Potato planter GECKO

manualtowed

During the past season, we conducted extensive research into how planting technology affects the development of early potato crops. Particularly noteworthy is the significant growth advantage observed in potatoes planted with the Gecko. The machine's innovative technology ensures gentle placement of seed potatoes, protecting the shoots and enabling higher yields. ROPA Gecko is the hand planter that gives you a head start in early potato cultivation The Gecko, developed in collaboration with farmsupport, was specially designed for the cultivation of early potatoes. No other machine on the market can plant pre-sprouted potatoes so gently and efficiently. This is crucial, as every damaged sprout results in a loss of valuable growing time, reduces yield and thus profitability. The Gecko was designed with a focus on ergonomic working conditions, precise placement of tubers and, above all, maximum protection of sprouts. All this comes with a field-tested area performance of more than 6 hectares in an 8-hour working day. Planting without breaking the sprouts. Two operators work on each planting row. They put the sprouted potatoes lengthwise on the gentle and protective belts, which convey tubers without any grinding contact until they are deposited precisely in the soil. The distance between plants can be variably adjusted in 16 stages. Tramline control, drawbar steering, mechanical drive and a transport width of only three metres make the Gecko a user-friendly solution for cultivation of early potatoes User-friendly technology, precise depositing and efficient organisation of boxes The ROPA Gecko provides space for 5 pallets for efficient logistics of the planting material.