Dewulf introduces the Certa 40 Integral, 4-row mounted cup planter with integrated soil preparation. It can be combined with the Lemken Zirkon 12 power harrow with 38 cm tines.
This combination specifically offers an advantage in heavy clay soils, producing a fine tilth while preserving the soil’s natural structure. It is also particularly suited to stony fields.
Nine large depth wheels in front of the cultivator ensure precise, automatic depth control and sufficient bearing capacity, even in light and/or loose soil.
Each planting element is equipped with a separate hydraulic drive, making the planting distance continuously adjustable for each row. The width of the planting tube can be adjusted by means of a lever at the top of the element, which is particularly beneficial when dealing with long seed potatoes. The planting tube width can be adjusted between 89 and 114 mm.
The bunker has a capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes and can optionally be equipped with load cells. This enables planting according to a target rate in kilograms per hectare. The system can also calculate the average tuber weight and indicate how many hectares can still be planted with the remaining bunker content.
The Certa 40 will be introduced to the public during Potato Europe in Germany on September 9-10.
