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Post by rowfarmer on May 23, 2012 21:52:00 GMT -5
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Post by nailwhacker on May 24, 2012 4:06:55 GMT -5
Yes Whites are positive air . Depending on what corn disk comes with it (3 sizes s-m-l ) choose seed on the upper end for what it will accept and turn the air up . Rounds do work better in these disks in my opinion.
We've had White planters for 20 + years here and would get another one in a heartbeat. Run a 6818 central fill here now- 10-20-30 inch model.
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Post by olwhda on May 26, 2012 11:24:57 GMT -5
I have an 8182- 12X30, and it works great IMO, used a 5100 6X30 for years, I've been using small seed disc for corn under the 50 lb sacks usually 2.25-2.50 lbs of pressure, usually 5-5.5 mph.
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Post by rowfarmer on May 27, 2012 19:40:52 GMT -5
have you had any frame issues? Always have heard good things about the units but was told that they had some frame issues with this series.
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Post by olwhda on Jul 18, 2012 16:36:30 GMT -5
NO frame problems with mine yet, bought it used out in sw KS from big farmer, He's still using white planters so I guess he was happy, he went to either 16 or 24 row.
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Post by 4430 on Jul 18, 2012 17:57:31 GMT -5
I had a 8182 12 / 30 with fert and it was my first White and I traded it 3 yrs ago for a White 8816 .
Only problem I had was the first yrs the lug bolts worked loose on the carrier wheels and was covered under warranty.
To avoid that happening again I put longer bolts in then ran a nut on the back side to make sure it stayed tight.
I always use the small plate for all sizes seed just adjust the air pressure according .
I never had any issues with the frame and I'd guess if there was a problem I'd lean towards operator error.
Never had any trouble with the folding switches so I liked it enough to order another one.
Would recommend you keep the clutches greased every day .
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Post by acfarmer on Jul 19, 2012 8:06:23 GMT -5
I had a 6342 white. Good planter , simple meters . It was the black machine bar and I never had any issues with the frame on it. I ended up selling it to my dad and down graded to a kinze because it was cheap. lol I wouldnt be scared of a white. Just make sure you have a good dealer.
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