Corn Seeder

The corn seeder is suitable for 12-60hp four-wheel tractors, sowing lines can be 2-6 lines to meet the different needs of different customers. This corn seeder machine is suitable for sowing corn or soybean in the non-tillage field, which can sow the fertilizer as base manure together with seed at one operation. This spurs the seedling fast and sturdy growth. The front beam of the machine’s frame, there equipped with a passive entangling-proof fitting which can also used for furrowing. This fitting can cut down the working resistance and improve working efficiency.

Corn Seeder Product Model

1. 2BYSF Series Corn Seeder with Fertilizer

Model

2BYSF-2

2BYSF-3

2BYSF-4

2BYSF-5

2BYSF-6

Overall dimension (mm)

1440*1150*980

1440*1500*980

1440*1950*980

1440*2250*980

1440*2600*980

Rows (Row)

2

3

4

5

6

Row spacing (mm)

428-630

428-600

428-570

428-540

428-510

Plant spacing (mm)

140/173/226/280

Ditching depth (mm)

60-80

Fertilization depth (mm)

60-80

Sowing depth (mm)

30-50

Capacity of fertilizer tank (L)

42

68

86

86

86

Capacity of ssed box (L)

8.5*2

8.5*3

8.5*4

8.5*5

8.5*6

Weight (Kg)

140

190

270

300

350

Linkage

Three-pointed mounted

Matched power (hp)

12-18

15-25

25-40

40-50

50-60

2. 2BYF Series Corn Seeder with Fertilizer

Model

2BYF-2

2BYF-3

2BYF-4

2BYF-5

2BYF-6

Overall dimension (mm)

1440*1150*980

1440*1500*980

1440*1950*980

1440*2250*980

1440*2600*980

Rows (Row)

2

3

4

5

6

Row spacing (mm)

428-630

428-600

428-570

428-540

428-510

Plant spacing (mm)

Adjustable, 140 / 173 / 226 / 280

Ditching depth (mm)

60-80

Fertilization depth (mm)

60-80

Sowing depth (mm)

30-50

Capacity of fertilizer tank (L)

42

68

86

86

86

Capacity of ssed box (L)

8.5*2

8.5*3

8.5*4

8.5*5

8.5*6

Weight (Kg)

85

145

220

265

300

Linkage

Three-pointed mounted

Matched power (hp)

12-18

15-25

25-40

40-50

50-60

Types of Corn Seeder Machine

Our corn seeder for tractor has 2,3,4,5,6,8 different row numbers. And their models are 2BYSF-2, 2BYSF-3, 2BYSF-4, 2BYSF-5, 2BYSF-6, 2BYSF-8. The more lines, the higher the working efficiency of the machine, and customers can choose the number of rows according to their needs. This type of maize planter comes with a fertilizer box. Fertilizer is applied at the same time as sowing. As for the power transmission the tractor-driven maize planter is driven by PTO. The machine is of high quality and has a long service life. Customers do not need to worry about the quality of the machine.
2 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

2 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

3 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

3 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

4 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

4 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

5 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

5 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

6 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

6 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

8 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

8 Row Corn Planter with Fertilizer

What Is a Tractor Mounted Corn Seeder?

A tractor-mounted corn seeder is an agricultural implement designed to efficiently plant corn seeds in rows across a field. Attached to a tractor via a three-point hitch or drawbar, it leverages the tractor’s power to operate its mechanical components. The seeder typically consists of a sturdy frame, seed hoppers, metering units, furrow openers, and covering devices. The hoppers store the corn seeds, while the metering units precisely dispense them at consistent intervals and depths, ensuring optimal germination. Furrow openers create small trenches in the soil, where seeds are dropped, and covering devices then close the furrows to protect the seeds. This equipment is adjustable to accommodate various row spacings and seed rates, making it a versatile tool for farmers aiming to maximize crop yields with minimal labor. Whether you are a professional farmer or manage a large plantation, choosing our corn planter will greatly enhance your agricultural production.

Tractor Mounted Corn Seeder

Structural Components of Corn Planter with Fertilizer

The main structure of the corn planting machine includes a seedbox, a trench opener, a fertilizer box, a fertilizer drainer, and a soil covering and suppression device.

