Used Seed Drills and Precision Planters: Buying Guide

Seed drills are precision-critical machines — faulty seeding means direct yield losses. Extra care is needed when buying used.

Machine Types

Grain Drill (row seeding)

For cereals, oilseed rape and grass. Typical row spacing 12.5–25 cm.

Popular models: Amazone D9, Lemken Solitair, Horsch Pronto, Väderstad Rapid

Precision Planter

For maize, beet, sunflowers. Precise placement of each seed.

Popular models: John Deere MaxEmerge, Horsch Maestro, Amazone ED

John Deere 6210R | Year: 2015 | Hours: 5100 h | Power: 210 PS
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Inspection Checklist

Coulters: Check wear and coulter depth. New coulters: €30–80 each. Metering wheels: Check for damage. Wrong metering = excess seed cost. Pneumatic system: Fan, hoses and distribution heads for leaks. Measurement tech: Seed rate sensor and calibration test. Depth control: Press wheels and depth limiters.

Price Table

| Type | New | Insolvency | |------|-----|------------| | Grain drill 3 m | €25,000 | €8,000–12,000 | | Grain drill 6 m | €55,000 | €20,000–30,000 | | Precision planter 8-row | €45,000 | €15,000–25,000 |

FAQ

How long do coulters last? On normal soils: 400–800 ha. On stony soils: significantly less.

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