Since being founded in 1984, manufacturer Horsch has been at the forefront of tillage equipment.
Ensuring that machines fit the farm has allowed the family-owned company to grow to a turnover of €700m in 2022, according to the latest set of publicly available figures.
The Scottish Farmer took a look at the companies’ packers and mini-drills available at the moment, which are designed for flexibility across different conditions.
The range includes disc, tine, and combination models, with working widths from 3m to 12m.
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Shallow cultivation
The Joker range of disc cultivators is intended for shallow stubble work, encouraging the germination of volunteer crops and preparing seedbeds.
The disc angle is optimised to ensure an even surface, and the slight disc inclination breaks soil capillaries across the working width, reducing traction and conserving water in dry conditions.
The Joker RT model includes a hydraulic levelling board to improve performance on both stubble and ploughed fields. Stone protection and soil adaptation are managed through rubber bearings.
The 12.25m Joker 12 RT adds a new folding mechanism and twin axle, maintaining a transport height below 4m.
Optional equipment includes a knife roller for cutting in rape stubble or cover crops and a Crossbar for levelling in front of the discs.
The knife roller is designed to minimise breakage risk, while the Crossbar’s aggressiveness is adjustable via hydraulic controls.
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Tine cultivation
The Cruiser XL tine cultivator operates at depths of 4cm to 15cm, with four different cultivation points available.
It is used for stubble work, seedbed preparation, and spring soil venting. With the new FlexGrip tine and duck foot coulters, it is also suitable for mechanical weed control.
The 700mm clearance enables the Cruiser XL to handle large amounts of organic material, and the longer frame helps ensure field levelling.
The new 9m Cruiser XL features a 17cm tine spacing for surface mixing, and packer options allow it to perform in both wet and dry conditions.
The Terrano MT combines surface mixing and deep loosening, featuring two rows of 52cm rotary discs followed by two rows of TerraGrip tines.
Meanwhile, the Tiger MT, is a combination of a disc harrow and cultivator. Its larger discs (68cm) are designed for use with long straw and heavy residue.
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