8045 – 5 Row Potato Bed Planter
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The Spudnik Bed Planter offers an innovative alternative to conventional planting by supporting modern bed planting practices. Research has shown that bed planting can improve uniformity in tuber size and shape, enhance water efficiency, and boost overall production.
Model Information
Row Spacing: 26" to 32" or 66.04 to 81.28 Centimeters
Bed Spacing: 130" to 160" or 330.20 to 406.40 Centimeters
Seed Spacing w/ Mechanical Drive: 6" to 18" or 15.24 to 45.72 Centimeters
Seed Spacing w/ Hydraulic Drive: 3" to 20" or 7.62 to 50.80 Centimeters
Track Width: 130" to 160" or 330.20 to 406.40 Centimeters
Chassis
Tire Sizes: 13.00-24 Galaxy MPC 13.00-24 Galaxy Giraffe XLW
Fertilization
Dry Fertilizer Frame Length: 40" or 101.60 Centimeters
Dry Fertilizer Capacity: 70 Cubic Feet
Tractor Requirements
Tractor hp: 120 hp (90 kW)
Tractor Hydraulic Requirement per Remote: 8 - 12 gpm (30-45 l/min)
Required Remote: 3 to 4
Operating Oil Pressure: 2,850 psi (196 bar)
Dimensions
Frame Length: 7' 7"
Frame Width: 14' 8" or 447.04 Centimeters
Transport Height (Hitch Dependent): 9' to 12' 6" or 274.32 to 381.00 Centimeters
Filling Height (with/without extension): 8' to 9' or 243.84 to 274.32 Centimeters
Standard Hopper Capacity: 80 cwt or 3,628.78 Kilograms
Extension Hopper Capacity: 100 cwt or 4.54 Metric Tons
Shipping Dimensions 11,000 Pounds or 4,989.57 Kilograms
Use this Seed Spacing Calculator to determine the required seed spacing or seed required in lbs/acre.
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