Kuhn Expands the Updated Megant Seed Drill Lineup to 8 Metres

Kuhn has expanded its range of mounted tine seed drills for minimum tillage. While the key model of the updated series was previously the 6-metre Megant 602 R, the manufacturer now also offers wider versions: the Megant 722 R and Megant 802 R, with working widths of 7.20 and 8.00 m respectively. As a result, the Megant family is moving into the class of machines designed for large farms and contractors that need to complete sowing quickly within short agronomic windows without significantly increasing power requirements.

The Megant update is not merely a matter of larger dimensions. Kuhn has retained the basic concept of a mounted tine seed drill for simplified sowing, but adapted it to wider tramline systems, higher productivity and modern electronic control. According to the manufacturer, the line is designed to work on prepared soil or under minimum tillage conditions, including wet and stony fields as well as land with crop residues.

Three Models Within One Technological Concept

The lineup includes three models: Megant 602 R, Megant 722 R and Megant 802 R. Their working widths are 6.00, 7.20 and 8.00 m respectively. An important detail is that the transport width of the series is stated at 2.98 m, meaning that even the wide working-width models remain suitable for road transport within a compact mounted design. The approximate weight with covering harrow is 2,110 kg for the Megant 602 R, 2,700 kg for the Megant 722 R and 2,900 kg for the Megant 802 R.

From an energy-efficiency perspective, Kuhn positions the Megant as a relatively “light” machine for its class. The minimum recommended tractor power is from 150 hp for the 6-metre model, from 180 hp for the 7.20-metre version and from 200 hp for the 8-metre version. This is important for farms that want to increase daily sowing capacity without switching to much heavier trailed equipment or an excessively powerful tractor fleet.

Working Elements: Focus on Clearance and Simplicity

A key feature of the Megant is its tine coulters arranged in four rows. The manufacturer states that the distance between the rows is 40 cm, while the under-frame clearance is 50 cm. This configuration reduces the risk of blockage by crop residues and allows the machine to work steadily in difficult conditions where disc units or tightly arranged seeding sections may lose clearance.

Three types of working elements are available for the Megant: reversible wing shares with an aggressive profile, straight coulters and slim 12 mm tines. The reversible shares are designed for good penetration in prepared soil, the straight coulters are better suited to stony fields, while the slim tines minimise soil and residue movement in the seed row. The latter option is particularly relevant for systems where preserving soil moisture and avoiding excessive disturbance of the seedbed are priorities.

The Bas-Agro online store for agricultural machinery parts has a dedicated section with parts for Kuhn seed drills. There, customers can find components for various Kuhn seed drill models - for scheduled maintenance, seasonal preparation and repair of key working units.

Output and Hopper Capacity

All Megant models are equipped with a main hopper capacity of 1,800 litres. According to Kuhn, the 8-metre version can deliver an output of up to 8 ha/h. It is important to emphasise that this figure in official materials is associated specifically with the 8-metre version, not with the entire lineup in general.

The metering system is based on a centralised volumetric fluted roller metering unit with electric drive. The seeding rate range for the main metering unit is stated at 1 to 430 kg/ha. Structurally, the seed is pneumatically transported to the distribution head and then evenly delivered to the coulters. This system makes it possible to work with different crops - from small seeds to larger ones - without constantly replacing metering components.

The seed drills can also be equipped with the SH 1120 hopper with a capacity of 110 litres. It is intended for the simultaneous sowing of a second crop, such as a cover crop, or for the application of fertiliser or granulated product in a single pass. The additional product is introduced into the flow of the main metering unit, after which the mixture enters the same seed line. The application rate range for the SH 1120 is specified at 0.5 to 30 kg/ha.

Why the 7.20-Metre Version Matters Separately

The introduction of the Megant 722 R with a working width of 7.20 m is significant not only in terms of productivity, but also in terms of technological compatibility. According to the manufacturer and specialist publications, this version allows symmetrical tramlines to be created in five passes in systems using sprayers with a 36 m boom width. For farms already working within this system, this may be a strong argument in favour of the 7.20-metre model specifically.

For tramline creation, VISTAFLOW valves are available, allowing shut-off in a 2 x 2 row configuration. There is also an option to shut off the left half of the seed drill from the cab for symmetrical tramline formation. In practical terms, this reduces seed losses, simplifies work on wedge-shaped areas and helps align sowing more accurately with subsequent crop protection operations.

Electronics and Control

The Megant can work with CCI 60, CCI 800 and CCI 1200 ISOBUS terminals, or with another ISOBUS terminal already available on the farm. For tractors without ISOBUS, the manufacturer offers the KUHN VT 30 terminal. The declared functions of the ISOBUS solutions include automatic GPS-based seeding control, Section Control, seeding rate modulation via TC-GEO, and the ability to transfer data to farm management software through agrirouter.

For the farmer, this means that the Megant is not limited to the role of a simple wide working-width seed drill. The machine fits into a digital farm system in which sowing maps, variable rates, automatic section shut-off and tramline control are gradually becoming not additional options, but part of standard technological discipline.

Depth Control and Covering Quality

Sowing depth is adjusted by changing the height of the front gauge wheels. The standard configuration includes four 26 x 12 wheels, while six or eight wheels are available as an option. For light soils or very uneven fields, the manufacturer also offers twin gauge wheels, which improve running stability and depth control.

Two options are available for closing the seed furrow: a double covering harrow or a covering harrow with press wheels. The second option is especially important where better seed-to-soil contact and more stable depth are required, even on undulating terrain. The tine coulters are mounted on a beam with a special star-shaped profile using four polyurethane elements; this design allows approximately 15 cm of vertical travel to pass over obstacles.

Technical Characteristics of the Kuhn Megant Lineup

Market Significance

The expansion of the Megant lineup to 7.20 and 8.00 m reflects a clear trend: seed drill manufacturers are looking for a balance between high productivity, moderate power requirements and the ability to work in agronomically challenging conditions. For European farms, where sowing windows are becoming less predictable due to weather fluctuations, this type of machine has a clear logic: sow faster, but avoid making the machine so complex that it sharply increases the costs of traction, service and operation.

In its new lineup structure, the Kuhn Megant does not claim to be a universal answer for every sowing technology. It is primarily a seed drill for those who work with simplified tillage, value residue clearance, want to retain the simplicity of a tine-based design and, at the same time, integrate sowing into a modern digital control system. It is precisely in this combination - mechanical simplicity, working width and electronic control - that the main significance of the Megant update lies.