Sutton Ag - Stanhay planter service

Sutton Agricultural Enterprises, Inc.

Sutton Ag's Stanhay planter services.

Proper maintenance and adjustment of Stanhay belt and vacuum planter metering units is crucial to achieve the greatest accuracy possible. We've been providing these critical services ever since the S870 was introduced in 1959.

746 Vertin Avenue
Salinas, Calif. USA 93901
Phone: 866/280-6229
or 831/422-9693
Fax: 800/482-4240
or 831/422-4201
info@suttonag.com

BELT PLANTER SERVICES

Metering Unit Tune-Up Service
Typically, Stanhay belt planter metering units need to be tuned-up every 1,000 acres, or about annually. Tune-up prices vary depending on the condition of the equipment, but an average tune-up job runs ~$160 per metering unit. Service performed:

Wear groove in side plate is filled
Chain cover is removed for cleaning and adjustments of sprockets and chains, cover is replaced with new gaskets and screws
Drive tire surface is deglazed
Belt tensioner is aligned and adjusted
Pulley bushings and drive belt are replaced
Each unit is tested for proper operation and seed belt alignment.

Metering Unit Rebuild Service
After a few tune-up jobs, metering units are due for more thorough maintenance service. Rebuilding prices vary depending on the condition of the equipment, but an average rebuild job runs ~$230 per metering unit. Painting the hopper, cover, arm and pulley adds $40 to each unit. Service performed:

Metering unit is completely disassembled
Each part is cleaned and thoroughly inspected
Any part that does not meet the tolerances of a new part is replaced
Wear grooves in side plate and body are filled
If new paint is requested, old paint and debris are completely removed prior to repainting
Each unit is reassembled and tested for proper operation and seed belt alignment

Seed Belts & Bases
Any machine must be configured properly to achieve optimum performance. This is especially true of Stanhay planters, which must have the correct combination of belts, bases, and repeller tires to plant at its greatest accuracy.

Choosing the correct spring-base is as important as using the proper belt. If one of the standard bases doesn't meet your needs, ask about our custom bases.

Our seed testing system closely approximates field conditions, so we are able to "plant" the actual seed that will be used in the field. This lets us view the "planted" results before recommending the proper belts and bases for your specific seed.

VACUUM PLANTER SERVICES

Routine Stanhay vacuum planter services:

Singulator calibration
Agitator bushings are cleaned and lubricated
Hopper side body is straightened
Parts inspected and replaced as needed:
- Air gallery
- Singulator
- Agitator fingers
- Crown wheel and pinion
- Chain sprocket and bushing
Each unit is tested for proper operation and seed plate alignment.