8-24
20", 22", 30"
>150hp
2.6 bushel
The Tempo L is a trailed high-speed planter with high capacity. It's available with 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 or 24 row units. The Tempo L doubles the capacity of a traditional planter and, more importantly, the crop is established with higher precision. It sets a new standard for high-capacity planting.
The Väderstad Tempo is a new generation high-speed planter, delivering unmatched precision at double the speed of traditional planters. No-till, min-till or conventional tillage – the Tempo performs exceptionally well in all conditions. It gives your crop the best start possible with even emergence.
Depending on the model, the Tempo L can be equipped with either an 85- or 142-bushel hopper. Granular fertilizer is metered through the high-capacity Fenix III metering system, which is capable of rates up to 300 pounds per acre at 10 mph.
The electric driven Fenix III has variable rate capabilities, and the high-capacity fertilizer system maintains high precision even at high speeds.
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The Tempo L is equipped with hydraulic wing pressure, which transfers weight from the inner section of the planter to the outer wings.
This allows the Tempo L to respond to any irregularities in the field and ensure even emergence.
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To ensure the transport wheels follow the row spacing, the Tempo L is equipped with a telescoping wheel axle, which can be easily adjusted from the cab. So whatever the row spacing, the transport wheels can be adjusted to always run between the seed rows. The wheel axles are easily set to a 10-foot width for transport.
As a new option, the high-speed planter Väderstad Tempo L 8-24 can be equipped with a liquid fertilizer system. The system is fully integrated in the machine, built for the high-speed precision planting that Väderstad Tempo is known for.
Despite its large capacity, the Tempo L folds to a transport width of only 10 feet.
By upgrading the data processing capabilities of the planter, additional features to ensure accuracy in the field are unlocked. The optional features are curve compensation, active hydraulic downforce and auto singulation.
Active sensors communicate when the machine is turning and adjust the metering output of each row unit to always ensure a consistent rate over the full Tempo planter width.
With the active hydraulic downforce system, Tempo instantly reacts to changes in soil conditions, always maintaining the set optimum row unit pressure.
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With automatic motors on each row unit, seed singulation is continuously monitored and optimized. This saves time and increases the productive time in the field.
The iPad-based control system, Väderstad E-Control, wirelessly delivers data about each seed that travels through the planter, including seeding quality, skips, doubles, spacing and rate.
You benefit from user-friendly remote setup and calibration, as well as easy, real-time monitoring and control.
Through the iPad, you can download the most recent software updates, allowing your system to always stay current with future developments.
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Depending on the model, the Tempo L can be equipped with either an 85- or 142-bushel hopper, including the highly precise Fenix III system to meter out granular fertilizer. It is capable of rates up to 312.3 pounds per acre at 9.3 mph with the ability to do variable rate, thanks to an electric drive. The high-capacity fertilizer coulters maintain high precision even at high speeds.
Fertilizer kit
A platform makes hopper access safe and easy, and a large opening improves filling while reducing downtime in the field. The fertilizer coulters are spring-loaded with up to 330.7 pounds of downforce, which is sufficient for no-till applications. Fertilizer is placed 2 inches to the side and below the seed. Additionally, te gauge wheel on the fertilizer coulter has two tasks: to control the depth and to minimize the amount of soil thrown from the fertilizer coulter.
Row cleaners are optional on the Tempo. They're used to remove crop residue, clods and rocks ahead of the disc openers. The need to use row cleaners is much higher when planting into no-till conditions or other fields with large amounts of residue.
Floating row cleaners
Each row cleaner is mounted on a parallel linkage, allowing it to precisely follow the field surface. The aggressiveness is easily adjusted with a spring, which makes it possible to either add or relieve pressure from the row cleaner. The row cleaner is fitted with a self-cleaning rubber wheel, which controls the depth of the high-quality spiked row cleaner disc. With optimized working angles, the floating row cleaners are designed to perfectly match the capacity and precision of the Tempo.
With the Tempo, planting can be done at very high speeds without compromising precision and accuracy. The seed meters ensure perfect placement for every seed, which is key to maximizing yield.
