Väderstad: tillage equipment and precision seeding
Väderstad tillage equipment, Rapid and Spirit drills, Tempo precision planters and Seed Hawk no-till seeding, with SEK 5.9 billion revenue in 2025.
Väderstad is a Swedish family-owned manufacturer of tillage equipment, seed drills and precision planters focused on crop establishment.
Sweden · Privately held family-owned company
Väderstad is a privately held, family-owned company that develops machinery for seedbed preparation and seed placement. Its offering combines disc cultivators and other tillage equipment with seed drills, precision planters and no-till seeding solutions, supported by wearing parts and digital machinery services. The business originated in Sweden, manufactures in Sweden and North America, and serves farms across multiple world regions with offerings adapted to regional farming systems.
The common thread is the start of the cropping season. Timing, soil moisture, working depth and consistent seed placement all influence how a crop establishes, and Väderstad machines are built around these factors. The range links naturally with topics such as plant population, seedbed preparation and cultivation systems. Rather than offering a full tractor range, the company specialises in tillage and seeding equipment that works behind tractors.
Size of the business
Väderstad reported revenue of SEK 5.9 billion in fiscal 2025.
Does Väderstad manufacture tractors?
No. It specialises in tillage and seeding equipment used with tractors rather than offering a full tractor range.
Does faster seeding always produce a better result?
No. The appropriate speed depends on seed placement quality, field conditions, machine settings and the requirements of the crop.
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