No-Till Drill Rental Program No-Till Drill Rental Program

No-Till Drill Rentals

Southside Soil & Water Conservation District offers three no-till drills for rent to help landowners in Charlotte and Lunenburg counties establish and maintain pastures, hayfields, field buffers, wildlife plots, and small acreage fields. Our rental program provides an affordable way to put conservation practices to work on your land, helping protect soil, conserve moisture, and preserve our natural resources for generations to come.

Available Equipment

John Deere 1590 No-Till Drill

The John Deere 1590 has a 10-foot planting width and 7.5-inch row spacing. It is best suited for planting barley, clover, grasses, soybeans, and wheat, as well as establishing or renovating pastures. A tractor with a minimum of 90 horsepower is required.

Haybuster 77 and 107 No-Till Drills

The Haybuster 77 has a 7-foot planting width. The Haybuster 107 has a 10-foot planting width and 7-inch row spacing. Both are best suited for planting grasses and small seeds, establishing lawns, and seeding wildlife plots. A tractor with a minimum of 40 horsepower is required.

Equipment Locations

• Haybuster 107: Hank’s Store in Lunenburg County.
•  Haybuster 77 and John Deere 1590: Southside SWCD office in Charlotte Court House.

Benefits of No-Till Farming

No-till farming minimizes soil disturbance and can help:

• Reduce soil erosion.
• Conserve soil moisture.
• Reduce nutrient loss.
• Reduce fuel use and energy consumption.
• Protect water quality.
• Build soil organic matter.
• Improve soil structure and overall soil health.

Rental Rates

$10 per acre, with a $75 minimum charge.

Please see the drill rental sheet in the resource section below for additional information.