Production years
1980-1998
Kinze planter ยท 1980-1998
Kinze 2000 Planter
The Kinze 2000 is an older pull-type row-crop planter that helped establish Kinze's reputation for robust, straightforward planter toolbars and row units. It was commonly configured in 4-, 6-, and 8-row layouts and is still valued as a simple mechanical planter for moderate acreage.
Planter type
Drawn pull-type row-crop planter
Row configurations
Commonly 4, 6, or 8 rows; 30-, 36-, or 38-inch spacing
Metering system
Mechanical finger-pickup or plate-type arrangements, depending on configuration
Kinze 2000 specifications
| Production years | 1980-1998 |
|---|---|
| Planter type | Drawn pull-type row-crop planter |
| Row configurations | Commonly 4, 6, or 8 rows; 30-, 36-, or 38-inch spacing |
| Metering system | Mechanical finger-pickup or plate-type arrangements, depending on configuration |
| Seed types | Corn, soybeans, sorghum, and other row crops with correct meter |
| Frame | Rigid single-frame or Double Frame configuration |
| Row units | Ground-driven Kinze pull-type mechanical row units |
| Weight | About 2,115 lb for a basic 4-row 30-inch single-frame model; varies by size and options |
What the 2000 is used for
The 2000 was intended for conventional row-crop planting on small and medium farms, with 30-inch, 36-inch, and 38-inch setups covering a broad range of regional practices. Its simple drawn layout made it a practical fit for corn and soybean work where acres did not demand a large folding planter.
Today, these planters are often used for smaller acreages, food plots, specialty crops, and as affordable corn and soybean planters. Their value depends heavily on row-unit condition and whether the original meter system is complete and properly adjusted.
Why the Kinze 2000 stands out
The Kinze 2000 is known for durable construction and uncomplicated serviceability. It benefits from Kinze's long-standing parts network and from compatibility with many common aftermarket planter wear parts and meter upgrades.
Buying a used Kinze 2000
Check whether the machine is single-frame or Double Frame and verify the row count, row spacing, and exact meter equipment. Closely inspect meter wear surfaces, seed plates or finger components, chain drives, opener discs, gauge wheels, closing-wheel pivots, seed tubes, and row-unit parallel arms. Look especially for rusted fertilizer components, worn hitch parts, and frame damage from long transport use.
Kinze 2000 frequently asked questions
What row configurations were Kinze 2000 planters offered in?
Common configurations include 4, 6, and 8 rows, with 30-, 36-, and 38-inch row spacing options.
Is the Kinze 2000 a folding planter?
The 2000 is principally a rigid pull-type planter. It was available in single-frame and Double Frame arrangements.
Are Kinze 2000 planter parts available?
Many normal wear items and row-unit components remain available through Kinze dealers and aftermarket suppliers. Verify support for the exact meter and option package before buying.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used planters vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.