Machine type
Trailed min-till seed drill
Horsch ยท 2005-2024
Horsch Pronto
The Horsch Pronto is a trailed min-till seed drill built by Horsch in Germany from 2005 to 2024. It is popular with British arable growers and contractors for cereal establishment, combining disc cultivation with seeding for purposeful, high-work-rate field operations.
Working width
3 to 9 m
Coulter type
TurboDisc double disc
Coulter type
TurboDisc double disc
Horsch Pronto specifications
| Machine type | Trailed min-till seed drill |
|---|---|
| Working width | 3 to 9 m |
| Coulter type | TurboDisc double disc |
| Seed system | Disc cultivation plus seeding |
| Mounting | Trailed |
| Built at | Horsch (Germany) |
What the Pronto is used for
Pronto suits cereal establishment in min-till systems, where disc cultivation and drilling are required in the same pass. It is well aligned with British arable farms and contractors wanting to cover ground efficiently after harvest or following suitable previous operations.
It should be matched carefully to residue levels, soil condition and desired seed-bed outcome. The verified specification describes a min-till disc-cultivation drill, not a universal direct-drilling or specialist row-crop machine.
Why the Horsch Pronto stands out
TurboDisc double-disc coulters give the Pronto its recognised drilling character, while working widths from 3 to 9 m offer useful output for larger acreages. The disc cultivation and seeding arrangement can reduce passes where conditions permit. On used machines, evenness of wear is as important as headline size.
Buying a used Horsch Pronto
When viewing a used Pronto, inspect TurboDisc double-disc coulters, disc assemblies, bearings, seed tubes, metering equipment, hopper, hydraulic services, drawbar and any folding structure. Uneven disc wear, worn bearings, corroded chassis areas or hydraulic leaks can affect consistency and future cost. Check that the drill folds and operates evenly, and request serial details and maintenance records. 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.
Horsch Pronto frequently asked questions
What establishment system is the Horsch Pronto intended for?
The Horsch Pronto is a trailed min-till seed drill. Its verified system combines disc cultivation with seeding, making it especially relevant to cereal establishment where a cultivated, one-pass drilling approach is wanted.
What coulters are fitted to a Pronto?
The verified Pronto specification uses TurboDisc double-disc coulters. A buyer should inspect their discs, bearings and surrounding components closely, as their condition has a direct bearing on consistent drilling performance.
How wide is a Horsch Pronto?
Pronto working widths range from 3 to 9 m. The right machine depends on the farm or contractor's workload, transport requirements, field dimensions and the tractor available to operate a trailed min-till drill.
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.