Soil depth sensor SureForce®

Overview
SureForce is a planter hydraulic downforce system with hydraulic uplift that automatically adjusts row-by-row to maintain consistent planting depth and reduce variability across field conditions. The system replaces mechanical springs or airbags with instantaneous hydraulic response for precise gauge wheel load control.

Key Features

• Instant response: hydraulic actuation adjusts pressure immediately to changing soil and residue conditions, faster than springs or airbag systems.
• Apply or remove force on demand: provides downforce for no‑till and heavy residue and hydraulic uplift to prevent sidewall compaction where required.
• Adaptable across conditions: works with varied soil types, tillage practices, compaction levels, light soils and different planter weights.
• Individual row control: gauge wheel sensor on every row enables monitoring, recording and control of load per row.
• High-resolution monitoring: summary statistics and interactive row-level graphs with selectable rows for diagnostics.
• Map visualization: generate maps of applied downforce and layer with singulation, population and other planter metrics.

Design & Operation

• Simple operation: select low, medium or heavy mode and the system automatically maintains the target gauge wheel load.
• Broad compatibility: mounts to most planter frames and supports configurations from 1 to 36 rows.
• Dual-acting actuator: hydraulic actuator delivers immediate, smooth force changes for consistent ride and control.

Control & Integration

• Integrated with InCommand Go 16 display for direct control and real-time visibility of SureForce functions.
• AgFiniti connectivity provides remote access and farm-level visibility of planting data and map layers.
• Control and monitor implement functions (including product rates and downforce) from a unified display tile.

Agronomics & Benefits

• Reduces sidewall compaction in wet soils to protect emergence and root development.
• Maintains consistent planting depth across variable soils and topography to improve emergence uniformity and yield potential.
• Automatic hydraulic response reduces missed or delayed adjustments common with airbag systems.

Downloads & Resources

• Manufacturer provides product FAQ, technical articles and getting-started resources (available in the manufacturer's support/downloads section).

Technical specifications

• Row-level control: gauge wheel sensor on every row for per-row load monitoring and control.
• Force range: up to 250 lb uplift and 650 lb downforce per row.
• Sensor rate: gauge wheel sensor reports up to 200 load readings per second.
• Compatibility: installs on most planters; supports 1–36 row configurations.
• Actuator: dual-acting hydraulic actuator for instantaneous response.
• Operation modes: user-selectable settings (low, medium, heavy) for automatic adjustment.
• Display integration: controlled and monitored via InCommand Go 16 display; supports map visualization and data layering.