As seed technologies continue to advance and help improve yield, the cost of each seed that goes into the ground is becoming more expensive. Over hundreds or thousands of acres, overplanting takes dollars straight from your bottom line. SeedCommand, with the AutoSwath feature for planters, helps reduce costly overplanting on end rows, point rows, terraces and waterways – saving you money and valuable time. SeedCommand also allows growers to map variety/hybrid locations and record split-planter operations for better record keeping and decision making.

AutoSwath™ for Planters

The power of INSIGHT™ SeedCommand comes from its AutoSwath feature that automatically controls SureVac, SureStop & Tru Count’s planter clutches. SureVac, SureStop & Tru Count clutches disengage the seed meter drive from the planter transmission, enabling planter sections to be shut off without raising the planter.

Using GPS and a coverage map, SeedCommand’s AutoSwath feature automatically turns planter sections off as they enter already covered areas or areas marked not to plant. When each planter section encounters field areas that need planted, AutoSwath automatically turns the sections on. AutoSwath will even automatically shut off planting through waterways (sub-boundary required). All this automation without ever raising the planter!

• Saves seed cost by eliminating double planting on end rows, point rows, and around terraces.
• Prevent yield loss by eliminating double planted areas that often lodge and run out of moisture and nutrients.
• Make turning on ends faster - no need to slow down to accurately lift and lower planter on end rows.

  Example

  1. Travel full speed into end rows.
  2. AutoSwath shuts off planter sections at first end row.
  3. Conveniently raise planter at any point after entering end rows.
  4. Turn machine around.
  5. Conveniently lower planter at any point after making turn.
  6. AutoSwath turns on planter sections at first end row.

• Makes night planting easier because you don’t have to watch for hard to see end rows.
• Prevents dropping seed on top of ground as planter is raised.
• Saves insecticide cost with granular boxes driven by planter transmission.
• Makes following the row on end rows and point rows easier at harvest.

This exciting new feature requires a sub-meter 5 Hz GPS receiver. Results will vary based on absolute accuracy of GPS receiver. The Ag Leader  or GPS 5100 are recommended GPS receivers.

SeedCommand is compatible with Tru Count’s solenoid clutch and NEW air operated clutch. SeedCommand with SureVac, SureStop & and Tru Count clutches are compatible with most brands of planters, including, but not limited to, Kinze, Deere, White and Case (except Cyclo).