Momentum Planter

The Fendt Momentum Planter introduces a new advanced planting system.  It senses conditions in real time, and responds with real answers.  With perfect seed spacing, precise depth, and intelligent technology, you’ll get every bit of potential out of every acre you farm.

The Momentum comes in one of two toolbar widths.  The 40′ toolbar can be set as 32R 15″, 24R 20″, 24R 22″, or 16R 30″.  The 60′ configurations can be 48R 15″, 36R 20″, 26R 22″, 24R 30″.  This planter’s central fill system (CFS) has two 65 bushel tanks for a total of 130 bushel seed capacity.  The optional fertilizer tank holds 1000 gallons.  The planter hitch will be either a drawbar hitch or a 2-point hitch.  Momentum has a power beyond system that uses one main line from the tractor to power different systems on the planter.  The greatly reduces the the number of remotes that are needed.  Precision Planting’s 20/20 monitor controls the planter and physical switches exist for things like the one-button fold/unfold.

The Precision Planting row units bring the latest and best in precise seed placement.  There are a number of precision products that can be fitted.  The row units come standard with DeltaForce® and vSet® metering which is powered by a vDrive® motor.  Each row unit has a 1/3 bushel lego mini hopper which is capable of pairing with an mSet unit for multi-hybrid planting. There is the option to equip SpeedTube, or the WaveVision seed tube.  If you are using the liquid fertilizer package, both the Conceal fertilizer placement system and the vApplyHD fertilizer metering are options.

The heart of the Momentum planter is the Vertical Contour Toolbar (VCT).  This smart frame technology keeps the row units engaged with the soil.  There are actually two toolbars on this planter.  The front one is a static chassis.  The rear toolbar has three sections (on both 40′ and 60′ models) and is controlled by cylinders from the front toolbar.  The three sections of the rear toolbar (VCT) each have a range of motion of 52″.  In addition to this movement, each row unit is mounted on a parallel linkage that has a range of 16″.  DeltaForce® uses this row unit linkage to keep individual units in contact with the ground. The row units motion paired with the VCT means that the total range of vertical motion on the Momentum is 68″.  This system also allows for different row spacing configurations on the same base toolbar, and there is room in front of the units for after market row cleaning or tillage pieces.

The Momentum can be equipped with a package called Load Logic.  This system introduces spindles that can control tire pressure and measure weight on each tire.  Tire pressure directly corresponds to compaction.  On Momentum, the planter is constantly adjusting tire pressure to keep it as low as possible for the corresponding weight present at that moment.  There are two automatic modes that can be used here.  In Load Balance Mode the planter distributes weight across all six tires. The spindles are adjusting tire pressure, while at the same time the weight transfer cylinders push and pull the wings to spread the weight. In Controlled Traffic Mode (if you use a tram line), the weight is all shifted to the center inline tandems.  The inflation system is started automatically when folding and unfolding the planter.  A folding planter gets hard tires ready for the road, while an unfolding planter lets air from the tires.

The power beyond system controls systems like the fold and VCT of the smart frame.  The CFS and vacuum fans are 19″.  The center tires are inline tandem, which is similar to a track in footprint.  The real benefit comes from the elimination of pinch-rows.  On a conventional planter, tires are on the toolbar and must be spread out to straddle the rows.  This creates an issue when the tires create sidewall compaction on the plant row in between.  The 17″ front wheel and 22″ rear wheel distribute the weight with about 60% on the back of the tandem.  This balance makes pulling easier.

The row units are hydraulically controlled so they can be easily lifted for corn planting.  There is a rear fill fertilizer coupler and an optional hand wash station attached to the staircase that rises to the commodity hoppers.  Ultrasonic sensors are an option to measure the fill level of the seed hoppers.  Another option on Momentum is a venturri vacuum that makes cleaning out the row units an easy job.