8312 – 12 Row Folding Potato Planter

The 12 Row Folding Planter offers the efficiency of a larger planter while maintaining the compact transport size of a 6-row planter. Its advanced depth sensors ensure precise and consistent planting depth for optimal crop growth. A large hopper allows for extended planting sessions, minimizing downtime and keeping the planter in the field longer. Designed for both convenience and productivity, this planter maximizes efficiency without compromising ease of transport.

Model 8312
Number of Rows: 12
Row Spacing: 34", 36" row spacing options
Seed Spacing (hydraulic drive): 3" to 20"
Hopper Capacity: 450 cwt
Filling Height: 9' 10"

Tractor Requirements
Tractor Horse Power: 350 hp
Tractor Hydraulic Requirement per Remote: 40-50gpm (requires tractor with a larger pump)
Required Remotes: 2 to 3
Operating Oil Pressure: 2850 psi (196 bar)
Est. Loaded Tongue Weight: 16,000 lbs

Dimensions
Frame Width: 22' to 36'
Transport / Folded Width: 22' Folded Position (36" spacing)
Transport Height (hitch dependent): 12'4" to 13'6"
Filling Height without Extension: 9' 10"
Empty Weight: 35,000lbs
Standard Hopper Capacity: 400 cwt

Use this Seed Spacing Calculator to determine the required seed spacing or seed required in lbs/acre.