May 20, 2023
KRM tine drill: Taking a shine to a tine
USED MACHINERY: When looking at KRM Soladrill mounted tine drills, a bit of model knowledge will help for specific needs. Read our Used Machinery article...
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Drills / planters
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of drills and planters.
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April 30, 2023
Direct way to drilling journey: profi report
Changing rotation and a promotional DVD proved to be the catalysts for Jim and Sam Deane to make the switch to direct drilling. Nearly 10 years later, the father and son duo are happy with…
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April 15, 2023
Smith Agri Contract: Drilling options and classic power
Converting a Horsch CO9 drill into a direct drill and pairing it with a modern classic Case IH Steiger STX325 has provided Lincolnshire farmer and contractor Ollie Smith with a high-output low-disturbance establishment setup.
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January 5, 2023
Used Machinery: Väderstad Tempo precision drills
The trailed and folding Väderstad Tempo F six- and eight-row precision planter models were the first of the company’s drill models to use the electrically driven Tempo row units. Väderstad subsequently introduced R, T, L…
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October 20, 2022
Practical Test: Comparing mechanical drill combinations from Kuhn
There is a wide variety of combination drills not only across the market, but also within some manufacturers’ product lines. Using the Premia, Integra and Sitera from Kuhn as examples, we looked at the different…
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August 31, 2022
Bednar Omega OO 6000L cultivator drill: The crown of creation
PRACTICAL TEST: The Omega drill has been in the Bednar line-up since 2011, and today it's sold in widths from 3.0m to 9.0 with seedonly as well as grain and fert variants. Focus here is…
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July 21, 2022
3.0m drill combination systems – Part 2: Seed distribution, fuel consumption and more
In this second part of our 3.0m power harrow drill combination comparison we look at seed distribution, both across the drill and in the rows, plus looking at practical differences to include hopper emptying, handling…
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July 4, 2022
3.0m combination drill systems – Part 1: Mechanical or pneumatic? Mounted, trailed or front hopper?
A 3.0m power harrow combination drill has long been a popular choice, but there are different systems on offer to match varied needs and budgets. The question is how do you choose between the various…
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June 6, 2022
Seed filling tips
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June 6, 2022
Weaving mounted 3.0 to 6.6m tine drills: Straightforward drills, easy to understand choices
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June 6, 2022
Kverneland Optima F precision seeder: Within the scope of possibilities
With the Optima F, Kverneland is now closing a gap in its product range. For the first time, the SX seeding unit is available on a fully mounted 6.0m folding frame.
