What CHD Eefting does

CHD Eefting Agricultural Spraying Machines BV is a privately held, family-owned Dutch manufacturer of custom-made agricultural sprayers, founded in 1994 by Albert and Marie Eefting and headquartered in Ter Apel, Netherlands, near the German border. The company employs approximately 35 people and runs a fully vertically integrated operation covering design, welding, painting, assembly, testing, and in-house service and parts delivery from a single facility.

The product portfolio spans six core series — DG (2,700-4,000 L, compact), F (3,000-4,100 L), FG5300 (5,300-6,700 L), FG6300 (6,300-9,000 L), Tandem (11,000-13,800 L), and the DIM front tank — plus the LEAP Edition precision sprayer and a Custom Specials line. Booms range from 18 to 55 meters. Underlying technology platforms include Dynalevel active boom-height regulation, TrailControl automatic articulated steering, TANK-Control digital tank measurement, ISOBUS control, the CHD ARS automatic cleaning system, air support with up to 97.5-99% drift reduction, and a Closed Transfer System for safe filling. The LEAP Edition integrates BBLeap's LeapBox technology, approved by the Julius Kühn Institute (JKI), enabling per-nozzle PWM control at 0.8 ms response, variable dosing on a 25x25 cm grid, turn compensation, and spot spraying from drone-generated task maps, with claimed input savings up to 25%.

CHD Eefting generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of new and used custom-built sprayers via a direct sales force, an experienced international dealer network, and trade fair presence (notably AGRITECHNICA and the Vlagtwedder Agricultural Fair). Pricing is quotation-based per customer specification and is not publicly disclosed. The company holds Hofleverancier status with Dutch Practical Research, GDPR-compliant data practices, and a 2025 nomination for the OOM Award Noord. Following the April 2026 death of co-founder Albert Eefting, leadership has transitioned to his daughter Ingrid Eefting, Operations Manager since 2020.

Name

CHD Eefting

Legal name

CHD Eefting Agricultural Spraying Machines BV

Website

https://chdeefting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CHD Eefting is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of custom-built agricultural sprayers (2,500-13,800 L tanks, 18-55 m booms) based in Ter Apel, Netherlands, serving arable farmers and contractors across Europe through direct sales and a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Sprayers

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Field & Orchard Sprayers (Boom, Airblast, Spot Sprayers) (AFAAADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF), Sprayer Calibration, Testing & Drift-Reduction Technology (Sensors, Shields, Adjuvant Dosing) (AFAAADAI), Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

Keywords

• Agricultural sprayers
• Trailed field sprayers
• Precision spraying equipment
• Crop protection machinery
• Custom sprayer manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ter Apel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Sprayer Sales: CHD Eefting generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of custom-made agricultural sprayers, including towed, trailed, and self-propelled models. The company offers a wide range of products from compact DG series to large tandem sprayers with tank capacities from 2,500 to 13,800 liters and spray booms from 18 to 55 meters. They also sell custom-built special machines and used machines.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CHD Eefting BV manufactures and sells custom-made agricultural sprayers (towed, trailed, and self-propelled) with tank capacities from 2,500 to 13,800 liters and spray booms from 18 to 55 meters. The company designs, builds, assembles, and tests every machine in-house at its Ter Apel facility, offering full customization for individual farmer and contractor specifications, including integration of BBLeap LeapBox precision spraying technology (LEAP Edition) for plant-level variable-rate application. They also produce custom-built special machines for non-agricultural applications and supply parts and service support.

