The purpose of this study is to evaluate Schaffert’s 4 Link Closer and its effect on emergence, yield and profitability.

2017 Multi-Location Soybean Closing Wheel Study - Placement

We often don’t think a lot about closing wheels on the soybean planter, but closing the seed trench for soybeans is extremely important when it comes to seed emergence. A closed seed trench in soybeans also helps deter slug damage in-furrow and helps mitigate herbicide damage. The 4 Link Closer is a more aggressive closing wheel that closes the seed trench very well. The walking axle improves ground contact, creating more consistent seed slot closure across various soil types.

Schaffert 4 Link Closer, Schaffert 4 Link Closer with Walking Axle

2021 Iowa Soybean SINGULATION STUDY 15 IN. ROWS

2021 Iowa Soybean STARTER FERTILIZER STUDY 2X2X2

Closing Wheel Study

2017 Multi-location Soybean Closing Wheel Study - Placement

Use whenever the name of a PFR Study mentions Closing Wheel, Downforce, Row Cleaner, Speedtube, Seed Firmer, Disc Opener, and/or 3RIVE