(1) Corn Seedbox: This is a sturdy container mounted on the planter, designed to hold corn seeds before planting. It’s typically made of durable plastic or metal, with a capacity suited to the planter’s size, ensuring a steady seed supply during operation. The seedbox feeds seeds into the discharge system systematically.

(2) Fertilizer Box: Positioned alongside the seedbox, this component stores granular or liquid fertilizer. It’s engineered to withstand corrosive materials, often featuring a hopper design that allows precise delivery to the soil. The fertilizer box works in tandem with the fertilizer discharger for efficient nutrient application.

(3) Seed Discharger: This mechanism controls the release of corn seeds from the seedbox into the soil. It uses a metering system, such as plates or vacuum technology, to ensure accurate seed placement and spacing, optimizing germination rates and reducing waste during planting.

Corn Planter Components

(4) Trench Opener: This component cuts narrow furrows into the soil where seeds and fertilizer are deposited. Typically a disc or blade, it’s adjustable for depth, ensuring proper seed placement based on soil conditions and corn variety, preparing an ideal planting environment.

(5) Closing Wheels: Mounted behind the trench opener, these wheels press soil back over the furrow after seeds and fertilizer are placed. They ensure good seed-to-soil contact, promoting germination, and can be angled or weighted to adapt to varying soil types and moisture levels.

(6) Row Space Regulator: This system adjusts the distance between planting rows, allowing customization based on field conditions or farming practices. It uses mechanical or hydraulic controls to maintain uniform row spacing, enhancing crop management and machinery compatibility during cultivation.

How Does the Corn Seeder Work?

Corn Seeder with Fertilizer

During the seeding operation, the main power of the seeder comes from the rear power take-off shaft of the tractor. Under the traction of the tractor, the opener opens a soil trench for seeding and fertilizing within a preset depth. Due to the action of friction, the ground wheel rolls continuously and drives the seed meter and fertilizer meter to work, discharging seeds and fertilizers into the ditch through different pipelines. And then uses the soil covering device and the suppression device to achieve soil over and compact.

1. Connect the planter’s PTO to the tractor.

2. Fill the seed box and fertilizer box with the necessary corn seeds and fertilizer.

3. Start the tractor to operate the corn planting machine. The planter is equipped with a cover wheel and a press wheel at the rear, ensuring the soil is covered and pressed after sowing and fertilizing.

4. Once all the land has been sown, turn off the tractor and clean the maize planter.

1. Check the machine: The weeds and soil on the machine shall be cleaned before the machine works. And check whether the rotating part is normal.

2. Seed and fertilizer filling: Put the seeds into a transparent container and put the fertilizer into a yellow container. The seeds shall be added at least to cover the inlet of the seed metering box. This can ensure smooth seeding.

3. Trial broadcast in advance: To ensure the sowing quality, we must adhere to trial sowing for 20 meters before large-scale sowing. Observe the operation of the maize planter. After confirming that the seeding requirements are met, large-area seeding can be carried out.

4. Drive in a straight line at a constant speed: When sowing, pay attention to moving forward in a straight line at a constant speed and do not stop at once or stop halfway. This can avoid replay and missed broadcasts.

5. Observe frequently: When planting, you should always observe the work of the seed dispenser, ditcher, mulching device, and transmission mechanism. In case of blockage, clay, the entanglement of grass, loose seed coverage, etc., it shall be removed in time. Repairing, lubricating, or clearing tangled grass must be done after stopping.

How to Use Maize Planter Correctly?

Maize Planter

How to Choose the Best Corn Seeder Machine?

We should select corn seeder machine according to different operation requirements. At the same time, we also should consider the operation performance, reliability, safety, and adaptability of the machine.

(1) Select a suitable matching planter according to the power of the existing tractor. For example, 36.75 kW, 4-6 rows of maize planting machines should be selected. For 8.82 ~ 13.23 kW, 2 ~ 3 rows of corn seeders shall be selected.

(2) Select different types of seeders according to the height of the wheat stubble. For example, when harvesting wheat with large-scale corn harvesters, the stubble height is generally more than 20 cm. And the high-clearance iron stubble corn seeder machine can be selected. After harvesting by the large-scale combine harvester, if the straw is chopped and returned to the field by the straw chopping and returning machine. Or a combined with a straw-chopping device. At the same time, the straw is chopped and scattered on the ground. The corn seeder with a grass-separating device shall be selected for sowing.

