Production years
1999-2019
Kinze planter ยท 1999-2019
Kinze 3000 Planter
The Kinze 3000 is a rigid-frame, drawn row-crop planter introduced with Kinze's Evolution Series row unit in 1999. Commonly found in four-, six-, and eight-row 30-inch layouts, it is respected as a simple, adaptable planter for smaller and mid-sized acres.
Planter type
Rigid-frame drawn row-crop planter
Row configurations
4R30, 6R30, and 8R30; split-row arrangements were available
Metering system
Finger pickup or brush-type soybean meter; EdgeVac was available on later versions
Kinze 3000 specifications
| Production years | 1999-2019 |
|---|---|
| Planter type | Rigid-frame drawn row-crop planter |
| Row configurations | 4R30, 6R30, and 8R30; split-row arrangements were available |
| Metering system | Finger pickup or brush-type soybean meter; EdgeVac was available on later versions |
| Seed types | Corn, soybeans, edible beans, sorghum, and other crops with proper meter equipment |
| Frame | Rigid single-frame hitch-pin design |
| Seed handling | Individual row seed hoppers |
| Weight | About 3,000 to 6,000 lb, depending on four-, six-, or eight-row configuration and equipment |
What the 3000 is used for
The 3000 was designed for farms wanting a compact, durable planter for 30-inch corn and soybean rows, with the flexibility to use split-row arrangements where equipped. Its rigid frame and individual boxes are well suited to smaller fields, narrow roads, and operators who prefer straightforward mechanical systems.
It remains a common used planter for conventional tillage, conservation tillage, and smaller-acreage work. Owners value its accessible row units and the ability to fit modern monitors, seed meters, row cleaners, and downforce-related upgrades.
Why the Kinze 3000 stands out
The Kinze 3000 is popular because it pairs a robust rigid toolbar with Evolution Series row units and familiar finger-pickup or brush-meter technology. Parts availability, simple service access, and a large aftermarket make it one of the more practical older planter platforms to maintain or upgrade.
Buying a used Kinze 3000
Check each row unit for parallel-arm bushing wear, loose gauge-wheel arms, worn opener discs and bearings, closing-wheel bearings, and excessive play at the row-unit pivots. On finger meters, inspect fingers, backing plates, belts, brushes, and meter housings; on brush or vacuum equipment, inspect brushes, disks, seals, and air plumbing. Check transmission chains and sprockets, marker operation, frame cracks near hitch and row-unit mounts, and whether the planter includes the meter equipment needed for your crop plan.
Kinze 3000 frequently asked questions
What row sizes were common on the Kinze 3000?
Four-, six-, and eight-row planters on 30-inch spacing were the common rigid-frame configurations.
Does a Kinze 3000 use a finger pickup meter?
Many do. Finger pickup and brush-type soybean meter arrangements were common, with vacuum equipment available on later versions.
Is a Kinze 3000 a good used planter?
Yes, if row-unit wear and meters are maintained. Its simple design, parts support, and upgrade potential are major advantages.
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.