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What meter drives are available on the 5900 and 5700 planters?

The 5900 and 5700 planters, which are equipped with the 5000 Series electric drive row unit, are available with electric meter drive only.

Are bulk fill hoppers standard on the 5900 and 5700 planters?

Yes, timesaving bulk fill seed hoppers are standard on all 5000 Series planters. All 5700 configurations and the 5900 24R30 have 120 bushels total capacity, and the 5900 16R30 and 12R30 have 80 bushels total capacity.

What is the purpose of the PTO-driven hydraulic pump?

Reduce the hydraulic demands of your tractor and the required number of selective control valves (SCVs) to two with the variable displacement piston PTO hydraulic pump. This tongue-mounted, PTO-driven hydraulic pump unit supplies oil flow for all hydraulic requirements except the planter lift and marker/fold functions.

Are the 5900 and 5700 planters available with seed corn hoppers?

Yes, quickly equip a row unit to plant male corn rows by adding a 0.8-bushel seed corn hopper to it. It replaces the mini hopper lid and fits into the existing row unit side panels.

Are the 5900 and 5700 planters available with plot seed hoppers?

Yes, effortlessly plant test and demonstration plots using the 0.1-bushel plot hopper. It easily slides onto the mini hoppers of both the True Speed high speed and True Rate vacuum meters.

Are the 5700 planters available with an articulating swivel hitch?

Yes, 5700 planters are equipped with a hydraulic drawbar equipped with either a category 4 or 5 articulating swivel hitch.