Compare The Precision Disk Air Drill To The Competition

After making the switch to the Precision Disk 500T air drill, Steve Sukup of Paulding County, Ohio, reached a new milestone. It was the first planting season he was able to drill straight through — without having to stop and unplug any seed tubes. A higher bulk seed tank and more accessible meters and hoses help simplify his daily maintenance, replacing the time he used to spend crawling underneath a machine with greater uptime. Faced with heavy clay soil, Steve appreciates the ability to raise the drill’s down pressure. “After setting the down pressure higher, we had excellent stands — some of the best stands in drilled soybeans that we’ve had in a long time,” Steve says. He also credits parallel linkage for superior seed-to-soil contact and accurate seed depth, even in difficult conditions. And after just one season with Section Automated Control, he anticipates savings as a result of automated shut-offs, calling the system “smooth as a whistle.”

* Steve Sukup pictured with sons Joshua, Jacob and Jared

Wes Statz relies on his Precision Disk 500T air drill to plant everything from soybeans and wheat to alfalfa and sorghum. Whether seeding for his family’s dairy in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, or raising custom forage crops for neighboring operations, Wes counts on the 500T to get the most from every seed. As the crop and machinery manager for an innovative operation, he chose the 500T for its advanced technology. When switching from soybeans to alfalfa, the meter rollout system allows him to quickly and easily change out crops, all while delivering unmatched seed placement and uniform depth control. The technology, simplicity and ease of adjustments help Wes work longer and faster, covering more acreage in a short amount of time. He can also easily maneuver around contours and cover more acres with less maintenance. For Wes, it all came full circle after seeing the results from his first planting season with the drill, which he described as “unbelievable.”

The parallel link design features two arms that allows level lowering and lifting, ensuring even seed placement depth in any soil condition.

Case IH Advantage: Improved yield potential

The single tailing link features one arm that allows row unit geometry and component relationships to change in uneven soil conditions, risking inaccurate seed placement.

Hydraulic meter drives and hydraulic down pressure let you adjust to changing field conditions quickly and accurately from the tractor cab.

Case IH Advantage: Improved rate and depth control

Meter drives utilize ground drive wheels that can cause lags in meter start-up. Manual down pressure adjustment must be performed outside, on the drill.

4-section automated control uses GPS to automatically shut off sections. More sections mean more control and more seed savings that the competition.

Case IH Advantage: Saved time and money

2-section manual control relies on the operator to manually shut off the sections at just the right time to prevent overlap.