Production years
2005-2019
Kinze planter ยท 2005-2019
Kinze 3600 Planter
The Kinze 3600 is a pivot-fold, drawn row-crop planter built around Kinze's proven Twin-Line layout and widely used in 12- and 16-row 30-inch configurations. It has a strong reputation for robust folding geometry, dependable row units, and flexible mechanical or EdgeVac metering choices.
Planter type
Drawn pivot-fold row-crop planter
Row configurations
Commonly 12-row 30 or 36/38 inch, 16-row 30 inch, and split-row arrangements
Metering system
Mechanical finger-pickup or EdgeVac vacuum, depending on configuration
Kinze 3600 specifications
| Production years | 2005-2019 |
|---|---|
| Planter type | Drawn pivot-fold row-crop planter |
| Row configurations | Commonly 12-row 30 or 36/38 inch, 16-row 30 inch, and split-row arrangements |
| Metering system | Mechanical finger-pickup or EdgeVac vacuum, depending on configuration |
| Seed types | Corn, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, and other compatible row crops |
| Frame | Twin-Line pivot-fold frame with lift-and-rotate transport system |
| Row units | Kinze push or pull row units, depending on configuration |
| Weight | About 12,780 lb empty for a 12-row 30-inch mechanical model; larger versions weigh more |
What the 3600 is used for
The 3600 was designed for productive corn and soybean planting on medium to larger farms, particularly those using 30-inch rows. Split-row versions allow a grower to plant corn on 30-inch rows and soybeans on narrower interplant spacing with one machine.
It remains sought after because it carries substantial acreage efficiently while retaining mechanical accessibility. Owners commonly update meters, monitoring, row cleaners, downforce, and closing systems to suit present-day residue and seed-placement expectations.
Why the Kinze 3600 stands out
Its signature feature is the Kinze pivot-fold Twin-Line design, which brings the planter into a compact transport arrangement while retaining a durable drawn toolbar. Mechanical-meter and EdgeVac versions provide different paths for buyers, and its broad dealer and aftermarket support supports strong long-term usefulness.
Buying a used Kinze 3600
Inspect pivot points, fold cylinders, transport locks, wheel bearings, and frame members before focusing on the row units. For mechanical versions, inspect finger meters and drives; for EdgeVac versions, inspect vacuum fan, hydraulic drive, air plumbing, discs, seals, and singulators. On every row, check opener discs, gauge-wheel-arm wear, parallel-arm bushings, closing wheels, chains, and seed tubes, and confirm the configuration against the correct manual.
Kinze 3600 frequently asked questions
What is the Kinze 3600 Twin-Line planter?
It is a drawn pivot-fold planter whose row units use Kinze's Twin-Line arrangement. It was commonly sold in 12- and 16-row 30-inch configurations.
Does the Kinze 3600 use vacuum meters?
Some 3600 planters use Kinze EdgeVac vacuum meters, while others use mechanical metering. The specific machine must be identified by its equipment configuration.
What does a split-row Kinze 3600 do?
A split-row configuration adds interplant rows between primary rows, allowing narrower-row soybean planting while retaining wider primary rows for corn.
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.