BEDNAR EFECTA CE 12000 Drill: 12 m Working Width and Up to 20 ha/h for Large Farms

The Ukrainian market has recently seen the arrival of the BEDNAR EFECTA CE 12000 - a wide working-width grain drill designed for high daily output in large-scale farming. The machine combines a 12-meter working width, a pressurized dual-compartment hopper, and precision-farming tools that help reduce seed and fertilizer over-application on overlaps.

According to market information, the EFECTA CE 12000 is already operating on farms in Mykolaiv, Kharkiv, and Khmelnytskyi regions. The drill is also noted for ISOBUS integration, enabling operators to manage seeding parameters directly from the tractor’s terminal.

Why the EFECTA CE 12000 Focuses on Productivity

The core idea behind the EFECTA CE series is “maximum hectares per shift” without compromising seeding uniformity. This is achieved through a combination of design choices:

1. 12 m working width - fewer passes and faster completion within optimal agronomic windows.
2. High working speed (critical for wide drills because output is the product of width and speed).
3. 6,000 L dual-compartment hopper - fewer stops for refilling, plus the ability to seed and fertilize simultaneously or work with two components (e.g., main crop + cover crop).
4. Section control - reduced over-application on headlands and overlaps.

Explaining “Up to 20 ha/h” with Simple Math

Theoretical field capacity (excluding turns and stoppages) can be calculated as:

C(ha/h) = W(m) × S(km/h) / 10

if W = 12 m and S = 15 km/h, then C = 12 × 15 / 10 = 18 ha/h

if W = 12 m and S = 20 km/h, then C = 12 × 20 / 10 = 24 ha/h

In real field conditions, capacity is reduced by turning, adjustments, refilling logistics, terrain, and the chosen technology. That is why the stated figure “up to 20 ha/h” looks like a realistic benchmark under favorable conditions.

A Practical Note on Service and Spare Parts (to Avoid Downtime)

In real operation, even the most productive drill “loses hectares” if wear parts and spare parts are not available quickly (openers, discs, scrapers, suspension elements, bearing units, hydraulics, hoses, fasteners, etc.).

BAS-Agro LLC (Cherkasy, Ukraine) helps solve this: spare parts for seed drills of various brands can be purchased at https://bas.ua in the section https://bas.ua/shop/spare-parts-for-seeders-000000003-1.
An additional advantage for farms and service teams is the option to order custom manufacturing of parts based on drawings or samples, which is especially useful when a non-standard item, a reinforced element, or a fast “here-and-now” replacement is required.

Precision Farming and Seeding Control: Where the Savings Come From

The EFECTA CE 12000 is suited to farms that calculate seeding economics per hectare and pay close attention to overlaps:

• Section control: the machine has 4 sections of 3 m, and automatic on/off is GPS-based. This directly reduces seed over-application on overlaps.
• Material flow monitoring: the drill can be equipped with flow sensors - if an opener becomes blocked, the system displays the issue on the terminal, improving seeding accuracy and reducing the risk of missed strips.
• Consistent seeding depth: the manufacturer emphasizes the parallelogram suspension of the seeding units (PSP) to improve ground following and maintain the set depth across the full working width.

Official BEDNAR EFECTA CE 12000 Specifications (Manufacturer Data)

Below are the key parameters for the EFECTA CE 12000 model as published by BEDNAR.

A practical note from local use cases: some dealer communications reference 350 - 450 hp for operating this model. In real conditions, the lower power limit often depends on configuration (front equipment, opener type, fertilizer use), working speed, soil background, and technology (conventional vs. minimum tillage).

Front Equipment: Adapting the Drill to Your Fields

One of the strengths of the EFECTA CE platform is the choice of front equipment ahead of the seeding openers, allowing the drill to be adapted to specific conditions:

• CRUSHBAR (levelling bar) - for final surface leveling before the openers.
• PROFI - disc working elements for heavier soils.
• TURBO - cutting discs for working in stubble or cover crops, where clean residue cutting is important.
• FERTI - fertilizer application equipment, with application depth adjustable independently from seeding depth.

The BEDNAR EFECTA CE 12000 is a “high-output” seeding solution: 12 m working width, a 6,000 L pressurized dual-compartment hopper, 4 × 3 m section control, optional flow monitoring, and a design philosophy focused on maintaining consistent depth at higher speeds. This is exactly why the model is attractive to large farms where pace, overlap savings, and predictable results matter.

To keep such equipment running without downtime during the season, a reliable source of parts is essential. Spare parts for seed drills of various brands are available from BAS-Agro LLC (Cherkasy, Ukraine) at https://bas.ua in the section https://bas.ua/shop/spare-parts-for-seeders-000000003-1, and you can also order custom manufacturing of parts based on drawings or samples for your farm’s specific needs.