Horsch launches new machines at Agritechnica
2011 will no doubt be the most successful year in the history of the HORSCH Maschinen GmbH. The current sales figures show that the record sales of 180 million Euro from 2008 will even be exceeded and the forecasts for next year are positive too.
Horsch has developed innovative, new machines to maintain and even increase its market shares throughout Europe. The company is active in the cultivation, sowing technology, single grain technology, plant protection and, with the new Titan, harvest logistics sectors.
For the Agritechnica 2011, Horsch will expand its cultivation range, dividing it into four product lines; the Joker compact rotary harrow, the new Cruiser XL cultivator, the improved Terrano and the proven Tiger.
Terrano MT joins the range
At Agritechnica, Horsch will launch the Terrano MT to complement the FX and FM models. While the 4-bar Terrano FM is ideal for shallow stubble cultivation and deep cultivation, the new Terrano MT has been specially designed to “mix on the top and loosen at the bottom” making it ideal for UK farming operations. The Terrano range is available in working widths up to 6m.
Single grain technology on new Maestro
The mechanical Maistro RC and CC range are now joined by the new Maestro CC and SW, which feature Horsch’s revolutionary new pneumatic single grain technology. Developed in-house by Horsch, these machines and the precision seed control they offer bring new levels of speed a control to seed drills. Due to its exact grain singling, the Maestro can be universally used for maize, soy, sunflowers, sugarbeets and rapeseed.
New Crusier XL
The Cruiser XL is a completely new cultivator for shallow cultivation. Available in 5m and 6m mounted models and an 8m trailed version, the Cruiser XL is perfect for stubble cultivation as a fine cultivator for mechanical weed control, for loosening and venting the soils in spring and for seedbed preparation after plough.
New Pronto seed drills for large farms
Horsch is renowned for its no-till seed drills and launches three new models at Argitechinca. The Pronto SW is based on the successful Pronto DC and features a separate seed wagon with a 17,000 litre hopper for seed and fertiliser.
Especially for large farms in Eastern Europe, Horsch will launch the Pronto NT and the Sprinter NT. These are new no-till machines with working widths ranging from 12 to 24 metre, which enable direct sowing without any previous cultivation.
New Leeb sprayers
The Leeb GS 8000, which will be presented at the Agritechnica, is a further development of the plant protection sprayer GS 6000 with a tank capacity of 8,000 litres. Horsch UK plans to show the sprayer at the Cereals Show in 2012 in order to get feedback from customers.