2 Row Planters

Greg_Phillips · Jun 2, 2006

I have been looking for a 2 row planter for Dad to use in his garden for a couple of years. Everyone I find is either in need of serious repair, or is priced as high as a 4 or 6 row would be. This got me thinking about building my own, but I have some questions for those who have two rows.

What size square tubing is the main frame made out of?
Are the planter units attached via parallel linkages?
What planter units are used on your machine?

I would also like to see some pics of some or your units. My e-mail is gphillips42051@yahoo.com

I have farmed all my life so I don't think this project is beyond my capabilties, I would just like to go into this with all th information I need.

Thanks

Greg_Phillips · Jun 2, 2006

I have been looking for a 2 row planter for Dad to use in his garden for a couple of years. Everyone I find is either in need of serious repair, or is priced as high as a 4 or 6 row would be. This got me thinking about building my own, but I have some questions for those who have two rows.

What size square tubing is the main frame made out of?
Are the planter units attached via parallel linkages?
What planter units are used on your machine?

I would also like to see some pics of some or your units. My e-mail is gphillips42051@yahoo.com

I have farmed all my life so I don't think this project is beyond my capabilties, I would just like to go into this with all th information I need.

Thanks

npaden · Jun 2, 2006

It seems like you would be able to find a decent 2 row planter pretty easy. I just bought one for $200. I know several of the used equipment places have them for $400ish.

I'm starting to wonder why you would want a 2 row planter though, after planting 5 acres yesterday with one it takes forever. I may be looking for a 4 row planter!

npaden · Jun 2, 2006

It seems like you would be able to find a decent 2 row planter pretty easy. I just bought one for $200. I know several of the used equipment places have them for $400ish.

I'm starting to wonder why you would want a 2 row planter though, after planting 5 acres yesterday with one it takes forever. I may be looking for a 4 row planter!

TNhobbyfarmer · Jun 2, 2006

Two row planters have gotten very popular because of gardening and food plot planting. Many times they are more expensive than the 4 rows.

I would suggest trying to get either JD 71 units or possibly AC units. The 71 units are very good simple planters. I have a two row planter and it work very well. I like a couple of things about the AC units. Many of them have fertilizer boxes and no till coulters. Also, they can use the JD plates which are readily available.

As far as the size of the tubes to make the tool bar with, just use the same size that was used on the planter that the units came off of.

I planted 3 acres of corn a few weeks ago and it was kinda slow but I enjoy the seat time.

TNhobbyfarmer · Jun 2, 2006

Two row planters have gotten very popular because of gardening and food plot planting. Many times they are more expensive than the 4 rows.

I would suggest trying to get either JD 71 units or possibly AC units. The 71 units are very good simple planters. I have a two row planter and it work very well. I like a couple of things about the AC units. Many of them have fertilizer boxes and no till coulters. Also, they can use the JD plates which are readily available.

As far as the size of the tubes to make the tool bar with, just use the same size that was used on the planter that the units came off of.

I planted 3 acres of corn a few weeks ago and it was kinda slow but I enjoy the seat time.

Sully2 · Jun 2, 2006

( Two row planters have gotten very popular because of gardening and food plot planting. Many times they are more expensive than the 4 rows.

I would suggest trying to get either JD 71 units or possibly AC units. The 71 units are very good simple planters. I have a two row planter and it work very well. I like a couple of things about the AC units. Many of them have fertilizer boxes and no till coulters. Also, they can use the JD plates which are readily available.

As far as the size of the tubes to make the tool bar with, just use the same size that was used on the planter that the units came off of.

I planted 3 acres of corn a few weeks ago and it was kinda slow but I enjoy the seat time.
)

You got the dead spot on about 2 row planters getting popular all right! I just recently finished helping a "camping buddy" re-work a "pre-historic_ JD.??..246 I think it is/was..? OLD planter. Sand blasting...greasing...repainting...geeze was it a pita! But man does it look good now..all nice and shiny green! He had to buy 2 new "disks??..for it because th old ones..the bearings were SHOT in them ( solid balls of rust) and some sort of cast iron piece that fits under the fertilizer box on one side ( dont know what its called??)

The planter is EASILY lifted and carried around with my B3030 ( which isnt a big tractor at all!) So about any CUT could use it. I think he told me the sum total costs he has in it now is right at $700...but it really does look like brand new.

And you speak of gardens?? He told me the other day he had 4 more rows of corn to put out ( weather here is off and on) and he has mixed lots out presently ( various types)..but at 80% germination he will get....get this now...8500 ears from what he has out now!...GEEZE!!!!! The guy enjoys his gardening!!...lol

Sully2 · Jun 2, 2006

( Two row planters have gotten very popular because of gardening and food plot planting. Many times they are more expensive than the 4 rows.

I would suggest trying to get either JD 71 units or possibly AC units. The 71 units are very good simple planters. I have a two row planter and it work very well. I like a couple of things about the AC units. Many of them have fertilizer boxes and no till coulters. Also, they can use the JD plates which are readily available.

