Tempo R 4-6
4-6
450-800mm
>70hp
70litre
High precision – robust design
Tempo R 4-6 is a mounted high-speed planter available with 4 or 6 row units, and fertiliser metering as option. With easily adjustable row spacing, it is possible to plant numerous crops with the same machine, enabling greater usage. Additionally, a rigid frame benefits from fewer moving parts, minimal weight and reduced maintenance without compromising the excellent precision Tempo R offers.
Väderstad Tempo is a new generation high-speed planter, delivering an unmatched precision at double the speed of traditional planters. No-till, min-till or conventional tillage – Tempo performs exceptionally in all conditions. The crops gets the best start possible which results in an even emergence.
Selected features
The Tempo planter – highest precision in all dimensions
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.
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Precision in 3-D
Tempo deliver an unmatched precision in three dimensions – Length, depth, and width.
1. Lengthwise – Exact distance between each seed in the seed row
2. Seed depth – Exact depth of each seed
3. Row by row – individual shut off of the seed, fertilizer and micro granulateSwipe to read more ⮕
The Tempo row unit
For more than 15 years, Väderstad has set the global benchmark for high‑speed planting precision. The latest Tempo row unit continues this proven legacy.
It has been completely redesigned with a clear focus on improving agronomic precision and the user experience. The result is consistent and reliable field performance at high working speeds, building on proven success in the field.
Enhanced precision control
Refined disc angles and cab-controlled depth settings take already high planting accuracy to the next level.
Smarter, faster handling
Redesigned seed meters and hoppers make crop changes and maintenance quicker and more intuitive than ever before.
Stronger by design
Improved durability, upgraded electronics and full model compatibility ensure the new row unit is ready for every challenge.
Versatile and easy to use
Tempo is designed to be easy to handle in daily work and flexible enough to be used across the farm. Practical design choices support quick changeovers, straightforward handling and efficient use throughout the season.
Flexible row spacing
Tempo R is built with a frame that allows simple adjustment of both row spacing and the number of row units.
With six rows, the machine can be configured to 450 or 500 mm row spacing. The four‑row version can be set to 700, 750, 762 or 800 mm, making it easy to adapt the planter to different crops grown on the farm.
One machine for multiple crops
Tempo is designed to plant a wide range of crops, including maize, sugar beet, soya beans, sunflower, oilseed rape, cotton and sorghum.
Different seed discs are used to match crop and seed size, allowing the same planter to be used across a wide range of crops throughout the season.
Small seeds kit
Planting small seeded crops at shallow depth requires gentle and precise seed placement. The Tempo small seeds kit is designed to support crops such as oilseed rape and sugar beet, helping achieve reliable establishment while widening the use of the high‑speed planter.
Suspended stop wheels help ensure good seed‑to‑soil contact without disturbing shallow‑placed seeds, while adjustable closing wheel angles allow the seed trench to be closed according to need. This supports even emergence and consistent results when planting small seeds.
High‑capacity fertilizer metering
As an option, Tempo R can be equipped with a 1,200‑litre fertilizer hopper and disc fertilizer coulters.
The hopper is mounted on the planter and accessed via steps on both sides. A large opening supports fast filling, reducing downtime in the field.
Electric motors enable variable fertilizer rate, supporting efficient fertilizer use and consistent crop establishment.
Easy to manoeuvre
Tempo R is mounted on the tractor’s three‑point linkage, providing good manoeuvrability in the field.
Without the need for a front hopper, the mounted fertiliser hopper requires little storage space when not in use.
Short turning radii on headlands support efficient operation and convenient transport between fields.
Seed meter designed for simple handling
The seed meter is designed to be easy to handle in daily work. Features such as a one‑hand lid, simple seed tube change and a seed opening hatch support straightforward access during cleaning and maintenance.
Changing seed discs can be done without tools, making crop changes quicker and helping reduce downtime during busy planting periods.
Seed hopper built for smooth operation
The seed hopper is designed to simplify filling and emptying. A wide opening and steep emptying angles support smooth seed flow and easy handling.
