Horsch debuted its newest seed drill at the Ag in Motion 2025 farm show near Langham, Sask., in mid-July.
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Horsch introduces its Avatar 66-10 TD drill
Company’s new single-disc drill combines an 870-bushel air cart and single-disc toolbar into one unit
Claas-owned dealer chain to handle Horsch implements
Canada West Harvest Centres will retail an expanded product offering in Saskatchewan
At the corporate level there are a lot of similarities between equipment manufacturers Horsch and Claas. Both are family-owned firms headquartered in Germany with wide product distribution around the world. But each company specializes in equipment not on the roster of the other. So when Claas’ company-owned Canada West Harvest Centre dealership chain in Saskatchewan […] Read more
VIDEO: Horsch gets ‘down to earth’ about its equipment line
At last month’s Down 2 Earth event in Winkler, Man., machinery editor Scott Garvey spoke with Lucas Horsch, CEO of Horsch’s North America operations, about the company’s origins and its range of equipment – including sprayers, planters and tillage – available to farmers in Canada.
Concept blurs line between planter, seed drill
Horsch has created a concept to bring the advantages of a planter to smaller-seeded crops
Is it a planter or a drill? If a concept machine created by Horsch eventually comes to the market, someone might have to invent a new category. “We’re trying to mix and trying to get the best of both worlds, which is a seed drill and a corn planter,” says Laurent Letzler, who manages Horsch […] Read more
At Ag in Motion: Seeding equipment gets its closeup
Multiple manufacturers seize opportunity to compare offerings
Ag in Motion’s 2023 edition continued to make equipment demonstrations a central part of its presentation to farmers. Not only can farmers kick the tires on a machine of interest — they can actually see how it performs compared to competitors. That definitely helps inspire confidence when making a buying decision. This year the show […] Read more
Horsch adds to its Avatar SD drill line
Three new working widths available on single-disc drills
In 2021, Horsch introduced the Universal Avatar 60M single-disc drill with a 60-foot, single-row toolbar. This past summer, the brand added to the Avatar SD line with the introduction of three smaller versions: the Avatar 8.25 SD, Avatar 9.25 SD and the Avatar 10.25 SD. These models are equipped with the same options as the […] Read more
Trimble, Horsch to launch self-propelled sprayer
Various configurations and boom widths will be available
Trimble, a precision ag technology provider, is teaming up with ag equipment manufacturer Horsch to introduce a new, self-propelled crop protection sprayer. The sprayer relies on sensor data and GNSS (global navigation satellite system) to navigate around fields. While it does require an operator to be on board, the vehicle has automated steering and speed […] Read more
Horsch updates its tillage line
Horsch introduces the Joker RX and Cultro TC to its implement lineup
This year Horsch has made some changes to its line of tillage implements. The Joker high-speed compact disc series, which debuted in 2008, is probably the brand’s most well-known offering. The recently introduced RX is a brand new Joker platform that represents a fourth-generation version of the Joker line. The new Joker RXs are available […] Read more
Horsch looks to autonomy
Horsch and Trimble partner to develop next-generation machines
[UPDATED: Oct. 26, 2021] It seems virtually every ag machinery brand is currently taking a serious look at building autonomous technology into their equipment. Even brands you might not have expected such development from. For example, Regina-based SeedMaster had been known only as a seeding implement manufacturer until it unveiled DOT, an autonomous seeding robot. […] Read more
Updated implements from Summers Manufacturing and Horsch
New vertical tillage and high-speed compact discs hit the market
Summers Manufacturing of North Dakata has introduced a new version of its Supercoulter vertical tillage tool, the Supercoulter Samurai, which it says was designed in response to customer feedback. It’s based on the same vertical tillage design but moves more dirt than the original Supercoulter. It’s designed for both spring and fall residue management, light […] Read more
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