green seed tender cutout and placed in front of some corn

LC SpeedTenders – Premium Bulk Seed Tenders

a red seed tender with a arrow showing the lower center of gravity compared to a traditional seed tender

image of LC letters – Larger Capacity: LC Series SpeedTenders feature a larger capacity AND a lower overall height. This is accomplished by supporting the conveyor from above the tank with a patented support arm. Other seed tenders support the conveyor from below which decreases capacity and adds to the overall height.

image of LC letters – Lower Center of Gravity: The lower overall height allows you to carry more seed with a lower center of gravity making it easier to fill and more stable while traveling over uneven terrain.

image of LC letters – Longer Conveyor: The extra long 22' conveyor with large diameter round tube belt design makes it easy to reach the tallest central fill and widest box row planters. The conveyor also rotates 180° for easy self-filling.

image of LC letters – Luxury Controls: Standard luxury controls on all J&M LC Series SpeedTenders allow the operator to easily place the conveyor into the unload or self-fill positions and gives greater flexibility when using the conveyor as a stand alone unit to unload adjacent gravity wagons.

Their Upgrades...Our Standards

Compare Apples to Apples

Seed Tenders should be designed to make your job easier and more efficient, saving you time and money during planting season. So why then do many manufacturers equip their standard tenders with bare bone features that will require a visit to your chiropractor? Do you really want to crank a winch to manually raise and lower the conveyor or swing the conveyor from side to side by hand? Doesn’t a smaller, slower auger with less unloading height and reach slow you down and make your job more difficult? Why have standard features that make your job more difficult?

J&M LC Series SpeedTenders are premium bulk seed tenders designed to make your planting season efficient and easy. That is why we've included many of the competitor's upgrades into our standard seed tender models. Don’t be fooled by competitor lower prices, as it’s probably not an "apples to apples" comparison.

J&M's Standard LC SpeedTender Competitor's Standard Self-Fill Tender
Self-Filling Design Self-Filling Design
Extra Long 22' Conveyor 18' Conveyor
8" Round Tube Conveyor 6" Round Tube Conveyor
30 bu/min 18 bu/min
Patented Tru-Trak V-Belt Cleated Belt
Standard 4 Function Wired Remote Standard 2 Function Wired Remote
Standard On-Board Controller Not Offered
13 hp Electric Start Engine 11 hp Electric Start Engine
9.5 hp Electric Start Engine

Patented V-Belt Conveyor

Reduces Seed Damage and Maintenance

an image showing how the v-belt is keeping the belt in alignment and centered on the rollers

The unique conveyor design features a patented V-guided belt that is positioned in a recessed portion of the end rollers to ensure the belt remains centered, reducing the need for adjustment and minimizing the chance of seed damage, premature wear and added maintenance expense. Because the Tru-Trak belt consistently stays in alignment, the skirting at the top of the conveyor can be designed with a more precise fit that reduces the potential for seed damage and collecting debris in the clean-out area.

Patented Support Arm

The patented design supports the conveyor from the top, providing better balance and making it easier for one person to rotate from the unload to self-fill positions. Supporting the conveyor from the top rather than underneath also allows the tank to be designed with a lower center of gravity for greater stability during transport.

a cutout section of the seed tender showing the patented support arm design that supports the conveyor from above the tank

More Features

an image of a seed tender with a roll tarp covering the opening

Glide Right roll tarps have grooved rollers glide along the end caps for ultimate tracking, reducing misalignment. Front and rear return springs apply even tension to reduce binding.

an image of the chassis pointing to the lowered center axle.

The triple-axle undercarriage features an Easy-Glide Axle System with the center axle positioned slightly lower, making it easier to turn and maneuver.

a close up of the on-board controller for a LC SpeedTender showing the buttons and display screen

The on-board controller provides a secondary control option in case of failure or misplacement. It even includes controls for the talc applicator. It can be used alongside and conjunction with the hand-held controls, switching back and forth seamlessly.

the standard yellow wired remote control for the LC SpeedTender

Four function standard wired remote controls:

  • Starts/Stops Conveyor
  • Raises/Lowers Conveyor
  • Opens/Closes Doors
  • Swings Conveyor Side-to-Side

Miscellaneous Features

  • 13 hp electric start engine
  • LED work lights for night time unloading
  • Divided hopper for quick and easy variety changes

Options

Precision Scale System

an image of both scale systems offered for the LC SpeedTender, the Avery Weigh-Tronix and Intercomp scale systems

The most effective way to precisely distribute seed to your planter and ensure uniformity is with an advanced scale system. J&M's electronic scale systems offer an Avery Weigh-Tronix or Intercomp monitor with wireless controls and many options to fit your specific unloading needs.

