Machine type
Precision planter
Kuhn ยท 2005-2024
Kuhn Maxima
The Kuhn Maxima is a precision planter built by Kuhn in France from 2005 to 2024. It has earned a place on British row-crop farms through its ability to place maize and other seeds accurately, with mounted and trailed forms available for differing farm requirements.
Number of rows
4 to 12 rows
Number of rows
4 to 12 rows
Row spacing
45 to 80 cm
Kuhn Maxima specifications
| Machine type | Precision planter |
|---|---|
| Number of rows | 4 to 12 rows |
| Row spacing | 45 to 80 cm |
| Crops | Maize, sunflower, sugar beet |
| Mounting | Mounted or trailed |
| Built at | Kuhn (France) |
What the Maxima is used for
Maxima is intended for maize, sunflower and sugar beet, where accurate spacing supports a uniform crop. It can be used following plough-based cultivation or within reduced-tillage establishment programmes, provided the field is prepared to create suitable planting conditions.
The 4 to 12-row range and 45 to 80 cm row-spacing options allow buyers to match the planter to their crop rotation and machinery system. It is especially relevant to British farms wanting a dedicated precision planter rather than a general-purpose cereal drill.
Why the Kuhn Maxima stands out
Accurate seed spacing is the Maxima's key selling point, supported by a choice of row counts from 4 to 12 and mounted or trailed layouts. That flexibility suits a wide range of British row-crop enterprises. A used example's real performance rests on even row-unit wear, clean metering parts and sound hydraulic and electrical operation.
Buying a used Kuhn Maxima
Assess seed discs, metering components, seals, seed tubes and row-unit linkages for equal condition across the whole planter. Check depth-control and closing components, then operate the hydraulics, folding system and electrics where possible. Inspect the chassis, hopper mounts, hydraulic hoses and mounting or drawbar hardware for corrosion, cracks and non-standard alterations. Have it inspected if in doubt. Confirm figures and originality against TractorData.com and club records; values vary by condition, so check current listings rather than a fixed price.
Kuhn Maxima frequently asked questions
Which crops can a Kuhn Maxima plant?
The verified specification lists maize, sunflower and sugar beet. It is aimed at precision row-crop establishment, so its exact row spacing and row count should be checked against the crops and cultivation system used on the farm.
What row sizes are available on the Kuhn Maxima?
Kuhn Maxima planters are specified from 4 to 12 rows, with row spacings from 45 to 80 cm. These choices let buyers select a configuration suited to their intended crop and working width requirement.
Was the Kuhn Maxima available as a mounted planter?
Yes. The verified specification includes both mounted and trailed Maxima versions. Confirm the arrangement of any individual used planter, since it affects tractor matching, manoeuvrability, transport and the practical setup of the machine.
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.