Replacement Hinge Joint For Deere Planter Markers

Replacement Hinge Joint For Deere Planter Markers PLANTING EQUIPMENT Accessories 17-2-26 Machine shop operator Bill Meteer says one of the most common repairs he's been asked to make over the years has been to the hinge joint on Deere Max-Emerge rigid frame planter markers. He finally decided to come up with his own replacement hinge kit that makes the joint "better than new". To install the Meteer kit, you cut off the bent portion of the marker arm with the original hinge joint and then weld the re-placement hinge - which is built longer and heavier - in its place. Since markers come in varying widths depending on size of planter, the kit comes with detached side braces. Once the length needed is determined for the damaged marker arm, the two side braces are welded onto the replacement hinge and then the hinge is fitted to the damaged marker and welded into place. Joints sell for $55 apiece. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Bill Meteer, Meteer Machine & Welding, Rt. 1, Box 221, Athens, Ill. 62613 (ph 217 636-8109).

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