Planter Closing Wheels

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Planter Attachment Guide
A list of planter closing wheels on the market
M
any farmers acknowledge the importance
of the planter pass and know that finetuning the machine’s performance can
lead to higher yields. Properly closing the
seed furrow results in even emergence, picket fence
stands and photocopy ears.
At Farm Journal, we receive numerous questions
about the options available for today’s corn and
soybean planters. To help farmers navigate the
many planter attachment options, we’ve assembled
the following list of closing wheels available from
the OEM companies as well as aftermarket suppliers.
The table is limited to closing wheels designed for
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planters and the units that work for common conditions in corn and soybean fields.
Knowing that farmers deal with varying soil conditions, manufacturers offer an equally diverse
number of closing wheels that range in weight,
material and design to match the field. Many of
these wheels are designed in response to tough
no-till conditions.
Some of the wheel designs and field conditions
require using a seed firmer, drag chain or other
equipment with the closing wheel assembly. Check
with each manufacturer for their recommended
setup for your field conditions.
Planter Closing Wheels
Company
Product
Description
Models & Price
Abilene Machine
Rubber Closing
Wheels
Ranging from 3.40 lb. to 3.75 lb.,
these 1"x12" rubber wheels are
designed to fit OEM planters
with accompanying closing
wheel assembly kit.
John Deere and Kinze
planters
Angled
Rubber Press
Wheels
Weighing 19 lb. per row, the
angled rubber press wheels
improve seed-to-soil contact in
heavy-tilled soil and moderate
no-till conditions. Adjustment of
the wheels is provided by staggering fore and aft and changing
the width from 1.25" to 2.88".
All White planters
Angled
Cast-Iron
Press Wheels
The angled cast-iron press
wheels weigh 54 lb. per row and
are recommended for tough
no-till planting conditions. Adjustment of the wheels is provided
by staggering fore and aft and
changing the width from 1.25" to
2.88" for improved performance.
All White planters
Single V
Trench Press
Wheel
The single V trench press wheel
weighs 21 lb. and firms both
sides of the seed trench in
mellow soil conditions. It is
advantageous for shallow planting in tilled soil. The center of the
seed trench is capped for a soft
top to improve plant emergence.
All White planters
P.O. Box 129
Abilene, KS 67410
(800) 255-0337
www.abilenemachine.com
AGCO-White
AGCO Answers
P.O. Box 20024
Bloomington, MN 55420
(877) 525-4384
www.whiteplanter.
agcocorp.com
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$26.50 to $29.50
per wheel
$266 per row
assembly
$306 per row
assembly
$169 per row
assembly
Company
Product
Description
Models & Price
Case IH
Early Riser
Closing
System
Early Riser inverted closing disks
return soil, captured by the gauge
wheel retention grooves, back
into the furrow and then squeeze
it closed. A wide, zero pressure
press wheel gently seals the
furrow. To be used in a variety of
conditions, especially no-till.
All Case IH planters
Furrow
Cruiser
Wheels
These wheels measure 13¾" and
feature built-in depth control. The
Furrow Cruiser is recommended
to be used on both sides of the
row. The design provides a combination of sidewall crumbling
and soil firming. Angular tooth
design prevents clogging.
Fit onto existing wheel
hubs of John Deere,
Kinze and late model
White planters
Measuring 13" and weighing
13.5 lb., the Curvetine closing
wheels chip in the sidewall and
crumble the soil to promote lateral
root penetration. The thumb-like
tooth firms and provides seed-tosoil contact. Multiple configurations for varying field conditions.
John Deere, Kinze and
White (out of the box);
special kits for
Case IH, Great Plains
and Monosem planters
Measuring 12¼" and weighing
9.1 lb., Thompson wheels are
designed to be run on both sides
of the row. Primarily designed for
no-till conditions, the thin edge
slices easily into the soil to break
down the sidewall. The tapering
sides limit the depth.
Great Plains, John
Deere, Kinze and
Monosem with gauge
wheel design; and
White 6000 and 8000
planters
The 1"x12" rubber wheels weigh
3.5 lb. with poly inserts. This
design closes the seed trench
with an aggressive pinching
action. It provides excellent
depth control in most soil
conditions.
