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4.2

Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

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So I’ve used the Väderstad Tempo on a couple of big fields now. Main thing that stood out for me is the stupidly high speed it lets you run. Was doing over 20 kph and it was still drilling without skips or doubles. Saves a lot of time but at first I was worried about the accuracy at that speed. Detail work like seed depth is pretty solid, not much messing about once you’ve set it. One issue is switching from corn to smaller stuff like rapeseed, need to swap some parts and adjust the discs, takes some fiddling if you ask me. I wouldn't say it’s complicated but it sure could be faster. Never really messed up on reliability yet, even with some no-till plots, but be ready for a bit of faffing when setting all those wheels and pressure systems. Doesn’t come cheap but I guess you get the speed for the price.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

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We’ve got a Tempo on the farm and I’m the one who usually ends up in the tractor seat. It runs nice at speed, and the seed spacing stays where it should be. In rough patches it still keeps the unit pressed in, so you don’t see those random skips as much.

Mixed feelings: I like the control and consistency, but the machine has a lot going on. More systems means more checks. Nothing scary, just more stuff to watch than an old simple planter. Comfort is decent mainly because you’re not constantly hopping out fixing doubles or depth issues.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2022 Year

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Ran the Tempo F8 last season planting sunflower and corn. The thing's got solid section control for seed and fert, makes a huge difference in awkward field shapes. Swapping out the depth control wheels is pretty straightforward but I did notice sometimes the closing wheels could’ve packed the trench a bit tighter, especially in drier patches. Calibration with the iPad is easy enough, but the touchscreen can be a bit finicky when you’ve got mud on your gloves. I pair it with a NH T7, fits well, hydraulics keep up. Haven’t had any breakdowns. Still, wish it was a bit lighter on the wallet.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

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Ran a Tempo 8-row last season. It’s pretty simple to adjust row spacing and I switched crops fast without a lot of downtime, which was great cause we always have tight fields here. Kinda loud on the hydraulics, not annoying, just something I noticed when you’re out there all day. Maintenance wasn’t bad, only thing is some grease points are hidden. Not a huge deal. I’d say it does the job, accuracy’s top-notch, but those parts when you need ‘em don’t come cheap.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

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We demo’d the Tempo F8 first and I get why people talk about it. It’s built around running fast, but you don’t have to run 20+ to see the benefit. At 16 km/h it stayed consistent on depth and the gaps between seeds looked clean. I’ve driven planters that start to get sloppy once you push them, this one didn’t. Only thing, you need the right tractor match. On a 6150M/6155M it feels fine, but I wouldn’t want to drag it with something that’s light or underpowered.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2019 Year

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Been on the Tempo a while now. I like the iPad control - wildcard for me at first, but not having to mess with some old clunky terminal is a plus. You just grab it, get around the machine to calibrate or check stuff, all on the spot. Setup is quick, even when swapping fields or crops. Software keeps up to date cause of the iPad, too. Only hitch for me: wireless is nice but I still half-worry about what happens if your tech goes weird on a busy day. Guess that's just the age we’re in though. Good kit if you want convenience and speed. Still, that price stings a bit if you’re coming off used gear.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2014 Year

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Had the chance to run the new Tempo on some demo fields, seeding soybeans and corn. It's pretty easy to get it set for different seeds, and hopper's big enough you don't stop as often as with smaller rigs. I liked how the air system keeps the seeds from clogging, didn't get much downtime for cleaning. Closing wheels do a nice job, seeds end up where they should and cover is good. Comfort for the operator's fine, nothing fancy, and everything's accessible for checks or refills. Didn't try the fertilizer option a lot, so I can't say much there. Reliability wise, early to say long-term, but didn't have any breakdowns in my days on it. The dash computer is handy if you want real-time stats, nothing too distracting. Main thing is the cost, which is not low, so not everyone will jump in fast. For now, seems solid if you're after speed and efficiency, just wish there were more row-spacings to pick from.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

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Ran a Tempo (EL setup) last spring on corn and some sunflower. The main thing is the speed without the spacing going crazy. When it’s set right, the singulation stays clean even when you push it faster than the usual 8 km/h stuff. The air-assisted seed drop is the real reason, you don’t get that bounce in the tube like on older planters.

I like that most of the “setup” is basically disk + correct singulator roller + a quick test run to 200 seeds. Not a lot of guessing. iControl on an iPad is handy, but yeah, you’re stuck on iOS and you’re basically married to Wi‑Fi linking. Also, all those hydraulic lines look messy the first time. After a day it’s fine, but the first hookup is easy to screw up if you rush.

If you plant no-till or rough ground, the downforce is there. We had it cutting in pretty hard soil and it still held depth.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2023 Year

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Honestly, the setting up is where you need to pay attention with the Tempo. You need to hook up all these hydraulic lines and get the electronics paired, and sometimes it feels like you spend as much time getting ready as seeding. But once it's up, it goes smooth. The app on the iPad is handy, you can change pressure settings and check data straight from the cab, though I did have some hiccups updating the firmware once. Maintenance has been pretty standard, nothing broke in a season, just keep up greasing and cleaning sensors. It’s a big machine so transporting can get annoying on smaller roads. Comfort is okay, controls are right there, but it can be a lot to take in till you get familiar with the system.

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Pneumatic precision seed drill Väderstad Tempo

2017 Year

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I demo’d a Tempo F8 from our dealer and spent a day setting it up for sunflower. The seeding unit design is not overloaded with parts, which I like. Less stuff to mess with when you’re in a hurry. The downforce range is solid too, you can push the row unit into harder ground and it still holds depth.

Depth control wheels options are nice. Closed wheels worked fine in normal conditions, but I’d probably want the spoked/open style for early spring when it’s tacky. The press wheel + closing wheels combo did a clean job, seed stayed where it should.

The iPad calibration is easy but you still gotta pay attention. If you get lazy with disc choice and seed size, you’ll see doubles/skips right away. When it’s matched, the singulation numbers look great.

Speed is the big thing people talk about and yeah, it can plant fast and not turn into a spacing mess. I’m still cautious pushing max speed in rough fields though. Fast is cool until the ride gets bouncy and you start chasing depth.