What Herbert Dammann does

HERBERT DAMMANN GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of precision liquid application systems, founded in 1979 by Herbert Dammann and now led in its second generation by Nadine Dammann (Dipl.-Ing.). Headquartered and produced in Buxtehude-Hedendorf (Lower Saxony) across a 13,000 sqm facility, the company employs approximately 150 people and serves customers in more than 30 countries.

The core product portfolio centers on trailed, self-propelled, and mounted plant protection sprayers (the Classic, Profi-Class, Profi-Class Tandem, Profi-Class Tridem, and the proprietary DAMMANN-trac line including the DT 2400H Highlander, DT 2800H S5 EcoDrive, and DT 3500H S5 EcoDrive), with tank capacities from 500L up to 22,000L and working widths up to 70m on the co-developed NEXAT module. DAMMANN applies the same underlying precision-application technology to three adjacent verticals: airport de-icing (DAMMANN Airport De-Icer with up to 45m working width, deployed at Hamburg Airport, Fraport, and Swedavia), municipal winter services (Solesprüher brine sprayers), and railway vegetation control (Gleissprühlanlagen). Differentiated technology includes the proprietary D-A-S Dual-Air drift-reduction system (listed in the German JKI loss-reducing devices register), Section-Rate-Control, proSpray PWM, Adaptive Tire-Control, and the Green-Smart-Spraying computer-vision spot-spray system integrating ONE SMART SPRAY (Bosch/BASF JV) cameras that detect weeds as small as 6x6mm.

DAMMANN monetizes primarily through high-ticket capital-equipment sales quoted per configuration, supplemented by aftermarket service (authorized Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG service partner), spare parts, and a branded merchandise fan shop. Go-to-market is a hybrid of direct in-house technical field sales across defined European and international territories and an authorized dealer/distributor network, with demand generated at major agricultural and airport industry trade shows (Agritechnica, Demopark, DLG Feldtage, inter airport europe, GSE Expo). The company has filed for Sanierung in Eigenverwaltung (self-administered restructuring) at Amtsgericht Tostedt in 2026, indicating active financial restructuring concurrent with ongoing operations.

Name

Herbert Dammann

Legal name

HERBERT DAMMANN GmbH

Website

https://dammann-technik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

HERBERT DAMMANN GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of precision liquid application systems, producing trailed, self-propelled, and mounted plant protection sprayers, plus airport de-icing, municipal winter-service, and railway vegetation-control equipment for professional agricultural operators, airports, and infrastructure customers in more than 30 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Spraying Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Tank Mixing, Transfer & Chemical Handling Systems (Induction Hoppers, Loaders) (AFAAADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA), Pump & Compressor Packages (Skids, Booster Sets) (IMAHANAG), Pressure Washing & Jetting Equipment (IMAHALAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural spraying equipment
• Self-propelled crop sprayers
• Airport de-icing equipment
• Municipal winter service machinery
• Precision liquid application systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Hedendorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Spraying Equipment Sales: Sale of trailed (Anhängespritzen), self-propelled (DAMMANN-tracs), and mounted (Aufbauspritzen) plant protection sprayers. Products range from entry-level Classic models to high-specification Profi-Class, Tandem, and Tridem variants. Revenue is generated from new equipment sales, customization options, and accessories.
2. Airport De-Icing Equipment Sales: Sale of DAMMANN Airport De-Icer equipment to airports for runway and aircraft de-icing operations. Equipment ranges from 500 to 20,000 liter capacity with working widths up to 45 meters.
3. Municipal Winter Service Equipment Sales: Sale of brine sprayers (Solesprüher) to municipal authorities and winter service operators. Equipment available as mount, semi-trailer, hooklift, or trailed units with 500–20,000 liter capacity.
4. Rail Track Spraying Systems Sales: Sale of rail spraying systems (Gleissprühanlagen) for vegetation control on railway tracks, mounted on rail vehicles or wagons. Capacity 1,000–5,000 liters with working widths 1.5–8 meters.
5. Aftermarket Services: Maintenance, service, and repair services for spraying vehicles through authorized service partners and in-house workshop. UNIMOG certified service partner offering Mercedes-Benz service. Spare parts sales and customer support.
6. Fan Shop and Merchandise: Sale of DAMMANN branded merchandise including clothing (polo shirts, softshell jackets), accessories (caps, pens), flags, and promotional items through the online fan shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

HERBERT DAMMANN GmbH manufactures precision liquid application systems mounted on agricultural, airport, municipal, and rail vehicles. The core product range consists of trailed, self-propelled, and vehicle-mounted plant protection sprayers (Classic, Profi-Class, Tandem, Tridem, and DAMMANN-trac series) with tank capacities from 500L to 22,000L and working widths up to 70m. The same engineering platform is applied to airport runway de-icers, municipal brine sprayers for winter road service, and railway track vegetation-control spraying systems.