The hopper is made from high-quality material to ensure durability in daily use.
Full control of each row unit
Each row unit on Tempo is driven by its own electric motor. This gives you full control of output and performance, either for the whole machine or for individual rows.
By controlling each row unit separately, Tempo ensures consistent seed placement and creates the basis for advanced functions that adapt planting to field conditions, reduce overlap and optimize conditions for every seed.
Row‑by‑row shut‑off
Overlap planting is avoided by shutting off individual row units in irregular field shapes. This helps save seed and inputs while maintaining accurate placement across the field.
Shut‑off can be controlled manually or automatically using GPS and ISOBUS Task Controller, supporting precise planting even in complex field layouts.
Row shut‑off saves fertilizer
Alongside seed metering, the fertilizer system features individual row shut‑off. Accurate application is maintained even in irregular field shapes.
Fertilizer is metered through short hoses, supporting fast response and precise control.
Individual row shut‑off creates equal growing conditions for each plant, supporting even crop emergence and reducing fertilizer use.
Variable rate
Each row unit is individually electrically controlled, enabling variable rate on a row‑by‑row basis. Crop establishment can therefore be adapted to local field conditions.
Seed, fertilizer and micro granulate rates can be adjusted according to local yield potential, helping to balance plant population and use inputs more efficiently.
Rate can be controlled manually or automatically using GPS and ISOBUS Task Controller.
Active hydraulic downforce
Active hydraulic downforce helps maintain consistent planting depth by automatically adapting row unit pressure to changing soil conditions. This supports stable furrow quality across the field and reduces the risk of sidewall compaction or uneven emergence.
Individual calibration
Working with different seed types often means different seed rates and row spacings. Tempo makes this possible within the same machine.
Because each row unit is individually electrically controlled, different seed rates and row spacings can be handled accurately across the machine. This is particularly useful for seed growers and farms planting multiple crops, while maintaining consistent placement for every row.
Tramlining
During planting, selected row units are automatically shut off to prepare tramlines that match sprayer tyre tracks. Spraying later in the season is simplified and consistent traffic patterns are maintained in the field.
With Dynamic Tramlining, tramlines are controlled using the GPS signal from the tractor ISOBUS system. The machine shuts off the required row units when needed, regardless of their position on the planter.
E-Control
Clear overview and control make daily planting work easier.
The iPad‑based control system connects wirelessly to the machine and provides access to setup, calibration and real‑time monitoring. Because the iPad is portable, adjustments and calibration can also be carried out outside the tractor, supporting efficient setup and checking in daily work.
E-Connect
Access to machine data beyond the tractor helps support better planning and follow‑up.
The telematics solution provides an overview of machine status, field work and fleet activity. By turning machine data into practical insights, E-Connect supports informed decisions and helps optimise field performance and machine utilisation.
High speed precision planting with Tempo
Tempo is designed to maintain accurate seed placement when working at high speeds. It combines controlled seed transport with a well‑formed furrow and reliable seed to soil contact, helping the crop establish evenly across the field.
Controlled seed transport with PowerShoot
The Tempo seed meter uses positive air pressure to place each seed individually onto the rotating seed disc. Speed‑independent singulators ensure that only one seed at a time continues through the system.
When the seed reaches the seed tube, the air pressure is briefly cut off to transfer the seed accurately into the tube. Air pressure then takes control again, transporting the seed down to the soil.
Because each seed is given the same transport time from the seed meter to the seed furrow, placement accuracy is maintained even at high working speeds.
At Väderstad, we call this PowerShoot.
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A well‑defined seed furrow
The shape of the furrow plays an important role in germination and early crop development. Tempo is designed to open a precise, well‑defined furrow and deliver the seed accurately to the bottom of it, creating stable conditions from the very start.
With the PowerShoot system, the seed tube is kept thin to support controlled and accurate seed delivery. Combined with improved disc angles, the row unit opens a narrower seed slot with less soil displacement. This helps reduce sidewall compaction and lowers the risk of dry topsoil falling back into the furrow.
