VÄDERSTAD TEMPO R™

Pneumatic precision planters with rows between 4 and 18
Every component on the Tempo planter is built to ensure the exact same start for all seeds. No matter the speed – no matter the field condition. The even seed placement results in a crop that matures at an even rate and is more likely to yield to full potential.

The Tempo planter delivers an exact seed spacing, even seed depth and no overlap planting on headlands. On top of this, the planting precision is always the same irrespective of outside influences such as speed, vibrations, slopes or varying field conditions.

The Tempo seed meter stands out from the crowd. Thanks to the Power Shoot technology, which uses air pressure to maintain full control of the seed all the way down to the soil; gravity, vibrations and slopes are removed from the equation. Speed is not an issue for Tempo.

Tempo takes modern technology to the field. Each Tempo row unit is individually electric driven and the control system Väderstad E-Control seamlessly establishes a real time communication between the planter, the tractor and you as a driver. The planter electronics constantly ensures performance and you benefit from user-friendly remote setup, as well as real-time monitoring and full control.
Highest precision in all dimensions
In-row precision
The Tempo seed meter, together with Power Shoot guarantees that each seed is placed one by one with extreme accuracy in the seed furrow. By providing even plant spacings, without skips and doubles, Tempo delivers very high in-row precision. This means that all plants are granted the same growing conditions from the start.

Depth precision
The Tempo planter has a heavy-duty design, transferring high weight to the row units. Together with its components, this ensures a stable ride with maintained planting depth in all conditions. The exact depth precision leads to an even germination, which in turn is crucial to grow strong and healthy
crops with great yield potential.

End-of-row precision
Each row unit on the Tempo planter is electrically driven, enabling GPS controlled individual row shut-off. By eliminating overlaps on headlands and irregular field areas, potential yield losses are avoided at the same time as the input costs can be reduced by 5-10%. Tempo enables section control for seed, fertilizer and micro granulates.
The key for high-speed planting
The patented Power Shoot technology makes the Tempo planter stand out from the crowd. 

On traditional planters, the seed falls freely through the seed tube from the seed meter down to the soil. When vibrations arise as the speed increases, the seed bounces in the seed tube and much of the precision of the seed meter is lost. This is one of the reasons why many planters are limited to low planting speeds. 

Power Shoot uses positive air pressure to shoot the seeds at 50km/h down the short seed tube. This gives the Tempo planter full control of the precision of each seed, from the seed hopper all the way down to the seed furrow.
Tempo R 4-6
Tempo R 4-6 is a mounted high-speed planter available with 4 or 6 row units, and fertilizer metering as option. The rigid frame benefits from minimal weight and reduced maintenance without compromising on excellent precision. With easily adjustable row spacing, it is possible to plant numerous crops with the same machine, enabling greater usage.

Designed for multiple crops
Tempo R has a frame designed to enable simple setup of row spacing and number of row units. With six rows, the machine can be configured to 450 or 500mm row spacing, while the four-row version can be adjusted to 700, 750, 762 or 800mm.

Easy to maneuver
Tempo R is mounted on the tractor’s three-point linkage, making it easy to maneuver in the field. Without the need of a front hopper, the attached fertilizer hopper takes up little space when stored. You benefit from small turning radius on headlands and convenient transport between fields.
Tempo R 12-18
Tempo R 12-18 is a rigid, mounted high-speed planter with fertilizer metering as an option. With easily adjustable row spacing, it is possible to plant numerous crops with the same machine, enabling greater usage. The three-point linkage provides excellent maneuverability and short headlands. Additionally, a rigid frame benefits from fewer moving parts, minimal weight and reduced maintenance without compromising the excellent precision Tempo R offers.

Multiple crops with one machine
Tempo R has a frame designed to enable simple setup of row spacing and number of row units, including odd numbers. The row spacing on the 18 row Tempo R 18 can be set down to 450mm, while the 12 row model can be configured between 700 to 800mm. This results in more hectares per season and consequently lowers costs.

Transport wheels for wider models
Equipped with optional transport wheels and drawbar, Tempo R 12 and Tempo R 18 can be easily transported between the fields on the farm. Despite the wide working width, the transport width fits under 3 meters.