Rapid A 600-800C
20-26 ft
5 in
>240hp
1585 gal
The seed drills in the product family Rapid A 600-800C has pneumatic seed transport with a very high drilling capacity. All models have an extensive hopper capacity of 1320 gal, divided between two compartments. Rapid A 600-800C combine an impressive capacity with easy maneuvering and great results.
Rapid is a seed drill that carries out seedbed preparation, leveling, drilling and reconsolidation in one pass. It offers a reliable seeding result at high working speed. The simplicity in construction, paired with a high machine quality ensures a long working life and low operating costs. Direct drilling, reduced tillage or conventional tillage – Rapid creates perfect seeding results in all conditions.
Selected features
Designed for high output rates
The high capacity hydraulically driven metering system Fenix is able to handle all seed sizes in application rates from 1.3 lb/ac up to 446 lb/ac, without having to change any parts.
This means that the metering system will never be a limiting factor for high rates and high speed drilling on the field.
Highly versatile hopper
The big hopper has an adjustable dividing wall that separates its two sections.
An integrated hydraulic auger meters the fertilizer from the back of the hopper, directly into the airflow of the fertilizer distributor head. To offer full versatility, the auger may be reversed so that all seeds are transported to the front of the hopper, where it is metered out by the Fenix metering system. This makes it possible to for Rapid A 600-800C to enable seed-only application.
Adjust seeding depth on the move
To be able to instantly adapt to varying soil structure or differing conditions in the field, Rapid A 600-800C can be equipped with the unique depth control system Interactive Depth Control (IDC). The system enables fine-tuning of the seeding depth with 0.04 in accuracy on the move.
Combined with the possibility to alter the seed rate, the driver is constantly in full control of the seeding operation.
Easy to manoeuvre
The pivot packer carries part of the load, and thanks to the quick-turn linkage, the machine is incredibly responsive.
Because of this design, the turning radius is impressively small despite the size of the machine. This allows for shorter headlands and maximized utilization of the full potential of the field.
The narrow transport width of 10 ft further allows fast and safe transport.
Huge opening for fast filling
For maximized uptime in the field, the hopper has a very big opening, resulting in fast filling.
The large side-platform provides full access to the entire hopper. The hopper cover is quickly opened from the ground, thereby saving time in hectic periods on the farm.
Save money on irregular fields
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Full control with Väderstad SeedEye
Väderstad SeedEye is a unique system for seed counting and seed monitoring. With SeedEye farmers can easily set the number of seeds per square foot, without the need for calibration. SeedEye ensures excellent seeding results with full control.
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Easy-to-use tramlining
The dynamic tramlining function makes tramlining simpler and more reliable than ever before. The function is easy to setup with the iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control. When seeding the field, the seed drill automatically shuts off specific rows when needed to match the tire tracks of the sprayer.
Modern control system
The iPad-based control system Väderstad E-Control wirelessly delivers an extensive control and monitoring of the seeding process, while driving on the field. Additionally, you benefit from user-friendly remote set up and calibration
With the iPad you can upload the most recent program software which allows you to benefit from future developments.
Multiple operations in one pass
By equipping Rapid A 600-800C with the mountable small seeder BioDrill 360, a small seeded crop such as cover crops or ley, can be drilled together with the main crop.
The spreader plates distribute the seed evenly in front of the packer wheels, thereby securing a good seed-to-soil contact.
BioDrill provides an accurate seeding at the same time as saving passes on the field.
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Product concept
Zone 1 - Consolidation
Before drilling, the soil is consolidated by the tractor wheels. The pivot packer on Rapid ensures that the same reconsolidation is exerted on areas between tractor wheels.
Wing packer
Zone 2 - Seedbed preparation
To fit different farming needs and tillage practices, Rapid comes with a wide choice of front tools.The intensity can be set hydraulically from the driving seat on the move, depending on what the conditions require.
CrossBoard Heavy
System Agrilla CrossBoard Heavy
System Disc
System Disc CrossBoard Heavy
Zone 3 - Drilling
Rapid has an amazing ability to keep the seed depth under the most difficult conditions. Each packer wheel controls the drilling depth of two coulters by a unique mechanical linkage. The coulters are rubber suspended which ensures a calm operation also at high speed. Depending on model, Rapid A 600-800C has a coulter pressure up to 430lb, thus enabling an exact seed depth also under the toughest conditions.
Zone 4 - Consolidation
Each packer wheel presses the soil down over two rows of seed and one row of fertilizer. This beds the seed in thoroughly and provides optimum conditions for germination.
Zone 5 - Finishing
The following harrow creats a loose evaporation barrier that prevents surface crusting after heavy rain.
Slug pellet spreader plates
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Technical data
| Rapid A | 600C | 800C |
| Metering | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Working width (ft) | 19 | 26 |
| Transport width (ft) | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Transport height (ft) | 11.5 | 13.1 |
| Transport length (ft) | 31.5 | 33.8 |
| Basic weight (lb) | 16,094 | 19,180 |
| Volume hopper (bu) | 170 * | 170 * |
| Number of seed coulters | 48 | 64 |
| Row spacing seed (in) | 5 | 5 |
| Number of fertilizer coulters | 24 | 32 |
| Row spacing fertilizer (in) | 10 | 10 |
| Seed coulter pressure min/max (lb) | 209/430 | 187/364 |
| Disc diameter front tool SDA (in) | ||
| Seed disc diameter (in) | 16 | 16 |
| Brakes | P | P |
| Recommended working speed (mph) | 6-9 | 6-9 |
| Wheel dimension (transport wheels) | 190/95x15 | 190/95x15 |
| Wheel dimension (support wheels) | 195/95x15 | 195/95x15 |
| Hydraulic requirement | 5 DA + FR | 5 DA + FR |
| Draught requirement from (hp) | 240 | 260 |
| Oil capacity for hydraulic fan (gal/min) | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| 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 | SDA = System disc aggressive |
* The hopper can be divided 50/50% seed/fertilizer, 60/40% fertilizer/seed or 100% seed
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