Farm Compliance

Lenexa, Kansas - John Deere enhances the 1720 Stack-fold Planter with industry-leading Central Commodity System (CCS) technology. “The 1720 Stack-fold Planter is very popular with row-crop producers,” explains Chris Savener, project manager, John Deere seeding group. “It’s designed for optimum maneuverability and is the perfect configuration for strip-till operations.

“Now, we’ve added CCS to the 16-row 30-inch 1720 Stack-fold Planter which reduces the time needed to fill the planter with seed, maximizing the time spent in the field planting. This ultra-efficient combination allows growers to cover more acres in less time and provides an efficient folding system for easy transport.”

“CCS seed delivery adds more productivity with its bulk-fill capability and easy cleanup,” explains Savener. “The large seed tanks allow an operator to load 100 bushels of seed at a time to keep the implement in the field planting, not refilling separate hopper boxes.”

Pressurized air is used to carry seed to make seed handling gentler and to decrease damage by rough handling. Corn, cotton, sunflowers, soybeans, and sorghum can all be planted with CCS precision.

“Cleanup is also a snap. When the operator has completed planting, seed can be easily removed via access doors at the bottom of the CCS tank. This is a quick and easy system that saves the operator time and money!” explains Savener.

To further the productivity and efficiency of planting, the 1720 Stack-fold Planter will come standard with the Pro-Series XP™ row unit. This unit has a Tru-Vee™ opening and closing system, gauge wheels, and seed metering systems to improve the entire planting process. The 1.6 bushels of seed are distributed among mini hoppers so that there is no weight variation on row units as you plant.

“Another advantage of the Pro-Series XP row unit is the Pro-Shaft™ drive,” adds Savener. “This drive eliminates the chains used in the past to drive the seed meter for smooth operation and improves reliability. Plus, it eliminates daily maintenance and yearly chain replacement,” concludes Savener.