When your planter starts missing seeds or you’re getting uneven stands, the first thing to check is that little drive chain that powers the seed metering system. This 43-link precut chain is what connects your planter’s drive system to the seed transmission, making sure each row unit meters seeds consistently. If that chain stretches, breaks, or starts jumping, you’ll see it in your emergence—and that’s money walking out of your pocket.
What You’re Getting
- Pre-cut to the exact 43-link length your 7000 and 7100 series planters need
- Includes one master link connector for easy installation without special tools
- Proper pitch and strength to handle the constant cycling of seed transmission drives
- AgSmart quality that matches original equipment performance and durability
Built for Real Farm Work
This chain fits the seed transmission systems on John Deere 7000 and 7100 series planters—the workhorses that planted millions of acres of corn and soybeans over the decades. These planters are still going strong on farms everywhere, handling everything from no-till corn after beans to precision soybean planting in heavy residue.
Made to Last
Seed transmission chains work harder than you might think, cycling thousands of times per acre as they meter each seed. This chain is built with the right steel and heat treatment to handle that constant flexing without stretching or wearing prematurely. The rollers and pins are sized to maintain proper timing even after a full season of heavy planting.
Installation Notes
Replacing this chain is straightforward—just remove the transmission cover, slip off the old chain, and install the new one with the master link. Make sure the chain isn’t too tight or too loose; it should have just a little slack when the transmission is at rest. A quick tip: clean out any old grease and debris while you’ve got things apart, then add fresh grease to the transmission gears.
