In Mechanicsville, Iowa, farmer Keith Lehrman faced a challenge familiar to many growers: how to cover more acres in less time while maintaining accuracy and yield. With a full-time job off the farm, maximizing productivity was not just an advantage – it was a necessity.
That’s when the Kinze 3505 high-speed planter became the perfect solution. Equipped with advanced features such as Kinze’s Blue Vantage™ and Blue Drive™ systems, Hydraulic down force, and the True Speed metering system, the 3505 allowed Keith to achieve accurate seed spacing at speeds up to 19 km/h. In fact, it matched the field capacity of his former 12-row planter with fewer rows, saving valuable time and resources.
The planter’s Blue Vantage™ display brought another level of confidence, providing real-time insights into singulation, population, ground contact, and prescription planting. With just a quick tap, Keith could monitor every detail and trust the system to adjust automatically with GPS guidance.
The results spoke for themselves. Within two seasons of running the Kinze 3505, Keith increased yields by 20–30 bushels per acre, thanks to uniform plant spacing and healthier ear development. Maintenance was simplified as well – with easy row unit access and user-friendly adjustments, downtime became a worry of the past.
“It’s simple. It does its job. And it delivers results,” Keith explains. “We’re putting more bushels in the bin because of this planter.”
For farmers who want to maximize productivity without sacrificing accuracy, the Kinze 3505 proves to be more than a purchase – it’s an investment that pays back in every harvest.
