Information on a JD 1720 Planter

Features

• The 1720 Integral Stack Fold Planter comes with both the RowCommand and SeedStar 2 systems. The RowCommand system helps you control how much seed is released into the ground, and the SeedStar 2 system comes with a color display and helps you monitor seed transmission. This planter also comes with an adjustable down-force system and a row cleaner, which removes any lingering residue from previous plantings. You can customize your planter's computer system with your current location and language. This planter also folds up into itself for easier transport.

Fertilizing

• You can dispense granular chemicals using the MaxEmerge XP planter. This planter also comes with both insecticide- and herbicide-only transmissions systems and a mixed herbicide and insecticide system. The liquid fertilizer pump is made up of a mixture of stainless steel and cast iron parts, and it also has strainers to keep your pump from getting clogged. You also have your choice of fertilizer openers: double or single disk.

Dimensions

• The transportation width of this attachment ranges from 16 feet 5 inches to 26 feet 8 inches, and it is 5 feet 10 inches long. The transportation height ranges from 11 feet 2 inches to 13 feet 8 inches, and it weighs between 5,333 and 7,988 pounds. The herbicide- and insecticide-only hoppers hold up to 70 pounds, and the insecticide and herbicide mixture hopper holds up to 35 pounds on each side. The seed hopper holds between 1.6 and 3 bushels.

Specs

• The 1720 Integral Stack Fold Planter comes with either a Cat. 2 or 3 hitch with a Quick-Coupler, and the lift system uses a tractor three-point hitch. The Tru-Vee double disk opening has 15-inch blades, and it comes with a T-handle that allows you to adjust the depth of the planter up to 4 inches deep. This planter can plant 8, 12 or 16 rows. If you are planting 8 or 12 rows, then the machine can handle up to 40 inches of space between rows. It can handle up to 30 inches of spacing for 16 rows. You receive a one year warranty with this attachment. This attachment uses two 7.60 by 15-inch 8 PR tires.