All Great Plains
planters
Measuring 1¼"x13½", these poly
sided wheels weigh 5 lb. and are
similar to cast but more forgiving
because of the slightly larger
footprint. An aggressive tapered
edge closes seedbeds in firm
soil, but a large footprint allows it
to stay on top in loose soil.
All Great Plains
planters
Weighing 8 lb. and measuring
12¼" tip to tip, these spoked
wheels are designed for no-till
and worked ground. The foot is
designed to tip out and push soil
toward the seed and take the
sidewall out. It pulls soil into the
row for seed-to-soil contact.
All Great Plains
planters
621 State St.
Racine, WI 53404
(877) 422-7344
www.caseih.com
Copperhead Ag
Products
26119 S. Robin Drive
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 261-3634
www.copperheadag.com
Dawn Equipment
P.O. Box 497
Sycamore, IL 60178
(800) 554-0007
http://dawnequipment.com
Exapta Solutions
P.O. Box 952
Salina, KS 67402
(785) 820-8000
www.exapta.com
Great Plains
Manufacturing
Curvetine XR
Closing
Wheels
Thompson
Wheels
Rubber Wheels
1525 E. North St.
Salina, KS 67401
(785) 823-3276
www.greatplainsmfg.com
Wedge Wheels
Spider Wheels
Closing system sold
as part of complete
row unit
$130 per row, insert
only; $210 per row for
complete assembly
$129 per row
$106 per wheel
$130 for two wheel
assemblies
$150 for two wheel
assemblies
$165 for two wheel
assemblies
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Planter Closing Wheels
Company
Product
Description
Models & Price
John Deere
Rubber Tire
Closing
Wheels
Measuring 1"x12", this type of
closing wheel works well for most
conventional to no-till fields.
Spacing between the wheels
can be adjusted; wheels can also
be pressured or staggered for
positive seed-to-soil contact and
improved residue flow.
All John Deere planters
Cast-Iron
Wheels
Measuring 1"x12", these closing
wheels are best for tough soil and
heavy residue conditions when
more pressure is needed to close
the furrow. Angle and stagger
adjustments are identical to the
standard rubber wheel.
All John Deere planters
Weighing 3 lb. and measuring
1"x12", the rubber wheels are
adjustable for width, offset and
down pressure. These settings
give the operator choices to
ensure proper seed-to-soil
contact in conventional to
moderate no-till field conditions.
All Kinze planters
Measuring 1"x12", the solid cast
wheels have the same adjustment
opportunities as above. Weighing
55 lb. with a more aggressive hard
edge to the wheel, cast closers
can provide the necessary seedto-soil contact in moderate to
heavy no-till conditions.
All Kinze planters
The spaded wheel is available
in 13" and 15" diameters. The
13" wheel runs with two spader
wheels on each row, each weighing 7.5 lb. The 15" wheel weighs
10 lb. and can be paired with a
solid wheel. The wheels close the
seed trench from the bottom up.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
This 1"x12" rubber closing wheel
is designed for OEM planters.
The plastic wheel halves weigh
3.4 lb. to 5.9 lb.
John Deere and Kinze
planters
The Mohawk ring features
1"- square pegs and installs on
existing rubber wheels. Designed
for all seedbeds, it can be used
on a single side or both. The pegs
are angled down, so as the wheel
goes forward, the soil is released
and not spaded out.
Designed for 12"
wheels; universal ring
and kit available.
501 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
(866) 993-3373
www.deere.com
Kinze
Manufacturing
Rubber Wheels
P.O. Box 806
Williamsburg, IA 52361
(319) 668-1300
www.kinze.com
Cast-Iron
Wheels
Martin Industries
Spading
Closing Wheels
P.O. Box 428
Elkton, KY 42220
(800) 366-5817
www.martintill.com
Poly Tech Industries
P.O. Drawer 349
Monticello, GA 31064
(800) 542-7659
www.polyskid.com
Schaffert
Manufacturing
Rubber
Closing Wheels
Mohawk
Closing Wheels
71495 Road 397
Indianola, NE 69034
(800) 382-2607
www.schaffert.com
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$348 per row assembly
$100 per row
$170 per row
Contact your dealer
$33 to $40 per wheel
$45 per ring
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$299 per row assembly
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Planter Closing Wheels
Company
Product
Description
Models & Price
Schlagel Mfg.
