Machine type
Mounted mechanical seed drill
Amazone ยท 2000-2024
Amazone D9
The Amazone D9 is a mounted mechanical seed drill built by Amazone in Germany from 2000 to 2024. A long-standing, versatile sight on British and Irish farms, it is often operated behind a power harrow for conventional seed-bed preparation and drilling.
Working width
2.5 to 6 m
Coulter type
Suffolk (drag) or WS single disc
Coulter type
Suffolk (drag) or WS single disc
Amazone D9 specifications
| Machine type | Mounted mechanical seed drill |
|---|---|
| Working width | 2.5 to 6 m |
| Coulter type | Suffolk (drag) or WS single disc |
| Mounting | Mounted (often on a power harrow) |
| Built at | Amazone (Germany) |
What the D9 is used for
The D9 suits cereal drilling in plough-based and cultivated establishment systems, especially where it is paired with a power harrow to prepare and sow in a combined pass. It is a sensible format for farms needing a mounted, mechanical drill.
Depending on specification, Suffolk drag or WS single-disc coulters allow the buyer to match the drill to local soil conditions and seed-bed character. It is not presented here as a direct drill.
Why the Amazone D9 stands out
The D9 stands out for its straightforward mounted mechanical-drill format and choice of Suffolk drag or WS single-disc coulters. Working widths from 2.5 to 6 m suit a wide range of British and Irish farm scales. A power-harrow combination can be efficient, but adds another set of wearing parts to assess.
Buying a used Amazone D9
Check a used D9's seed metering mechanism, drives, coulters, coulter carriers, seed tubes, hopper, linkage points and marker equipment where fitted. Establish whether it has Suffolk drag or WS single-disc coulters, then assess wear and evenness across the drill. If supplied with a power harrow, inspect that implement separately for corrosion, bearings and damaged sections. Verify serial details and history, and have it inspected where appropriate. Confirm figures and originality against TractorData.com and club records; values vary by condition, so check current listings rather than a fixed price.
Amazone D9 frequently asked questions
Is the Amazone D9 a mounted or trailed drill?
The D9 is a mounted mechanical seed drill. It is often mounted behind a power harrow, allowing seed-bed preparation and drilling to be combined for conventional cultivated establishment on British and Irish farms.
Which coulters can a D9 have?
Verified D9 specification gives a choice of Suffolk drag coulters or WS single-disc coulters. Buyers should identify which arrangement is fitted, because it influences how the drill works in different seed-bed conditions.
What is the D9 working-width range?
The D9 was available in working widths from 2.5 to 6 m. That range makes it relevant to farms wanting a mounted drill sized around their tractor, fields and power-harrow combination.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by model, coulter and configuration, so confirm against the manufacturer and dealer. Working widths and dimensions are metric. Match the drill or planter to your establishment system, soil and tractor. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.