In modern production agriculture, timing is everything. The planting window is razor-thin, and success depends entirely on the speed and integrity of your seed delivery. Strobel Manufacturing has engineered a comprehensive lineup of Box and Bulk Seed Tenders specifically designed to eliminate tender bottlenecks, lower labor stress, and keep your planters rolling in the field.
By offering over 16 purpose-built variations across trailer and skid configurations, there is a Strobel Seed Tender perfectly tailored to scale with your farming operation.
Exploring the Lineup: Box vs. Bulk Models
Every farm manages its seed logistics differently. Whether you rely on pro-boxes or large bulk deliveries, Strobel has a heavy-duty solution.
Strobel Box Seed Tenders
Built for the “pro-box” era, these tenders make loading, securing, and swapping seed varieties completely hassle-free.
- Available Models: Choose from 2-Box, 3-Box, 4-Box, and 6-Box configurations to match your daily capacity needs.
- Patented Lockdown: Features a one-handle, all-box positive lockdown system. Instead of wrestling with multiple straps or individual ties, a single lever securely locks every box in place instantly.
- Premium Seals: Outfitted with a purpose-built, one-piece replaceable rubber gasket beneath the boxes to prevent seed loss during transport and transfer.
Strobel Bulk Seed Tenders
For high-capacity operations running large central-fill planters, bulk tenders drastically cut down physical labor and maximize uptime.
- Available Models: Available in BT 100, BT 200, BT 300, and BT 400 bushel capacities (handling up to 500 seed units).
- Smart Storage: Multi-hopper configurations feature individual shutoff gates and convenient sight windows, allowing you to easily manage different seed varieties or fill types simultaneously.
- Shur-Lok® Tarps: Equipped standard with a premium Shur-Co® rollover tarp system that locks down tightly to provide absolute weather protection.
The Safest Design in the Marketplace
Safety isn’t just an accessory on a seed tender; it is a structural necessity. Taller, top-heavy seed tenders from other brands are notorious for swaying aggressively on the road or even tipping over in tight turns.
Strobel solves this hazard fundamentally by engineering the lowest profile design on the market, featuring an ultra-low 31-inch deck height.
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| STROBEL LOW-PROFILE ADVANTAGE |
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| [Taller Competitor Tenders] | [Strobel Seed Tenders] |
| – High center of gravity | – 31-inch deck height |
| – Dangerous highway sway | – Low center of gravity|
| – Risk of tipping / roll-over | – True-tracking towing |
| – Blind loading spots | – High driver visibility|
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This industry-leading low profile delivers critical safety and functional advantages:
- Eliminates Highway Sway: The low center of gravity combined with precision-engineered wheel placement ensures the trailer pulls perfectly straight down the road without overloading your truck.
- Prevents Box Loss: Working alongside the one-handle lockdown, the low-profile stance ensures your expensive seed boxes never catch high-speed winds or fly off the deck.
- Maximum Operator Visibility: A 7-foot hopper height on bulk models and low deck heights on box models give the driver an unobstructed view, making loading and unloading much easier.
- Heavy-Duty Towing Gear: Every trailer tender utilizes twin torsion axles and electric brakes on both axles with an integrated breakaway safety system for reliable stopping power.
Seed Integrity: Protecting Your Investment
Seed is one of the highest input costs on the farm. If the seed coat is cracked or damaged during bulk transfer, germination rates drop and your yield potential suffers before the seed even hits the soil. High-speed conveyor systems often run too fast, causing beans to impact metal surfaces and split.
The Strobel Seed Transfer System is purposely engineered for maximum seed integrity protection.
Lundell® Poly-Cupped Flighting
Instead of traditional harsh steel flighting, Strobel augers utilize specialized Lundell® poly-cupped flighting. This advanced material cradles the seed gently, moving high volumes smoothly through the tube without scratching or cracking the delicate seed coats.
Controlled, Low-Fatigue Delivery
Powered by reliable electric-start engines (7.0 hp to 9.5 hp depending on the model), the mechanical drive delivers consistent, manageable speed. A 3-stage telescoping discharge drop tube grants an expansive 19’9″ reach and a 14’4″ discharge height, allowing you to fill the largest central-fill planters gracefully without manual lifting or spilling. Operators can manage the electronic clutch and throttle directly from a convenient toggle switch right at the end of the discharge tube.
Ready for the Field
Every model in the lineup is built in the USA and backed by a comprehensive 24-month Strobel Strong Warranty. When the planting window opens, you can’t afford to waste time on high-maintenance logistics or risk your safety on unstable trailers.
Watch the video to learn the importance of the low-profile and Better by Design construction of the Strobel Seed Tender.https://youtu.be/G2TRR82dtug
