RAM Spacers for Seed Drills

In New Zealand farming conditions, from Canterbury plains to rolling hill country - consistent seed depth is critical for even germination, crop performance, and efficient input use. RAM spacers provide mechanical certainty where hydraulics alone rely on pressure.

RAM spacers are precision-engineered collars installed onto hydraulic rams. Their function is simple but important: they create a fixed mechanical stop point that prevents the cylinder from extending beyond a predetermined depth setting.

Unlike hydraulic-only adjustment systems, which rely on fluid pressure and operator judgement, RAM spacers provide a physical limit.

That means:

• Consistent working depth across the paddock
• Repeatable setup between jobs
• Reduced over-extension of hydraulic cylinders
• Less guesswork from the cab

For New Zealand seed drills operating in variable soils, that consistency directly supports improved crop establishment.

Hydraulic depth adjustment is essential for flexibility in modern agricultural machinery. However, hydraulics operate on pressure and pressure can vary depending on:

• Soil resistance
• Ground contour
• Machine load distribution
• Extended operating hours

Over hectares of drilling, even small variations can translate into inconsistent seed placement. In NZ conditions, being 5mm too deep or too shallow across a paddock can affect emergence timing and uniformity.

RAM spacers remove that variable.

Once fitted:

• The ram cannot travel past its mechanical stop
• Frame geometry remains stable
• Working depth becomes repeatable
• Operator variability is reduced

It’s practical engineering - not complicated engineering.

New Zealand paddocks are rarely uniform. Stones, undulations, moisture variability and changing soil types are common across both North and South Island farming systems.

RAM spacers support seed drill performance by:

• Maintaining consistent depth in uneven terrain
• Protecting hydraulic cylinders from over-extension
• Supporting stable frame geometry
• Reducing setup drift during long drilling runs

They are not the most visible component on a drill, but they are one of the quiet contributors to long-term machine reliability and consistent seeding performance.

The strongest seed drill systems combine hydraulic flexibility with mechanical control.

Hydraulics allow operators to adjust quickly when conditions change. RAM spacers allow operators to lock depth settings with confidence.

Together, they deliver:

• Adjustable configuration
• Mechanical reliability
• Reduced wear over time
• Greater operator confidence

For New Zealand agricultural equipment, that balance is essential.

At Boon Agriculture, innovation is not limited to large visible components. Many performance gains come from thoughtful mechanical decisions that improve consistency and durability.

RAM spacers influence:

• Depth consistency
• Crop establishment quality
• Hydraulic component longevity
• Overall seed drill performance

In precision seeding systems, small mechanical improvements compound into measurable outcomes across entire paddocks.