The Kasco Versa-Drill series is a ground-driven, no-till seeder designed for planting into undisturbed soil—ideal for food plots, pasture renovation, and native grass establishment. These drills eliminate the need for tillage by opening a narrow slit, placing seed precisely, and pressing it into the soil—all in a single pass.
Each unit features Kasco’s Versa-Drill seed box system, capable of handling a wide range of seed types including fluffy native grasses, legumes, brassicas, and small grains. With no PTO required and minimal maintenance, Versa-Drill models are easy to operate and built for long-term durability.
The KVGT models mount to compact tractors (25–35 HP) via 3-point hitch, while the KVGA-48 is a tow-behind version designed for 800cc ATVs and UTVs—perfect for remote sites and tight access areas.
Key Features
Working Width – 48" & 72" Options 48" models fit tight food plots and narrow access paths; 72" model covers more ground in fewer passes
Power Requirements – 25–35 HP Tractors or 800cc ATVs KVGT models mount to 3-point hitch tractors; KVGA model tows behind ATVs or UTVs for flexible field access
True No-Till Capability Opens a narrow slit, drops seed, and presses it in—no soil disturbance, ideal for erosion-prone or moisture-sensitive areas
Versa-Drill Seed Box System Handles diverse seed types including native grasses, brassicas, legumes, and small grains with consistent metering
Ground-Driven Mechanism No PTO required; seed metering is powered by the movement of the drill itself—simple, reliable, and low-maintenance
Heavy-Duty Construction Welded steel frame and rugged components built for rough terrain, uneven fields, and long-term use
Model KVGT-48 48" working width; tractor-mounted for compact plots, food plots, and pasture renovation
Model KVGT-72 72" working width; tractor-mounted for larger acreage and faster seeding
Model KVGA-48 48" working width; tow-behind for ATVs and UTVs—perfect for remote sites and wildlife habitat work
Applications – Food Plots, Pasture Renovation, Native Grass Establishment, Conservation Projects Ideal for landowners, wildlife managers, and small farms needing efficient, low-impact seeding
Detailed Specifications
Kasco Versa-Drill Comparison
Feature
KVGT-48
KVGT-72
KVGA-48
Width
4' / 48"
6' / 72"
4' / 48"
HP Requirement
25 HP
35 HP
800cc ATV
Row Spacing
9"
8"
9"
Seed Capacity
2.5 bushels
4.4 bushels
2.5 bushels
Weight
700 lbs
1,225 lbs
800 lbs
Compatibility
3-Point Tractor
3-Point Tractor
ATV Pull-Type
Seed Chart - Versa Drill
Crop
Seeding Rate (lbs /acre)
Gear (Setting)
Seed Drop (Setting)
Alfalfa
15-20
center
1/8"
Bermuda Grass, Common
10-20
center
1/16"
Birdsfoot Trefoil
8-10
Left
3/32"
Blue Grass
60-100
left
5/8"
Buckwheat
45-60
center
1/2"
Clover, Red
8-12
Left
1/8"
Clover, Sweet
10-13
Left
1/8"
Illinois Bundleflower
2-3
Left
1/16"
Millet, Brown Top
30-50
center
3/8"
Milo (grain sorghum)
10-25
Left
1/4"
Oats
65-95
right
5/8"
Orchardgrass
10-12
center
1/4"
Partridge Peas
10-15
center
1/8"
Peas, Austrian Winter
90-120
right
5/8"
Rye Grass
80-110
center
9/16"
Rye, Grain
80-110
center
9/16"
Switchgrass
8-14
left
1/8"
Timothy
8-12
center
1/8"
Turf Grass Mix
60-100
left
5/8"
Turnips
3-4
left
3/32"
Wheat
120-180
center
11/16"
Corn
6" - 7" "
right
1/2
Soybeans
3" - 4"
right
9/16"
Sunflowers
4" - 5"
left
7/16"
NOTE:This seeding chart is to be used as a guide only. Desired seeding rate (pounds/acre) may vary according to application and geographic location.
NOTE:Recommended seeding rate is for pure stand; rates will be reduced in seed mixes.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 107 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
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The week before leaving for my mule deer hunt in Wyoming, I seeded the area surrounding the new runway at Wertheimer Airport in Norman.
This past Tuesday, I returned to finish the job and was pleased to see that the seed I planted just two weeks earlier was already germinating and coming up nicely.
These pictures show the freshly seeded areas alongside those planted two weeks ago. It’s a great comparison and a good example of what proper seedbed preparation and planting can accomplish.
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I’ve owned and operated several no-till drills over the years, but I can say without hesitation that the Ferminator is the most efficient and versatile seeding machine I’ve ever owned.
There’s something pretty satisfying about returning to a job and seeing those first green shoots coming through the ground. That’s when you know your hard work is paying off!
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Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
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The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
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I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
It’s built solid. It handles Field grass hip high pretty well. With the maintaining the field grass after the first cut, the pasture field is starting to look like a lawn. The 84 inch with the best thing to get for 8 acres. It’s best to order belts for back up in the event if the belts were to break. But overall, I like the product quality is good.
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