Introducing Vantage Edge
A series of ultra-narrow openers that include products engineered for producers who demand precision, efficiency, and uncompromised performance in every pass.
Why Vantage Edge?
1/2-Inch Narrow Profile a designed to compete with a Coulter – perfect for tight seed rows or precise nutrient banding.
Low Soil Disturbance
Maintains a clean seedbed while reducing moisture loss & weed germination potential.
Optimal Soil Flow Design
Engineered contours and flow paths reduce plugging & ensure consistent operation – even in heavy residue or varying soil types.
Precision Placement
Consistently delivers seed or fertilizer where it needs to be – at the right depth, right spacing, and with minimal variation.
200-TIP-0511
Overview: 1/2” (13mm) tip with carbide insert on the nose.
Not recommended in highly abrasive conditions.
Fits: Bourgault MRS and stand alone fertilizer applicators
Fertilizer Type: Granular + NH3, Granular + Liquid
Tube Size: NH3: 1/2” (12mm) O.D. Liquid: 1/4” (6mm) O.D. stainless steel Granular: 1-3/4” (44mm) O.D.
Bolt Hole Spacing: 1-3/4” (44mm) shank bolt hole spacing.
Tip: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
Overview: This 1/2” wide low disturbance MRS fertilizer knife is a low maintenance alternative to Mid Row Banders. It has double carbide on the nose as well as hard facing above the carbide and on the sides for longer wear. 050-MRA-5130 applies both NH3 + Granular.
FITS: C-shank with 2-1/4” bolt spacing
FERTILIZER TYPE: Granular + NH3, Granular + Liquid
TUBE SIZE: NH3: 1/2” (12mm) O.D. Liquid: 1/4” (6mm) O.D. stainless steel Granular: 1-3/4” (44mm) O.D.
BOLT HOLE SPACING: 2-1/4” (57mm) shank bolt hole spacing. Torque dry 110 ft. lbs.
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This 1/2” wide low disturbance fertilizer knife has double carbide on the nose as well as hard facing above the carbide and on the sides for longer wear. 050-MRA-5231 applies Liquid + Granular
Fits: Bourgault PLDS
Fertilizer Type: N/A
Tube Size: N/A
Bolt Hole Spacing: N/A
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 5/8” x 2-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts and 1/2” locking nuts.
Fits: Bourgault PLDS
Fertilizer Type: N/A
Tube Size: N/A
Bolt Hole Spacing: N/A
TIP: 3/4” (19mm) high chrome weld-on tip with extra long carbide inserts, provides longer wear life.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 5/8” x 2-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts and 1/2” locking nuts. Funnel mounting hardware 5/16” x 1-1/4” carriage bolt x2, 5/16” flanged lock nut x2.
Fertilizer Types: Granular N, Granular + Liquid N, Granular + NH3, Liquid N, NH3
Tube Size: Granular: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D. NH3: 1/2” (12mm) O.D. Liquid: 1/4” (6mm) O.D.
Tip: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
Overview: Dual carbide insert on the nose to fracture the ground. Body and fertilizer tubes are narrow with additional hard-surfacing on critical wear areas to increase the life of the holder.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 7/16” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 carriage bolts.
Fits: Bourgault PLDS
Fertilizer Type: N/A
Tube Size: N/A
Bolt Hole Spacing: N/A
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with carbide inserts on the nose for longer wear.
OVERVIEW: Long wear back swept carbide approach angle for minimal soil disturbance around the opener.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 1/2” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts and 1/2” locking nuts.
Fits: Bourgault PLDS
Fertilizer Type: N/A
Tube Size: N/A
Bolt Hole Spacing: N/A
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This knife has a front forward nose carbide minimizing debris hang up on the front of the knife.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 1/2” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts and 1/2” locking nuts.
Fits: Bourgault PLX, PLS, XTC, QDA
Fertilizer Type: Starter Fertilizer w/ Seed Only
Tube Size: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D.
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose foor a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This opener is designed around a smooth one piece casting. The design produces an opener having minimal drag with less soil throw. The opener is equipped with two nose carbides & added hardsurfacing to ensure a very long wear life. Heavier duty for rocky conditions.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 3/8” x 2” Grade 8 hex bolt (944-HRG-2005) & 3/8” flanged lock nut (907-NPF-3755).
Fits: Bourgault PLX, PLS, XTC, QDA
Fertilizer Type: Starter Fertilizer w/ Seed Only
Tube Size: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D.
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with double carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This opener is designed around a smooth one piece casting. The design produces an opener having minimal drag with less soil throw. The opener is equipped with two nose carbides & added hardsurfacing to ensure a very long wear life. For normal seeding conditions with all the same features as the 680-KNF-5000 without the weight.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 3/8” x 2” Grade 8 hex bolt (944-HRG-2005) & 3/8” flanged lock nut (907-NPF-3755).
Fits: Väderstad Seed Hawk
Fertilizer Type: Starter Fertilizer w/ Seed Only + Liquid Phos
Tube Size: Granular: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D. Liquid Phos: 3/16” (5mm) O.D. This can be converted to work with 1/4” (6mm) I.D. delivery hoses with 880-ASY-1010. See page 126.
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This 1/2” opener directs seed downward through the holder, placing the seed in a single row onto a firm, unfractured seed bed. Extra hard surfacing on critical wear areas increases the life of the holder. 686-KNH-5010 is available without the liquid phos tube.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 3/8” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts.
Fits: Väderstad Seed Hawk
Fertilizer Type: Starter Fertilizer w/ Seed Only + Liquid Phos
Tube Size: Granular: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D. Liquid Phos: 3/16” (5mm) O.D. This can be converted to work with 1/4” (6mm) I.D. delivery hoses with 880-ASY-1010. See page 126.
TIP: 1/2” (13mm) tip with carbide inserts on the nose for a sharp cutting edge.
OVERVIEW: This 1/2” opener directs seed downward through the holder, placing the seed in a single row onto a firm, unfractured seed bed. Extra hard surfacing on critical wear areas increases the life of the holder. 686-KNH-5010P is the liquid phos opener.
Installation bolts sold separately.
Use 3/8” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 hex head bolts.
Fertilizer Type: Granular
Tube Size: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D.
Overview: This is a non replaceable 1/2 inch tip fertilizer knife with extra hard surfacing along the critical wear areas and two piece of front carbide for maximum wear protection.
Installation bolts included.
Use 3/8” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 carriage bolts and 3/8” lock nuts. If using shields, longer bolts are required, use 3/8” x 2”.
Fertilizer Type: Granular
Tube Size: 1-1/4” (32mm) O.D.
Overview: This is a non replaceable 1/2 inch tip fertilizer knife with extra hard surfacing along the critical wear areas and two piece of front carbide for maximum wear protection.
Installation bolts included.
Use 3/8” x 1-3/4” Grade 8 carriage bolts and 3/8” lock nuts. If using shields, longer bolts are required, use 3/8” x 2”.
