Following its launch at Agritechnica 2025, the pre-series of the Pöttinger Puro H 3000 precision planter proved to work well in test markets this spring. Operating at 8.5 kph, across a range of conditions from zero-tilled to ploughed fields, the precise seed placement met the highly set expectations.
The Puro H 3000 has six planter units with mechanical metering, and electric metering units are planned as an option. These are easy to use and pave the way for automatic solutions such as section control and variable application rates. Depending on the selected row spacing, the Puro has a working width of 4.2 m or 4.5 m (transport width 3 m) and is designed for tractors of 90 hp and upwards. With a row width of 70 or 75 cm, it is ideal for sunflower seeds, maize, and sorghum.
Equipped with features such as dual disc coulters, adaptable add-on tools and a wide choice of equipment options, the Puro H 3000 can be used for multiple applications. Selecting the right leading tillage tools and a high coulter pressure of up to 180 kg enables reliable and precise planting in the most wide-ranging operating conditions. Ergonomic operation, together with the high-capacity hoppers, reduces set-up times and increases productivity.
Precision and flexibility
The most important component on the Puro H 3000 is the metering unit, which features a simple design and reliable operation. Made from a special synthetic compound, each planter unit has dimensional stability, a long service life and torsional strength to resist all environmental influences. The metering unit operates under a slight vacuum with the combined effect of gravity delivering the seed to the seed slot, forming a finely-tuned system overall for Precision Seed Placement (PSP).
It requires only a few steps to change between different crop types. Generously dimensioned ground wheels ensure reliable traction and consistent operation even in challenging soil conditions.
The two-part configuration of each metering unit makes working with the machine convenient. The seed plates can be changed even when the seed hopper is full. Each 68-litre synthetic seed hopper has a shut-off plate at the bottom. Up to 900,000 maize seeds fit into the large sized seed hopper, enabling the machine to achieve a high output when planting in six rows.
Deployed together with the 1,300-litre fertilizer hopper, the Puro H 3000 is equipped with individually suspended double-disc fertilizer coulters. The depth and spacing of each fertilizer band can be adjusted independently of the seed coulters.
The machine features a horizontal transport position thanks to its telescopic tool bar. Production series will be rolled out in Europe starting in spring 2027, with other countries around the world to follow.
