Closing Wheels That Do Their Job

Welcome back we've been waiting. It goes without saying that 2019 was a bit more challenging than usual. Now that's in the past and we are focused on going forward. Brittany and I have a new addition to our little family and we're constantly working to improve our efficiency on the farm. Our intern is tired of hearing me say it but the focus is to diversify and create multiple sources of income, makes more sense than putting all your eggs in one basket. So if you enjoy updates on the daily operations of a farm that's raising; cows, crops and kids stay tuned. I don't put a lot of time into editing my videos I try to keep them as raw and real as they are when they are filmed. I do tend to sit and explain what's going on and the reasons why we do what we do the way that we do it. Plus the occasional voice over video while the work is actively going on. So make sure to Subscribe, Like, and Comment if you want to stay up to date on our 2020 farm year.
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[@canvids1]

A great teaching video and you did very well I must say. Your knowledge comes from using the different products. You are not condemning any of them just what you think in one way or another what you like and why. I am not a farmer but enjoy watching your videos. Thanks Travis for how and what you do to help other young farmers.

[@stanhensley3082]

If you want to turn farmers on all you have to do is talk dirt!! Great video!!

[@jasonstockbridge1489]

Thanks Travis for the comparisons between the closing wheels. As well thanks for the videos and your channel. Enjoy watching you. Take care and see you next episode

[@kswaynes7569]

If you would have had your daughter along, this would be another "top producing" video! Good explanation on the need for packing wheels and the issues with 3 styles.

[@brianrett2252]

I thoroughly enjoy your commentary and conversation, which is a big reason I like watching your videos. One upside to a smaller audience = less negative feedback LOL

[@johnneal1102]

I'm not a farmer but I enjoy watching your videos, they are informative for all and I've learned alot

[@nikphoenix]

great comparison. different things work better for different operations.

[@handh41]

The plastic that they are made of is as strong as steel. They should be nylon with glass fill. I have been molding plastic for 40 years. Last place I worked made lots of parts for Case I H. Thanks for the videos.

[@erickatsma5776]

Thanks for explaining the pros and cons of both closing wheels, cab videos are very good along with shed video updates

[@renaekatsma3666]

We love the cab talk videos!! Keep up the excellent work! Thanks for the video Travis!

[@dewainwoodard4840]

Great video Travis thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

[@MatthewHoag77]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions, Travis. I know you have to make decisions based on the information you have and trust, and a field trial is a great way to get that information. Thanks for the video.

[@ronlarson2561]

Thanks for video. I can understand that you didn't make to many cab videos while planting. You are very busy and can't do everything. I DO APPRECIATE that you take the TIME to make these videos

[@popparob6174]

Liked, viewed, comment, Down Hill videos????, if this is down hill, I don't think I could stand the up hill information/ clarity, passion of your work and the pride you try to do not only on the field work and Farming in general, but the part of this that takes you away from your family, just do your stuff, try to block the idiots out and go for it, I see it this way, your going to get what you can with what you have, if its not enough for some, fine, go find something that is, I don't see them out there trying, OK, need to go, Later, I'll always watch, you put it out there, I'll come see,

[@lukesplettstoesser1558]

Thanks for the advice. I’m looking to upgrade closing wheels excellent

[@cbodenirish2001]

I'm not a farmer but really enjoy learning about it. So thanks for the videos..

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. Sounds like you have some valid points behind your ideas, looking forward to seeing what you decide to do next year. From the start is was thinking you might want the metal wheels on the outer rows and the plastic as long as they last on the inner rows. The chains sound like an interesting option since they might have a similar affect to running the harrow over them as you did this time. Stay safe, wishing you and your family the best.

[@robertdaly9036]

Maybe an idea is to reverse the plastic and metal closing wheels after each planting season to balance wear. The chains sound like a really good idea. Nice video as always. Stay safe covid-19 Keep up the good work.... 👍👍

[@jjhopp5516]

Finally catching back up after a busy plant 2020, Love your channel been watching since the beginning, like your channel more than any other youtuber, even though your brother has some great action shots. but your the only person who really talks about markets and real everyday farming decisions, love listening to your take on your operation. from one Wisconsin farm boy to another keep it up!

[@daveblodgett9371]

I learn so much from you Travis.

[@rayjohnson8534]

I have the exact same planter and I put copperhead closing wheels on two years ago. I added drag chains behind the closing wheels. They came straight from John Deere and I don’t have a single problem now they seal everything right up.

[@jamesjohnson5640]

Really liked your comparison. I liked the wider "foot print" of the Schlag. Also think they're more economical than the copper head.

[@karljacobson1575]

I bought copperheads this year , work good, lot of price difference between those two. I have trouble closing in tough clay no till and those helped!!

[@DPCCGM]

I prefer the the coil tines over chains. They can be somewhat adjusted. Used them for over 25 years, been well satisfied in a lot of different conditions. (JD 7200 conservation planter)

[@brittblanton8342]

Thanks for the video Travis very interesting 👍

[@SimonKL11]

Great to hear your opinion on the closing wheels👍

[@billkrumenauer2492]

The Schagels will close better with them on backward meaning with points facing out and we have the drag and the do occasionally get caught in them.

