
Features
Maximize Yield Potential
At Case IH, we make every seed count. Through sound agronomic design, Case IH Early Riser Planters set the industry benchmark for consistent in row spacing and plant population accuracy. Now, our latest planters go beyond picket fence stands – uniform spacing between plants – to deliver photocopy plants.
Uniformity
- Engineered to deliver uniformity of plants same size, height, and thickness of plants the entire growing season
- Applies uniform correct soil pressure all around the seed
Accuracy
- Ensures good seed-to-soil contact
- Provides accurate and consistent depth control across the planter
Higher Yields
Side-by-side trials show Early Riser Planters produce on average 6% more plants above the competition
Row Unit
Make the Most of Short Seasons
The legendary Case IH Early Riser Planter row unit was designed with agronomics in mind so you can make the most of short planting windows. Our many patented features mean accurate in-row spacing, excellent soil-to-seed contact, and earlier, uniform emergence.
Clean Seed Trench
- Leading Edge Offset Openers: slice through residue and hard soil.
- Furrow Forming Point: forms the clean V-shaped seed trench
- Seed Protection Shoe: acts as a retaining wall, preventing loose soil from falling into the trench before seed.
Careful Soil Handling
- Reduced Inner Diameter Gauge Wheel Tires: allow displaced soil to move up and out to the sides of the trench for less sidewall compaction.
- Better Gauge Wheel Weight Distribution: carries the row unit/planter weight away from the edge of the seed trench wall to avoid compression at the base of the trench for more robust roots and plants.
- Inverted Furrow Closing Disks: replaces soil from both sides so moist soil covers the seed, improving seed-to-soil contact and proper soil pressure.
Specifications
Make | Case IH Early Riser | Case IH Early Riser | Case IH Early Riser |
Model | 1255 Front-Fold 12R 30 | 1255 Front-Fold 16R 30 | 1255 Front-Fold 24R 30 |
Configuration Summary | |||
Number of rows | 12 | 16 | 24 |
Row spacings, in (mm) | 30 (762) | 30 (762) | 30 (762) |
Bulk-Fill or Individual Row Hoppers | Two Bulk-Fill or Row Hoppers | Two Bulk-Fill or Row Hoppers | Two Bulk-Fill or Row Hoppers |
Hookup to tractor, Mounted, Semi-mounted, Trailing | Trailing | Trailing | Trailing |
Method of folding for transport | Front Fold | Front Fold | Front Fold |
Hoppers and/or Tanks | |||
Standard hopper capacity, per hopper, bu (L) | Two @ 50 (1762) each | Two @ 50 (1762) each | Two @ 60 (2114) each |
Optional hopper arrangement | 1.9 (67) each row hopper | 1.9 (67) each row hopper | 1.9 (67) each row hopper |
Optional hopper capacity, per hopper, bu (L) | 1.9 (67) | 1.9 (67) | 1.9 (67) |
Dry Fertilizer capacity, lb (kg) | No option | No option | No option |
Liquid Fertilizer capacity, gal (L) | One 400 (1514) opt. for Row Hopper | One 600 (2271), opt. for Row Hopper | One 600 (2271), opt. for Row Hopper |
Granular chemical capacity, lb (kg) | 70 (32) opt. w/ chain drive only | 70 (32) opt. w/ chain drive only | 70 (32) opt. w/ chain drive only |
Row Units | |||
Metering device, first option | Case IH Vacuum | Case IH Vacuum | Case IH Vacuum |
Metering device, second option | Prcision Planting vSet 2 w/SpeedTube (ASD) | Prcision Planting vSet 2 w/SpeedTube (ASD) | Prcision Planting vSet 2 w/SpeedTube (ASD) |
Metering device, third option | No option | No option | No option |
Furrow-forming device | 14" staggered discs, 10.5 degree Vee | 14" staggered discs, 10.5 degree Vee | 14" staggered discs, 10.5 degree Vee |
Seed Delivery, meter to furrow | Gravity drop tube w/sensor | Gravity drop tube w/sensor | Gravity drop tube w/sensor |
Alternate Seed Delivery, meter to furrow | Precision Planting SpeedTube flighted belt (ASD) | Precision Planting SpeedTube flighted belt (ASD) | Precision Planting SpeedTube flighted belt (ASD) |
Depth gauging system | Single handle, infinite settings | Single handle, infinite settings | Single handle, infinite settings |
