Planting technology - Cup planter | GL 32 B

2-row, up to 2.2 t hopper, for separated beds

The GL 32 B is designed both for conventional planting and for planting into beds. 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. Narrow, fixed furrow opener ensure an optimum planting position into a separated bed. Soil retention plates under the machine keep the soil for ridge shaping. Keeping enough soil for the following shaping board or cage roller.

Benefits

• The compact design of the carried machine provides a high maneuverability on the headland
• The powerful planting element enables a simple adaption to the tuber size and ensures therefore an exact spacing.
• 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.
• Several options, which are well approved in bigger machines, are available to increase the output
• Comfortable setting of all important parameters from the tractor
• With the hydraulic height adjustment an easy adaption to various bed heights is possible. The option is either available via manual control from the tractor terminal or alternative automatic controlled.
• Different row and tracks width available
• Narrow, fixed furrow opener ensure an optimum planting position
• The deflector plates keep the soil in the bed, thus providing for adequate soil for ridge shaping.
• Different options for the ridge shaping, shaping board for a loose to firm ridge with a smooth surface or cage rollers for a more fine crumbled ridge structure.
• Tipping hopper keeping 2200 kg for long fields
• 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
• Option to applicate micro granular directly into the furrow for an optimum growing start or for seed protection
• Comfortable machine control with the GRIMME video system
• A front fertiliser for under-root fertilisation and / or a front tank system are available for this machine to combine several working steps.

Specifications

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