PPX
PRECISION PLANTER
Designed to work in conjunction with Precision Planting technology, the Horizon PPX ensures every seed planted has the best possible start in life, increasing the chances of it developing into a profitable crop.
Row crop establishment is changing, with farmers now looking to reduce soil disturbance ahead of the planter operation. Therefore a new generation of planter is required to operate across a variety of field scenarios, such as fully cultivated, min-till, strip-till and no-till soils.
Powered by Precision Planting technology, the PPX Planter has been designed to perfectly place seed into the optimal growing environment, even in the most challenging environments.
High volumes of crop residue, hard no-till stubbles or uneven and lumpy strip till seedbeds are just some of the challenges the PPX can comfortably handle. The PPX won’t only perform in these challenging scenarios, it will also capture live data and make automated adjustments to ensure the optimal growing environment is achieved for every seed.
Why choose the Horizon PPX?
3m-7.5m Widths
35cm+ Row Spacings
18hp Per Row
Weight Transfer Kit
When working in strip-till and no-till conditions the planter may require additional weight to ensure optimum ground engagement. The PPX Weight Transfer Kit allows the operator to transfer any weight between 0-800kg from the tractor linkage directly to the PPX row units and mitigates the need to carry bulky wing weights.
Dynamic weight control.
Optional Wing Weights
Wing weights can easily be added to the PPX thanks to the clamping toolbar profile. When planting into hard, no-till conditions, additional wing weights may be required to complement the 800kg of downforce already being applied by our Hydraulic Weight Transfer Kit. When both the Weight Transfer Kit and Wing Weights are working in conjunction they will enable the Automated Deltaforce system to achieve its maximum downforce capacity of 300kg if required.
Optional Stabiliser Wheels
The PPX can be configured with frame mounted stabiliser wheels to ensure consistent contour following on undulating fields. The wheels can be easily removed or adjusted, with a selection of positions for the wheel axle to accommodate for different tyre sizes. These wheels are designed to skim along the surface to minimise soil compaction.
Integrated Vacuum and Cable Management
The PPX frame is now sealed and de-pressurised for cleaner cables and pipework.
The PPX’s pneumatic vacuum is not housed inside the frame of the machine, eliminating cluttered pipework. The frame now features hose fittings which can be adjusted to accommodate for different row spacings.
The PPX’s frame features a cable management tray, ensuring all wiring can be managed cleanly, properly and remain protected.
Flexible Row Spacings
Configure your machine to any row spacing.
The PPX row unit features a clamping system that allows virtually any row spacing to be configured by the farmer. Combined with our row units extremely narrow design, this means that we can support any spacing all the way down to 35cm. This clamping system also offers strength, durability and stiffness, meaning the row units will always track straight even in the hardest conditions. The row unit is held onto the toolbar with three M16 bolts, which can be loosed to either allow the row unit to slide, or to be removed completely.
Row Cleaner
Traditionally, row cleaners have been individually controlled through manual adjustment. This process is time consuming, especially in fields where conditions vary, and therefore provide a limited benefit to the farmer. Poor residue management due to ineffective row cleaners can lead to late emergence due to heat and moisture loss, seedling diseases and nutrients being lost as they are tied up by the residue.
Our pneumatically controlled row cleaners eliminate these issues, as the farmer can easily adjust all the row cleaners from the cabin while the machine is running. This means making adjustments for different areas of the field is easily done, and allows the row cleaners to operate much more effectively. In short, our pneumatically controlled row cleaners will save you time, save you from frustration and improve the chances for your crops.
Consistent residue management.
Standard Closing System
Adjustable closing system with a range of closing wheels.
Our standard closing system is adjustable and can be configured to meet the demands of local field conditions, ensuring perfect germination conditions. Our closing system promotes seed to soil contact and uniform emergence, eliminates side-wall compaction and is available with a range of wheels to suit a variety of soil types and seed needs.
Extra robust, extremely narrow.
Narrow, Reinforced Parallelogram
Our row unit parallelogram features a reinforced yet extremely narrow design, capable of consistent contour following thanks to its 33cm of travel. The parallelogram is extremely stiff thanks to its hardened steel machined pivots. The narrow form of the parallelogram means that the PPX can be configured with any row spacing more than 35cm.
Nutrient Options
Ensuring your plant has the best possible start in life.
