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Model 3700

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Rate Charts

GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION

Sprocket combinations in these charts

are for average conditions. Changes in

sprocket combinations may be required

for desired planting population. ALWAYS

MAKE FIELD CHECKS TO BE SURE YOU

ARE PLANTING AT DESIRED RATE.

NOTICE

Seed additives added in the hopper

may affect finger pickup seed meter

performance and accelerate wear.

NOTICE

NOTE: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.

NOTE: Speeds above 10 km/h can adversely affect seed spacing.

MECHANICAL

Finger Pickup Corn Meter

Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than

optimum speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. Medium round

corn seed is most desirable for planting accuracy at optimum speed.

Finger Pickup Oil Sunflower Meter

Larger grades generally plant more accurately at the high end of the ground speed range than smaller grades. Higher than

optimum speeds may result in population rate increase or higher incidence of doubles, particularly with small seed. No. 3 and/or No.

4 size oil sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with oil sunflower fingers. No. 1 and/or

No. 2 size confectionery sunflower seeds are recommended for use in finger pickup seed meters equipped with corn fingers.

Brush-Type Seed Meter (Soybean, Milo/Grain Sorghum, Acid-Delinted Cotton)

Rate charts are given in seeds per acre as well as seed spacing in inches rounded to nearest tenth of an inch. Because of large range in

seed size, pounds per acre is not a suggested method of selecting transmission settings. Smaller size seed pounds per acre may be below

what was expected and large seed pounds per acre may appear above expectations. To determine pounds per acre, use formula given in

“Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Seed Meter)” in “Check Seed Population” in Machine Operation section of this manual.

NOTE: Planting speed can affect actual seeding rate. Make a field check and adjust transmission setting to obtain desired

seed drop.

NOTE: Half Rate (2 to 1) Drive Reduction Package may be required to obtain desired population and seed spacing. Half

Rate Drive with brush-type seed meters reduces planter transmission speed. Seeding rate will be approximately 50% of

chart reading when using Half Rate

(2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package.

EXAMPLE: 70 cm row spacing using 60 cell seed discs in brush-type seed meters.

80,928 ÷ 2 = 40,464 Population (6.5 cm Seed Spacing x 2 = 13 cm Seed Spacing)

VACUUM

NOTE: Contact wheel drive sprocket references are located in each chart title.

NOTE: 22, 28 and 44 tooth drive sprockets are NOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure proper
rate chart is selected. 22 tooth sprockets require use of 148 pitch No. 40 chains, 28 tooth sprockets require use
of 150 pitch No. 40 chains and 44 tooth sprockets require use of 158 pitch No. 40 chains.

NOTE: 30 tooth sprockets are not standard with the model 3700 planter. See your authorized Kinze dealer.