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3.8

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2012 Year

4.0 Price

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Had my hands on the Rapid for a bit now. First off, it's chunky, not light at all (over 3 tons if you're wondering), so moving her around, loading and unloading, you need some proper gear. It's not a pain, but not quite a breeze either. Condition-wise, I checked the discs and everything's legit, plus it's got plenty of new factory spares thrown in. I like that the seed hopper is split for fertilizer and seed, helps avoid the usual headaches. There was just a welded bit on the marker, which, yeah, happens a lot. Nothing looked botched up though. Tyres are original, some minor cuts but still kicking. Control's pretty straightforward, but if you don't know your way around settings, expect a bit of poking around (not much guide available).

4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2023 Year

3.0 Price

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Tried out the Väderstad Tempo this spring on maize and sunflower, and overall, it's a real mover for speed if you've got the right field conditions. I was running at about 15 km/h, and the accuracy of seed placement actually surprised me, got pretty even rows-this isn't typical for most planters at those speeds. Switching the seeding disk for different crop sizes is straightforward, but getting the settings dialed in from the tractor cab took a bit more time the first few runs than the 5-7 minutes they say. Not a biggie but something to know. The bins for seed and fertilizer are a good size, saved some time on refills. Haven't had any big issues with the machine getting jammed up either, that air pressure system seems to work. The display shows enough info so you can catch problems early. Only annoyance? The price is high, but that's standard for new gear like this. Maintenance hasn't come up much yet. Would have liked more options straight away for different row widths.

4.4

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2010 Year

4.0 Price

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Ran the Väderstad Rapid 300C XL on all sorts of jobs for the past season. Stands out in how damn simple it is to get rolling. Seriously, calibration took less time than figuring out the Bluetooth on my phone. That 19 turn setup is no joke, just chuck the seed in, turn the handle, slap it on the scale, done. Switching between fields, I kept waiting for something to act up, but nah, it just kept doing its job. Never had seed left in the tubes at the headlands, which means the brake on the land wheel is actually useful. I guess the only bugbear for me was reaching the bottom of that deep hopper-it’s a pain if you’re not tall or your back’s dodgy. Just keep a broom handy, I guess. Oh, and that adjustable split for fert and seed was slick, saved me some time with weird seed mixes.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

3.0 Price

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Used the Väderstad Tempo L 16 throughout the last sunflower and corn season. It's quick for sure, can cover more hectares than the older planters I've worked with, honestly felt a bit odd at first driving so fast but didn't notice skips or uneven rows. The whole big central fert tank is a bonus when you're stuck on the far end of the farm, not having to stop so much to refill saves a lot of headache. I gotta say, the electric drive system is something new for me, has been reliable so far but I'm a bit nervous about repairs if something in the electronics goes out. At least there's a good support system from Väderstad, got answers when I needed 'em. Setting up the monitor and electronics takes some getting used to, definitely more buttons than I'm used to, and the iPad thing is... kind of fancy for a guy who's used to levers. Frame folds up nice, easy to road it. My only gripe is that I wish cleaning out the seed box was easier, it's good but could be better; overall not bad though.

3.8

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2010 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

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I’ve had seat time on a Rapid in pretty harsh dry conditions and I get why people keep talking about it. When the pre-sowing pass is mediocre (and in drought it often is), the Rapid still puts seed in evenly enough that you don’t feel like you wasted a whole day.

What I personally liked: the split placement for fertiliser vs seed, and the fact you can run it across different soil tillage systems. If you’re trying to move toward minimal or even no-till over time, it fits that direction.

Mixed feelings on the “tech” part. The computer helps a lot, but it also means you’re relying on electronics. Most days it’s fine, just saying it’s one more thing you don’t want acting up mid-season.

4.0

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2005 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

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Been running a Väderstad Rapid (we bought the whole combo in 2021) on heavy soil and yeah, it pulls its weight. This year we had proper hard, tight ground and it still put seed at the depth we set. Same story with fert rate, it holds it steady, not much messing around.

The steel and build feel solid. So far I’m not throwing money at repairs, which is nice for once. Also the monitor is simple. I can set it up without digging through 10 menus, and you can even take it out and stand by the drill while you tweak things.

Only thing, price is not small. You pay for it upfront. But in daily work it cuts people and time, so I’m not mad at it.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2023 Year

3.0 Price

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I like the Tempo mostly because it plays nice with Trimble. ISOBUS connection is solid and I can run the planter from the same TMX display I’m steering with. Less screens, less cable mess. The variable rate seeding is where I’m spending my time now. We run prescription maps split into zones and you can see the rate change on the go. It actually follows the map, not just “kind of”.

Each row unit having electric drive helps a lot. Row-by-row shutoff is clean, and you can change population without doing anything dumb mechanically. Still, I’m not gonna pretend it’s cheap. You pay for this level of control. Also, if your internet/modem side is flaky, sending jobs wirelessly turns into a headache, so I always keep a backup plan for getting the task onto the display.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2022 Year

4.0 Price

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Got to use the Tempo L 16 last few weeks on corn. Setting up the downforce feels precise, you just hit the button and every row keeps that seed right where it needs to go. Appreciate how easy it folds for transport because some of my fields are a real patchwork, lots of poles and weird corners. Don't love how much tech is packed in, feels like if something goes weird it's all sensors and wires, but it hasn't failed me yet and Väderstad service is pretty quick to help out if I call. Seed hoppers hold a decent load, less stops, that's a plus. Comfort's fine in use, only thing is for smaller guys climbing up to check the bins is a bit of a stretch - made me wish for one more step. Overall, it's solid for what it's built to do, just hope repairs stay simple.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

3.0 Price

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Ran a Tempo F8 behind a JD 6155M last season on sunflower and some corn. The thing is quick, no doubt. We sat around 16 km/h and it still held depth and spacing better than the older kit we had. That’s what I care about most, not chasing some record speed. Hookup with that Deere felt balanced, no weird tugging, just steady pull. Price stings, yeah, but you’re paying for it to place seed right when you’re moving.

4.2

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2011 Year

4.0 Price

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So here’s what I think after using the Rapid with the Bio Drill for some contracting. Build quality is obvious, thing’s sturdy and nothing wobbles about. Seed distribution is bang on, I’m hitting the rates I set, and the system discs are solid in different soils, even after rain and that crusty layer you get after a dry spell. The E control setup is honestly simple, you don’t need an IT degree, but at first it takes a sec to get your head around all the options. That big hopper makes less stops for topping up, too. Only thing is, the Bio Drill at the back is nearly invisible from the cab - almost took out a fence post once. They should have thought that bit through. Not a huge deal, just something to keep in mind.