Description
When you’re planting and notice uneven seed coverage or poor germination in spots, worn closing wheels might be the culprit. This nylon closing wheel rolls along behind the seed furrow, gently firming soil around the seed to ensure good seed-to-soil contact while avoiding over-compaction that can hurt emergence. It’s a simple part that makes a big difference in getting those seeds off to the right start.
What You’re Getting
- Lightweight nylon construction that won’t compact soil like heavier cast iron wheels
- 12-inch diameter provides good ground contact without being too aggressive
- Uses reliable 5203KYY2 bearing that handles the constant rotation and field conditions
- Direct replacement for original equipment—no modifications needed
Built for Real Farm Work
This wheel fits a wide range of John Deere planters including the popular MaxEmerge Plus, Pro, XP, and XP Pro units, plus the 1530 and 1535 drills. You’ll also find it works on White 6000 and 8000 series planters. These are the workhorses used for planting corn, soybeans, and other row crops across thousands of acres each season.
Made to Last
Nylon construction gives you the best of both worlds—it’s tough enough to handle rocks and field debris but gentler on soil structure than cast iron. The material resists cracking from temperature changes and won’t rust like metal wheels. The bearing is built to keep rolling smoothly through dust, moisture, and the constant vibration of field work.
Good to Know
Installation is straightforward—just remove the old wheel and bearing assembly and bolt on the new one. If you’re switching from cast iron to nylon wheels, you might need to adjust your closing wheel pressure since nylon won’t compact soil as much. This can actually be a good thing in lighter soils where you don’t want too much pressure.
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