Our new lemken Solitair DT grain drill!

Join us on an exciting journey as we unbox and set up our brand-new Lemken Solitair DT Grain Drill for the very first time! In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through the process of hooking up this cutting-edge piece of agricultural machinery, showcasing its innovative features and discussing why we chose this particular model. From hooking it up to unfolding its wings, you’ll witness firsthand the precision engineering and robust design that make the Lemken Solitair DT a game-changer in modern farming. Whether you’re a seasoned farmer or an enthusiast curious about the latest equipment, this video is sure to inspire and inform. Don’t miss out on this epic moment as we prepare to take our farming operation to new heights with the Lemken Solitair DT Grain Drill!

[@maineman11]

I did not know about the exhaust fans in the shop. Speaking from experience, fumes do suck. Thanks for showing the exhaust fans. 💫

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I just knew eventually somebody was going to comment about the fumes in the shop so I figured I should probably show them that we do have exhaust fans.

[@justinmills8084]

I like it when farmers are trying different equipment and not just stick to one brand. I understand why some people do because they don't have a lot of choices close to home.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We have been using Lemken for quite a while. We aren’t really brand loyal we just use what works best

[@joelg8004]

I love videos like these. So many farmers only post after everything is greased, calibrated and in the field. I got a mental flashback of working on LOX converters in the military watching this.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I’m glad you liked it. We try to show everything that we do not just the good parts.

[@justinmills8084]

You camera is giving great video.

[@Arham7cheema]

Your shop look like as a small industry and congratulates for a new equipment hope this work well

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Thanks we are excited to use the new grain drill. We are also hoping to build a new shop in the coming years.

[@briangardner9826]

I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for your hard work.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching

[@johnkruger3661]

The shifting spanner keeps the world moving great invention

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, it looks like it should work really well

[@MrCrazycook8]

Oh boy Someone got a new toy!!

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yes and it was much needed.

[@RobertHull]

I would check for air leaks on all the fittings of the suction side of the pump. Other than that, I would just dump some fluid into the white tank to prime the pump.

[@tomg9061]

What does your operation plant with thay beast? Just Hay or do you rotate in other grains with spuds?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We plant mainly wheat and potatoes. This year we will have over 1500 acres of wheat

[@SouthernFarmingTV]

The tires on the front got me scratchin my head

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

So from what I understand they do help prep the seed bed a little bit, but it helps a lot with stability. I know with our old one you couldn’t go much over 7 miles an hour or it would start to bounce, but with the new front tires, it doesn’t bounce anymore.

[@SouthernFarmingTV]

@@RockyMountainFarmer I can go along with that then. Here it would be cool for one pass wheat. But wheat isnt always grown here. Double crop soybeans can be 80 bu to 10 . And wheat be 110 to 40 . West tn

[@danishpuma]

​@@RockyMountainFarmer so if you notice they the front tires have a gap where the tires on a normal (eu config) tractor would be, so i think the idea is to make an even seed bed across the whole whith of the seeder.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

That is the other purpose

[@lindanelson8400]

It sure is pretty. You're going to get it dirty in the fields, but it'll be worth it if it works as good as it looks. 😊

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, it will get a little dirty, but we always wash it off when we’re done

[@jacobgourley5232]

Do you guys try to pay cash for your vehicles/equipment? Some farms lease or buy used. Just wondering because you’re very successful. And your videos are fascinating. Never thought I would be binging to farm videos lol. I got a kick out of you guys buying this equipment and trying to figure it out, like a new toy 😂. It’s wild to me at the same time though those prices and you just buy it and go well we will figure it out.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We have to finance everything and hope they the year’s harvest can make the payment. We try to look for used equipment when possible but the things we need there isn’t much of a used market. I’m glad you like the videos thanks for watching. Also we are hoping to build a new shop in a couple years

[@wilfharder3857]

Is the fertilizer mid row banded or does it go in with the seed?

[@idahofarmer]

It goes in with the seed

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

It gets blown through the same air tubes as the seed and placed right along with them

[@justinmills8084]

We this planter do all grain seeds?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yes and grasses

[@Nundhirribala]

How wide is that drill?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

This one is 20 feet but they do have a 30 foot

[@rossnolan2883]

😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Glad you liked it

[@brysonhaggard]

always have liked the look of lemken but when the closest dealer is 7 hours away not really an option

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Yeah, that would be hard. I know some people have mentioned brands that we don’t have around here.

[@brysonhaggard]

@@RockyMountainFarmer I don't think some people understand when you get a new piece of equipment dealer support is huge what what your gonna pick

[@ileenmcminn2062]

At first it was : drop in the hitch pin and hook the rope to the back of the tractor so you could pull it at the end of the field. then it was hitch pin and two hoses to lift the disks. the last i ran had 2 sets of hoses one to raise and lower and the second would fold and unfold the drill and then you would turn a valve and it ran the markers. I've never run a drill withe all this technology! How big are the bins? how many acres can you do on a fill?

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

I believe the total capacity is 150 bushel. It is crazy how complicated this equipment has gotten over the years

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We plant around 120 lbs of hard red spring wheat per acre so we can do a little over 70 acres on one fill

[@ileenmcminn2062]

I am 70 now and started running farm equipment when I was 14. Seen a lot of changes in that time!

[@justinmills8084]

Get Grandpa buy You a shop like Larson Farms shop? Dream shop.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Wouldn’t that be nice

[@7pdude]

wonder how many years it'll still take till america gets some propper hitch systems from europe. just back up, connect, secure and go. no wigglin, no nothin.

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Our last lemken drill was that way but it was not stable enough to go at high speeds. With this setup we should be able to go 10 to 15 mph while planting.

[@tuberNunya]

You need a remote bluetooth microphone

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

We have one, but you can only hear the person that it’s clipped to.

[@ricknaegele2144]

Learn to run an adjustable wrench the correct way

[@RockyMountainFarmer]

Pretty sure we did