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4.2
Average score of Lemken
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3.7
3.7 Price
4.6
4.6 Reliability
4.2
4.2 Maintenance
4.5
4.5 Operation
4.2
4.2 Convenience
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4.4
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2008 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
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We demo’d the LEMKEN Compact-Solitair 9/400 HD 167 first (good call tbh), then bought. On our soils it handled sowing straight into sunflower residue better than I expected. Fewer passes helped keep moisture, and you can tell that’s what this rig is built for.

Fuel use was reasonable when we weren’t trying to go too deep with everything. And the machine just kept going. No breakdowns for us either, unless someone does something dumb and clips a rock at speed.

Operation is pretty forgiving. Parallel guidance + the drill = I’m not jumping out of the cab every hour to mess with it. That said, I’m still not in love with relying on dealer support for the first setup. If your dealer is weak, you’ll feel it.

Also the row spacing trick is useful: 167 mm for cereals, and you can block every other opener to get 33 cm for soy/rape. Simple idea, works.
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4.4
Harrow Lemken Rubin 10
2023 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
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I've been using the Lemken Rubin 10 for soil preparation, specifically for seedbed preparation under demanding conditions. The design of the discs stands out, ensuring even soil mixing and residue distribution. Operational efficiency is notable, although adjustments for depth could use smoother handling.
4.0
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2010 Year
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
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I’ve been putting the Lemken Solitair through its paces this season. Gotta say, the seed placement accuracy stands out, seeds sit neat, depth’s consistent, even at decent speeds. Set-up was not hard, but you gotta fiddle a bit to get everything spot on your first time out. The seed hopper’s huge, so less time wasted filling up. Haven’t had any big issues with breakdowns yet, though the metering system looks a bit overcomplicated compared to what I’m used to. Controls from the cab were decent, no lag. For the price, I’d say you’re getting solid kit, but it’s not cheap either.
4.4
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2006 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
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Ran the Lemken Solitair ST in a few different soil conditions this spring. Swapping between the rollers and the levelling tines is actually pretty straightforward and I got decent results with seed placement every time. The double disc coulters keep depth on point even when I sped up, which saves me time. Big fan of how the seed depth adjustment doesn't mess with coulter pressure, but I do wish there were more clear markings on the controls cause first time setup's a bit of a faff. The large hopper is a bonus, fewer fills, but it's heavy when topped up. Overall, less downtime, more acres done.
4.4
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2006 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
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I got to use this Lemken Solitair after a demo they brought out in spring. Not every dealer lets you give it a go like that, so props to the guys who did. First off, yeah, it does save diesel. It's not just talk. I tracked around 6-7 liters per hectare with the 220hp tractor, and that's way less than the pile of passes I used to do. It’s not flawless though - the product tank could be bigger, since sometimes I have to reload more often than I’d like when we’re really pushing acres. Still, adjusting the rate for seed and fertilizer is chill, the split tank thing is actually handy. Haven’t needed service yet, but the local support crew seems solid. Rides pretty smooth for hauling on backroads too. Not perfect, but makes my life easier for sure.
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4.2
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2018 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
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Had the Solitair MR on a demo last season matched to a 240 hp tractor, proper bit of kit for bigger jobs. Like how you can tweak the sowing and harrow depths separate, makes it usable for switching soil types on the go. Seemed like almost too many options on the metering and sections at first, bit fiddly to set up if you're not used to this newer gear. Seed placement was bang on most of the time. Maintenance is dead easy-OptiDisc coulter’s basically no work. Would’ve liked if the base tank was a bit bigger but it’s grand with the add-on. Not the smoothest ride in transport but nothing major. Solid all-rounder but definitely a bit of a learning curve if you’re coming off old drills.
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4.2
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2010 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
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Used to use another drill before, so I was curious about the Solitair ST. The modular metering works smooth, I like splitting fert and seed. But on my farm the large hopper (went for the 7,000L) is honestly overkill-bit unwieldy on tight areas, but great in big fields. It's definitely built for covering hectares quick. Never blocked up on me, seed placement is spot on even when the soil changes. Maintenance has been basic so far, filters and lids are easy. Would say the price point could be a bit better for smaller outfits, though.
4.2
Harrow Lemken Heliodor
2023 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
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Operating the Heliodor machine has been a mostly positive experience. It provides consistent tilling performance. However, I noticed some wear on components, likely influenced by challenging usage conditions.
4.0
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2010 Year
3.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
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The thing I noticed most is just how flexible it is - works with lots of seed types and we even swapped between hoppers pretty easy. Can chuck it on the back of different tractors with no headaches. Sometimes the manual's overkill, like, not everyone needs a whole chapter on tramlining. It's easy to get bored flipping through that. The fold-down width saves me time, but I wouldn't say it's a precision bit of kit. For bigger farms though, yeah, the output per day is pretty decent. Could be a tad pricey if you don’t use it enough, so I wouldn’t recommend for smaller places.
4.0
Combine seed drill Lemken Solitair
2010 Year
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
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Noticed the depth control on my Solitair works well, stays even across the whole width, which helps. The hydraulic fan is a nice touch, but man, it’s LOUD. I wear earmuffs anyway, so not a deal breaker, just a thing. I do wish the user manual had a bit less German in it, takes a bit to find everything you need. Haven’t had to deal with many repairs yet, but the daily greasing points are easy to reach. Warranty isn’t the best, could be longer. Comfort in the cab is fine, seat gives my back a break during long runs. Not the easiest on your wallet, though.
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