TM
Model 3600M0259-01
Rev. 9/17 5-1
Rate Charts
GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION
These planting rate charts are applicable to KINZE Model 3200 Twin-Line Planters.
NOTE: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.
NOTE: Not all row spacings listed apply to all size planters.
NOTE: Speeds above 6.0 MPH (10 KPH) can adversely affect seed spacing.
MECHANICAL SEED METERING
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: 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) 30 Tooth Drive Sprocket
When planting 30"/36"/38" rows with brush-type seed meters using 30 tooth standard rate (1 to 1) sprocket, use charts on page 5-2
to 5-5.
Half Rate (2 To 1) 15 Tooth Drive Sprocket
When using 15 tooth half rate (2 to 1) sprocket with brush-type seed meters, seeding rate is approximately 50% of chart readings.
NOTE: Use of the Half Rate (2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package with brush-type seed meters will reduce planter transmission
speed. Seeding rate will be approximately 50% of the chart reading when using Half Rate (2 To 1) Drive Reduction Package.
EXAMPLE: 30" row spacing using 60 cell seed discs in brush-type seed meters.
80,928 ÷ 2 = 40,464 Population (2.6" Seed Spacing x 2 = 5.2" Seed Spacing)
VACUUM SEED METERING
NOTE: 15, 19, and 38 tooth drive sprockets are NOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure proper rate chart
is selected. 15 and 19 tooth sprockets requires 91 pitch No. 40 chain and 38 tooth sprocket requires 104 pitch No. 40 chain.
NOTE: Planting rates over 250,000 seeds/acre are not recommended.
NOTE: Contact wheel drive sprocket references in each rate chart title.
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
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