Rapid A 400-800S
13 - 26 ft
5 in
>130hp
766-819 gal
Ready for future farming
The pneumatic seed drill Rapid A 400-800S is a powerful drill ready for future farming. The three seed drills in the product family are seed-only versions equipped with a high precision metering system. Rapid A 400-800S is designed with the driver in focus, while never compromising on the important seeding precision and crop quality.
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.
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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.
Depth setting from the cab
To be able to instantly adapt to varying soil types or differing conditions in the field, Rapid A 400-800S can be equipped with the unique depth control system Interactive Depth Control (IDC). The system enables fine-tuning of the seeding depth with 1mm accuracy on the move.
Combined with the possibility to alter the seed rate, the driver is constantly in full control of the seeding operation.
By optimizing output, the crop get the best start possible, leading to perfect emergence.
Full access
Rapid A 400–800S has a centralized platform with access from both sides, saving time for the operator. Both the hopper and the fan can be accessed when required from the platform.
To minimize downtime in the field, all discs are equipped with maintenance-free bearings.
Save money on irregular fields
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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
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.
Pivot packer
Extra pivot packer
Wing packer
Track eradicators
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 Light
System Disc
System Disc CrossBoard Light
System Disc Aggressive CrossBoard Light
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 400-800S has a coulter pressure up to 496 lbs, 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 creates a loose evaporation barrier that prevents surface crusting after heavy rain.
Slug pellet spreader plates
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Technical data
| Rapid A | 400S | 600S | 800S |
| Metering | Hydraulic | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Working width (ft) | 13 | 20 | 26 |
| Transport width (ft) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Transport height (ft) | 10.2 | 10.2 | 13.1 |
| Transport length (ft) | 26.2 | 26.2 | 26.2 |
| Basic weight (lb) | 11,464 | 13,228 | 16,976 |
| Volume seed hopper (gal) | 766 | 819 | 819 |
| Number of seed coulters | 32 | 48 | 64 |
| Row spacing seed (in) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Number of fertilizer coulters | - | - | - |
| Row spacing fertilizer (in) | - | - | - |
| Seed coulter pressure min/max (lb) | 258/562 | 243/452 | 194/386 |
| Disc diameter front tool SDA (in) | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Seed disc diameter (in) | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Wheel dimension (transport wheels) | 190/95x15 | 190/95x15 | 190/95x15 |
| Wheel dimension (support wheels) | - | 190/95x15 | 190/95x15 |
| Hydraulic requirement | 3-4 DA + 1 FR | 3-4 DA + 1 FR | 3-4 DA + 1 FR |
| Draught requirement from (hp) | 130 | 180 | 240 |
| Oil capacity for hydraulic fan (gal/min) | 10.6 | 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 |
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