Kinze Unveils New Forward-Folding Planters

The latest 3800 series offers expanded planting widths and improved ground contour following.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:42am

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An extreme close-up of the detailed metal and rubber components of a planter row unit, showcasing the intricate textures and engineering that allow the equipment to adapt to uneven terrain.Kinze's new 3800 series planters feature advanced toolbar and row unit designs to improve ground contour following and planting precision.Springfield Today

Kinze Manufacturing has introduced its new model 3800 forward-folding planters, available in 60-, 80-, and 90-foot widths with 24-, 32-, and 36-row configurations. The planters feature a 14-foot, 7-inch transport width and 3-inch forward toolbars that can accommodate fertilizer openers. The toolbar can flex up to 20 degrees to better follow ground contours. List prices range from $112,345 to $203,752.

Why it matters

As farmers continue to seek larger, more efficient planting equipment, Kinze's new 3800 series offers expanded planting widths while maintaining a narrow transport width. The improved ground contour following can help ensure more consistent seed depth and better crop emergence.

The details

Kinze's new 3800 forward-folding planters come in 60-, 80-, and 90-foot widths, with 24-, 32-, and 36-row configurations in 30-inch row spacing. The planters fold down to a 14-foot, 7-inch transport width. The 3-inch forward toolbars can accommodate fertilizer openers, and the toolbar can flex up to 20 degrees to better follow ground contours.

  • The new 3800 series planters were introduced in spring 2026.

The players

Kinze Manufacturing Inc.

An Iowa-based agricultural equipment manufacturer that specializes in planters, grain carts, and other farm machinery.

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The takeaway

Kinze's new 3800 series planters demonstrate the continued trend toward larger, more efficient planting equipment that can cover more acres per day while maintaining maneuverability and ground adaptation.