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4.2

Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair

2008 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

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Used the Solitair mainly on heavier soils, and honestly, the two-disc coulters with those scrapers are solid against clogging. I can crank up the down-pressure and get through tough spots without seeing skipping. Noticed the depth wheels give really uniform seeding depth, saves me some stress. The air system’s okay, but if you don’t clean the mesh regularly, it can slow things a bit. Also, the need for high hydraulic oil flow (they say 25 liters per minute) means our older tractor can barely keep up; had to borrow the newer Deere from the neighbor. All said, after adjustment, she performs consistently. Operation isn’t really hard to figure even for a not-so-keen tech guy. Haven’t broke a coulter yet.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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So, I’ve had the Tempo F 6 rows on the farm for two seasons. Simple to hook up, doesn’t ask for much power, I’ve even run it behind an old 110hp Deere on good land. The hydraulic adjustment for the support wheels does what it should, keeps the depth right on the bumpy stuff, but I hate crawling around for every tiny tweak. Overall, seed placement is solid, I gotta give it props for that. The big fertilizer tank is a help too, means less stops. Maintenance-wise, nothing tricky in daily service but those seed meters can clog if you let trash build up. I’d put convenience at a solid 4, maybe 5 if you don’t mind getting hands dirty now and then.

4.2

Combine seed drill Amazone Cirrus

2016 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

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First time out with the Cirrus 9004-2C Grand and it honestly made things smoother than what I’m used to. That twin disc opener and the way it lays seed, even at higher speed, surprised me-emergence was spot on all across the width. The electric-hydro adjustment for coulter pressure and depth is handy, so you can do everything from the cab. That really cuts down on the messing around out in the mud. But I did have to re-read the manual a few times; all the tech packed in can be confusing until you get a feel for the menu. Comfort-wise, it’s not bad. Maneuverability on headlands is decent with the independent wheel suspension. Wish the price was a bit lower for all these gizmos, though.

4.4

Mechanical seed drill Amazone D9

2014 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Used the Amazone D9 for a couple seasons now. Mine’s a 2013 like this one. What stands out for me is how clean the whole thing still is after all these years, no welded bits anywhere on the frame or markers, and the tires are still basically new. I had it hooked up to my tractor with its board computer, which, ok, took a bit to figure out at first but does the job. Seed hoppers keep their paint like they never saw a grain of seed - looks kinda weird but in a good way. Only thing, wish there was more room around the linkage area when hooking up, feels tight in there sometimes. But yeah, haven’t had much trouble with it otherwise, runs solid every spring.

4.0

Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair

2018 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Got some mixed feelings here. For us the Solitair wins on getting more done with less people. We can cover a lot of ground in a day, and switching up crops isn't a hassle. I do like the independent control of seed and fert, and the fuel usage is low. On the not-so-great side, pnematic seeding isn't as precise as the old-school mechanical ones, though it's not a dealbreaker for us since the difference isn't huge in most cases. The machine itself is big, maybe intimidating at first but everything's designed to go quick - only takes a few lube points and you're back out. Haven't had any breakdowns in almost a year. Just a couple small details, like mud on the sensor wheel throwing off readings, but that's about it. Wish the price was a bit lower, but running costs are good, so I can live with it.

3.6

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

3.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Used this rig in wet and dry conditions. Honestly, it handled trash better than I thought, didn’t clog much at all. The monitor is simple enough most the time, but I got a couple error codes that were confusing. Would be nice if they had clearer descriptions or help pop-ups.

I wouldn’t say maintenance is the easiest, but no major issues for me yet. Still, opening up some bits for cleaning after each job can get old. I wish some of the parts felt sturdier, especially the locking levers. Price is uh, not the best, sort of high, but it was the only machine around that could handle my speed. Comfort - not much to say, just like any other modern planter. Works for me.

4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

3.0 Convenience

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I’ve got a few seasons on the Tempo L16. What stands out is how little attention it needs. Haven’t swapped a single part after a whole bunch of hectares which is rare for me. Not gonna lie, it handles hills better than I figured. Stays steady at 16-18 km/h, even with some rough ground. Running it with a 350 hp tractor was perfect, maybe overkill on some days, but I like not stressing the engine. Only thing that bugs me is those big fertilizer tanks are a pain to reach if you’re in a hurry. Still, the big capacity means long stretches without refilling, so you kind of forget about that. Overall it’s reliable but not absolutely perfect - wish loading was faster.

3.8

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2012 Year

4.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

3.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Had my hands on the Rapid for a bit now. First off, it's chunky, not light at all (over 3 tons if you're wondering), so moving her around, loading and unloading, you need some proper gear. It's not a pain, but not quite a breeze either. Condition-wise, I checked the discs and everything's legit, plus it's got plenty of new factory spares thrown in. I like that the seed hopper is split for fertilizer and seed, helps avoid the usual headaches. There was just a welded bit on the marker, which, yeah, happens a lot. Nothing looked botched up though. Tyres are original, some minor cuts but still kicking. Control's pretty straightforward, but if you don't know your way around settings, expect a bit of poking around (not much guide available).

4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2023 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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Tried out the Väderstad Tempo this spring on maize and sunflower, and overall, it's a real mover for speed if you've got the right field conditions. I was running at about 15 km/h, and the accuracy of seed placement actually surprised me, got pretty even rows-this isn't typical for most planters at those speeds. Switching the seeding disk for different crop sizes is straightforward, but getting the settings dialed in from the tractor cab took a bit more time the first few runs than the 5-7 minutes they say. Not a biggie but something to know. The bins for seed and fertilizer are a good size, saved some time on refills. Haven't had any big issues with the machine getting jammed up either, that air pressure system seems to work. The display shows enough info so you can catch problems early. Only annoyance? The price is high, but that's standard for new gear like this. Maintenance hasn't come up much yet. Would have liked more options straight away for different row widths.

4.2

Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair

2008 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

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We demo’d one on damp-ish ground and the packing/reconsolidation side of it stood out. Those big staggered tyre packer wheels clean up better than I thought they would, and you still get a uniform finish across the width. If you run the trapezoid packer roller ahead of the discs it leaves a nice firm strip to plant into.

Front end options are useful. The levelling tines/tyre packer up front let you tame ploughed stuff and old winter crop lumps without doing another pass. Adjusting on the go is handy when the paddock changes every 200m.

Only thing I’ll say: it wants a proper tractor. Weight is up there and the power range is real, especially if you’re pushing on. Build feels solid though, Heliodor discs on leaf springs is a good setup and not much daily messing around on the coulters.

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