Learn more about scale options

Luxury Controls

A standard four-function wired remote with On-Board controller is standard on all LC SpeedTenders. For additional operator convenience, upgrade to a deluxe wireless remote. Upgrade to an Intercomp scale system for a wireless remote that offers the most features.

image of the standard wired remote Standard Wired Remote image of the optional deluxe wireless remote Optional Wireless Remote image of the Intercomp wireless system Intercomp Wireless System
Starts/Stops Conveyor
Raises/Lowers Conveyor
Opens/Closes Tank Doors
Hydraulically Swings Conveyor
Remote Scale Shut-Off 1
Remote Auto Dispense 1
Remote Conveyor Speed Control 2
Remote Talc Dispense
Wireless Engine Start/Stop
Opens/Closes Electric Roll Tarp
Auto Bin Tracking
1Must be equipped with Weigh-Tronix scale system.
2Optional conveyor speed control adjustment located on conveyor.

Electric Roll Tarp

view of a seed tender with an electric roll tarp option installed

Upgrade your Glide Right Roll Tarp System with an electric control that can be operated manually at the base of the tender. Units with an Intercomp scale and wireless remote can control the electric roll tarp through the Intercomp handheld remote.

Learn more about roll tarp options

a patriotic farmer logo with an american flag stripe that can be added to grain carts as a decal

Patriotic Farmer Edition

To honor the patriotism of the American farmer, upgrade to the Patriotic Farmer Edition with an American flag stripe. A portion of the proceeds generated from the American flag decal will be donated to national nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to farm families who have experienced a major injury, illness or disaster, or mobilize veterans to transition them from military service to farming.

Learn more about the Patriotic Farmer Edition

Miscellaneous Options

  • Choose from A-frame, gooseneck, or trailer mount options to fit your towing vehicle
  • Semi-hitch gooseneck mount with platform in place of standard gooseneck
  • Aluminum wheels in place of standard wheels
  • Hydraulic jack
  • 11' telescoping spout
  • Vinyl sock for end of telescoping spout
  • Talc applicator
  • LC 390 with two heavy-duty 10,000 lb axles instead of three 7,000 lb axles for greater maneuverability and easier towing
  • 3" Pintle eye hitch in place of standard ball hitch

LC Series SpeedTender Specs and Dimensions

Model LC 290 Model LC 390 Model LC 535
Capacity 290 Seed Units
290 Cubic Feet
390 Seed Units
390 Cubic Feet
535 Seed Units
535 Cubic Feet
Weight (Empty) 6,100 lbs 7,500 lbs 11,000 lbs
Tongue Weight (Loaded) 1,650 lbs
1,207 lbs (Gooseneck)
1,380 lbs
1,453 lbs (Gooseneck)
4,900 lbs
Conveyor 22' Long
8" Tube Conveyor
22' Long
8" Tube Conveyor
25' Long
10" Tube Conveyor
Unload Rate 30 bu/min 30 bu/min 45 bu/min
Conveyor Reach
(with telescoping spout)
49' (front to rear swing) 49' (front to rear swing) 50' (front to rear swing)
Axles Two (2) 7,000 lb Torsion-Flex Axles Three (3) 7,000 lb Torsion-Flex Axles
or
Two (2) 10,000 lb Torsion-Flex Axles
Two (2) 16,000 lb Dual Wheel, Spring Ride Axles
Electric Brakes Yes Yes Yes
Engine 13 hp Electric Start 13 hp Electric Start 13 hp Electric Start
Measured with soybeans at 140,000 seeds per unit weighing 45 lbs.

Dimensions

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LC 290
A–frame
LC 290
Gooseneck
LC 390
A–frame
LC 390
Gooseneck
LC 535
Gooseneck
A 5'–1" 2'–10" 4'–9" 2'–8" 3'–6"
B 1'–6" min
1'–10" max
1'–6" min
1'–10" max
2'–7" min
3'–3" max
2'–7" min
3'–3" max
2'–9" min
3'–4" max
C 21'–3" 23'–5" 22'–1" 24'–4" 29'–2"
D 9'–3" 9'–3" 9'–8" 9'–8" 10'–8"
E 3'–10" 3'–10" 3'–10" 3'–10" 4'–0"
F 17'–11" 17'–11" 17'–11" 17'–11" 20'–2"
G 8'–6" 8'–6" 8'–6" 8'–6" 8'–6"
H 8'–7" min
16'–4" max
8'–7" min
16'–4" max
8'–7" min
16'–4" max
8'–7" min
16'–4" max
8'–7" min
17'–0" max
I 12'–10" min
17'–4" max
12'–10" min
17'–4" max
12'–10" min
17'–4" max
12'–10" min
17'–4" max
16'–2" min
20'–4" max
J 9'–9" 9'–9" 10'–2" 10'–2" 11'–5"
K 11'–0" 11'–0" 11'–0" 11'–0" 11'–0"

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