John Deere Drill Improvements - Ninja/Needham/Seed Boots

NEEDHAM AG V8 FIRMING WHEEL 

The Needham Ag V8 Firming Wheel’s proven profile, the only one on the market which matches the shape of the seed slot, combines with the FLEXIBLE green urethane tire.

The V8 tire profile is specifically designed to match the offset tapered profile of the John Deere single disc seed slot.  The tire collects seeds and presses them down into moisture, which is critical for uniform emergence, especially when seeding into low soil moisture conditions.

•  Uses button head bolts to help improve residue flow, especially in no-till conditions.

Benefits of the urethane tire:
   •  Increased durability
   •  Flexibility to help shed mud, especially in moist clay soils.
   •  Helps keep the firming wheel down within the seed slot, especially when operating on hillsides and when making slight turns.  

The Needham Ag V8 features the Peer SeedXTreme heavy duty bearing to extend service life further. It incorporates 12 seals (6 each end) to better keep dust and other materials out.
Fits John Deere 50, 60 and 90 Series drills and air seeders, plus Case-IH SDX air seeders.

EXAPTA NINJA SEED BOUNCE FLAP 

     Exapta’s Ninja flexible seed bounce flap keeps more seeds in the furrow, and is less prone to breakage in the field (less brittle) as compared to OEM or other aftermarket flaps.

The flap on the seed boot is what keeps seeds from bouncing out of the furrow, and this is even more critical on air drills, since the air stream is also trying to escape and may carry seeds along with it. However, JD & aftermarket flap suppliers use a straight flap, made from materials that are too brittle—often snapping off in the field. The issue with straight flaps is that it leaves a triangular gap for seeds to escape, and this gap gets larger when the straight flaps bend upward during use, due to riding on the sidewall.

The Exapta Ninja flap has a 20-degree forward bend to help close this gap, thus keeping more seeds in the furrow. The forward bend helps deflect seeds downward into the furrow bottom before dust and chunks of sidewall fall in ahead of the seed. The flexible material and tapered end prevent the Ninja flap from riding on the sidewall. The result is better seed placement. Ninjas also shed mud better than OEM and competitors, and proven to have superior wear characteristics — these Ninjas will last at least 5 times longer than OEM or competitors!  (Indeed, we don’t know of anyone who has actually worn any out!)

-  For 50 & 90-series drill boots
-  Unique 20o forward bend
-  Puts more seeds in the bottom of the furrow
-  At least 5x wear life vs other brands!
-  Doesn’t break off
-  Fits standard and extended wear boots

The Needham Ag V8 Firming Wheel’s proven profile, the only one on the market which matches the shape of the seed slot, combines with the FLEXIBLE green urethane tire.  Exapta’s Ninja Flexible Seed Bounce Flap keeps more seeds in the furrow, and is less prone to breakage in the field (less brittle) as compared to OEM or other aftermarket flaps.