At AMTEC we stock a wide selection of combination drills for sale, with a wide range of combination power harrow drills available. We have over 30 years of experience sourcing new and used farming machinery in the UK, including non-combined individual power harrows and seed drills. Find combination drills at lengths working widths of 3m, 4m, 6m from popular machinery brands such as Kuhn and Lemken.
We stock a range of combination drills (often referred to as “combi” drills) to suit different soils, weather conditions, and seed types. Find combination drills, tine drills, cultivation drills, and direct drills available through our website with widths from 3m to 6m models. Our wide range of combination drill machinery gives farmers the tools they need for smoother and more efficient cultivation and drilling processes.
While simple farm drilling machines are designed solely for precise sowing, combination drills perform two processes simultaneously – achieving both soil cultivation and drilling in one pass. The seed drills are supplemented with tines, disc cultivators or harrows to turn and create a stale seedbed before sowing occurs.
Combination drills allow for a more efficient planting process for farmers, especially in regions of clayey soils or higher rainfall. By performing both cultivation and sowing in unison, combination drills reduce field passes to save both time and fuel consumption but will require more tractor power to haul.
We stock power harrow combination drills and tine seeders for wet conditions, and the ever-popular Väderstad Rapid and Horsch DC Pronto or Horsch Sprinter for high output drilling in drier conditions. There has been a clear increase in recent times in direct drilling, leading to an increase in our range of this type of seed drill.
We have machinery from the most popular combination drill and harrow manufacturers including:
Combination drills are designed at different widths to suit different tractors, field size and transportation requirements. We have machinery at various widths including 3m combination drills such as the Kuhn Venta, 4m Accord combination drills, as well as 5m and wider drills such as the Maschio 6m combination drill.
As one of the nation’s leading suppliers to the agricultural industry, with more than 30 years’ experience, we have the knowledge to help you get the best deal on a combination drill. Our nine-acre site has hundreds of machines in stock. We’re conveniently located in central England.
Our customer-centric approach is at the core of everything we do, ensuring all the farmers who choose us as their equipment partner save time and money while making the best decisions for their needs. Contact us today by calling 01926 640 637, sending an email to sales@amtec.co.uk, or by using the form on our website. Discover the ways we can help - you won’t regret it!
The drill you buy will depend on the type of tillage system that youprefer, and the soil type and conditions, amongst other factors that can change with the weather! Take advantage of expert knowledge by discussing your needs with our experts and we’re sure to source a great machine for you. Contact us today!
Direct drilling is very attractive to most farmers as it removes the need for multiple cultivation passes to create a seedbed. The main benefits of direct drilling are cost reduction due to the reduced groundwork and soil heath as there is less traffic and soil disturbance helping the soil to work organically as nature intended. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work for everyone; in some situations, the soil or conditions mean that more cultivation is needed to increase the germination of the crop.
To extend the life of your drill and to reduce damage how you store your drill after use is very important. There are 3 main actions to carry out:
A combi or combination seed drill is an agricultural machine that allows for efficient seed planting. A combination drill combines ploughing and sowing into one, using tine or disc cultivators to turn and produce a stale seedbed before sowing the seeds.
Väderstad is a Swedish company, and most of their products (including seed drills) are manufactured in Väderstad, Sweden, the town after which the company is named. All Väderstad Farm Machinery is manufactured at their factory in Langbank, Saskatchewan, in Canada.
Väderstad’s Seed Hawk line is manufactured in the company’s factory in Langbank, Saskatchewan, in Canada.
Row Crops – Precision drills are ideal for row crops like maize
Cereals and Beans – Cultivation and combination drills are better for cereals and larger fields. Direct drills can also be used when zero-til is the goal.
Oilseed Rape (OSR) – Oil drills are used but you won’t find these on our drills page! Oil drills tend to be seeders mounted onto subsoilers because of how OSR root systems develop.
Tubular Crops – Potato planters and other specialised equipment.
What’s more important to consider is matching the drill to the soil type and possibly swap out drills as soil conditions change over the seasons.
Disclaimer: This list is to act as a starting point to help form decisions. It’s best practice to discuss your land type, geographical location, planned crops, and preferred tillage concept with machinery experts, neighbouring farmers, and your agronomist to help create a detailed view of your needs.
Yes, combination drills are slower as they include an additional soil cultivation step. Direct drills are faster since they skip the heavy cultivation stage.
The Väderstad Rapid is engineered for high-speed drilling and features single-pass seeding, allowing for direct drilling or use after minimal cultivation. It is well-suited for high-output operations that require efficiency and versatility.
In contrast, the Väderstad Spirit is specifically designed for precision seeding in pre-cultivated soil. It features a pressurised seed metering system and advanced depth control, making it ideal for farmers focused on uniform seed placement and optimised germination rates.