Product overview

HERBERT DAMMANN GmbH is a German agricultural machinery manufacturer specializing in precision liquid application systems. The product portfolio centers on Pflanzenschutztechnik (crop protection technology) with trailed sprayers (Anhängespritzen) ranging from the entry-level Classic (4,400–6,000L) through the Profi-Class (5,000–7,000L), the high-capacity Profi-Class Tandem (8,000–14,000L), and the flagship Profi-Class Tridem with 20,000L on three axles. Complementing the trailed range are DAMMANN-trac self-propelled sprayers: the DT 2400H Highlander (variable height/track), DT 2800H S5 EcoDrive (2-axle), and DT 3500H S5 EcoDrive (3-axle, up to 12,000L). Vehicle-specific Aufbauspritzen (mount-on sprayers) are built for Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG and JCB Fastrac, while the specialized Profi-Class GREEN targets golf and turf care. Beyond agriculture, DAMMANN applies the same precision application technology to airport de-icing (Airport De-Icer, up to 20,000L, 45m width), municipal winter maintenance (Solesprüher, 500–20,000L), and rail vegetation control (Gleissprühanlage). Key innovations include Green-Smart-Spraying (ONE SMART SPRAY computer vision), Reihenspezifische Düsenpositionierung, the D-A-S Dual-Air system, Raupentrac crawler undercarriage, and the NEXAT module (gold medal Agritechnica 2022, 22,000L/70m — world's largest sprayer). The company holds ISO 9001 certification and operates from Buxtehude-Hedendorf, Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAMMANN-tracs: Self-propelled sprayers with hydrostatic drive for crop protection and fertilizer application. Includes DT 2800H S5 EcoDrive, DT 2400H S5 Highlander, and DT 3500H S5 EcoDrive models.
• Profi-Class
• Classic
• Profi-Class Tandem
• Profi-Class Tridem
• Profi-Class GREEN
• DAMMANN Airport De-Icer
• DAMMANN Solesprüher

Products and services

• Classic Anhängespritze (Classic Trailed Sprayer) Entry-level trailed field sprayer with tank capacities of 4,400–6,000L and working widths of 18–39m. Equipped with ISOBUS terminal, pneumatic nozzle switching, ring flush line, and operating speeds up to 40 km/h. Designed for compact, maneuverable operation in arable farming.
• Profi-Class Anhängespritze (Profi-Class Trailed Sprayer) Bestseller trailed plant protection sprayer with tank capacities of 5,000–7,000L and working widths of 24–39m. Includes tandem nozzle carriers, automatic pressure filter flushing, agitation control, and pressure line drainage. Pump outputs of 320 or 500 L/min with up to 18 section widths.
• Profi-Class Tandem Anhängespritze Two-axle (tandem) trailed sprayer with air-suspended chassis for higher loads under road traffic regulations. Tank capacities of 8,000–14,000L and working widths of 27–48m. Pump output up to 500 L/min with up to 18 section widths and automatic trailing axle steering for crop-friendly operation.
• Profi-Class Tridem Anhängespritze Flagship three-axle trailed plant protection sprayer with 20,000L tank capacity and working widths of 36–48m. Three air-suspended axles with K80 ball-head coupling and hydraulic steering on the 1st and 3rd axles. Listed as eligible for German agricultural investment subsidies.
• DAMMANN-trac DT 2800H S5 EcoDrive Two-axle hydrostatically driven self-propelled sprayer with 5,000–7,000L tank, MTU 6R1000 engine delivering 285 PS (210 kW), four hydraulic wheel motors, and ground clearance up to 110cm. Features intelligent engine management, cruise control, and air-suspended chassis; working widths 24–42m; permissible total weight 18t.
• DAMMANN-trac DT 2400H S5 Highlander EcoDrive Variable-height and variable-track self-propelled sprayer with 4,400–5,000L tank and 285 PS engine. Ground clearance adjustable from 1.15 to 1.90m from the cab; features automatic Hill-Control for extreme slope operation. Hydraulic output up to 235 L/min.
• DAMMANN-trac DT 3500H S5 EcoDrive Three-axle hydrostatically driven self-propelled sprayer with 8,000–12,000L tank, MTU engine delivering 313 PS (230 kW), six hydraulic wheel motors, and 25t permissible total weight. Features hydraulic suspension for ride quality; 1st and 3rd axles steered, middle axle rigid; turning radius approximately 6.25m.
• Profi-Class UNIMOG Aufbauspritze Profi-Class plant protection sprayer mounted on Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG carrier vehicles. Tank capacities 2,000–4,000L; working widths 15–36m. Developed and customized by DAMMANN over more than 30 years for UNIMOG, MB-trac, and JCB Fastrac platforms.
• JCB Fastrac Aufbauspritze