Accurate depth control supports consistent placement across the field, even when working at higher speeds. The well‑defined furrow is easy to close and provides favourable conditions for early root development, supporting even emergence and crop establishment.
Reliable seed-to-soil contact
To carry precision through from the seed meter into the soil, Tempo is designed to ensure reliable seed-to-soil contact at the moment of placement. When the seed leaves the seed tube, it is immediately pressed into the bottom of the furrow by the stop wheel.
This action places the seed directly into untouched, moist soil from the start. By stopping the seed at the intended position and pressing it into the furrow bottom, the stop wheel helps maintain the conditions needed for germination.
Reliable seed-to-soil contact supports quick and even germination across the field, helping the crop establish uniformly and develop under consistent conditions.
Suitable for different tillage systems
Tempo is designed to maintain accurate seed placement at high working speeds across a wide range of field conditions and tillage systems, including no‑till, min‑till and conventional tillage.
High coulter pressure, together with a heavy‑duty row unit, helps the planter maintain consistent performance when conditions are demanding. This makes it possible to plant directly into stubble when conditions allow, helping to save moisture and maintain capacity during busy periods on the farm.
Effective row cleaners support consistent results by clearing residue from the seed row before placement. Combined with the robust row unit design, this helps create stable conditions for seed placement even in fields with high residue levels.
Built for high working speeds
Tempo is designed to work reliably at high planting speeds with low service requirements.
The row unit supports stable operation through maintenance‑free joints and a heavy‑duty parallel linkage that transfers weight effectively. A robust frame, fan and hydraulics contribute to durable performance in daily work.
Practical improvements such as an updated row unit change system, an improved closing wheel arm and optimized cable routing support straightforward handling and reliable operation over time.
Product concept
Zone 1 - Fertiliser placement (option)
Disc fertiliser coulters and a large fertiliser hopper makes it possible to place fertiliser together with the main crop.
Fertiliser kit
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Floating row cleaners
Zone 3 - Seed placement
With Tempo, planting can be carried out at very high speed, without compromising exceptional precision and accuracy. Tempo is extremely accurate and the seed meter assures perfect placement for every seed. This precision is of greatest importance to maximise the yield.
16mm seed system
22mm seed system
Micro granulate kit
Small seeds kit
Zone 4 - Closing
When the seed is planted the closing wheel shut the seed slot and ensures perfect conditions for germination. Depending on farming requirements, the interface further allows for several industry-standard third-party closing wheel solutions.
Narrow closing wheel 25mm
Wide closing wheel 50mm
Treaded closing wheel 50mm
Pointed closing wheel
Spiked closing wheel
Technical data
| Tempo R | 4 | 6 |
| Number of rows | 4 | 6 |
| Row spacing (mm) | 762/800 | 450/500/ |
| Working width (m) | 3,05-3,2 | 2,7-3,0 |
| Transport width (m) | 3,0 | 3,0 |
| Transport height (m) | 1,9 | 1,9 |
| Volume seed hopper per row unit (l) | 70 | 70 |
| Volume micro granulate hopper per row unit (l) | 17 | 17 |
| Weight with combi (kg) | 1100-1600 | 1300-2100 |
| Weight without combi (kg) | 1300-1800 | 1600-2200 |
| Coulter pressure max (kg) | 325 | 325 |
| Recommended working speed (km/h) | 10-17 | 10-17 |
| Hydraulic requirements | 1-3+FR | 1-3+FR |
| Draught requirements from (hp) | 70 | 100 |
| Väderstad has made every attempt to accurately portray our product lineup. However, due to our commitment to continually innovate our technologies to provide our customers the best possible products, some products may not be manufactured as shown on this site. Exact specifications for each product will be confirmed at the time of ordering. |
| LS = Load sensing | FR = Free return | DA = Double acting | ||
| H = Hydraulic | P = Pneumatic | N/A = Not available |
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