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4.6

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2008 Year

5.0 Price

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My mate has one of these and I've borrowed it a few times. I dig how the seed and fert compartments can be changed up, makes it handy if you're working different rates or just want the extra volume for seed. The machine’s got enough smarts to keep calibration quick. I did find the land wheel sticking out a bit-nearly caught it in the gate once. Not a fan of the sensor that says you’re out of seed even when you’re not totally empty-kind of misleading, especially with small seed. But all in all, the running costs are low, really didn’t have to mess with it much between jobs. Didn’t clog up on wet corners, tines fixed up the finish alright. I care more about running all day without stupid breakdowns and this Rapid did the job.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2023 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

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Honestly, the setting up is where you need to pay attention with the Tempo. You need to hook up all these hydraulic lines and get the electronics paired, and sometimes it feels like you spend as much time getting ready as seeding. But once it's up, it goes smooth. The app on the iPad is handy, you can change pressure settings and check data straight from the cab, though I did have some hiccups updating the firmware once. Maintenance has been pretty standard, nothing broke in a season, just keep up greasing and cleaning sensors. It’s a big machine so transporting can get annoying on smaller roads. Comfort is okay, controls are right there, but it can be a lot to take in till you get familiar with the system.

4.2

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2005 Year

3.0 Price

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Used the Rapid 600С last season during one of those super dry springs down south. The seeder actually did alright even when the field prep was... let’s just say rushed and not great. My main thing is, it really handles those patchy, dusty conditions, the kind where you just can’t get the ground perfect. Bonus points for how universal it is - I ran it for cereals, rapeseed, and even threw some sunflowers in, didn’t have to mess around with much. Control is straightforward, the onboard computer is handy to stay close on the seed and fert rates. Still, the price is kinda up there for what you get, but for this kind of flexibility, might be worth it for bigger operations. Wouldn't mind if maintenance bits were a little easier to reach though, I’m always pinched for time.

4.2

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2008 Year

4.0 Price

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Had a go with the Rapid during a real dry season and honestly, it impressed me with how even the seed depth stayed even when ground was like concrete. Used to take us way longer to get seeding done, now it's just one or two of us and we can actually cover proper hectares each day. Loading is easier too, less time mucking about with buckets and no big crew crowding around. The only thing is if you're used to really simple old gear, can take a day or two to get used to button-pressing for adjustments but after that, it's fine. Still, sometimes you gotta stop and fine tune more than the older seeders, but it's part of the deal with the new tech.

3.8

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

3.0 Price

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I demo’d a Tempo F8 from our dealer and spent a day setting it up for sunflower. The seeding unit design is not overloaded with parts, which I like. Less stuff to mess with when you’re in a hurry. The downforce range is solid too, you can push the row unit into harder ground and it still holds depth.

Depth control wheels options are nice. Closed wheels worked fine in normal conditions, but I’d probably want the spoked/open style for early spring when it’s tacky. The press wheel + closing wheels combo did a clean job, seed stayed where it should.

The iPad calibration is easy but you still gotta pay attention. If you get lazy with disc choice and seed size, you’ll see doubles/skips right away. When it’s matched, the singulation numbers look great.

Speed is the big thing people talk about and yeah, it can plant fast and not turn into a spacing mess. I’m still cautious pushing max speed in rough fields though. Fast is cool until the ride gets bouncy and you start chasing depth.

3.8

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2012 Year

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We moved to a Rapid after years on older seeders (stuff like the SD/"CD" type machines). Night and day on labour. Before, for big area you drag half the yard into the field… tractors, cultivators, a pile of guys. Now loading is fast with the proper loader and you don’t need a crowd just to keep things moving.

In our conditions (dry year, field prep not perfect) we still did around 30-35 ha in daylight and it didn’t turn into drama. I think with better prep you can push more, but I’m not gonna pretend it’s always ideal.

Setup is pretty straightforward. Rear openers adjust quick, nothing exotic. I like machines where you can just get on with it.

3.8

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

3.0 Price

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Got to say, the PowerShoot tech is interesting. Seed just blasts right down, and it’s cool watching the monitoring in the cab - you really see where the skips and doubles happen. Not perfect: I did have to call the dealer once to sort out the seed depth when the field was a bit sticky, but they walked me through it over the phone. It’s not really specialized for pure no-till, but still gets the job done on my mix of ground. You can switch up row spacing, which comes in handy going from beet to maize. Not the cheapest drill - and training the guys on all the settings took time - but once you get the hang of it, pretty straightforward. Solid machine, no major headaches so far.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

4.0 Price

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So, I’ve had the Tempo F 6 rows on the farm for two seasons. Simple to hook up, doesn’t ask for much power, I’ve even run it behind an old 110hp Deere on good land. The hydraulic adjustment for the support wheels does what it should, keeps the depth right on the bumpy stuff, but I hate crawling around for every tiny tweak. Overall, seed placement is solid, I gotta give it props for that. The big fertilizer tank is a help too, means less stops. Maintenance-wise, nothing tricky in daily service but those seed meters can clog if you let trash build up. I’d put convenience at a solid 4, maybe 5 if you don’t mind getting hands dirty now and then.

3.6

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

3.0 Price

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Used this rig in wet and dry conditions. Honestly, it handled trash better than I thought, didn’t clog much at all. The monitor is simple enough most the time, but I got a couple error codes that were confusing. Would be nice if they had clearer descriptions or help pop-ups.

I wouldn’t say maintenance is the easiest, but no major issues for me yet. Still, opening up some bits for cleaning after each job can get old. I wish some of the parts felt sturdier, especially the locking levers. Price is uh, not the best, sort of high, but it was the only machine around that could handle my speed. Comfort - not much to say, just like any other modern planter. Works for me.

4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

4.0 Price

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I’ve got a few seasons on the Tempo L16. What stands out is how little attention it needs. Haven’t swapped a single part after a whole bunch of hectares which is rare for me. Not gonna lie, it handles hills better than I figured. Stays steady at 16-18 km/h, even with some rough ground. Running it with a 350 hp tractor was perfect, maybe overkill on some days, but I like not stressing the engine. Only thing that bugs me is those big fertilizer tanks are a pain to reach if you’re in a hurry. Still, the big capacity means long stretches without refilling, so you kind of forget about that. Overall it’s reliable but not absolutely perfect - wish loading was faster.