Types of potato planters and tips for choosing them

There are so many tools with which work in the garden and in the beds is greatly simplified. These tools include a potato planter. It is a very convenient and practical device. The planter solves many problems that summer residents face. In this article, we will tell you all about the different types of potato planters, as well as give tips for choosing them.

Currently, the range of equipment for summer cottages is amazing. There are a lot of convenient and functional devices for the choice of gardeners, gardeners, which make many operations simpler and faster.... These devices include modern potato planters, which are subdivided into many different subspecies.

The very name "potato planter" says a lot. Thanks to this simple tool, the laborious seeding process is greatly accelerated and facilitated. There are many different types of potato planters on sale today. Many of them are quite inexpensive and are made of strong and reliable materials.

A potato planter is available in the arsenal of many summer residents. The demand and popularity of this tool is due to the many advantages that it possesses.

• Thanks to a quality potato planter, users have to apply much less effort when planting vegetables... Physical labor is noticeably reduced, causing a minimum of difficulties.

• By using a potato planter tubers can be evenly distributed in the soil on the site... It is very convenient and practical.

• The very process of planting potatoes with the device in question is not only simplified, but also accelerated... Gardeners take less time to plant tubers.

• When handled correctly, the potato planter contributes to an increase in the level of crop yields.

• Using the potato planting tool it is possible to form equal depressions of the planting material.

• With the devices in question the procedure for fertilizing the soil on the site is also simplified.

• Modern varieties of potato planters provide the ability to adjust parameters based on user requirements and working conditions.

• The payback of this technique is very good.... Today in stores you can find a lot of high-quality and durable potato planters, which are quite inexpensive, but they do an excellent job with their main functions.

• Such tools are characterized by very high productivity, rich set of functions.

• Using the potato planter is very simple and convenient. Each summer resident can easily understand all the intricacies of using such devices.

The current models of potato planters do not have serious drawbacks, however, certain specimens are characterized by an impressive weight, which is why they are clumsy, inconvenient to use.

There are many varieties of potato planters. Such country tools are divided according to the type of work, the method of fastening to the equipment, and the autonomy of action. Each device has its own principle of operation and features of operation. We will understand them in detail.

All existing models of potato planters are divided into 2 main groups: manual and mechanical. Handcrafted models are affordable and easy to operate. Such devices are available in the tools of many summer residents.

Manual planters are divided into several subspecies.

• Conical... The most popular copy, which is very simple and easy to use. Cone planters are quite inexpensive, and their design is assembled from a handle and a working part that has a cone-shaped structure. Simply put, this tool is analogous to a conventional shovel. It is used for accelerated planting of potatoes. The main feature of this tool is that the user does not have to first dig out and then bury the holes made in the ground back. The tuber is placed in a conical piece, which is then buried in the soil. A special lever opens the hole, after which the landing element falls directly into the ground. Lifting the product spontaneously leads to burying.

• Pipe... Budget device for planting tubers. Its design contains a hollow tube, the mechanism of which is extremely simple and straightforward. The principle of operation is also not very complicated. A pipe apparatus is used for planting almost any vegetable crops.

• T-shaped... The name of this device comes from the handle of the T-shaped structure, at the end of which there is a mold in the form of a glass. In operation, such a tool is extremely simple. The form is simply lowered into the soil, thus pressing the desired hole in it, into which the potato tuber is sent. Afterwards, backfilling is carried out using a conventional rake. The T-shaped planter can be purchased both in the online store and built with your own hands.

• Triple... Among gardeners and gardeners, this tool is called the "hole marker". It is ideal for small gardens. The very type of a triple planter is simple, such models are often made of metal, equipped with three hole-forming parts. In the center of the structure, there is a spare part under the foot, after pressure on which it sinks into the soil to the very base. The principle of operation is the same as in the case of the T-shaped model, but it is bulky. The average weight of a triple device reaches 8-9 kg.

Usually, these devices are used in large household areas or in fields of several hectares. The devices can be aggregated with a variety of traction devices, or moved using manual mode.

Modern growers produce these types of mechanical potato planters.

• Models that are designed to work in conjunction with a tractor, or a certain model of a walk-behind tractor... The function of the traction device in such instances is performed by a specific self-propelled technique.

• Models that provide for the use of manual traction... Most often, these devices are powered by a horse. Today's firms produce hand-operated designs. These varieties are very similar to the two-person deep garden wheelbarrows. The average cost of such a product varies and can range from 5,000 to 11,000 rubles.

Today's potato planters are also divided according to the method of fastening to the main agricultural machines. There are these types of devices.

• Trailed... These devices are equipped with their own wheels for easy and hassle-free movement.

• Semi-mounted... These models are designed with more than just auxiliary casters.They also provide for attachment to a specific traction mechanism.

• Hinged... These devices are not equipped with wheels or supporting elements. They are mounted directly on the chassis of agricultural machinery.

