Kinze 3000 - Rate Charts; General Planting Rate Information

TM
Model 3000M0188-01
Rev. 9/17 5-1
Rate Charts
GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION
These planting rate charts apply to Kinze Model 3000 Rigid Frame Planters.
NOTE: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.
NOTE: Not all row spacings listed apply to all size planters.
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 the nearest tenth of an inch.
Because of the 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 the formula given in “Determining Pounds Per Acre
(Brush-Type Seed Meter)” in “Check Seed Population” in Machine Operation section of this manual.
NOTE: Speeds above 6.0 MPH (10 KPH) can adversely affect seed spacing.
NOTE: Planting speed can affect actual seeding rate. Make a field check and adjust transmission setting to
obtain desired seed drop.
Standard Rate (1 To 1) 17 Tooth Drive Sprocket
When planting 30"/36"/38" (70/91/97 cm) rows with brush-type seed meters using 17 tooth standard rate (1 to
1) sprocket, use charts on page 5-3, 5-5, and 5-6. When planting 15"/18"/19" (38/46/48 cm) rows using 17 tooth
sprocket, use chart on page 5-4.
Half Rate (2 To 1) 34 Tooth Drive Sprocket
When using 34 tooth half rate (2 to 1) sprocket with brush-type seed meters, seeding rate is approximately 50% of
chart readings. Half rate (2 to 1) drive is recommended only when Interplant push units are used and desired
population falls below that shown on planting rate charts.
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 THE DESIRED RATE.
NOTICE
Seed additives added in the hopper may
affect finger pickup seed meter performance
and accelerate wear.
NOTICE