On Test: Vaderstad Tempo F8 precision planter

Occupying a majority share of the UK precision planter market, Vaderstad’s Tempo has some clear user appeal.

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The Tempo F is offered in working widths of six and eight row units.
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The Tempo F is offered in working widths of six and eight row units.

The Vaderstad Tempo range has collected some significant market share and user attraction since the product's launch in 2011, and now claims a 60% market share of all precision planters in the UK. Some...

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