Based on this characteristic, potato planters are divided into:

• single row - devices compatible with modern mini-tractors and walk-behind tractors;

• double row - most often attached to mini-tractors by means of rear hinged components;

• three-row - as a rule, we are talking about hinges on a tractor with a bunker component for adding top dressing to the soil;

• four-row - these are trailed or semi-mounted specimens, characterized by a very high performance;

• six-row - such equipment is usually trailed or semi-mounted, supplemented by a container for fertilizers;

• eight-row - aggregated with heavy agricultural machinery, equipped with a large hopper, can be supplemented with various options.

According to the autonomy of work, potato planters are divided into 2 main groups.

• Semi-automatic... The semiautomatic device requires the mandatory presence of the operator. Such devices are attached directly to walk-behind tractors or motor-cultivators.

• Automatic... All operations of such devices are carried out offline. No manual force is required. Some models of this type have an electric drive.

Let's get acquainted with the mostpopular models of modern potato planters.

• L-207 semi-mounted four-row model for MTZ tractors... An expensive professional potato planter with a transport speed of 20 km / h. The volume of the bunker in it reaches 1200 liters. The row spacing here can be adjusted at your discretion. The total weight of the structure is 1900 kg.

• Agrozet SA 2-087 / 2-084. High quality Czech double row model. The planter can work effectively even on heavy soils. It is complemented by a spacious bunker. The mass of the unit itself is quite large - 322 kg. The working speed of the potato planter is 4-7 km / h. The technician will plant the tubers automatically.

• "Neva KSB 005.05.0500"... Popular single-row mounted model. Designed for mechanical planting of potatoes. The device is designed for installation on Neva walk-behind tractors. The volume of the bunker here is 28 liters, the track width is 47-53 cm.

• Scout S239. Double row model with high weight. The speed of the unit is no more than 4 km / h. Unfortunately, there is no fertilizer hopper here. Planting of potato tubers is carried out using a chain mechanism driven by lug wheels. The planting step of the crop can be adjusted if necessary.

• Bomet. Double-row enlarged model of a potato planter. It has a tuber hopper 40 kg more than other models. The device is equipped with three "Strela" hillers. The lugs on the wheels can be replaced. The speed of movement of the unit under consideration is no more than 6 km / h.

• Antoshka. If you want to buy a cheap manual planter, then you should take a closer look at this popular option. The domestic instrument "Antoshka" is made of metal and is strong and durable. Using it is extremely simple.

• "Bogatyr"... A conical model of a manual potato planter, which is inexpensive and is made of metal. The device is manufactured in Russia. It can be found in many country shops, or ordered online.

The potato planter can be supplemented with various auxiliary parts and useful accessories. Such items must be selected based on the features of a particular device model.

Today on sale there are such spare parts and components for potato tuber planters:

• extra cups;

• fertilizer dispenser; Bogatyr

• spoons;

• shaft for potato planter;

• sprayers;

• Limit switches;

• spreaders;

• shakers;

• filters and hubs;

• bearings;

• manometers;

• pumps and fittings;

• bushings;

• spoon tapes;

• covers and latches;

• connectors and more.

The potato planter must be chosen very carefully and responsibly. A summer resident should pay attention to absolutely all the nuances characteristic of a particular model of such equipment.

Let's find out what parameters the buyer should pay attention to first of all when choosing the optimal agricultural tool.

• First of all, you need to decide on the direct type of device... If you want to buy an inexpensive and simple device, you should choose manual copies. They are cheap, presented in a wide range. If the planter is selected for larger and more serious work, it makes sense to buy mechanized models.

• It is necessary to pay attention to the mechanism for extracting planting materials from the bunker in mechanical devices. Tubers can move either along a belt or along a chain. Models with belts are considered more preferable, since they are less swayed by vibrations during the operation of the equipment.

• Units with a choice of speeds are very convenient and practical.... This feature is very useful for identifying suitable clearances between bushes that increase in length as the equipment accelerates.

• It is recommended to buy such potato planters that are equipped with maneuverable wheels... In transportation, these models are much more convenient. They contribute to the maneuverability of the unit as a whole, make it possible to make a U-turn without preliminary deactivation of the engine.

• It is important to pay attention to the volume of the bowl of the device. The selection of this parameter depends on the volume of loaded potato tubers. For a small garden, 20 liters is enough, but larger areas are much easier to handle with units of 40 liters or more.

• The setting of the furrow cutter in the technique is also important. This option makes it possible to use the technique for sowing any other crops that have a lot of differences from potatoes in density and size.

• When choosing a certain type of mechanical category potato planter, the user should take into account the type of soil on which the tubers will be planted. If the soil is looser, then it is recommended to process it with devices, the bottom of which is located high enough. For hard land, more "serious" heavy agricultural equipment is ideal. On virgin soil, processing can be carried out with massive units equipped with narrow wheels.

• When looking for the optimal model of a mechanical potato planter, you should pay attention to the possibility of adjusting the disc tiller in the design... Both the depth of penetration into the ground and the distance between moving parts must be adjustable.

• It is highly recommended to buy only branded potato planters. This applies to both mechanized and manual options. Original branded products are always of higher quality, accompanied by a guarantee, and are more reliable and practical.

• Don't skimp on buying potato planters... Often, too cheap units are made of low-quality materials, which is why they quickly break down under heavy loads. Multi-row machines are quite expensive, it is impractical to buy them for a small area.