Product Description

Take the Speed Limit Off Your Planting Precision

On most conventional planters, gravity is the weakest link. As you increase speed, the seed bounces and tumbles down the seed tube, leading to uneven spacing and inconsistent depth—often referred to as “skips and doubles.”

ArrowTube™ is the high-speed delivery solution that replaces the traditional gravity drop. By using a flighted belt to actively carry the seed from the meter all the way to the furrow, ArrowTube ensures that seed spacing remains perfect, whether you are planting at 6 km/h or 16 km/h. Now, you can hit your planting windows without sacrificing the “picket fence” stand your yield depends on.

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Why Gravity is Costing You Yield

At traditional speeds, a standard seed tube works reasonably well. However, as speed increases or the planter encounters rough terrain, the seed hits the side of the tube. This creates:

  • Seed Bouncing: Seeds land in the furrow at different intervals, regardless of when they left the meter.

  • Inconsistent Depth: Bouncing seeds often don’t settle at the bottom of the trench.

  • Poor Spacing: “Doubles” (seeds too close) compete for nutrients, while “skips” (gaps) waste sunlight and space.

The ArrowTube™ Advantage

1. Total Control from Meter to Furrow

ArrowTube eliminates the “free-fall.” Each seed is captured by a flighted belt and delivered at a speed that matches your forward travel. This means the seed is placed into the furrow with zero relative velocity, preventing it from rolling or bouncing once it hits the soil.

2. Increased Productivity

By allowing for higher planting speeds with no loss in accuracy, ArrowTube can effectively double your daily hectares. This is a game-changer for Irish and UK growers who need to make the most of narrow, dry weather windows.

3. Seamless Integration

Designed to work perfectly with the vSet® meter and vDrive® electric motor, ArrowTube replaces your existing seed tube. It’s a clean, robust retrofit that turns a standard row unit into a high-speed precision machine.

Real-Time Feedback via 20|20®

When paired with the Gen 3 20|20 monitor, you get instant visibility of your performance.

  • Spacing Accuracy: See your singulation and spacing metrics on a row-by-row basis.

  • Speed Monitoring: Know exactly how fast you can push your machine while maintaining 99%+ accuracy.

  • High-Definition Mapping: Track every seed’s placement for end-of-season analysis.

The Vantage Advantage

At Vantage Ireland & UK, we specialize in high-speed planting retrofits. We don’t just supply the parts; we ensure your planter is structurally ready for the increased speed.

  • Compatibility: We retrofit ArrowTube to John Deere, Kinze, Case IH, and other major planter brands.

  • Technical Calibration: Our team ensures the belt timing and vDrive systems are perfectly synced for your specific crop types (Corn, Soybeans, Sugarbeets, and more).

  • Local Support: From Cork to Cambridge, our technicians are on hand for in-field setup and seasonal support.

Ready to plant faster without the compromise?

Contact the Vantage team today to see how ArrowTube can maximize your planting window.