Horsch Avatar 66.10 TD seeder: “one pass, four products” and 66 feet of throughput

What it is

The Horsch Avatar 66.10 TD is a new high-capacity single-disc seeder introduced for the North American market in summer 2025 at Ag in Motion (Saskatchewan, Canada). The configuration combines a rear 66-foot (≈ 20.12 m) toolbar with 10-inch (25.4 cm) row spacing and an integrated air cart of 870 bushels (≈ 30.7 m³) on a single frame. The machine supports Dual-Shoot (PPF) and handles four products on independent scales, boosting seeding and fertiliser logistics across large acres.

Key technical highlights

• 80 openers on 10 in (25.4 cm) spacing in a single rank for consistent row quality at higher speeds.
• Working speed up to 9 mph (≈ 14.5 km/h) thanks to the single-disc system; the main fertiliser stream is placed via MRB (mid-row banders) at 20 in (≈ 50.8 cm) spacing.
• PPF Dual-Shoot: a pre-band of fertiliser up front, disc seeding behind — precise split application in one pass.
• Weight transfer: the toolbar is directly coupled to the cart, transferring mass onto the row units for penetration in firm soils.
• Downforce up to 550 lb/row (≈ 249 kg/row) for stable depth in tough conditions.
• 8-section Section Control with electric meter drives — minimised overlap and input savings.
• 4-section flex frame for ground contouring across the full 20 m width.

TD vs. SD in the Avatar line

In Horsch nomenclature, TD denotes Dual-Shoot: the machine places seed and a starter dose in-furrow with the disc while the main fertiliser rate goes into the inter-row via MRB. This reduces salt-stress risk, improves emergence, and lets operators tailor nutrition schemes to crops and fields. Avatar SD (Single-Shoot) handles a single stream only, whereas Avatar 66.10 TD evolves to split application with a larger cart and more field capacity.

Throughput & product logistics

The 870 bu (≈ 30.7 m³) cart is split into four independent compartments with on-board scales, allowing separate control of seed, fertiliser, and micro-granules. The large volume cuts refill stops, and precise weighing stabilises rates at speed. The short “cart-toolbar” hitch and integrated layout make the unit compact in the field and on headlands, simplifying storage and manoeuvring.

Speed without depth loss

The single-rank disc layout with high downforce (up to ~ 249 kg/row) and weight transfer from the cart enables 4–9+ mph (≈ 6.5–14.5 km/h) field speeds without “stepping” in furrow closure. As a result, the 66-ft machine can match the daily output of wider shank drills while pulling lighter and holding depth more uniformly.

Metering precision & overlap savings

8-section Section Control and electric meter drives shut off rows right to the last tower. On ordinary fields this trims seed/fertiliser use on wedges and edges; on irregular fields the savings increase further.

Where it fits best

The Avatar 66.10 TD is designed primarily for no-till and mulch seeding on large North American acreages, where high daily output and flexible nutrition are essential. The same engineering philosophy (single-disc openers, Dual-Shoot, large carts) also suits big Ukrainian farms in steppe and forest-steppe zones focused on minimal soil disturbance and moisture conservation.

Quick specs (metric)

Spare parts for Horsch in Ukraine

When planning the season, fast access to consumables and assemblies matters. Bas-Agro LLC (Cherkasy) manufactures and supplies parts compatible with Horsch seeders — from discs and bearing units to metering components. Explore the catalogue of Horsch-compatible parts here: https://bas.ua/shop/compatible-with-horsch-000000049-1. For broader ag-parts needs, visit bas.ua.

The Horsch Avatar 66.10 TD combines very large capacity, single-disc seeding, and split fertiliser application in a compact “one-frame” package. For operations with large fields and tight seeding windows, it delivers a rare mix of 20-metre width, high field speed, precise Dual-Shoot, and well-thought-out product logistics.

Sources

Official Horsch North America materials on Avatar 66.10 TD (80 openers, 8-section control, 9 mph, 550 lb/row, flex frame, PPF).

The Western Producer: Ag in Motion 2025 coverage (66 ft, 870 bu, Dual-Shoot, four products with scales, 20-in MRB, cart-mounted toolbar, high-speed trials).

Grainews: launch details for Avatar 66-10 TD with product manager comments (Dual-Shoot, up to 9 mph, 8-section control).

Farm Progress: Horsch new-product round-up (information about 870 bu and 66 ft 10 in width).