Thanks a lot for this video. Last year I bought a two row John Deere planter with new precision meters and planted corn and sunflowers and pumpkins. Had issues with the pumpkins as I planted several varieties with seeds from small to very big. I have separate meters for corn sunflowers and pumpkins. I knew absolutely nothing about the meters this video was exactly what I needed

Great video, Jon! That's really useful and helpful. Everything explained straight and simple. The best part is when you exposed the pick up unit and shown the priciple of finger work. I bet not every farmer who worked with these finger-type meters knew the exact way it runs (i didn't =D ). Best regards from Kazakhstan!)

I've farmed for 10 years and I learned from you today, Thank you!

This was very helpful Jon. Thank you kindly!👍👍👍

Great Video!! Well done and informative

So, just kind of a dumb question. As someone who works at a precision dealership. How do you set the correct tension with the main nut if you don’t have a test stand. I’ve ran hundreds of finger meters and I know for a fact with out a test stand I could not get them set correctly. Often times I’ll even mark the nut and count revolutions when I tear them apart (for a good starting point once they’re back together.) an it could still be anywhere from 1/32 of a turn to 1/4 of a turn off. Which if you know anything about finger meters 1/4 of a turn is pretty substantial.

I watched a video a few years ago with the inventor, Eugene Keeton. He said he pitched it to international first but they were certain there cyclo was the way to go so he went to John Deere. He said he got the idea seeing corn kernels stuck in the corner of his combine grain tank.

Must be snowing out. I think your still running a White? I’m running a 6100, just didn’t feel this was year to upgrade. Like your videos. I’m starting to think you taking time off work extended winter...I’m sure your ready to roll when weather is fit.

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Very interesting

I know nothing about finger type planters, I am used to plates. So I am looking to buy a 2 row JD unit with 7100 planters. What do you do if you wish to plant other things like sunflowers, green beans, or other type seeds.

Great video. I have a 1240 John Deere planter. Where can I find new finger pick up units for it?

Any chance you'd have a picture of the soybean population and sprocket setup from the manual? Thanks

How many acres can you do before it needs to be recalibrated?

Im from South Africa 🇿🇦 can where can i order the precision finger meters? On a jhon deer N7200 planter

just bought a 1240

where would a person be able to order these units?

Do you have bean meters for your planter??