Our extensive range of tine drills includes models at a selection of widths, designed for different weather conditions and soil conditions, and from a range of trusted manufacturers. For low-disturbance and variable-drilling, our used tine drill machine stock is all constructed from trusted manufacturers and inspected at our yard prior to being sold. Find a range of models at different working widths, including 4m, 6m, and 8m, to best suit your farm and make your drilling processes more versatile.
A tine drill is one of several types of seed drills. While seed drills use discs to open and plant seeds into the soil, tine drills, also known as tine seeders, are equipped with spring-loaded steel tines. These tines are raked through the soil to create narrow furrows for seeds to then be dropped into. The soil is then pressed and firm by the machine to cover the seed. Tine drills are especially effective in wet conditions, on stone or debris-heavy fields, in pastures, or in soils with variable moisture levels and typically use less power than traditional drills. Tine drills provide a more versatile, low-maintenance option in conditions where disc-based drills could block the process.
Choose from used tine drills with different working widths to better fit your field configuration and the specification of your existing machinery. We stock 4m tine drills, such as the Horsch Sprinter 4ST Tine Drill, 6m tine drills like the Kuhn Megant 600 Tine Drill, as well as machines with widths up to 8m.
We have tine machinery models from the most popular drill manufacturers, including:
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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.