USED MACHINERY: Back in 2012, we took a look at buying a pre-owned Claydon drill, encompassing the original V-Drill available from around 2003, SR models made from 2006 and the subsequent Hybrid models produced from 2009. In this update, we take a look at the Hybrid drill and its developments
If one thing has not changed since we last took a used buying look at Claydon drill it is that even the very latest examples remain relatively ‘simple’.
Although the company continues to hone its ‘minimal disturbance’ drilling concept to reflect the demand for greatly increased productivity across all soil types, some upgrades may be applicable to earlier Hybrid drill models. This can enable those on the hunt for a pre-owned buy to invest in a drill that can be modified by fitting certain new parts something which is discussed in a little more detail in the ‘Lower disturbance Opti-Till upgrades’ section.
Before taking a look at the models and developments, a note on used availability. Demand is currently strong enough that there is a bit of a lead time for new Claydon drills. This is having a knock-on effect with the availability of used machines – if you want one for this coming back end you may well struggle to find one.
Hybrid drill wearing metal is not difficult or over costly to renew which can mean examples that have covered a large area can be brought up to front line service relatively economically. If a used buy has been well maintained and stored inside, its used value could prove to be rather higher than you might expect.
Earlier V-Drill and SR Stone Release drills remain perfectly viable tools but used ones are also not easy to find. This is in part due to any drill that can provide extra drilling capacity in a tough season having a value that will outweigh the benefit of selling it on.
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