[@tucobenedicto109]

I like your channel and your explination of the rest of the story. I think giving a story with your grandpa was great. I can't do what you do. Some closers below for a deal? I watch this instead of tv. Tell that to you tube. :) If you get drag chains what about backing up to square your corners?

[@chrisgossman6512]

I watched the video and I enjoyed your cometary.

[@timwestendorf8303]

In southeast Illinois we are only 25% done.... with a not so nice forecast its shaping up just like 2019.

[@peterboland6928]

Hey Travis, you should look the yetter 6200 twister cast closing wheels. They are completely made out of metal and are designed like the copperhead closing wheels.

[@matt56849]

I would second that if he wants metal. We use the plastic yetter twisters, for 2 seasons on 1250ac, and almost no wear. We are no till, in the Loess Hills near Sioux City, IA, so we contour farm most everything because of terraces you HAVE to. I’m just curious if Travis got the instructions and spacers for the Copperheads, our older Copperheads and the new Yetters wanted spacers and such to get a 1.25” gap from the closest point between the spikes, and put them into the rear hole on the closing wheel frame.

[@matt56849]

1250ac per year

[@copperheadagproducts8717]

Or the Xtreme Furrow Cruiser! THE FULL CAST FURROW CRUISER :)

[@ohiofarmlife4020]

We run spiked closing wheels and have the chains behind them, I’m about ready to rip all the chains off because when opening up a field if you back up into a corner and grass or weeds push the chains forward when you set the planter down it grabs the chains and bends the bars the chains are fastened to

[@edmazon3872]

Interesting video! Keep up the good work!

[@ryanmarthaler6258]

Thanks for the input travis. I was waiting on your thoughts on this

[@whjerts]

I have the Copperhead Furrow Cruzers and I really like them.

[@danlowery3235]

I am curious of the emergence results between the two, if any. Was there a problem in the past or is this just a test?

[@jamiemiller6156]

Would running the metal wheels on the outside couple rows (the ones you mentioned as having more problems) and sticking with the stock plastic inside be happy medium? At worst you could always add the inside rows at a later date and spread out the expense over a couple of years.

[@danrossell6375]

If you had a metal version of the Copperhead wheel would you still take the Schlagel wheels?

[@hturbo1007]

I'm not knocking John Deere but, in my opinion Case IH has a better design with the closing discs. I always see on KZbin people complaining about the closing wheels on the Deere. We run Case IH and are always very pleased with the results. I also live in the driftless area but in eastern Iowa.

[@BWYinYang]

Wouldn't chain drag last a lot longer?

[@jeffgraham7947]

hey i know u said u didn't like the copper cause there platics but i saw a steel closing wheel on cole the cornstar had put on his planter have u guys look at thoses ones they seem to be made out of metal as compade to the platic one u are using there i do c ur point about the contures so mabye they want work as nice for u guys as they do for them just a though maybe that will help a bit

[@stevewalker9449]

What about a European style speed disk for spring tillage and do no fall tillage?There are a few people going to that here in Ontario I’m thinking are weather patterns are a lot the same.

[@lukestrawwalker]

Could work but BIG $$$... OL J R :)

[@tylereldridge6945]

Why don’t you just put one of each on each row and get the best of both worlds?! Haha, are the copperheads just an insert for the factory discs or are they one solid assembly?

[@ChrisTessmer]

2019 is a four letter word, you watch you mouth.

[@Jaxon-iu6vb]

And 2020 is already worse🤦‍♂️

[@shyfarmboya]

🙄🙄😝😝😂😂😭😭

[@ChrisTessmer]

@@Jaxon-iu6vb Sorry to hear that. My area is way ahead of average this year.

[@MatthewHoag77]

Hindsight is so 2020.

[@ChrisTessmer]

@@MatthewHoag77 🤣🤣🤣

[@jacobotes8443]

Pretty sure if you bought a length of chain and welded/bolted some bars to the back it would be a lot less than $40 per row.

[@johnwilimczyk4188]

Drag chains so you might not have to harrow your beans?

[@lukestrawwalker]

They harrow the beans to level off the field... the middles between rows are still gonna be unlevel compared to where the planter row unit gauge wheels run and the planter tires tend to push soil up on either side... Later! OL J R :)

[@angus4202]

as stupid as this comment may seem i understand the drag chains i have a 1 row walk behind and it used to have 2 metal fins for closing and i added a chain and the seed emergence was much more uniform

[@waterskiingfool]

So sounds like none of the closing wheels work perfect

[@blondelizard5453]

Ok

[@Rick-fx8lh]

Hey Travis I want to start my message by saying I’m not a scammer or blowing smoke. I farm down by Shullsburg wi. We tried schlagels on our kinze 3700 a few years back. We went a different route with closing wheels and we were unable to return our schlagels to our dealer. He was being a turd and didn’t want them back. Our schlagels have been in a shed in the original packaging since. We have 10 because our neighbor borrowed one row to “ try” them and never returned and I don’t think we ever got paid. If you’re interested message me back. Like I say I’m not a scammer. Long time viewer of your channel and we just want to get rid of them and make some money back. The wheels have 50 acre on them. They are posi-close PW 193NT

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[@afarmerslife992]

@@TheRestOfTheStory what is the name of Andrews channel?

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[@afarmerslife992]

@@TheRestOfTheStory thanks!

[@afarmerslife992]

@@TheRestOfTheStory if you don't mind me asking how many hours on the 7600!

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