Breymeyer Farms, Illinois
Brooks and his Dad utilize the HORSCH Maestro 3115, equipped with 900 wide tires, and the Joker RT. This is the first season for the Maestro, while the Joker has been in use for a while.
Brooks and his Dad farm 2000 acres and do custom work, with a 50/50 split between corn and beans. So far, the Maestro has been used for beans only, planting at an average rate of 150,000 seeds/ac at a depth of 1 ¾ to 2", and an average speed of 8 mph. The Joker is used in both fall and spring for tillage.
Brooks says, "You decide what you want to plant, and the Maestro does it fast, precise, and efficient. It's very easy to use and does a really good job. I wish I bought it 5 years ago. The Joker is great for both fall and spring, creating a perfect seedbed and taking out weeds. It's very long-lasting, and I've never made a service call in the last 23000 acres, only had to change the blades once"
Brooks Top Features:
Maestro 3115:
- Hydraulic downforce and weight transfer
- Easy control of row unit for downforce and seed spacing
- Better transport width and overall visibility compared to competitors
- No pinch rows
Joker RT:
- Fast operation and excellent residue mixing
- Easy to use
- Creates a great seedbed in the spring
- Long-lasting with minimal maintenance
