400 cyclo 30 rows?

Anonymous-0 · Apr 30, 2013

I have a 400 cyclo corn planter set up with 38" rows, I am wondering if I can narrow it up to 30" rows? Thanks

Roger Tomfohrde · Apr 30, 2013

Yes, I narrowed one up in 1990. It worked good on my 100' strips as it was 10' in planting width. I had a New Idea 704 with a 717 combine that had the 4 row narrow head. It all worked very good for me and would do it again. I also narrowed the front mount cultivator and did everything with a narrowed 560 gas for planting , cultivating and spraying. Takes a bit of time to do it though.

John A. · Apr 30, 2013

Thad, Loosen up the Row Units mounts and slide inward I do not think it will be a problem.
Start at the Center line of the planter and measure outward, loosening up the Row units and gauge/drive wheels. You will need to shorten the drive rod comming of the gauge wheel going to the Center Unit/grain tank. If memory serves it is a rod and tube just unpin and find a hole closer in. Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.

sd pete · Apr 30, 2013

Some were convertible to 30 inch rows. Those had extra mounts for the wheels on the lift tube.

Anonymous-0 · May 1, 2013

Thanks for the replies fellas.

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