Looking for a 2 row planter

[BT73000]

I have been thinking of buying a 2 row planter to plant corn and or beans with. Maybe 5 acres or so. I have a MF 135 diesel and a JD 4020. I plan on using the MF for planting if it will do. Is one planter better than another? I"d like to have a MF planter to match my tractor, but they seem to be hard to find in this area (north central NC). I have seen a lot of Ford 309 planters for sale for around $300 to $500. A one row planter would probably work fine for my needs, but they seem to be as much as a 2 row. Any opinions?

 

[Tim(nj)]

Ford and MF planters are harder to find plates for compared to John Deere. Late model Oliver/White and Allis-Chalmers planters use the same plates as JD. I'm not saying you shouldn't buy a Ford or MF planter, but make sure there's an assortment of plates with it before you buy.

 

[JWalker]

How much corn are you planning to plant? Most of the current corn seed is randon, you can not buy just flat or round seed. Most of the "platted" planter will have difficulty plantting this. Soybeans will work fine with any of those planters. You would probably be better to hire somone to plant the corn for you.

 

[Tim(nj)]

There are at least 4 seed companies that you can buy graded seed from . . . . Fielder's Choice is one of them.

 

[DeltaRed]

Check into a 'unit planter'(ie:JD#70,71,24b;IH185,295etc.)some thing with good parts availability.2 row behind a 135 is a good match.Once the corbn is planted,what about a cultivator?Pictured is a JD #70 unit planter,set up for 4x30"rows.

 

[flying belgian]

Just paint the planter to MF colors. The normal passer by will not know the difference and it will look nice.

 

[R2D2]

If you don't mind driving to Pa. Wengers has a good selection of two row planters, external_link.

Also many farm equipment auctions this time of the year in eastern NC. You might be able to pick up something cheap, auctionzip.com.

 

[Ken Sweet]

I know where there are 2 MF 2 row units and the fellow has them in his shop checking them out. When I find out more details, I will check back in. Ken Sweet

 

[Bob Bancroft]

I sold an AC two row a couple years ago. It was easy to convert it to three point hitch. I think two row makes the most sense. Set your wheels to exactly twice your row spacing, and just drive in the previous wheel track, then you won't have to mess with markers.
I would be more concerned with the type of opener than the brand. After getting spoiled in the field on what disc openers will cut through, it was eye opening to go back to dealing with the runners in the sweet corn plot.

 

[Erik Ks farmer]

Depending on where you are, I have a nice 1240 Deere 4 row adjustable from 28" to 40" rows with dry fertilizer boxes that are in great shape that needs a new home, I bought a 7000 and don"t use it anymore.

 

[Spook]

I had a Ford 309. Very nice planter. Very expensive to buy parts for. I have a JD #70 planter now. Much easier to get parts for, a little cheaper, they mad a lot of them, and the plates are cheaper.

 

[Spook]

I had a Ford 309. Very nice planter. Very expensive to buy parts for. I have a JD #70 planter now. Much easier to get parts for, a little cheaper, they mad a lot of them, and the plates are cheaper.

 

[john e.c. mi]

E-mail me, I have some two row planters.

[email protected] or 810-404-4783

 

[tim(in)]

I have a 352 ford 4 row planter and it uses the JD B plastic plattes with an adapter. It is the same as a oliver or white 543 planter.I think a lot of companies still make graded seed since some believe it helps yeilds to use ceretain size seeds and gets a more uniform accurate stand.

 

[John Harmon.]

Question; What do you use for markers?

 

[DeltaRed]

John,I prefer to "prebed" my cornground.The rowmarkers are on the bedder.I just follow the corrugates with the tractor.

 

[maxwell99]

I have a John Deere 25B, 2 row planter, it works good behind my TO-35 Fergy. Note: the planter units are bolted to a bar so you can change the row width with little trouble.

I would recommend a 25B if you can find one.

 

[Anonymous-0]

Here's a model #39 Massey Ferguson planter. It's what would be "compatible" with a 135 era Massey Ferguson tractor. This one is in excellent condition. The market value is approximately the same as most good 2-row planters. That said, AVOID them unless you have access to a supply of MF seed plates. They are scarce (at best) Even Lincoln Ag (best source for seed plates) have a VERY limited selection.

 

[Anonymous-0]

I'll hang on to the (shown in above post) MF #39 planter as it goes well with my MF150 tractor, but when it's time to USE a planter, here's what I drag out of the barn. This are John Deere #70 flex planter units on a home made tool bar. They were in production from the mid 50's until mid 60's, then replaced by a very simular JD #71 flex planter unit. Both are EXCELLENT planters. Parts are still available from Deere, plates are abundant. (Type B Deere, same plate used in the majority of Deere plate type planters for decades. Still available through Lincoln Ag, Ebay, ect)

The 70/71 is VERY simple, easy to set for plant spacings, seed types, ect. The 71 especially, has a reputation for accurate seed delivery, and great results, even in a rough seed bed. The 70/71's are easy to find (relative to other planters)

 

[Briar Hill Brittanys]

Here's my 2 row Allis Chalmers planter. Double disk openers, with an adapter it uses any John Deere plate. It works great, I've planted corn, sunflowers, milo, and beans. Very simple to set-up, and reliable seed placement. I believe it was made late 50s to early 60s. Mark