Quantifiable outcome

• Crawler track increases ground contact area by factor 2.2 compared to 380-series tire, enabling field access in wet conditions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability4 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEXAT GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022DAMMANN developed and manufactured the integrated plant protection sprayer module for the NEXAT all-in-one system tractor — the world's largest sprayer with 22,000L tank and 70m working width. Kalverkamp Innovation GmbH conducted product development. NEXAT won Gold Medal at Agritechnica 2022. The relationship involves co-development of a specialized agricultural system combining controlled traffic farming with multiple field operations on permanent tramlines.
• Kalverkamp Innovation GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Kalverkamp Innovation GmbH was the product development partner for the NEXAT system tractor. DAMMANN contributed the spraying module. The partnership involved years of ambitious joint development work to create the all-in-one system tractor capable of all field operations from soil preparation to harvest on permanent tramlines.
• ONE SMART SPRAY (Joint Venture of Bosch and BASF)coreTechnology or IntegrationONE SMART SPRAY is the joint venture between Bosch and BASF providing the Green-Smart-Spraying camera-based weed detection system. DAMMANN integrates this technology into its DAMMANN-trac self-propelled sprayers. The system uses cameras and AI to detect weeds as small as 6x6mm and applies herbicide only where needed, enabling significant cost savings and environmental benefits.
• Mercedes-Benz (Daimler AG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDAMMANN collaborates with Mercedes-Benz in developing carrier vehicles that distribute liquids in combination with UNIMOG vehicles. DAMMANN is a certified Mercedes-Benz UNIMOG service and expert partner. DAMMANN also operates a certified Mercedes-Benz workshop for service and repairs. The company constructed the first German self-propelled sprayer on MB-trac basis in 1984.
• Distribution Partners Network (Germany and International)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDAMMANN maintains a network of authorized distribution partners in Germany and over 30 countries internationally. Partners are responsible for sales, service, spare parts, and customer support in their respective territories. A distributor login portal enables partner management. Partner directory available as downloadable PDF listing German dealers.
• traktorpool.de and technikboerse.comminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party used agricultural equipment marketplaces where DAMMANN lists used equipment (DAMMANN-trac models) for resale through dealer networks. DAMMANN explicitly disclaims responsibility for external website content.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AGCO Corporation (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra): AGCO is a global agricultural equipment OEM offering self-propelled and trailed sprayers through its Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Valtra brands (now including the former Hardi sprayer line). It is a broad incumbent competing with DAMMANN across the same European professional farmer base.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH, New Holland Agriculture): CNH Industrial's Case IH and New Holland brands offer trailed and self-propelled crop protection sprayers worldwide. As a broad incumbent with strong European presence (especially through Case IH), it competes with DAMMANN across multiple product categories.
• JBT AeroTech (John Bean Technologies): JBT AeroTech is a leading supplier of airport ground support equipment, including de-icing vehicles and infrastructure. As a broader airport services incumbent, it overlaps with DAMMANN's airport de-icing segment with greater scale and a wider product portfolio.
• John Deere (Deere & Company): John Deere is the global incumbent in agricultural machinery with extensive crop protection sprayer offerings (including R-Series self-propelled sprayers). It competes broadly with DAMMANN in agricultural spraying while also serving broader farm equipment needs with much greater R&D and distribution scale.

Direct peers

• Amazone (H. Dreyer GmbH & Co. KG): Amazone is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of crop protection sprayers, fertilizer spreaders, and tillage equipment. It directly competes with DAMMANN in trailed and mounted agricultural sprayers across similar customers (arable farmers, contractors, large-scale operations) in the same European geographies.
• Rauch Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH: Rauch is a German family-owned manufacturer of fertilizer spreaders and crop protection sprayers. It competes with DAMMANN in agricultural spraying equipment, particularly in mounted and trailed configurations serving European arable farmers.
• Kverneland Group (Kubota): Kverneland is a major European crop protection sprayer and tillage equipment manufacturer (acquired by Kubota). It competes directly with DAMMANN in trailed and mounted sprayers, with overlapping distribution networks across European agriculture.
• Lemken GmbH & Co. KG: Lemken is a German family-owned manufacturer of crop protection sprayers (including the recently expanded self-propelled Primus and Orion lines), tillage, and seeding equipment. It is a direct competitor to DAMMANN across trailed, mounted, and self-propelled sprayer categories.
• HORSCH Maschinen GmbH: HORSCH is a German family-owned agricultural machinery manufacturer with a strong portfolio in crop protection sprayers (including self-propelled), tillage, and seeding. It serves the same professional arable-farming customer base as DAMMANN and overlaps significantly in product category and geography.
• Vestergaard Company: Vestergaard is a Danish manufacturer specializing in aircraft de-icing vehicles and equipment for commercial airports. It directly competes with DAMMANN's Airport De-Icer product line, serving the same major European airport operators (including customers in the Nordic region).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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