Product overview

CHD Eefting manufactures a portfolio of custom-made agricultural sprayers based in Ter Apel, the Netherlands. The product range spans compact drawbar-steered models (DG Series, F Series) for smaller farms, through mid-range trailed sprayers (FG5300, FG6300) for large-scale use, up to tandem-axle high-capacity machines (Tandem Series) with tanks up to 13,800 liters. Supporting products include the DIM front tank for liquid fertilizer application and row spraying, and the LEAP Edition integrating BBLeap precision technology for plant-level variable-rate spraying. The portfolio is unified by shared technology platforms including Dynalevel active boom-height control, TrailControl automatic steering, ISOBUS control, and BBLeap nozzle-level PWM control. All machines are customizable and built to order, with optional air support up to 45 meters, closed filling systems, and WingsSprayer drift reduction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CHD DG Series A compact, drawbar-steered trailed agricultural sprayer designed for smaller to medium-sized farms. Offers tank capacities from 2,700 to 4,000 liters and spray booms from 18 to 36 meters for maneuverable spraying in narrower fields.
• CHD F Series A compact trailed agricultural sprayer combining pivot steering and TrailControl automatic steering for intensive use on smaller and medium-sized fields. Tank capacities from 3,000 to 4,100 liters with spray booms from 18 to 36 meters.
• CHD FG5300 Series A powerful trailed agricultural sprayer launched in 2025 for large fields, with a 5,300-liter tank (optional 6,700 L), redesigned lifting mast, articulated steering, TrailControl automatic steering, and wide boom options up to 51 meters.
• CHD FG6300 Series A high-capacity trailed agricultural sprayer with 6,300-9,000-liter tank capacity and spray booms from 27 to 55 meters, designed for farms requiring maximum capacity and precision.
• CHD Tandem Series A high-capacity agricultural sprayer with tandem (electronically steered double) axle for optimal weight distribution, tank capacities from 11,000 to 13,000 liters, and spray booms from 27 to 55 meters for the largest agricultural operations.
• CHD DIM Series A compact front-mounted tank (Dosing Injection Machine) for applying liquid fertilizer during sowing or planting, or for row spraying of crop protection products. Capacities of 1,100, 1,500, or 1,900 liters with up to 6 spray sections.
• CHD LEAP Edition A precision agricultural sprayer integrating BBLeap LeapBox technology for plant-level spraying, with 2,700-4,000-liter tank capacity, 18-36 meter boom, and per-nozzle variable-rate dosing down to 25x25 cm precision. Includes turn compensation and task map-based spot spraying enabled by drone-generated maps.
• CHD Custom Specials Fully customer-specific spraying solutions built to order beyond the standard product range, ranging from modified field sprayers to entirely custom-built machines for specialized applications such as poultry farm disinfection.
• CHD Service CHD Eefting's parts, maintenance, and in-house service offering for its agricultural sprayers. Includes same-day parts shipping for orders placed before 5 PM, SKL inspection preparation, and a dedicated expert service team to minimize downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% input savings possible with LEAP Edition precision spraying at plant level
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BBLeapcoreTechnology or IntegrationCHD Eefting and BBLeap entered a partnership to develop the LEAP Edition: a field sprayer with integrated BBLeap technology for plant-level precision spraying. The BBLeap LeapBox controls each spray nozzle individually at 0.8ms response time, enabling curve compensation, variable dosing per nozzle/plant (25x25 cm grid), and spot spraying with drone-generated task maps. BBLeap received JKI (Julius Kühn Institute) approval for the LeapBox, confirming technical compliance. The LEAP Edition is available across CHD's sprayer range.
• Julius Kühn Institute (JKI)minorOthersThe Julius Kühn Institute tested and approved the BBLeap LeapBox as a technical component for field sprayers, confirming that the system meets technical requirements for constant dosing at variable driving speeds and in curves.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agrifac: Dutch manufacturer of high-capacity, self-propelled and trailed agricultural sprayers. Direct competitor with overlapping product positioning in the European arable farming market, including precision spraying technologies.
• Berthoud (Exel Industries): French agricultural sprayer manufacturer and Exel Industries sister company to Tecnoma. Competes in the same trailed and self-propelled sprayer categories as CHD across European markets.
• Lemken: German family-owned manufacturer of arable farming equipment including crop protection sprayers. Comparable in family-business DNA, European focus, and customization orientation, though with broader tillage portfolio.
• Tecnoma (Exel Industries): French manufacturer of crop protection sprayers within Exel Industries group. Comparable product portfolio of trailed and self-propelled sprayers targeting European arable and vineyard markets.
• Amazone: German family-owned manufacturer of agricultural sprayers, spreaders, tillage, and seeding equipment. One of Europe's largest dedicated crop protection equipment OEMs with comparable product categories (boom sprayers, ISOBUS integration, drift reduction).

Broad incumbents

• Hardi (CNH Industrial): Danish sprayer manufacturer now part of CNH Industrial. Competes globally in trailed, mounted, and self-propelled crop protection sprayers with significantly larger scale and dealer reach than CHD.
• John Deere (Agri Sprayer division): Global agricultural equipment leader offering self-propelled and trailed sprayers. Competes with CHD on precision spraying technology and scale; broadly incumbent across European arable markets.
• Kverneland (Kubota Group): Norwegian-origin, Kubota-owned manufacturer of crop protection and arable farming equipment including trailed and mounted sprayers. Competes with CHD across European dealer channels with much broader portfolio and balance sheet.
• John Deere / AGCO / CNH self-propelled sprayer lines: Fendt (AGCO) and equivalent broad-line OEMs offer self-propelled and trailed sprayers that overlap with CHD's higher-capacity Tandem and FG6300 ranges, competing primarily on dealer network and integrated digital agronomy platforms.

Emerging players

• Knight Farm Machinery: UK-based manufacturer of mounted and trailed crop sprayers. Comparable in size and customization orientation to CHD, with a regional focus in the UK and Ireland markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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