Australia's Most Trusted Farm Machinery Since 1877. Engineered and manufactured in South Australia for 145 years, we deliver high-performance seeding and tillage equipment defined by unparalleled durability and reliability.

John Shearer is one of Australia’s most trusted farm machinery manufacturers.

For nearly 150 years we’ve engineered and built farm machinery in Australia, shaped by the growers who run it day in, day out. Built to handle the harshest conditions on the land and proven across generations, Shearer machinery is made to keep working long after others have quit.

Proudly Made in South Australia

Manufacturing in South Australia since 1877, the company builds every machine locally to ensure quality control and support the economy.

Engineered for Local Conditions

The equipment is designed specifically for Australian soil types to handle the practical demands of broadacre farming environments efficiently.

Constructed for Lasting Service

Built with heavy-duty materials, the machinery is designed to resist wear and tear while remaining straightforward to maintain over time.

Helping Australian Farmers Work the Land Better

John Shearer is one of Australia’s most trusted farm machinery manufacturers. Since 1877, we have designed and built durable, Australian-made machinery in close partnership with farmers, engineered to perform in our country’s tough conditions and deliver long service life.

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John Shearer’s range of machinery and solutions is broad and purpose-built, developed around real-world farming applications and proven performance across Australia’s diverse and demanding conditions.

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3.0 Metre Pasture Drill

The John Shearer 3.0 metre Pasture Drill is purpose-built for pasture renovation. In the Shearer…

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Category Direct Drill Seeders
Weight Full 3854kg (8497 lb)
Weight Empty 2680kg (5908 lb)
Height (Maximum) 2358mm (7′ 9″)
Length (inc. Hitch) 4735mm (15′ 6″)
Length (inc. Coulter Bar, ex. hitch) 2995mm (9′ 10″)
Length (ex. hitch) 2810mm (9′ 3″)
Width 3000mm (9′ 10″)
Rank Spacing – Rear 425mm (16.7″)
Rank Spacing – Front 470mm (18.5″)
Sowing Width 2954mm (9′ 7″)
Row Spacing 155mm (6.1″)/127mm (5”)
Total Vertical Travel 250mm (9.8″)
Standard Opener Type Double Disc Openers
Number of Openers 19/23
Output Range – seed 1 – 240 kg/ha
Gearbox Infinitely Adjustable
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3.5 Metre Pasture Drill

A 3.5 metre pasture drill built for accurate, even seed placement across big paddocks, and…

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Category Direct Drill Seeders
Weight Full 4496kg (9913 lb)
Weight Empty 2751kg (6892 lb)
Height (Maximum) 2358mm (7′ 9″)
Length (inc. Hitch) 4735mm (15′ 6″)
Length (inc. Coulter Bar, ex. hitch) 2995mm (9′ 10″)
Length (ex. hitch) 2810mm (9′ 3″)
Width 3500mm (11′ 5″)
Rank Spacing – Rear 425mm (16.7″)
Rank Spacing – Front 470mm (18.5″)
Sowing Width 3450mm (11′ 3″)
Row Spacing 155mm (6.1″)/127mm (5”)
Total Vertical Travel 250mm (9.8″)
Standard Opener Type Double Disc Openers
Number of Openers 23
Output Range – seed 1 – 240 kg/ha
Gearbox Infinitely Adjustable
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  • The 3.0m John Shearer drill seeder has been rock solid for us. It handles our soil types well, places seed accurately, and is simple to set up and maintain. You can tell it’s been designed by people who understand Australian farming
  • The John Shearer trashworker does an excellent job managing residue and preparing a clean seedbed without overworking the soil. It’s tough, effective, and built to last—exactly what we need in our operation.
  • We upgraded to the 3.5m drill seeder for better efficiency, and it’s delivered exactly that. Strong build, consistent depth control, and reliable performance even in tough conditions. It’s a machine we can trust season after season.
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