Exclusive features of the all-new Yetter T.O.W.™ Opener make it a versatile trail-behind solution for planters with limited front mounting space and for dual application set-ups, according to Steve Cerven, a Product Developer for Yetter. It is suitable for most types of tillage practice and is ideal for placing nutrients in the root zone for maximum yield potential.

“The T.O.W. Opener’s heavy-duty mounting design wraps around the planter unit for extra support and durability,” says Cerven. “By spreading its weight evenly on both sides, you eliminate off-balance side loads. And the rugged mounting plates attach to rear pivot points on both sides of the row unit for the greater vertical and horizontal strength the additional load requires.”

Cerven notes that the mounting platform for the injection coulter is completed by the addition of a bolt-on cross member of structural steel tubing, which allows users to space the injection coulter either immediately adjacent to or up to several inches off the row. He emphasizes that, as always, it’s a good idea to consult with the fertilizer supplier for advice on placement that will avoid seed disturbance and seed burn, and to visually inspect for proper fertilizer placement.

Two types of injectors are available for the T.O.W. – a spring tine assembly, which runs a small diameter tine directly into the slot cut by the coulter blade, or a liquid injector that injects a stream of fertilizer into the slot. Both designs use a piston pump to maintain the correct pressure for the ground speed and orifice size, so the precise amount of fertilizer is applied.

The T.O.W.’s parallel linkage keeps the injector nozzle in place relative to the soil surface, Cerven adds, even in heavy or rocky soils, eliminating misplaced and wasted fertilizer. It also comes with a longlasting, heavy-duty hinge casting that allows it to pivot and follow contours.

Established in 1930 an based in Colchester, Illinois, Yetter Manufacturing Company is the industry leader in planter attachments that boost productivity and profitability. Yetter makes a variety of coulters, residue managers, precision fertilizer placement products, markers and bulk seed handling devices.