Closing system | Inverted discs and press wheel | Inverted discs and press wheel | Inverted discs and press wheel |
Standard down force method | In-Cab Pneumatic | In-Cab Pneumatic | In-Cab Pneumatic |
Optional down force method | Precision Planting Delta Force | Precision Planting Delta Force | Precision Planting Delta Force |
Seed and Fertilizer Drives | |||
Standard seed drive | AccuDrive cable w/o clutch | AccuDrive cable w/ AccuRow clutch | AccuDrive cable w/ AccuRow clutch |
Optional seed drive | Precision Planting vDrive Electric | Precision Planting vDrive Electric | Precision Planting vDrive Electric |
Dry fertilizer drive | No option | No option | No option |
Liquid fertilizer drive | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided |
Fertilizer openers | |||
Liquid fertilizer openers | Single disc coulter | Single disc coulter | Single disc coulter |
Dry fertilizer openers | No option | No option | No option |
Tillage Attachments | |||
Disc furrowers | Smooth or notched | Smooth or notched | Smooth or notched |
Residue tine wheels, Row cleaners | Fixed, floating or Precision Planting Clean Sweep air cyl. | Fixed, floating or Precision Planting Clean Sweep air cyl. | Fixed, floating or Precision Planting Clean Sweep air cyl. |
Coulter only | 25 wave coulter | 25 wave coulter | 25 wave coulter |
Coulter and residue tine wheels combination | No option | No option | No option |
Planter Monitors | |||
First monitor available | AFS Pro 700 | AFS Pro 700 | AFS Pro 700 |
Second monitor available | Early Riser IV or Precision Planting 20/20 SeedSense | Early Riser IV or Precision Planting 20/20 SeedSense | Precision Planting 20/20 SeedSense |
Frame | |||
Number of frame sections | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Frame rigid or flexible | Flex, +/- 21 degrees | Flex, +/- 21 degrees | Flex, +/- 21 degrees |
Frame Attachments | |||
Markers, standard or optional | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear trailer hitch | Optional | Optional | Standard |
Tires | |||
Main frame tire size | 10x15 Load Range D | 10x15 Load Range D | 11x22.5, 12 PR |
Wing frame tire size | 10x15, 8PR | 10x15, 8PR | 10x15, 8PR |
Dimensions and Weights | |||
Planting width, ft-in, (m) | 30' (9.14) | 40' (12.19) | 60' (18.29) |
Transport width, ft-in (m) | 11' 11" (3.63) | 11' 11" (3.63) | 12' 3" (3.73) |
Transport height, ft-in (m) | 11' 1" (3.38) | 11' 1" (3.38) | 11' 3" (3.43) |
Transport length, ft-in (m) | 27' 7" (8.41) | 32' 11" (10.03) | 46' 6" (14.17) |
Basic weight, empty, lb (kg) | 11,000 (4990) R-H; 14,000 (6350) Bulk-Fill | 14,000 (6350) R-H; 17,200 (7802) Bulk-Fill | 25,170 (11417) R-H; 32,000 (14515) Bulk-Fill |
Weight, empty, with fertilizer tanks, lb (kg) | 11,800 (5352) R-H; 15,200 (6895) Bulk-Fill | 15,200 (6895) R-H; 18,400 (8346) Bulk-Fill | 26,410 (11979); 32,475 (14730) Bulk-Fill |
Tractor power and hydraulics | |||
Power needed, minimum, hp (kW) | 150 (112) PTO | 180 (134) PTO | 230 (172) |
Drawbar/Hitch requirement | Two-point hitch | Two-point hitch or Drawbar | Two-point hitch or Drawbar |
Minimum hydraulic flow, gpm (Lpm) | 30 (114) w/ PTO pump | 31 (117) w/ PTO pump | 32 (121) w/ PTO pump |
Maximum hydraulic flow, gpm (Lpm) | 43 (163) | 44 (167) | 58 (220) |
PTO driven pump or Power Beyond | 22 gpm PTO pump, AFS w/Bulk Fill | 22 gpm PTO pump, AFS w/Bulk Fill | 22 gpm PTO pump, AFS w/Bulk Fill |
Number of remote hydraulic circuits | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Sales Literature | |||
Literature number | CIH01031401 | CIH01031401 | CIH01031401 |
Literature date | 1/1/2014 | 1/1/2014 | 1/1/2014 |
Secondary Literature | |||
Secondary Literature Number | PL-3082-13; PL-3097-14 | PL-3082-13 | PL-3082-13 |
Secondary Literature Date | May, 2013; December, 2014 | May, 2013; December, 2014 | May, 2013; December, 2014 |
Entry Date | |||
Manufacturing Status | Current | Current | Current |
First Entry Date | 12/28/2013 | 12/28/2013 | 12/28/2013 |
Revision Date | 3/24/2014; 12/15/2014 | 3/24/2014; 12/15/2014 | 3/24/2014; 12/15/2014 |