If you have been searching for Tru Count air clutches, you are certainly not alone.
Every year, ModernAg, Inc. receives calls from growers looking for replacement Tru Count air clutches, repair parts, or answers about whether their current planter can continue operating with an aging air clutch system. Many of those conversations begin the same way:
"I cannot find the parts I need."
Unfortunately, that is becoming increasingly common.
As planter technology continues to evolve, many components used in older air-operated systems have become difficult to locate. Used parts may still appear online from time to time, but availability is inconsistent, condition is often unknown, and finding the exact component you need during planting season can quickly become frustrating.
The good news is that growers today have better options than simply hunting for obsolete replacement parts.
Modern electric clutch and electric drive technology has transformed planter performance while reducing maintenance, improving reliability, and preparing equipment for the future of precision agriculture.
At ModernAg, Inc., we help growers evaluate those options every day.
Rather than simply selling replacement components, our precision agriculture specialists help determine the best solution based on your existing planter, your current precision agriculture equipment, your planting goals, and your budget.
Whether that solution involves Precision Planting vDrive electric drives, Ag Leader SureStop electric clutches, Ag Leader SureDrive electric drives, PTx Trimble Tru Count electric clutches, or another compatible precision agriculture technology, our goal is always the same: Help you spend money wisely while improving planter performance for years to come.
Help you spend money wisely while improving planter performance for years to come.
Why Are So Many Growers Looking for Tru Count Air Clutches?
For years, Tru Count air clutch systems helped improve planting accuracy by allowing row shutoff and reducing overlap.
They represented a significant advancement in precision planting technology and served many operations well.
However, every technology eventually reaches a point where replacement parts become more difficult to obtain. As equipment ages and manufacturers introduce newer systems, maintaining older technology often becomes increasingly challenging.
Today, growers frequently contact ModernAg looking for:
- Replacement Tru Count air clutches
- Air clutch repair parts
- Solenoids
- Air lines
- Compressors
- Valves
- Wiring components
- Upgrade recommendations
- Compatibility with newer precision agriculture equipment
While some individual parts may still be available through various sources, many growers discover that continuing to repair an aging system becomes increasingly expensive and time consuming.
Instead of asking,
"Where can I find another air clutch?"
many growers are now asking a better question:
"What should I upgrade to instead?"
That question opens the door to solutions that often improve both planter performance and long-term reliability.
Why Older Air Clutch Systems Become More Difficult to Maintain
Air-operated systems rely on several components working together.
When everything functions properly, they perform well.
However, as equipment ages, even a small problem in one component can affect the entire system.
Common maintenance issues include:
- Air leaks
- Worn clutch mechanisms
- Cracked or weathered airlines
- Compressor failures
- Valve issues
- Moisture entering the air system
- Electrical connections supporting pneumatic controls
- Limited availability of replacement components
During planting season, every hour matters.
Spending valuable time diagnosing multiple air-related issues while trying to locate obsolete replacement parts can create unnecessary downtime during one of the busiest times of the year.
For many growers, this becomes the point where investing additional money into an aging system no longer makes financial sense.
Looking Beyond Replacement Parts
Searching online marketplaces for used parts may seem like the quickest solution.
Unfortunately, used components often come with significant uncertainty.
Questions commonly include:
- How many acres were already planted with this clutch?
- Has it already been rebuilt?
- Will it fit my planter configuration?
- Is another component likely to fail next season?
- Will I be searching for another discontinued part next spring?
Rather than continuing to repair one aging component after another, many growers are choosing to modernize their planter while increasing reliability and reducing future maintenance.
That is where ModernAg can help.
Instead of recommending the same solution for every operation, our precision agriculture specialists evaluate your planter, discuss your goals, and recommend the technology that best fits your equipment.
Sometimes that recommendation is a repair.
Other times it is an electric clutch conversion.
For many operations, it is a complete electric drive upgrade that positions the planter for years of dependable performance.
Modernize the system, not just one failed component
For some operations the right answer is a repair. For others, an electric clutch conversion or complete electric drive upgrade offers better long-term value.
Why More Growers Are Choosing Electric Clutches and Electric Drive Systems
Modern planter technology has advanced dramatically over the last decade.
Electric clutch and electric drive systems eliminate many of the maintenance concerns associated with traditional air-operated systems while improving planting accuracy and simplifying system operation.
Benefits may include:
- Eliminating compressors and air plumbing
- Fewer moving parts
- Reduced maintenance requirements
- Improved row-by-row control
- More consistent performance
- Easier troubleshooting
- Better integration with today's precision agriculture systems
- Improved long-term reliability
- Greater compatibility with future technology upgrades
For many growers, upgrading becomes less about replacing one failed component and more about improving the overall planting system.
ModernAg Helps You Choose the Right Technology
No two farms are exactly alike.
Some growers already operate Ag Leader displays.
Others rely on PTx Trimble guidance systems.
Some are planning a complete planter modernization with Precision Planting technology.
