A wider corn planter usually has more planting units, a larger frame and greater total weight. As the number of rows increases, the tractor must provide sufficient lifting capacity, stability and traction.

However, horsepower should not be used as the only matching factor. Two tractors with the same engine power may have different rear lifting capacities, wheelbases, tire spacing and total weights.

Before selecting a planter, buyers should confirm:

• Tractor model and horsepower
• Rear hydraulic lifting capacity
• Three-point linkage specification
• Rear tire spacing
• Farm size
• Crop type
• Required number of planting rows
• Required row spacing

The number of planting rows directly affects working width and field efficiency. A smaller planter is easier to operate in narrow fields, while a wider planter can cover more land per pass.

These horsepower ranges are reference values. Final matching should also consider machine weight, row spacing, soil resistance, fertilizer quantity, field slope and tractor lifting capacity.

A 50HP tractor is commonly used on small and medium farms. For maize planting, a 4-row planter may be a practical option when tractor lifting capacity and field conditions are suitable.

In some conditions, a 5-row configuration may also be considered, but buyers should confirm machine width, total weight, row spacing and tractor balance before ordering.

A 70HP tractor provides greater flexibility for medium-sized maize farms. Depending on the tractor configuration, a 5-row or 6-row corn planter may be considered.

For wider planters, special attention should be given to rear lifting capacity and front-to-rear weight balance. Front counterweights may be required for some larger planter configurations.

A 70HP tractor can also support a complete maize farming workflow, including soil preparation, planting and farm transportation.

Larger tractors provide greater lifting capacity, stability and field productivity, but planter size should still be selected according to the actual machine configuration.

The BSM 2BYF Series Corn Planter covers tractor power up to approximately 80HP, while another BSM Corn Seeder Planter series is available for tractors from approximately 30HP to 100HP.

For tractors above 80HP, the final planter should be selected according to row number, working width, machine weight, three-point linkage and local planting requirements.

Row spacing should be selected according to crop variety, local farming practice, tractor tire spacing and later field management requirements.

The BSM 2BYF Series allows the planting units to be repositioned along the main frame, so row spacing can be adjusted according to the crop and field layout.

Before confirming row spacing, buyers should consider:

• Local maize planting practice
• Tractor rear tire spacing
• Future inter-row cultivation
• Available field width
• Crop population target

Seed spacing influences plant population and should be adjusted according to maize variety, soil fertility, rainfall conditions and local agronomic recommendations.

On the BSM 2BYF planter, seed spacing can be adjusted through the mechanical seed-metering configuration. The correct seed plate should also be selected according to crop type and seed size.

Before continuous planting, a short field test should be completed to confirm that each row releases seeds smoothly and maintains the required spacing.

For many maize farms, a planter with fertilizer application can reduce repeated tractor passes by completing planting and fertilizer placement during the same operation.

The BSM 2BYF Series uses separate seed and fertilizer systems. Furrow opening, fertilizer application, seed placement, soil covering and pressing can be completed during one field operation.

Fertilizer position and application rate should follow local agronomic requirements. Concentrated fertilizer should not be placed too close to the seed, as this may affect germination.

Not always. The standard mechanical seed-metering and fertilizer-metering systems of the BSM 2BYF Series are normally driven by the planter ground wheels.

This means tractor PTO power is generally not required for the standard mechanical configuration.

The planter is connected to the tractor through a rear three-point hitch.

Although the machine is mainly designed for maize and corn planting, it can also be configured for other crops using suitable seed plates and correct adjustments.

• Corn
• Maize
• Soybean
• Sorghum
• Other crops with similar large seeds

Seed plate selection should always be confirmed according to seed size, shape and planting requirement.

The best planting performance is normally achieved on prepared and relatively level farmland.

Before planting, the field may be prepared with a plough, disc harrow or rotary tiller depending on soil condition.

Heavy or long crop residue should be chopped or cleared if it may interfere with the furrow openers or planting units.

The BSM 2BYF Series provides several configurations for different farm sizes and tractors.

View: 2BYF Series Corn Planter with Fertilizer for 20–80HP Tractors

For buyers requiring a broader tractor power range, BSM also provides a corn seeder planter designed for approximately 30HP to 100HP tractors.

View: Corn Seeder Planter for Tractor 30–100HP

Explore the BSM corn seeder product category:

BSM Corn Seeders

To select a suitable corn planter, please provide:

• Tractor model
• Tractor horsepower
• Required number of planting rows
• Required row spacing
• Crop type
• Seed size
• Required seed spacing
• Planting depth
• Fertilizer requirement
• Farm area
• Soil and field conditions
• Destination country

This information allows the planter configuration to be matched more accurately to the tractor and actual farming conditions.

HENAN BEST Machinery (BSM) can recommend a suitable corn planter according to your tractor horsepower, farm size, crop type, row spacing and planting requirements.

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