K-Hart Industries - Harvesting and Seeding Equipment

How you farm is a system. K-Hart builds for it.

Operators who manage residue, protect moisture, and minimize disturbance know that harvest decisions influence seeding conditions, and seeding decisions influence crop establishment. K-Hart builds equipment for that reality.

Four Pillars

Residue

Standing straw and heavy residue are valuable when managed properly. Snow catch. Moisture retention. Soil protection. The right equipment works with residue, not against it.

Moisture

Protecting moisture begins at harvest. Harvest decisions influence how much moisture and residue remain available going into the next crop.

Disturbance

Soil disturbance at seeding affects emergence, moisture retention, and long-term soil health. Low-disturbance systems tend to perform better over time in conditions where moisture and seedbed integrity matter most.

Timing

Harvest downtime and seeding delays have real agronomic costs. Equipment needs to be working in the field when conditions are right.

Why it works.

The agronomic case for this system has been proven in fields across Western Canada and the Northern Plains. Here's what operators consistently report.

01

Standing residue changes the seedbed.

Operators running stripper headers consistently report better snow catch, improved moisture retention over winter, and a more protected seedbed at seeding time. Standing straw is not a byproduct of the harvest pass — it is part of the seeding strategy.

02

Less disturbance means better emergence.

Low-disturbance seeding into standing residue preserves moisture in the seed zone and reduces the soil fracturing that slows emergence. Many operators report more consistent emergence when seeding into standing residue with minimal soil disturbance.

03

Less material through the combine reduces wear.

Stripping grain from standing straw means only the grain head and a small amount of chaff enter the combine. Less material means less wear on threshing and separating components, lower horsepower demand, and the ability to cover more acres per day in the right conditions.

04

Operational efficiency compounds across the season.

Equipment that is easier to service stays in the field longer. Parts that are available when needed do not become unplanned harvest delays. The decisions that prevent downtime during harvest and seeding protect the economics of the entire season.

Farmers. Engineers. Manufacturers.

K-Hart Industries was founded in 1991 and has been building agricultural equipment in Canada for more than three decades. Both the Raptor stripper header and the Spyder disc drill are designed and manufactured in Manitoba. The Raptor is manufactured entirely in Oak Bluff; the Spyder is manufactured in Oak Bluff and assembled in Winkler.

The company was built on a straightforward premise: farming equipment should be designed by people who understand what it actually costs when something stops working during harvest or seeding. That premise has not changed.

K-Hart does not build equipment for every farming system. It builds equipment for operators who have made deliberate choices about how they manage their fields.

The company has always believed that reliability, serviceability, and practical design matter most when conditions are fit and time is limited. That belief continues to guide the decisions made in engineering, manufacturing, and support today.

Testimonials

PROVEN IN THE FIELD

"We seeded into some very hard land that we purchased and needed better farming practices. The Spyder is part of these better practices, not only penetrating a thick residue layer without hairpinning, but also getting consistent depth placement. The crop came up fast and even."— James Meiger (Delia, AB)

"Compared to other drills, the Spyder leaves a nicer field finish with faster emergence. The frame is a simple design that doesn't take huge hydraulics to run it and it has better serviceability. It's great that I can buy parts at my local dealer."— Bart Chute (Moose Jaw, SK)

"We like the simplicity of the drill, especially for us coming from a single disc to a double disc machine. It's sort of the middle ground between a disc drill that gives you low disturbance, and a hoe that has nice placement and packing without overpacking. We really like it."— Kirby & Joel Basta (Glendive, MT)

"We have had good moisture right from seeding to date — but as far as uniformity from emergence to where they are now — couldn't be more impressed."— Josh Woitas (Beaubier, SK)

"We see the benefits of using a stripper header along with disc drills, in both potential and soil health. Our K-Hart disc drill is better built, has less maintenance, and does a better seeding job than competitor disc drills."— Gene Andreas (Cabri, SK)

"We bought a combine stripper header and needed a disc drill. We own a K-Hart disc drill because of the simplicity and low maintenance. Seed placement is outstanding."— Mitch Aver (Broadview, MT)

"I have ran a K-Hart Industries drill for 3 years. The disc drill allows me to run an inexpensive low horse tractor while pulling 56 feet of drill. It allows me to see 20% faster compared to other independent opener drills. I also have been pleased by the minimal amount of maintenance needed with the K-Hart disc drill. I feel that these advantages allow me to produce more work with less capital and resources. Finally i have been very happy with the exceptional seed placement and seed to soil contact this drill provides in lentil, canola, and cereals."— Jodi MacDonald (Rosetown, SK)

"K-Hart disc drills are easy to maintain along with substantially lower operating cost versus other disc drills on the market. That is one of many reasons I've used a K-Hart for the last several years."— Robert Ellis (Elrose, SK)

30+

Years Experience

1M+

Acres Seeded

35+

Dealer Locations

100%

North American Built

Two machines. One system.

K-Hart manufactures both ends of the harvest and seeding system. Both products were developed for operators managing the same agronomic challenges.

Spyder Disc Drill

Built to handle residue that stops other drills. Patented GENT opener system. Purpose-built for stripped straw and heavy residue. Low disturbance. Consistent seed-to-soil contact. Better conditions for emergence.

Explore the Spyder

Raptor Stripper Header

Take the field. More harvest. Less compromise. Patented finger section change system. In-cab CVT speed control. Three-section design. Standing residue. Less material through the combine. Fewer frustrations at harvest.

Explore the Raptor

Harvesting and Seeding EquipmentBuilt for Operators Who Have Already Decided How They Farm.