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The patented Pillar Mark III Opener on each drill delivers optimum seed safety & emergence, fertilizer placement, improved soil moisture and reduced erosion, giving you maximum ROI per acre.
Pillar was founded in 2005 in rural Saskatchewan by four partners dedicated to improving the profitability of dryland farming through precise seed and fertilizer placement. Our commitment to our customers remains at the forefront of every product.
A Pillar drill improves seeding accuracy and increases the amount of residue the seeding system can handle. Residue management is pivotal to the success of dryland farming - residue traps snow, reduces wind and water erosion, and improves water infiltration. Leaving more residue on the surface also reduces tillage requirements, further reducing costs.
I have owned a Pillar drill for 9 years now, I started with a 50′ and now own a 60′. The drill has great trash clearance and minimal tillage to conserve moisture. Seed depth accuracy is excellent. I would highly recommend this drill for sandy and lighter clay soil. Seeding speed varies from 5-5.8 MPH depending on the amount of trash and seed depth. I’ve had great customer service from Pillar.
Pillar Ag invests in research and development to continually innovate and improve agricultural equipment, along with many different manufacturing support items. The company has built a reputation for building quality farm equipment with our Disc Hoe Openers, Pillar Toolbars, and the Pillar Heavy Harrow innovations. Pillar also provides custom manufacturing services for different customers in North America.
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We built this drill for the farmer who wants a simple, reliable, and effective drill.
Our largest drill, the SF is for the farmer with hilly land or restrictions on transportation.
One of the biggest variable costs on a farm today is equipment maintenance. No matter what kind of equipment you run, it will at some point require some level of investment to keep it running.
Read more >We have seeded into some heavy soils and feel confident we have made good progress with the problems in these conditions. However, there are so many different types of heavy soils and they all have their own unique properties. If in doubt, let's set up a demo.
Book a DemoYes it does. Most of the testing on the Disc/Hoe opener was done in rocky land around the Lloydminster area. The disc will roll over the stones instead of pulling them out, so you don’t have to spend time picking stones.
The average and recommended seeding speed is 5.5-6.5 mph depending on field conditions. If you have a lot of stones on your land you will want to go slower.
Yes, we can seed canola with great results even at the higher seeding speeds.
Yes, the Pillar will do an excellent job in these condition with very little disturbance.
On an average stubble field at the recommended seeding speed you will see a little black strip above the seed row. In the sod you will see less disturbance than in the stubble. Disturbance will be less than a ¾” knife on a hoe drill.
This varies for everyone. Soil type, seeding speed, and maintaining seed and fertilizer separation will all affect your wear. Most farmers are reporting that they wear off two discs for one seed boot. In the tire tracks it wears a little faster.
Heavy residue is where this opener shines. It will place your seed into the ground into a clean seed bed.
The Pillar Mark III Opener is for growers focused on maximizing ROI/acre with a hands-on tailored approach to their individual farming operations.
Pillar's exclusive double shoot single disk opener.
Designed exclusively for the no-till farmer.
Save time and fuel costs with no need to harrow.
Place the seed and fertilizer in just one pass.
