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Total flexibility, high output, low power.

Launched in 2005 the Simba Horsch Pronto DC drill represents the very latest thinking in drill design and technology.

Designed for working on ploughing, minimum tillage and direct drilling this range is very versatile and will operate on most soil types. With a full width tyre packer positioned ahead of the disc coulters it has huge benefits over many of the competitive drills currently on the market.

Not only is it a very effective and accurate drill it has a lower horsepower requirement than its key competitors; it is easy to set and has a streamlined appearance.
One of the key features with the Pronto DC is the positioning of the full width tyre packer between the front cultivation discs and disc coulters. This has significant benefits in that it reconsolidates the ground ahead of the disc coulters avoiding any coulter stall. It also means that you can fully utilise to depth the front discs.

The positioning of the central tyre packer also has benefits as far as power requirement is concerned. In damper conditions the roller in this position supports the weight of the drill far better than being at the rear of the machine, which often results in sinkage.

Each coulter is followed directly by its own press wheel, which closes the slot before firming and consolidating the soil. This action ensures optimum seed to soil contact leading to swift and even germination. Placing a depth wheel close behind each coulter gives excellent contour following and depth control.

The double disc coulter fitted to the Pronto DC protects the coulter boot between the discs, a design seen as superior to a single disc with a side mounted coulter which can act as a brake thus increasing draft. Another notable feature of this range is the position of the distribution head, which is outside the hopper. Not only does this increase the hopper capacity it also makes it easier to clean and empty both the head and hopper.

"The quality of seed placement was one that attracted me to the drill. Running the packer ahead of drilling coulters means they work into firmed soil and achieve good placement"
Alan Milne
North Mains, Angus

Being positioned at the rear of the machine the drilling coulters are very accessible unlike some drill designs where the middle disc coulters are positioned underneath the hopper. The working elements on the Pronto have less linkage and pivot points than competitive machines through a simpler design, running costs are therefore considerably less.

Finally, and to many an important issue, headland compaction is less likely to occur with the Pronto DC with its central tyre packer ahead of the disc coulters, other drills with rear full width packer can often seal the surface leading to ponding and very poor emergence.

The range spans from 3m to 6m with 8m versions being added for the 2007 season. Power requirement for the 3m starts at 120hp with the 4m needing around 150hp and the 6m 220hp.

All models fold to 3m for transport, 2800 litre hoppers are standard with an extension to 3,500 litres available as an option. Split hoppers (60% seed/40% fertiliser and pressurised ) are also available, and with hopper height around 2m filling using a front end loader is a possibility. An integral grease distribution system helps reduce maintenance so that reliability is improved and increased output is achieved.