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4.1

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4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

So I’ve used the Väderstad Tempo on a couple of big fields now. Main thing that stood out for me is the stupidly high speed it lets you run. Was doing over 20 kph and it was still drilling without skips or doubles. Saves a lot of time but at first I was worried about the accuracy at that speed. Detail work like seed depth is pretty solid, not much messing about once you’ve set it. One issue is switching from corn to smaller stuff like rapeseed, need to swap some parts and adjust the discs, takes some fiddling if you ask me. I wouldn't say it’s complicated but it sure could be faster. Never really messed up on reliability yet, even with some no-till plots, but be ready for a bit of faffing when setting all those wheels and pressure systems. Doesn’t come cheap but I guess you get the speed for the price.

4.0

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2010 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

We use Rapid because we swap between min-till and more traditional tillage depending on crop and year. That flexibility is kinda the whole point for us. One drill for rape, cereals, legumes, even sunflower and silage corn. You hitch up and go, not a lot of drama.

Metering accuracy is solid. When you’ve got the onboard computer in the tractor you can actually hold the seeding rate and fert rate where you want it, instead of “close enough”.

Only thing I’ll say is you still need to respect the basics. If the field is a mess, it won’t do magic. But compared to a lot of other drills, it handles rougher prep way better.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

We’ve got a Tempo on the farm and I’m the one who usually ends up in the tractor seat. It runs nice at speed, and the seed spacing stays where it should be. In rough patches it still keeps the unit pressed in, so you don’t see those random skips as much.

Mixed feelings: I like the control and consistency, but the machine has a lot going on. More systems means more checks. Nothing scary, just more stuff to watch than an old simple planter. Comfort is decent mainly because you’re not constantly hopping out fixing doubles or depth issues.

4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2022 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Ran the Tempo F8 last season planting sunflower and corn. The thing's got solid section control for seed and fert, makes a huge difference in awkward field shapes. Swapping out the depth control wheels is pretty straightforward but I did notice sometimes the closing wheels could’ve packed the trench a bit tighter, especially in drier patches. Calibration with the iPad is easy enough, but the touchscreen can be a bit finicky when you’ve got mud on your gloves. I pair it with a NH T7, fits well, hydraulics keep up. Haven’t had any breakdowns. Still, wish it was a bit lighter on the wallet.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

3.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Ran a Tempo 8-row last season. It’s pretty simple to adjust row spacing and I switched crops fast without a lot of downtime, which was great cause we always have tight fields here. Kinda loud on the hydraulics, not annoying, just something I noticed when you’re out there all day. Maintenance wasn’t bad, only thing is some grease points are hidden. Not a huge deal. I’d say it does the job, accuracy’s top-notch, but those parts when you need ‘em don’t come cheap.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

We demo’d the Tempo F8 first and I get why people talk about it. It’s built around running fast, but you don’t have to run 20+ to see the benefit. At 16 km/h it stayed consistent on depth and the gaps between seeds looked clean. I’ve driven planters that start to get sloppy once you push them, this one didn’t. Only thing, you need the right tractor match. On a 6150M/6155M it feels fine, but I wouldn’t want to drag it with something that’s light or underpowered.

4.4

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

Been on the Tempo a while now. I like the iPad control - wildcard for me at first, but not having to mess with some old clunky terminal is a plus. You just grab it, get around the machine to calibrate or check stuff, all on the spot. Setup is quick, even when swapping fields or crops. Software keeps up to date cause of the iPad, too. Only hitch for me: wireless is nice but I still half-worry about what happens if your tech goes weird on a busy day. Guess that's just the age we’re in though. Good kit if you want convenience and speed. Still, that price stings a bit if you’re coming off used gear.

4.0

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

5.0 Convenience

Had the chance to run the new Tempo on some demo fields, seeding soybeans and corn. It's pretty easy to get it set for different seeds, and hopper's big enough you don't stop as often as with smaller rigs. I liked how the air system keeps the seeds from clogging, didn't get much downtime for cleaning. Closing wheels do a nice job, seeds end up where they should and cover is good. Comfort for the operator's fine, nothing fancy, and everything's accessible for checks or refills. Didn't try the fertilizer option a lot, so I can't say much there. Reliability wise, early to say long-term, but didn't have any breakdowns in my days on it. The dash computer is handy if you want real-time stats, nothing too distracting. Main thing is the cost, which is not low, so not everyone will jump in fast. For now, seems solid if you're after speed and efficiency, just wish there were more row-spacings to pick from.

3.8

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

3.0 Price

4.0 Reliability

4.0 Maintenance

4.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Ran a Tempo (EL setup) last spring on corn and some sunflower. The main thing is the speed without the spacing going crazy. When it’s set right, the singulation stays clean even when you push it faster than the usual 8 km/h stuff. The air-assisted seed drop is the real reason, you don’t get that bounce in the tube like on older planters.

I like that most of the “setup” is basically disk + correct singulator roller + a quick test run to 200 seeds. Not a lot of guessing. iControl on an iPad is handy, but yeah, you’re stuck on iOS and you’re basically married to Wi‑Fi linking. Also, all those hydraulic lines look messy the first time. After a day it’s fine, but the first hookup is easy to screw up if you rush.

If you plant no-till or rough ground, the downforce is there. We had it cutting in pretty hard soil and it still held depth.

4.6

Combine seed drill Väderstad Rapid

2008 Year

4.0 Price

5.0 Reliability

5.0 Maintenance

5.0 Operation

4.0 Convenience

Been running the Väderstad Rapid for a while now after switching over from older seeders. First thing, the setup with the monitor is easy, even for someone like me who's not big on tech. I can set stuff up while standing right next to the drill. Saves a lot of time, less hassle, and I'm not always calling someone for help. We've got some weird, heavy soils here and this machine just powers through without many hiccups. Fewer folks needed too, which is good cause it's hard to get help these days. Only pain is, if things are crazy dry, you gotta still check your settings cause fields can get tricky. Still, it's been a reliable bit of kit.