Väderstad updates the Tempo V 6–12 planter family, when operated together with the front hopper FH 2200. The upgrades focus on higher fertilizer precision, improved operator visibility and easier machine setup.
For model year 2027 the front hopper, FH 2200, will be available with four Fenix III metering units. This enables section control, as well as variable rate control for fertilizer in four sections. This allows an even more precise fertilizer application, matching varying field conditions and headlands, while reducing overlap and input costs.
“With 4 section fertilizer control, we take another step towards even higher agronomic precision. Farmers can now apply fertilizer where it is needed, improving crop establishment while optimizing fertilizer output”, says Oskar Karlsson, Vice President Product & Development Planters, at Väderstad.
Alongside the new metering system on FH 2200, Väderstad has redesigned the fertilizer tube routing between the tractor and the planter. Previously, the tubes were mounted along the side of the tractor, partially affecting visibility from the cab. For model year 2027, the four fertilizer tubes are now routed underneath the tractor, improving visibility and creating a cleaner, more integrated machine setup.
At the rear of the machine, the previous elevated distributor head on Tempo V has been replaced by four distributors positioned closer to the machine frame. This new layout contributes to improved distribution, simplified mounting and a more compact overall design.
“The combination of the new tube routing and the redesigned distributor heads makes the machine easier to handle, quicker to set up and more comfortable to operate from the cab. The new routing also means a shorter and smoother transport distance of the fertilizer, which in turn results in drastically reducing the delay time. This is important to increase accuracy even further when adjusting the fertilizer output on the go”, says Oskar Karlsson.
