High-Speed Precision Planter

Hit the field at 10 mph without sacrificing perfect seed placement. Built on the proven architecture of the Maestro SV, the HORSCH Maestro SX upgrades your operation with extreme capacity and the high-speed AirSpeed metering system. It’s designed to help Ohio growers conquer tight spring planting windows by maximizing acres covered per hour.

Why It Matters for Ohio Growers

• Plant at 10 MPH: The positive-pressure AirSpeed system shoots seed down the tube via an air stream. This eliminates seed tube bounce and maintains flawless singulation for corn and soybeans at speeds up to 10 mph.
• Drastically Reduce Fill Times: Centralized hoppers hold up to 140 bushels of seed and up to 1,500 gallons of liquid fertilizer (when equipped with 500-gallon saddle tanks). Less time parked at the tender truck means more time putting seed in the ground.
• Consistent Depth in Heavy Clay: With up to 770 lbs of down pressure available per row unit—or automatic adjustment via AutoForce—the heavy parallelogram openers punch through tough no-till ground and maintain true depth without row chatter.
• Versatile Starter Placement: A high-capacity centrifugal pump (up to 92 gal/min) reliably applies 2 to 10.5 gal/acre of liquid starter at 10 mph. Place it directly in the furrow with the seed, or drop it behind the catching roller when field conditions get sticky.

Key Capabilities

• Metering Versatility: Simple, precise singulation for corn, soybeans, and other beans using HORSCH AirSpeed (up to 10 mph) or AirVac (up to 7 mph) technology.
• Main Tank Supply System (MTS): Centralized bulk delivery safely and smoothly routes seed from the wagon directly to the individual row units.
• Adaptable Tillage Usage: Heavy-duty row units perform equally well in conventional plowed dirt, mulch seeding, or strict no-till conditions.
• Flotation & Transport: Large-diameter tires provide maximum traction while significantly reducing field compaction. The unique chassis design allows for rapid folding and extremely short set-up times between road transport and the field.

Quick Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the difference between AirVac and AirSpeed on the Maestro SX?
A: AirVac is a vacuum-based metering system designed for highly accurate planting at traditional speeds up to 7 mph. AirSpeed is a positive-pressure system that shoots the seed down the tube with air, eliminating gravity drop issues and allowing you to plant with perfect spacing at speeds up to 10 mph.

Q: How does the liquid fertilizer system perform at high speeds?
A: The system uses a powerful one-level centrifugal pump capable of 92 gal/min. This ensures that even when running at 10 mph, you can consistently apply your target rate of 2 to 10.5 gal/acre without pressure drops.