As far as the size of the tubes to make the tool bar with, just use the same size that was used on the planter that the units came off of.

I planted 3 acres of corn a few weeks ago and it was kinda slow but I enjoy the seat time.
)

You got the dead spot on about 2 row planters getting popular all right! I just recently finished helping a "camping buddy" re-work a "pre-historic_ JD.??..246 I think it is/was..? OLD planter. Sand blasting...greasing...repainting...geeze was it a pita! But man does it look good now..all nice and shiny green! He had to buy 2 new "disks??..for it because th old ones..the bearings were SHOT in them ( solid balls of rust) and some sort of cast iron piece that fits under the fertilizer box on one side ( dont know what its called??)

The planter is EASILY lifted and carried around with my B3030 ( which isnt a big tractor at all!) So about any CUT could use it. I think he told me the sum total costs he has in it now is right at $700...but it really does look like brand new.

And you speak of gardens?? He told me the other day he had 4 more rows of corn to put out ( weather here is off and on) and he has mixed lots out presently ( various types)..but at 80% germination he will get....get this now...8500 ears from what he has out now!...GEEZE!!!!! The guy enjoys his gardening!!...lol

npaden · Jun 2, 2006

Maybe I can get someone to trade me a 4 row planter for my 2 row planter! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

npaden · Jun 2, 2006

Maybe I can get someone to trade me a 4 row planter for my 2 row planter! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Sully2 · Jun 3, 2006

( Maybe I can get someone to trade me a 4 row planter for my 2 row planter! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

?? No idea about an "even up" trade.??...but Im sure ..ifs its super nice shape..it can be sold for enough $$ that the difference of out of pocket $$ isnt going to break you up.

LOTS of people out there ..with tractors "about " the size of mine ( low to mid 30HP range) that are looking for "smaller" impliments. If I had the right sort of property..heck Id put out a LG garden ( NOT as large as this "wacko buddy of mine though..lol) and have needs for say..6 ft set of disks...2 row planters....smaller sized cultivators..etc.

Sully2 · Jun 3, 2006

( Maybe I can get someone to trade me a 4 row planter for my 2 row planter! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif )

?? No idea about an "even up" trade.??...but Im sure ..ifs its super nice shape..it can be sold for enough $$ that the difference of out of pocket $$ isnt going to break you up.

LOTS of people out there ..with tractors "about " the size of mine ( low to mid 30HP range) that are looking for "smaller" impliments. If I had the right sort of property..heck Id put out a LG garden ( NOT as large as this "wacko buddy of mine though..lol) and have needs for say..6 ft set of disks...2 row planters....smaller sized cultivators..etc.

Greg_Phillips · Jun 6, 2006

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm still looking for a 2 row but, may also look at building a couple out of a used 4 row. Any pics or other information would be great.

Thanks again

Greg_Phillips · Jun 6, 2006

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm still looking for a 2 row but, may also look at building a couple out of a used 4 row. Any pics or other information would be great.

Thanks again

npaden · Jun 6, 2006

I just took some pictures of mine tonight.

HTH, Nathan

npaden · Jun 6, 2006

I just took some pictures of mine tonight.

HTH, Nathan

yoyo · Jun 13, 2006

I looked around for a one row planter and I had a friend that had a four row Cole planter he junked. These are pre-JD flex 71 units, as everyone junked the cole planters that went out of business and bought JD. Anyway, the toolbar looks like the pic posted of the JD planter. It is called 2 1/4 " diamond toolbar. It is solid steel , not tube. I cut the toolbar into 2 five foot sections and a 4 footer. The planter mounted just like the pic shows. Toolbars are found in varying sizes and shapes so find the one that fits your planter, but jusdt in cas you can't find one, here is a source for brackets! www.lorenzomfg.com . Also the planter plates are found here at www.lincolnagproducts.com . Or why not but new stuff like these at http://www.stevenstractor.com//merchant.ihtml?id=1118&step=2 If I were you, I would look for an old set of 4 rows that some farmer has abandoned, but hurry because the scrap steel man is also looking! We have a local steel mill here and you would not believe what great things are thrown out and melted down for scrap. America's best made products on the scrap heap!

HRS · Jun 13, 2006

http://www.covingtonplanter.com/

Take a look here. Being in Kentucky, you should be able to get them. They are based here in Georgia. Many are sold, both 2 and 1 row. This spring I picked up a new 1 row unit with cultivator. A few weeks later I had the dealer call in for a side dresser. Spent around 1K on the whole thing. It works great, granted that I did have to tweak a few tight fittings when it first arrived. This design has been around for a very long time. I was surprised when I first did a search and found that the company was still in business about two years ago. As you will see, they also now own Cole, so the Cole planters are still available also. I think the 2 row unit runs closer to 2k, but the 1 row is great for gardening. We had a two row Covington back when I was a kid, but my dad converted it to a single row to make it easier to use in the garden spot. I planted a couple of acres with my single row unit this spring. Like another said, it takes a while, especially with a single, but it is perfect for a two or three acre garden.