Posi Close
Wheels
Designed to eliminate sidewall
compaction, these wheels measure 13" in diameter and weigh
9 lb. With the patented horizontal
rod design and with a wide
ground path, Posi Close wheels
leave loose soil over seed to
prevent baking and crusting.
Case IH, John Deere,
Kinze, Monosem and
White planters
Measuring 1"x12", this rubber
wheel is designed to fit most
OEM planters.
John Deere, Kinze,
Monosem and White
planters
4154 Buttermilk Road
Torrington, WY 82240
(888) 889-1504
www.schlagel.net
Rubber
Closing Wheels
Shoup
3 Stuart Drive
Kankakee, IL 60901
(800) 627-6137
www.shoupparts.com
$155 per row
$34.95 or $35.95
Cast-Iron
Wheels
Weighing 22 lb., this solid
cast-iron wheel measures 12".
Designed for no-till and fits
most OEM planters.
John Deere, Kinze,
Monosem and White
planters
$49.95 per wheel
Spiked
Closing Wheels
S.I. Distributing
13540 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, OH 45887
(800) 368-7773
www.sidist.com
Cast-Iron
Wheels
Close-N-Till
Wheels
Finger-Till
Wheels
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John Deere and Kinze
planters
Measuring the standard 12"
diameter and weighing 23 lb.,
this solid cast wheel fits most
OEM planters. It is angled at
bottom to push seed trench
together.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
Weighing 18 lb. and measuring
13" in diameter, these are
designed to be less aggressive
than the Finger-Till wheels and
lighter than cast-iron wheels. The
fins break up clods and fine up
the topsoil above the seed. Work
best in dry no-till conditions.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
This wheel weighs 16 lb., measures 13" and works best wet
no-till conditions. The Finger-Till
wheels are more aggressive than
the Close-N-Till wheels. The fingers reduce sidewall compaction
and the fins break up clods and
firm the soil above the seed.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
$88.95 per wheel
$54.50 per wheel
$72 per wheel
$90 per wheel
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This 15"-diameter spike wheel is
designed to run opposite a rubber
wheel. The backswept, angledtooth design penetrates the soil
easily and prevents soil buildup
in wet conditions.
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Planter Closing Wheels
Company
Product
Description
Models & Price
S.I. Distributing
Martin Spading
Closing Wheels
This spaded wheel is available
in 13" and 15" diameters. The
13" wheel runs with two spader
wheels on each row, each weighing 7.5 lb. The 15" wheel weighs
10 lb. and can be paired with a
solid wheel. The wheels close the
seed trench from the bottom up.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
This 13" wheel features paddleshaped fins, designed to close
the seed trench in challenging
conditions including wet soils.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
Entering the soil in an almost
vertical position, the serrations
along the outer diameter churn
the soil. The concave design of
the disk is pushed toward the
open seed trench to enhance the
closing wheel action.
Case IH planters
Measuring 15", this wheel lifts
and fractures soil with its tooth
design. The wide-crowned depth
band controls spike depth and
seed disturbance. An optional
scraper cleans the wheel as the
spike exits the soil.
John Deere, Kinze and
White planters
These angled wheels provide
optimum seed-to-soil contact
and feature adjustable spring
tension. Available with 1"x12"
rubber or spike wheels in parallel
or staggered position.
Case IH planters
This add-on firming wheel is
designed to be run instead of the
standard drag chain. It seals the
seed opening and gently firms
the seedbed. It features adjustable spring pressure to eliminate
air pockets and follow the
changing ground contour.
John Deere, Kinze and
White 8000 planters
13540 Spencerville Road
Spencerville, OH 45887
(800) 368-7773
www.sidist.com
Paddle Wheels
Yetter
Manufacturing
P.O. Box 358
Colchester, IL 62326
(800) 447-5777
www.yetterco.com
Serrated
Closing Disks
Solid Cast
Spike Closing
Wheels
V Closing
Wheels
6200 Firming
Wheels
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Double, $216 per pair;
single, $116 per wheel
$180 per row
$77 per row
$180 per row
$225 per row
$335 per row
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