0.6-inch seed system
The 0.6-inch seed system comes standard. It is optimized for seeds less than 0.6 inches in diameter.
0.9-inch seed system
When planting large seeds over 0.6 inches diameter, you can equip the Tempo with a 0.9-inch seed system instead of the standard 0.6 inch.
Small seeds kit
The small seeds kit for the Väderstad Tempo improves results when planting small-seeded crops, such as canola or sugarbeets. Planting a small-seeded crop at shallow planting depth requires the planter to be very gentle to the seed. The main components of the small seeds kit include suspended stop wheels and the ability to adjust the angle of the closing wheels. Learn more about the small seeds kit
After the seed is planted, the closing wheels cover the seed trench, creating perfect conditions for germination. Several industry-standard, third-party closing wheel solutions can also be used, depending on the needs of each farm.
Narrow closing wheel 1"
The job of the closing wheel is to close the seed furrow. The force on the closing wheels can easily be adjusted, and it is also possible to set the closing wheels offset.
Wide closing wheel 2"
The wide closing wheel is often used when planting very shallow. This closing wheel can also be used in conventional planting when planting corn and sunflowers.
Treaded closing wheel 2"
By reducing the risk for crusting, the treaded closing wheel optimizes the conditions for shallow planted seeds, such as sugarbeets and canola
Pointed closing wheel
The pointed closing wheel crumbles and breaks the sidewalls to ensure closing of the furrow. Its aggressive characteristics makes it a good fit in heavy soil conditions.
Spiked closing wheel
A spiked closing wheel is often used when no-till planting. This closing wheel is also a good option when planting in heavy clay soils.
| Tempo L | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| Number of rows | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| Row spacing, in (mm) | 30 (700-800) | 18, 20, 22, 30 (450-800) | 30 (700-762) | 18, 20 (450-508) | 18, 20, 22 (450-559) |
| Frame width (ft.) | 20 | 20-31.5 | 35.4-39.4 | 27.2-32.2 | 35.4-39.4 |
| Working width (ft.) | 18.4-21 | 27.6-31.5 | 36.7-40 | 29.5-29.9 | 35.4-40 |
| Transport width (ft.) | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8-11.2*** | 9.8-11.2*** | 9.8-11.2*** |
| Transport height (ft.) | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Weight Seed only version (lbs)* | 12346-14991 | 13448-17637 | 17637-19401 | 15873-19621 | 18960-22928 |
| Weight Combi version (lbs)* | 14330-16535 | 15432-20283 | 19842-22267 | 19180-23149 | 22928-26015 |
| Weight fransfer | Mech-/Hyd | Mech-/Hyd | Hyd | Hyd | Hyd |
| Volume seed hopper per row unit (bu.) | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Volume micro granulate hopper per row unit (bu.) | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | N/A |
| Hopper volume fertilizer (bu.) | 85 | 85/142 | 142 | 142 | 142 |
| Hydraulic requirements (Seed only) | 4 DA + 2 FR** | 4 DA + 2 FR** | 4 DA + 2 FR** | 4 DA + 2 FR** | 4 DA + 2 FR** |
| Hydraulic requirements (Combi) | 5 DA + 2 FR** | 5 DA + 2 FR** | 5 DA + 2 FR** | 5 DA + 2 FR** | 5 DA + 2 FR** |
| Oil flow requirements (gpm) | 29-34.3 | 29-52.8 | 37-52.8 | 37-52.8 | 37-52.8 |
| Horsepower requirements | 150-200 | 200-300 | 300-350 | 300-350 | 300-350 |
*Weight min-max depends on equipment. Empty hoppers.
**One return line (case drain) without back pressure (max 2.5 bar) for draining of fan motors.
***11.2' transport width with dual wheels.
| Väderstad has made every attempt to accurately portray our product lineup. However, due to our commitment to continually innovate our technologies to provide our customers the best possible products, some products may not be manufactured as shown on this site. Exact specifications for each product will be confirmed at the time of ordering. |
| LS = Load sensing | FR = Free return | DA = Double acting | ||
| H = Hydraulic | P = Pneumatic | N/A = Not available |
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