Seed drills are an important part of modern agriculture, allowing you to sow plant seeds with precision, speed and efficiency. Among the manufacturers of seeders, the French company Kuhn stands out, offering a wide range of seeders for different conditions and needs. Here is a selection of interesting facts about Kuhn seeders that may surprise you:

1. Kuhn was founded in 1828 by Joseph Kuhn in Saverne, France. Starting with the production of iron parts for mills, the company gradually expanded its activities to the field of agricultural machinery.
2. Today, Kuhn is a world leader in the production of modern technology for crop and livestock production. The company has 11 factories in 8 countries, as well as 5 central warehouse complexes and more than 5000 dealerships around the world.
3. Kuhn's products include seed drills for various types of tillage, crops and seeding rates. Kuhn seed drills are divided into mounted, trailed, hopper and cover crop seeders.
4. Kuhn mounted seed drills are the perfect combination of productivity and quality. They have a reliable seed distribution system that ensures precise seeding regardless of the working conditions. They also have a variety of seeding devices that meet the requirements of all agricultural technologies.
5. Kuhn trailed seed drills are a versatile solution designed to meet all sowing needs. They can be equipped with one, two or three hoppers - in all versions, they provide you with more options for efficient use and perfect adaptation to your agricultural methods and techniques.
6. Kuhn sowing hoppers allow you to sow simultaneously with tillage or to sow a companion crop together with the main crop. They can also be used for fertilization with a precision seed drill or a strip-till drill.
7. Kuhn cover crop drills allow you to sow a cover crop in vertical tillage or at different depths together with the main metering unit. This saves time and money, and improves soil structure, prevents erosion, improves water balance and controls weeds.
8. Kuhn precision seed drills are characterized by exceptional robustness, reliability and precision. They also innovate with the introduction of an electric drive for the seeding unit, which allows for variable seeding rates and GPS-based row disconnection.
9. One of the most popular models of Kuhn precision seeders is the MAXIMA 3, which has 12 different modifications for sowing in the row spacing range of 37.5-80 cm. It has two main improvements: a constant pressure depth control system and optimized seed distribution.
10. Another popular model of Kuhn precision seed drills is the PLANTER 3, which is designed for high-yield sowing of corn, soybeans, sunflower and other crops with row spacing of 70-80 cm. It has an electric drive for each row, which allows you to adjust the seeding rate on the go and control the sections via GPS.
11. Another interesting model of Kuhn precision seeders is the AUROCK, which is designed for direct seeding without preliminary soil cultivation. It has a two-stage seed distribution mechanism: first, the seed passes through the metering hatch and enters the transport tube, and then through the ejector and enters the deep coulter.
12. Kuhn seed drills are equipped with different types of coulters to suit different soil conditions and crops. For example, the double-disc coulter works well in heavy soils, the single-disc coulter is ideal for light soils, and the chain coulter is effective for direct seeding.
13. Kuhn seed drills are equipped with a pressure control system on each row, which allows you to adjust the pressure on the boom, disc or coulter using a hydraulic cylinder. This improves the stability of the seed drill, adaptation to uneven ground and sowing accuracy.
14. Kuhn seed drills have the option of using different types of seed metering units, which are selected depending on the type of seed, seed rate and working speed. For example, a finger-driven metering unit is suitable for round seeds, an electrically driven metering unit allows you to change the seed rate on the go, and a pneumatic metering unit improves seed distribution.
15. Kuhn seed drills are equipped with an intelligent ISOBUS control system that allows you to control all the functions of the seed drill from one terminal. The ISOBUS system is also compatible with other devices such as GPS, sensors, cameras, etc.
16. Kuhn seed drills can be equipped with CCI.Apps, which allows users to download and use a variety of applications to optimize the drill's performance. For example, the Section Control app allows you to automatically switch rows on and off based on GPS, the Variable Rate Control app allows you to change the seed rate based on a field map, and the Task Controller app allows you to record and share work performed.
17. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with VISTAFLOW, which is the first seed flow control system for precision seed drills. VISTAFLOW consists of flow sensors on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. VISTAFLOW detects and warns of any seed flow problems such as blockages, double seeding or empty tubes.
18. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SMART FIRMER system, which is the first soil monitoring system for precision seed drills. The SMART FIRMER system consists of intelligent tracking wheels on each row and the CCI 1200 terminal. The SMART FIRMER system measures and takes into account soil parameters such as temperature, moisture, organic matter, pH, salinity, texture, etc.
19. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDFLEX system, which is the first depth control system for precision seed drills. SEEDFLEX consists of flexible discs on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDFLEX system allows you to adjust and control the sowing depth on each row with an accuracy of 1 mm.
20. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the DELTAFORCE system, which is the first soil adaptation system for precision seed drills. DELTAFORCE consists of hydraulic cylinders on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The DELTAFORCE system automatically adapts the pressure on the boom, disc or coulter to the soil conditions, ensuring optimum seed contact with the soil.
21. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SPEEDPRO system, which is the first quick service system for precision seed drills. The SPEEDPRO system consists of quick-release elements on each row and the CCI 1200 terminal. The SPEEDPRO system allows for quick and easy replacement of discs, coulters, springs, pins, etc. without tools.
22. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the MULTICROP system, which is the first multi-crop system for precision seed drills. The MULTICROP system consists of two metering units on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The MULTICROP system allows you to sow two different crops at the same time or alternately by adjusting the seed rate and the distance between the seeds.
23. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the ELECTRIC DRIVE system, which is the first electric drive system for precision seed drills. The ELECTRIC DRIVE system consists of electric motors on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The ELECTRIC DRIVE system allows you to control the metering speed on each row, which improves sowing accuracy and reduces fuel consumption.
24. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDCOUNT system, which is the first seed counting system for precision seed drills. SEEDCOUNT consists of seed sensors on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDCOUNT system measures the number of seeds planted in each row, which helps to assess the quality of the seed and the need for maintenance.
25. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDFLEX PLUS system, which is the first flexible copying system for precision seed drills. SEEDFLEX PLUS consists of flexible booms on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDFLEX PLUS system adapts the boom position to the unevenness of the soil, ensuring optimum seed-to-soil contact.
26. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDPROTECT system, which is the first seed protection system for precision seed drills. SEEDPROTECT consists of protective caps on each row and the CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDPROTECT system protects the seed from falling damage, reducing the risk of double or missed seeding.
27. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDMONITOR system, which is the first seed monitoring system for precision seed drills. SEEDMONITOR consists of cameras on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDMONITOR system allows you to monitor the sowing process on each row, detecting and displaying any anomalies or errors.
28. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDLINK system, which is the first seed communication system for precision seed drills. SEEDLINK consists of radio frequency tags on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDLINK system allows you to identify and store information about the seeds planted in each row, such as variety, batch, date of sowing, etc.
29. Kuhn seed drills can also be equipped with the SEEDMIX system, which is the first seed mixing system for precision seed drills. The SEEDMIX system consists of mixing devices on each row and a CCI 1200 terminal. The SEEDMIX system allows you to sow different varieties or types of seeds in the same row by adjusting the proportions and sequence of sowing.

Useful links:

1) KUHN - Agricultural Machinery Manufacturer.

2) Spare parts for Kuhn seeders.