SpeedTube
Plant 2x Faster
A masterpiece of engineering. SpeedTube is a unique set of technologies developed to ensure pinpoint seed placement at high speeds. It was designed with performance, durability, and ease-of-use as the core objectives.
Focused on the perfect plant – and speed.
SpeedTube has broken seed tube convention. Standard seed tubes can be accurate when you plant slow and steady — that wins the race, right? Not anymore. Upgrade from tortoise to hare without sacrificing any spacing accuracy.
The secret is in the flighted belt that takes gravity out of the equation. There’s no opportunity for seeds to ricochet and go topsy turvy into the trench. Even at twice the speed you normally plant, every seed arrives safely at the bottom of the trench, spaced evenly, every time.
So the perfect plant is attainable, while taking advantage of that perfect planting window.
More Acres, Less Iron
You can plant twice as much with the same iron. And you don’t have to worry about making the perfect planting window. SpeedTube makes use of modern data and planning strategies so you don’t miss out — you win. With the planter in your shed today.
The Solution To Speed
As speeds increase, today’s planters struggle to maintain good spacing. SpeedTube solves these problems, so you can plant faster without sacrificing yield:
The row unit and meters bounce causing seeds drop at different speeds, which changes the spacing. SpeedTube solves it.
As planting speeds increase, seeds increasingly bounce and roll in the trench. SpeedTube solves it.
Grab It
Feeder wheels at the top grab the seed from the disk, placing it onto the belt, and safely delivering it to the bottom of the trench.
Control It
The belt matches the speed of the planter and carries the seed to the bottom of the trench. SpeedTube doesn’t rely on gravity to get the seed in the right place. It controls the seed from meter to furrow.
Drive It
vDrive power with a 12V motor and an integrated controller for sub-second execution. And a seed delivery and drive system built for durability.
Release It
The belt spins at a rate that increases and decreases with planter speed, so you get optimal seed placement. Planting is consistent, regardless of planter speed. There is no bounce or roll in the trench. Spacing accuracy and yield are preserved.