Covington Planter Company
Since 1911, all of our planters have been designed to fertilize and plant all row crops in one easy operation. Covington planters provide accurate depth control on uneven land and trouble free planting without clogging from trash or debris. We build high quality, cost effective planters that: Are easy to set up and operate. Bed, plant and fertilize in one operation. Always plant seeds exactly in the center of fertilizer streams so they do not come in contact with fertilizer. Plant up to 6 mph (with Speedmaster Duplex Grain attachment). Have adjustable row width, fertilizer flow and seed rate. Have low initial cost and are economical to maintain. Covington planters fertilize and plant all row crops from gin-run or delinted cotton to peanuts, beans, grains and vegetables.
Company details
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Crop Cultivation
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
- Year Founded:
- 1911
About Us
History
Covington Planter Company was founded in 1911 by Will Frank Covington, Sr. The first plant was located in Headland, Alabama near the railway station. Covington began his business making mule drawn planter implements during the reign of cotton in the South. Just prior to World War II the company began to develop planters adapted for tractor power (still designated in our part numbers as “TP”). Many of the old Covington planters are on display at the Alabama Agricultural Museum in Dothan and at the company’s headquarters in Albany.
By the end of World War II the little company began to outgrow its Headland facility, and it was in need of expansion. The company purchased a 20 acre site in Dothan, Alabama. Along with a new factory, the company gained a large proving ground to test its products. By then the work force had jumped to almost 100 people and Mr. Covington’s son Frank Jr. and son-in-law Graham Carson had joined the firm. Throughout the next 35 years the Covington Planter Company expanded its reach throughout the southern states, into the Midwest, and as far away as Guatemala.
We have always and will continue to be proud to support with caring appreciation our loyal customers who have helped make us what we are today.