Rather than recommending products based solely on brand names, ModernAg begins every project by understanding your operation.
Our team evaluates:
- Existing planter configuration
- Current displays and guidance systems
- Precision agriculture technologies already installed
- Future equipment plans
- Cropping practices
- Budget considerations
- Long-term ownership goals
This allows us to recommend upgrades that work together as a complete precision agriculture system rather than simply replacing individual parts.
Precision Planting Solutions
Individual electric motors can replace chains and transmissions while supporting row-by-row planting performance.
Ag Leader Planting Technology
SureStop and SureDrive options can support row shutoff, monitoring, system compatibility, and long-term integration.
PTx Trimble Solutions
Tru Count electric clutches can provide a modern path for operations already using PTx Trimble guidance and control technology.
Precision Planting Solutions
ModernAg supports Precision Planting vDrive, an electric drive system that replaces traditional chains and transmissions with individual electric motors for each row unit. vDrive helps improve population control, reduce maintenance, and prepare planters for future precision planting technologies.
ModernAg proudly supports Precision Planting technologies designed to improve planting performance through advanced electric drive systems, planter control, and row-by-row accuracy.
Depending on your planter configuration, Precision Planting solutions can provide:
- Improved planting consistency
- Better population management
- Enhanced row performance
- Simplified planter maintenance
- Greater compatibility with modern precision agriculture systems
Rather than continuing to invest in obsolete pneumatic components, many growers choose Precision Planting technology as part of a comprehensive planter upgrade.
Ag Leader Planting Technology
ModernAg installs and supports Ag Leader SureStop electric clutches for dependable row-by-row shutoff and Ag Leader SureDrive electric drives for growers looking to eliminate many mechanical drive components while improving planting accuracy and consistency.
Many growers already rely on Ag Leader technology throughout their operation.
ModernAg helps customers integrate Ag Leader planting solutions with existing displays and precision agriculture systems to improve planter performance while maintaining a familiar operating environment.
Ag Leader solutions can support:
- Improved planter monitoring
- Better operational visibility
- Precision planting management
- Equipment compatibility
- Long-term technology integration
Because many growers already utilize Ag Leader products elsewhere on the farm, maintaining compatibility can simplify both operation and future upgrades.
PTx Trimble Solutions
For growers replacing aging pneumatic systems, PTx Trimble Tru Count electric clutches provide a modern electric row shutoff solution that reduces many of the maintenance concerns associated with older air-operated clutch systems.
PTx Trimble continues to lead the industry with advanced guidance, implement control, correction services, and precision farming technologies.
For growers already utilizing PTx Trimble guidance or planning future upgrades, integrating compatible planter technologies can help create a more connected precision agriculture system.
ModernAg works closely with growers to ensure new planter upgrades complement existing equipment while supporting future technology investments.
Every Planter Is Different
One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is:
"I probably need to buy a new planter."
Fortunately, that is often not the case.
Many existing planters can be modernized without replacing the entire machine.
Whether you operate a John Deere, Case IH, Kinze, Great Plains, or White planter, there may be upgrade paths available that significantly improve performance while extending the useful life of your existing equipment.
The key is understanding which technologies are compatible with your planter and your long-term farming goals.
That is exactly where the ModernAg team can help.
Repair or Upgrade? How to Decide What Makes Sense
Every farming operation is different, and there is no universal answer when it comes to repairing an older air clutch system or investing in new technology.
Some planters may only need a minor repair to complete another planting season. Others have reached the point where continued repairs become increasingly expensive, time consuming, and difficult due to obsolete components.
That is why ModernAg does not believe in one-size-fits-all recommendations.
Instead, our precision agriculture specialists take the time to evaluate your planter and discuss how you use it before recommending the best path forward.
Questions we often ask include:
- How many acres do you plant each year?
- How old is your planter?
- What precision agriculture equipment do you already have installed?
- Are multiple components beginning to fail?
- Do you plan to keep this planter for several more years?
- Are you considering additional technology upgrades in the future?
The answers to those questions often determine whether repairing your existing system or upgrading to electric technology provides the greatest long-term value.
Repair vs. Electric Clutch vs. Electric Drive
| Repair Existing Air Clutch | Electric Clutch Upgrade | Electric Drive Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Lower initial investment | Moderate investment | Larger long-term investment |
| May require additional repairs | Eliminates many pneumatic components | Complete modernization of planting system |
| Replacement parts becoming more difficult to find | Reduced maintenance | Maximum precision and technology integration |
| Existing air system remains | Improved reliability | Highest long-term flexibility |
| Best for short-term ownership | Excellent balance of value and performance | Ideal for growers planning to keep their planter for many years |
The best option depends on your equipment, planting goals, and budget. Our team can help you weigh the advantages of each approach before making a decision.
Why Searching for Used Tru Count Parts May Cost More Than You Think
When a part becomes obsolete, it is natural to search online marketplaces or salvage yards in hopes of finding a replacement.
