Archive Article: 2002/06/21
The Horsch/Simba Pronto drill is the first drill to be developed as a joint operation by the two companies. The drill has a Horsch-built trailed seed hopper and seed metering system to which a Simba cultivator drill is attached via a three-point linkage. Hopper capacity is 2500 litres, which can be split to accommodate both seed and fertiliser. Simbas input draws on the companys knowledge and experience of cultivator manufacture. On the model displayed at the Cereals event, the unit was equipped with two rows of adjustable tines followed by the rubber Optico rolls – which control operating depth – and finally by the disc coulters, through which the seed is drilled.
Available in working widths of 3m rigid, and 4m and 6m folding, price of the 4m version is £30,000.