Kinze 4900 - RATE CHARTS; General Planting Rate Information

TM
Model 4900M0290-01
Rev. 8/19 5-1
Rate Charts
GENERAL PLANTING RATE INFORMATION
These planting rate charts apply to KINZE Model 4900 planters.
NOTE: Seed size and shape may affect planting rate.
NOTE: Not all row spacings listed apply to all size planters.
NOTE: Speeds above 6.5 MPH (10.5 KPH) can adversely affect seed spacing.
MECHANICAL
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 nearest tenth of an inch. Because of 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 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.
VACUUM
NOTE: 15, 22, and 28 tooth drive sprockets are NOT applicable to all rate charts. Check chart titles to ensure
proper rate chart is selected. 22 tooth sprockets require use of 148 pitch No. 40 chains, 28 tooth sprockets require
use of 150 pitch No. 40 chains.
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