station, the #71 is a better choice in my book. If you plan on planting 100's of acres, have a strict time table to follow, and have the expendable cash to afford the 7000 in the first place, why not? But again, for the average person, the #71 is far and a way the best choice.
Thanks Farm,
With my 37hp tractor I guess I will focus on the 71 model. I need something idiot proof that will work in a small scale food plot business. I've a lot to learn about planters I see. In the past I've broadcasted and done quite well. But if I enter the foodplot business I need to have my act together and use some type of planter.
With my 37hp tractor I guess I will focus on the 71 model. I need something idiot proof that will work in a small scale food plot business. I've a lot to learn about planters I see. In the past I've broadcasted and done quite well. But if I enter the foodplot business I need to have my act together and use some type of planter.
sunspot
Gold Member
LabLuvR
Not meaning to hijack your thread.
Farmwithjunk.
Is there a comparable brand, model to the JD71? I want to keep my eye out for a planter. Due to your great explanation, the 71 is on my list.
Not meaning to hijack your thread.
Farmwithjunk.
Is there a comparable brand, model to the JD71? I want to keep my eye out for a planter. Due to your great explanation, the 71 is on my list.
Farmwithjunk
Super Member
LabLuvR said:
One big advantage the 7000's will have over most of the #71 units I'm seeing is the fact that the 7000's USUALLY come equipped with a fertilizer attachment. It's very advantageous when planting/growing corn to be able to sideband fertilizer while planting. You can always broadcast fertilizer before planting, but the majority lands in between rows where it does little good. Young corn plants need the kickstart of having fertilizer within a few inches of the roots.
Farmwithjunk
Super Member
sunspot said:
International Harvester had a similar unit planter. I don't recall the model #. Cole made a decent version. Yetter built the 71 for Deere. When Deere dropped the 71 from their line-up, Yetter bought sales rights and continues to build the 71. Just get ready for a severe case of sticker shock.
During the heydays of the #71 planters, Deere had more than 60% of market share. (with their entire line of planters) IH was second, but a distant second. In an article I read in a magazine a while back, Deere sold 5 rows to every 2 IH sold. Numbers then work in favor of the #71 now. There's just a lot more green survivors.
Farmwithjunk
Super Member
LabLuvR said:
Very limited numbers manufactured. "Hard to locate" is a gross understatement. Downright IMPOSSIBLE to locate would come closer to the facts. I've seen a total of FOUR planters using #71 units with OEM fertilizer attachments. I've been trying for the better part of 5 years to find 2 rows worth. No luck so far.