Accurately placing nutrients in the soil with the seed can dramatically improve emergence and vigour during the plants early growth stages. In comparison to broadcasting nutrients on the soil surface, placing nutrients in the soil during the planter pass will also reduce leaching and increase utilisation which will therefore unlock opportunities to reduce application rates.
The Horizon PPX offers farmers the ability to place either granular or liquid fertilisers in the seed furrow and also in bands to the side of the seed. Typically Horizon PPX customers will place a phosphate based starter fertiliser in the seed furrow and a nitrogen based fertiliser to the side of the seed, perhaps 5cm away.
Nutrient delivery - Liquid.
Dribble Bar
The dribble bar can be mounted on the closing system of the PPX row unit. The dribble bar applies nitrogen on the surface of the soil, where it can safely soak and travel towards the seed without any risk of seed burn.
Seed Firmers
Seed firmers such as the Keeton seed firmer can be used to apply phosphate or starter fertiliser directly into the slot with the seed. The seed firmer also ensures optimal seed-to-soil contact.
Nutrient delivery - Granular.
Fertiliser Opener
Our front fertiliser opener is ideal for delivering granular fertiliser directly into the soil. It achieves consistent off the row placement of fertiliser, ideal for nitrogen, and is mounted independently to the frame and can easily be adjusted.
MG25 Delivery Tube
The MG25 features a vDrive Insecticide metering system, which can dose insecticide directly into the furrow through a stainless steel tube. The hopper is not pressurised, and the insecticide is propelled only by gravity.
Granular Hoppers
Hoppers and delivery methods to suit your needs.
FT2200
The FT2200 utilizes a pressurized hopper, powerful fan, 2 metering systems and high capacity piping which enables it to handle large volumes of product. The metering system utilizes the same technology as the Horizon DSX which provides the operator with very accurate seeding, market leading functionality and the ability to quickly change from metering one product to two different products.
GH400
The GH400 is a compact, modular and highly configurable small hopper designed for a variety of applications and machines. Featuring the DSX metering system, the GH400 is pressurised and capable of distributing a variety of products. Designed for use with the PPX and SPX, the GH400-O is a standalone seeding hopper that features a turbine and integrated distribution box suitable for machines with 4-12 outlets.
Please note - Precision Planting options may vary depending on region. Please get in touch with your local dealer to learn what is available in your area.
20|20
20/20 provides the operator with in-depth knowledge of both the field and the equipment being used. 20|20 provides a foot by foot agronomic view of your field, helping you to make better decisions.
vDrive
Mechanical drive systems require costly and time-consuming maintenance. vDrive is a maintenance-free electric drive system that lets you breeze through planting without the headaches of a mechanical drive system.
FurrowForce
FurrowForce is a 2-stage closing system. In the first stage notched wheels work to close the seed furrow from the bottom up by fracturing to eliminate air pockets. In the second stage, stitch wheels carry weight on them to firm the soil.
WaveVision
WaveVision is a seed sensor that counts only seeds and not dust, giving you confidence that the population you see on your monitor is the population that you’re planting.
DeltaForce
Incorrect downforce can cause yield loss by creating late emerged plants or restricted root growth. DeltaForce gets downforce and upforve right every time with continual automatic adjustments on every row.
Keeton
The Keeton Seed Firmer gently presses every seed into the bottom of the trench to tuck it firmly in the soil, ready to take in the moisture and heat it needs. A simple attachment that adds yield to your planter.
CleanSweep
CleanSweep allows you to make row cleaner adjustments from the cab, eliminating the frustration of getting row cleaners set, saving you time while planting.
FlowSense
FlowSense allows you to measure the rate of fertilizer you are applying on each row of your planter or sidedress bar, to make you aware of any row-to-row variability that is occurring so that you can be confident in your application rate.
vSet Meter
Skips and multiples cause loss of yield and overspending on seed. Seed meter accuracy varies greatly with seed size and shape. vSet meters provide accurate performance without needing to be adjusted for seed size.
SmartFirmer
SmartFirmer identifies any irregularities along the furrow, such as soil clods, air space, and dry soil falling from the surface, so that you can have the insight to correct row-unit performance and solve these yield-robbing problems.
BullsEye
BullsEye seed tubes have tungsten carbide tips that make the seed tube last longer, and a recessed sensor eye to prevent inconsistent seed spacing.
EMHD
EMHD controls liquid application rates using an electromagnetic flow meter. This opens up your options for a wider range of liquid products. Use the liquid product you want with the accuracy you need with EMHD.
