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Planting technology - Cup planter | GL 32 F

2-row, up to 750 kg hopper, tractors from 50 HP

The GL 32 F convinces with the various options as hopper extension, fertiliser box, ridge shaping unit (cage roller or shaping board) or moving floor unit. Therefore it ideally suits the professional potato grower with smaller field sizes. The GRIMME professional planting element is the right choice for a very precise and even planting distance. Different setting options of the machine together with good calibrated seed enable a high planting speed. The GL 32 F is available with following row width: 75, 80, 85 or 90 cm.

Precise fertiliser placement

Fertiliser box for under-root fertilisation.

Well formed ridges

Shaping board for building ridges with specific characteristics from loose to firm soil with a smooth surface

Ideally suited for chitted seed

For all those who want to maintain the lead of pre-sprouted tubers, GRIMME offers a moving floor unit. The long floor offers you more time to gently pour following tubers onto the supply belts.

Optimised center of gravity

Wheels in front of the covering discs for reduced requirements of lifting power (750 kg hopper).

Combined plant protection

GRIMME tank system TS 410, authorized for liquid chemicals to be applied onto the seed potatoes and/or into the furrow.

Benefits

  • The machine offers a high variety of options
  • The powerful planting element enables a simple adaption to the tuber size and ensures therefore an exact planting distance.
  • The combination of specially developed furrow opener, planting cups, the longest singling way, an adjustable drop rod and a low drop height enable an even planting distance in the required planting depth.
  • The furrow opener on a parallelogram for exact depth control are available as an option.
  • Several options, which are well approved in bigger machines, are available to increase the output
  • Comfortable setting of all important parameters from the tractor
  • Large dimensioned covering discs ensure a low-wear and large ridging in all conditions
  • An constant soil coverage of the tubers via shaping board or cage roller ensure an even growing
  • Most gentle handling of chitted seed and high output a the same time with the moving hopper
  • The GRIMME nozzle system ensures complete dressing of the tuber, and the GRIMME tank system enables a safe handling as well as a proper crop protection
  • Change between seed dressing and liquid chemical furrow application in a machine is possible
  • Granulated fertilising left and right of the tuber with the GRIMME fertiliser box
  • Comfortable machine control with the GRIMME video system

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Specifications

You'll find all the information about the standard features of the machine here.

Configuration

  • Potato planter with 2 planting elements
  • Infinitely adjustable mechanical shaker.
  • Stainless steel bottom in cup hopper.
  • Planting belt with cups of choice
  • Quick unlock of planting elements.
  • Fixed furrow opener
  • Spring loaded covering unit, ball bearing mounted
  • Chassis with 2 running wheels in front of the covering discs
  • Wheels 11.00/65-12 AS
  • Fixed hopper capacity 750 kg.

Technical data

GL 32 F

Dimensions  
Length without / with front frame 1810 / 2580 mm
Width at row width 75 cm 1790 mm
Height 1800 mm
Filling height fixed hopper 1725 mm
Weight  
Empty weight without / with front frame 900 / 1250 kg
Working width  
Row width 75 - 90 cm
Number of rows 2
Tractor attachment  
Lower linkage category 2 Cat.
Bunker  
Fixed hopper capacity 750 kg
Wheels  
Wheels 11.00/65-12 AS
Tractor requirements  
Engine power (min.) without / with front frame 60 / 70 kW

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