Stanhay S870 Belt Planter
Stanhay S870 belt planter row unit
Stanhay S870 belt planter metering unit
8-Row Stanhay S870 Belt Planter
Stanhay's S870 Belt Planter is the most widely used seed planter in the lettuce industry. For well over 6 decades, row crop growers worldwide have relied on the S870 to plant a wide range of seed types in single or multi lines with unmatched, trusted accuracy.
Stanhay precision seeding
Stanhay precision belt planters are renown for their low seed drop and remarkable versatility. They plant every seed type from carrot to beans. When used with coated seed, Stanhay's accuracy is nearly perfect.
Stanhay S870 Metering Unit
Stanhay's S870 belt metering unit is lightweight, simple and extremely versatile. It can plant 1, 2, or 3 lines per unit with unmatched precision, making the 870 planter ideal for many types of operations.
The S870 produces outstanding results with coated (pelleted) seeds, and will handle some raw seeds as well. The 870 metering unit's unique belt system is extremely gentle on seed and features the lowest seed drop of any precision planter available
Stanhay S870 Belt Planter
The Stanhay S870 Belt Planter has long been the standard of the lettuce industry. For over 60 years, row crop growers all over the world have relied on the S870 for accurate depth control and spacing. In the U.S. "salad bowl" region, 15-row and 18-row S870 planters are common, but practically any number of rows is possible.
- Up to 18 row units can plant 1, 2, or 3 lines (dependent on belt/base/shoe combination) per row unit.
- Floating linkage allows each row unit to operate independently, ensuring uniform planting depth in uneven terrain.
- Tension spring on coulter and rear wheel allows for varied pressure to suit differing soil conditions.
- Spring loaded wheel scrapers provide efficient cleaning action.
- Drag covers move soil gently over planted seed lines.
- Adjustable height land wheels
- Durable and robust metering units are removable and easy to service.
The Stanhay S870 seed spacing and land wheel spacing charts can be found at our Seed Spacing Charts page.
STANHAY S870 METERING UNIT - HOW IT WORKS
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STANHAY ROBIN BELT PLANTERStanhay's Robin Unit Wheel Drive is designed for commercial growers with limited acreage or small blocks. A high-traction rear cage wheel drives each Robin unit, eliminating the need for a drive wheel. This makes Stanhay accuracy affordable to the smaller operation. The Robin Unit Wheel Drive is available in two models: push planter style, and toolbar mounted. The Stanhay Robin aluminum push planter is great for trial work. With the toolbar mounted Robin, you can add rows as your planting needs grow. |
Stanhay Robin 840 row units. 
Stanhay's proven 12-spacing drive land wheel
Stanhay Land Wheel - Chain Drive Transmission
Stanhay's large diameter land wheels with deep lug tires provide positive drive to the metering units.
Close ratio chain drive system gives full choice of up to 60 seed spacings and comes in 2 sizes: standard and XL.
Easy seed spacing and height adjustment allows for planting on flat or raised seedbeds up to 12-inches high.
Mounting options for Stanhay belt planters:
- Tool bar mounted - always with land wheels
- Sled mounted - with or without land wheels
- Stacker bar mounted - with or without land wheels
Stanhay's belt drive land wheel
Stanhay Belt Drive Land Wheel
Adjustments to seed spacing and height can be easily made.
The Stanhay S870 seed spacing and land wheel spacing charts can be found at our Seed Spacing Charts page.
Single, double, and triple line Stanhay coulters
Stanhay Coulters
A wide range of coulters (ground openers) allows you plant in specific patterns and densities to manipulate the size and shape of your crop.
Stanhay Belt Planter Repair
From a basic metering unit tune-up, to complete planter rebuilding, we specialize in honest, reasonably priced Stanhay repair.
We also offer manuals, diagrams, and a wide array of parts new and used for do-it-yourself planter repairs.