Features of the potato planter
Here are the top features of the Mahindra PlantingMaster Potato+:
● The Mahindra potato planter’s moving floor ensures that the potato seeds are consistently supplied to the planting belt without blockages
● The adjustable ridges create the proper compaction of the soil for optimum air and sunlight for the potato seeds
● It comes with a variety of holding cups—shaped like human hands—that avoid double-planting or missed seeds while planting, and you can get those from 20 mm to 60 mm, depending on your seed size. The hold cups are driven by a mechanical belt vibration that enhances singulation
● You can opt for fertiliser tanks of 130 litres (65 litres + 65 litres) that can administer fertiliser at the right height without damaging the seeds
● The planter offers multiple planting solutions, including zig-zag or straight planting, with or without fertiliser, and whole or cut potatoes
● The height-adjustable shaft, depth head, and furrow opener, along with Mahindra tractor’s hydraulics, ensure that the seedlings are planted at a consistent height throughout the farm
● The adjustable row width allows you to configure the planter to suit your farm
Technical specifications
Here are some of the technical specifications of the Mahindra PlantingMaster Potato+:
● Tractor connection type: Lifted (CAT II)
● Hopper type: Fixed
● Hopper capacity: Up to 500 kg of potato seeds
● Fertiliser capacity: 65 litre + 65 litre
● Drive type: Mechanical
● Kerb weight: 1000 kg
● Planting capacity: 4000 m2/h (at speeds of 3 to 5 kmph)
Benefits of a potato planter
Technical specifications aside, the Mahindra potato planter is ideal for Indian farmers because of its benefits, which are quite unmatched by the competition. Here is how the Mahindra potato planter can enhance your farming operations:
● It increases potato yield by 25%
● It ensures accurate and high-speed planting, covering 4000 m2/h
● Enhanced singulation means there are no missed spots in the ditches and no double planting that may affect the growth
● It saves time and effort as it is quicker and you don’t have to rely on manual labour for farming
● It ensures proper depth and distance between the potato seeds, so each plant gets enough nutrition and grows into a healthy yield
● It is easy to manage and control, and it can be configured to your farm as per your preferences
