Archives: FAQs

Are 5900 planters available with a drawbar hitch?

Yes, along with the 2-point hitch option, 5900 planters are available with a hydraulic drawbar equipped with a category 4 articulating swivel hitch.
April 28, 2023 by Kinze Manufacturing

Does Kinze offer air-adjustable closing wheels?

Yes, easily achieve optimum seed-to-soil contact right from the tractor cab with air-adjustable closing wheels. The closing wheel down pressure of the middle and wing sections is independently monitored and adjusted from the dedicated Blue Vantage display screen.
April 28, 2023 by Kristi Kidd

How has the fertilizer flow switch improved on the 5900 and 5700 planters?

Easily indicates fertilizer flow at all application rates and is integrated with the Blue Vantage display. Resistant to tacky fertilizer, easy to clean, and impeller wheel replacement is simple.
April 28, 2023 by Kinze Manufacturing

What are the liquid fertilizer flow rates on the 5900 and 5700 planters?

With the new diaphragm-style fertilizer pump and high-accuracy control valve, you can apply fertilizer at rates from 2–25 GPA. There is no seal damage if the pump accidentally runs dry.
April 28, 2023 by Kristi Kidd

How is the fertilizer system set up on the 5900 and 5700 planters?

The 5700 and 5900 planters have a 400 to 750-gallon onboard capacity fertilizer system. You can easily add capacity with optional factory-installed plumbing for connecting to saddle tanks or a nurse tank. The entire fertilizer system is controlled from the Blue Vantage display.
April 28, 2023 by Kristi Kidd

What are the standard features on the NEW 5900 and 5700 front fold planters?

Fully optimized electric planting 5000 Series electric drive row unit Blue Vantage planter display Blue Drive electric drive Bulk fill seed hoppers Front fold, 3-section frame Low maintenance features Active hydraulic weight transfer 42° (5900) or 30° (5700) of wing flex One rear-facing camera High transport clearance Articulating clevis hitch...
April 28, 2023 by Kristi Kidd