FLO-Rite Precision Seed Firmer Bracket & Accessory System | FR-Series | High-Durability Memory Polymer | For John Deere, Kinze, Case IH & White Planters
FLO-Rite Precision Seed Firmer Bracket & Accessory System | FR-Series | High-Durability Memory Polymer | For John Deere, Kinze, Case IH & White Planters
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DESCRIPTION
The FLO-Rite Seed Firmer System is the ultimate solution for growers seeking maximum yield potential through superior seed-to-soil contact. This comprehensive lineup includes high-performance mounting brackets, specialized installation tools, and maintenance components designed to fit the industry's leading planters. Engineered from a proprietary high-tech memory polymer, these brackets provide the consistent down-pressure required to eliminate air pockets in the seed trench. Whether you are running a John Deere MaxEmerge, Kinze 3000, or high-speed ExactEmerge unit, the FLO-Rite system ensures your seed firmers stay securely positioned. The system's modular design features a #patent-pending replaceable wear plate (FR350), drastically reducing long-term #maintenance costs. By optimizing the environment for every seed, these #precision components help achieve uniform emergence and higher productivity. From the FR400 removal tool to the FR300 applicator tips, every #specification is tailored for durability in the toughest no-till conditions.
Key Features
Customized Planter Fitment ensures that models like the FR550 and FR575 provide a factory-level fit for John Deere and Kinze row units without modification.
High-Tech Memory Polymer construction allows the bracket to flex under load and return to its original shape, maintaining consistent pressure on the seed.
Patent-Pending Wear Plate technology (FR350) enables users to replace high-wear surfaces in seconds, extending the life of the main bracket assembly.
Specialized Installation Tools like the FR400 Insert & Removal Tool make swapping firmers a breeze, reducing downtime during the critical planting window.
Precision Liquid Application via the FR300 Foam Applicator Tip ensures starter fertilizer is placed exactly where the plant can utilize it most efficiently.
ExactEmerge High-Speed Compatibility with the FR555A bracket allows for accurate seed firming even at higher field speeds without compromising trench integrity.
Universal Bracket Options allow for adaptation to older machines, including John Deere 7000 series and White 9000 units, using the FR570 and FR655.
Vibration Reduction Engineering minimizes row unit bounce, ensuring the seed firmer remains in constant contact with the bottom of the seed V.
Corrosion-Resistant Materials protect the system from the caustic effects of liquid nitrogen and other starter fertilizers common in modern planting.
Debris Shedding Profile design prevents corn stalks and heavy residue from hooking onto the bracket, keeping your rows clean and preventing "dragging."
Consistent Down-Pressure Delivery guarantees that every seed is tucked firmly into the soil, leading to the "picket fence" stands every farmer desires.
Modular Component System allows you to mix and match brackets (FR565, FR650, etc.) across different planter models within the same farming operation.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 107 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
I used my Ferminator G-3, which is one impressive piece of equipment. It prepares the seedbed, plants the seed, smooths the soil, and firms everything up for good seed-to-soil contact—all in one efficient operation.
I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
seeds come out way to fast at lowest setting when planting alfalfa literally the only reason I bought it now I can't even use it and I can't return it so I'm stuck with it for the price you pay you would think it would work!
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
When I think of ripping it outdoors something else comes to mind, but I digress. This spreader is awesome. Works like a champ. The hopper is big enough to do my 1 acre lot for my applications. Just load once and go. I would highly recommend this spreader. It saves a ton of time and is a quality product.