Sometimes that works.
Sometimes it leads to even more downtime.
Used parts often come with unknown wear, uncertain compatibility, and no clear service history. Even if you locate the component you need, another part in the same aging system may fail shortly afterward.
Rather than investing time and money chasing discontinued components, many growers decide it is time to evaluate newer technology that improves reliability while reducing future maintenance.
That conversation starts with a phone call to ModernAg.
Technology We Support
ModernAg believes the best planter upgrade is the one that fits your operation, not simply the newest product on the market.
Our team provides consultation, installation, calibration, and long-term support for many of the industry's leading precision agriculture technologies, including:
Precision Planting
Modern planting technologies designed to improve seed placement, row-by-row performance, and planter efficiency.
Ag Leader
Displays, planting technology, precision agriculture solutions, and integrated equipment management.
PTx Trimble
Guidance, correction services, implement control, precision farming technologies, and connected equipment solutions.
In addition, ModernAg provides expertise in:
Electric clutch conversions
Electric drive conversions
Planter modernization
Precision agriculture system integration
Equipment calibration
Seasonal inspections
Technical support after installation
Our goal is not simply to sell equipment.
Our goal is to help growers build precision agriculture systems that continue delivering value season after season.
Why Work With ModernAg Instead of Simply Buying Parts Online?
Ordering parts online can solve a problem.
Working with ModernAg can solve the entire system.
Our precision agriculture specialists understand how planter components work together. Instead of replacing one obsolete part at a time, we evaluate the complete planting system and help determine the most practical solution for your operation.
When you work with ModernAg, you receive more than equipment.
You receive:
- Experienced precision agriculture specialists
- Professional installation
- Equipment calibration
- Compatibility recommendations
- Product support after the sale
- Local service from people who understand Midwest farming
That level of support is difficult to find from an online marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Tru Count air clutches discontinued?
Many growers are finding replacement Tru Count air clutches and related components increasingly difficult to source. ModernAg can help evaluate whether repairing your existing system or upgrading to newer technology is the better long-term solution.
Can I still repair my Tru Count air clutch system?
Possibly. Depending on the condition of your planter and the components required, repairs may still be practical. Our team can help determine whether repair or replacement makes the most sense.
What replaces Tru Count air clutches?
Many growers upgrade to PTx Trimble Tru Count electric clutches, while others choose Ag Leader SureDrive electric drives or Precision Planting vDrive depending on their planter, existing technology, planting goals, and budget.
Will I need a completely new planter?
Not necessarily. Many existing planters can be upgraded using modern precision agriculture technologies while continuing to provide excellent performance for years to come.
Which planter brands can be upgraded?
Many John Deere, Case IH, Kubota, Kinze, Great Plains, and White planters may be candidates for electric clutch or electric drive upgrades. The best way to determine compatibility is to speak with a ModernAg precision agriculture specialist.
Which precision agriculture brands does ModernAg support?
ModernAg works with many of the industry's leading manufacturers, including Precision Planting, Ag Leader, and PTx Trimble. Our team can recommend the solution that best fits your planter, your existing technology, and your long-term goals.
Is upgrading worth the investment?
For many growers, reducing maintenance, improving reliability, and preparing for future technology upgrades provides significant long-term value. Every operation is different, which is why we recommend discussing your equipment with our team before making a decision.
What to Have Ready Before You Call ModernAg
To help us provide the best recommendation, it is helpful to have the following information available:
- Planter make and model
- Model year (if known)
- Number of rows
- Current display or monitor
- Existing guidance system
- Current row shutoff or clutch system
- Photos of the planter (if available)
- Any known issues or error messages
Even if you do not have all of this information, do not worry. A member of the ModernAg team can help you identify what is installed and discuss your options.
Still Have Questions? Let Us Help.
This guide is intended to help you understand the options available as Tru Count air clutches become more difficult to find.
However, every planter is different, and every farming operation has unique goals.
Speaking with a member of the ModernAg, Inc. team can often save you time, eliminate uncertainty, and help you avoid investing in parts or technology that may not be the best fit for your equipment.
Our precision agriculture specialists will take the time to understand your planter, your current technology, and your long-term plans before recommending a solution.
Whether your operation is best served by repairing your existing system, installing PTx Trimble Tru Count electric clutches, upgrading to Ag Leader SureStop, converting to Ag Leader SureDrive electric drives, or modernizing your planter with Precision Planting vDrive, ModernAg is ready to help.
Contact ModernAg, Inc. Today
Do not spend valuable time searching for discontinued Tru Count air clutches or guessing which upgrade is right for your planter. Instead, speak with a member of the ModernAg, Inc. team.
We will help you evaluate your planter, explain your options, and recommend the technology that best fits your operation, your goals, and your budget.
A single conversation today can help you avoid costly downtime tomorrow.
Call ModernAg, Inc. today to speak with one of our precision agriculture specialists and discover how modern planter technology can keep you planting with confidence for years to come.