(3) Choose machines produced by regular manufacturers to obtain better quality. This kind of machinery has good working performance and reliable use. It has a good reputation in the market. And the after-sales service is guaranteed.

(4) Special attention should be paid to safety when selecting corn seeder machines. When purchasing the maize planting machine, check whether the transmission part of the maize planter is equipped with a safety shield. Whether there are safety warning signs at dangerous parts. Check whether the seeder has potential danger, whether the fastening bolts are loose, and whether the frame is welded firmly.

Corn Seeder Machine FAQ

What Crops Can a Corn Seeder Plant Besides Corn?

While designed for corn, many seeders are versatile, planting soybeans, peanuts, sorghum, wheat, and beans. Adjustable settings allow farmers to adapt the machine for seeds of similar size, making it multifunctional for various dry-field crops.

What Are the Benefits of Using a Corn Seeder Machine?

  • The corn planting machine has a fertilizer box and a seedbox. Fertilizer and seeds will not be sown in the same position, avoiding the occurrence of fertilizer damage to the seeds.
  • The row spacing, plant spacing, and sowing depth of this maize planter are adjustable. The corn planter is flexible and adjustable and can adapt to different needs. So, customers can adjust according to their own needs.
  • Sow multiple rows of corn at one time, with high work efficiency. We have corn planting machines with 2,3,4,5,6,8 rows.
  • The machine can sow on the flat land or on the land that has been plowed.
  • The machine sows accurately and saves seeds. The depth of sowing is consistent and the quality of the seedlings is high.

How Do You Adjust Corn Seeder Seeding Depth and Row Spacing?

Seeding depth and row spacing can be achieved by adjusting the dials on the planter. To adjust a corn seeder’s seeding depth, locate the depth control mechanism—typically a lever, knob, or gauge on the planter. Set it according to soil conditions and seed type, usually 1.5 to 2 inches deep for corn, ensuring consistent soil contact. For row spacing, adjust the row units or marker arms based on your planter model, commonly set to 30 inches for standard corn planting, though 15-38 inches may suit specific field needs. Always consult your seeder’s manual for precise adjustments.

What Is the Seeding Efficiency of a Maize Planting Machine?

Seeding efficiency in maize planting machines refers to the accuracy and uniformity of seed placement, typically measured as the percentage of seeds sown at the intended depth and spacing. For modern precision planters, like tractor-mounted models with 2 to 8 rows, efficiency often exceeds 90%, depending on factors such as machine calibration, soil conditions, and operator skill. These machines ensure consistent seed distribution, minimizing waste and optimizing germination for higher yields.

Can Maize Planters Be Adapted to Different Types of Soil?

Yes, maize planters can be adapted to different soil types by adjusting seed depth, spacing, and planter attachments. For sandy soils, deeper planting ensures moisture access, while in clay soils, shallower depths prevent compaction issues. Row spacing can be modified for drainage in heavy soils or water retention in loose soils. Additionally, specialized tillage tools or no-till planters can be used to suit soil texture, structure, and organic matter, optimizing germination and yield across diverse conditions.

Why Do Seeds Overlap or Get Missed When Corn Planter Sowing?

When sowing corn with a planter, seeds can overlap or be missed due to several factors. Overlapping often occurs when the planter’s metering system, which controls seed dispensing, malfunctions or is poorly calibrated, causing multiple seeds to drop simultaneously. This can result from worn-out components, inconsistent seed size, or excessive planting speed. Conversely, misses happen when the metering system fails to release a seed, often due to blockages in the seed tube, inadequate vacuum pressure in air planters, or uneven terrain disrupting the planter’s operation. Soil conditions, like clods or debris, can also prevent seeds from reaching their intended depth, leading to skips. Proper maintenance, calibration, and adjustments to match field conditions are key to minimizing these issues.

Corn Planter Machine for Sale

There are a wide variety of corn planting machines in the market today. Such as hand-held corn planters and tractor-driven corn planters. Among them, corn planters driven by tractors are suitable for large-scale corn cultivation. Because farmers with large areas of corn will choose tractor-driven corn planting machines. This model of corn planting machine can sow multiple rows at the same time, with high work efficiency. In addition to the function of sowing, the machine can also fertilize while sowing, saving people’s energy for fertilizing. Our maize planter equipment is often sold to Ghana, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Congo, Mexico, El Salvador, Burkina Faso, and other countries.