Planting technology - Cup planter | GL 420 Exacta

4-row, up to 2 t hopper, in combination with soil cultivation

The GL 420 Exacta is a short, combined and carried potato planter without wheels. The unique design of the machine of our potato planter Type "GL 420 Exacta" results in the smallest distance between tuber discharge and following ridge form plates, which is available on the market for potato planters with conventional arrangement of the planting elements. The small distance ensures that even on slopes the tubers do always lie perfectly in the middle of the ridge. Due to the mechanical coupling between the furrow opener and the ridge forming plate an "exact" planting depth is ensured. Up to four loosening tines can be used in front of the soil tillage implement for a deep loosening of the soil. For perfect soil preparation the option of either a rotary harrow or a full width tiller is available. The compact design of the machine without running wheels, avoids soil compaction behind the cultivator. The distinctive construction is advantageous in small, odd shaped fields and on slopes.

Benefits

• The powerful planting element enables a simple adaption to the tuber size and ensures therefore an exact planting distance.
• Planting element arrangement in the proven design.
• 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.
• Different setting options of the machine together with good calibrated seed enable a high planting speed.
• Very short combi potato planter in conjunction with GRIMME Rotary Tiller GR 300 or rotary harrow, type LEMKEN Zirkon 12, for soil cultivation
• The compact design of the machine without running wheels, avoids soil compaction behind the cultivator
• The furrow openers are directly connected with the shaping board and achieve an even planting depth ensuring good growth
• Optimum singling of the tubers via automatic filling of the planting element with a sensor operated feed conveyor
• The ISOBUS operator terminal CCI 800 or CCI 1200 with intuitive user interface GDI and various diagnostic options offer a high level of operating comfort and provides relief for the driver.
• Less seed potatoes are required with the automatic single row deactivation of the planting elements with Section Control.
• Variable Rate Control (VRC): By use of electronic application maps the machine is able to realise precise, variable tuber spacing for each single row.
• Clever Planting: Increased share of marketable crop due to an improved, even growth and tuber size in the rows next to the spray tracks. This is achieved by an infinitely adjustable, reduced tuber spacing and reduces the competition for light and nutrients along the spray tracks.
• 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
• Option to applicate micro granular directly into the furrow for an optimum growing start or for seed protection

Specifications

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