POTATO TECHNOLOGY

BEET TECHNOLOGY
VEGETABLE TECHNOLOGY

Separating
technology
Shaping, separating and planting in bed cultivation
 Highest quality on
stony and cloddy soils
A prerequisite for growing high quality separating and planting in a bed. shaping or the use of a rotary hiller
potatoes on stony and cloddy locations The loosely sieved beds are free from to be dispensed with. Furthermore,
Phase 1: Bed formers of the BF/BFL-Series Phase 2: Bed separation with the stone Phase 3: Potato planting with the
is an optimised soil cultivation as a trash and warm up quickly offer ideal there is less damage to the potatoes
shape the beds. The track and bed widths and clod separator of the CS-Series. The bed planting system. Immediately after
first step. Growers all over the world growth conditions to ensure a fast during the harvest and picking costs are determined during this step. separator takes up the entire bed width separation, the seed potatoes are
and sieves the soil. planted using the 1-, 2- or 3-bed system.
use the advantages of an effective emergence of the potatoes. In addition, are reduced or can be eliminated
separation of clods and stones subsequent planting with an optional altogether. Maintenance and repair More information on pages 4 – 7. More information on pages 8 – 15. More information on pages 16 – 17.

by means of a 3-phase cultivation shaping board behind the potato planter costs are additionally minimised due
system – comprising of forming, allows steps such as repeated ridge to a reduction in wear.
Typical bed and row widths depending on planting direction, stone content and business
structure of the farm

Intake width 150 cm

Intake width 170 cm

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Ideally shaped beds

The first steps for successful bed formers of the BF-Series are mouldboards reduce the trickling
Shaping of
separation are neatly drawn beds. ideally suited for applications on of soil back into the furrow to a two beds
Shaping the beds is a decisive medium to heavy soils with large minimum. Three different working
working step, as subsequent amounts of stones and clods. widths make it possible to shape BF/BFL 200
machines are unable to make any The easier pulled BFL bodies two, three or four beds per cros-
The BF/BFL 200 is equipped with
corrections. Grimme offers two are particularly suited for light to sing – creating the best require-
two plough bodies inside a fixed
basic easy to pulled models for medium-heavy soils and are able ments for subsequent separation.
frame. Two beds are formed per
a successful start. The large to plough smaller beds. The long
crossing, one between the plough
bodies and two halves at the sides.
Small, structured areas can be
cultivated particularly well.

Shaping of
three beds
BFL 400
The BFL 400 is equipped with three
plough bodies inside a fixed frame.
The frame can be hydraulically
folded as an option. Three beds
are created per crossing, two
between the plough bodies and
two halves at the sides.

Shaping of
four beds
BF/BFL 600
The BF/BFL 600 is equipped
with four plough bodies inside a
hydraulically foldable frame. Four
beds, and in a folded state two beds,
are shaped during each crossing.

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For heavy 1 2
A versatile
conditions range of
BF body
options
The BF body is suitable for beds Options for
with a width of up to 2 m and bed formers
for heavy soils and soils with a
high clod and stone content. Detachable wear + tear points

The sole width of 410 mm offers and side shares (1) that can be

sufficient space to deposit larger used on both sides lead to an

amounts of stones and clods. increased stability.

Subsoil loosening tines (2) make it

possible to loosen the soil in front of
the BF-/BFL bodies to provide for an
For light 3 4
easier plough body operation and an

conditions improved bed structure.

With fixed loosening tines, the soil

BFL body directly underneath the future beds
is loosened. For very stony conditions,
The BFL body is suitable for beds
a return spring at the tines is optionally
with a width of up to 2 m and for
available to increase stability. For
light to medium-heavy soils. The
road transport, the loosening tines
long mouldboards ensure that the
can be retracted (3).
beds are evenly compacted and
skimmed. In addition, a sole width If the BF/BFL 600 is folded, it is also
of 330 mm provides for a compact possible to shape a single bed at
depositing of the stones. the headland (4).

To ensure an even working depth, the

High stability
left hand and right hand outside of the
1 2 5 6
BF/BFL 600 can be equipped with
support wheels (5).
Stone protection
The two outer ridging bodies of
The mechanical shear bolt
the BF/BFL 600 are suspended on a
protection (1) ensures a longer
parallelogram (6) so that their working
service life of the ridging bodies.
depth can be adjusted. The two outer
The optional hydraulic
bodies work at approx. 2/3 of the depth
stone protection with automatic
during the first crossing and only at
resetting (2) considerably reduces
the full depth during the second
potential downtimes.
crossing to avoid lateral tensile forces.

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Preparing beds without

clods and stones 7 star rollers
CS 150 Combi-Star
The second step for high quality designed for high performance, Combi-Star, Combi-Web,
The CS 150 Combi-Star is
potatoes on stony and cloddy best separating quality and Multi-Web and Combi-Star XL
particularly suited for use on heavy,
soils is optimum soil separation the highest economy. Versatile with a separation width of 1500
wet and sticky soils and in case of
as a first step. Here the stone and options are available to choose or 1700 mm are convincing with
an increased humus content. The
clod separators of the CS-Series from to achieve this goal. their special combination of star
robust V-belt drive results in low
are called for. The CS-Series is The four basic models CS 150 rollers and main webs.
maintenance costs for the machine.

3 star rollers
and 1 main web
CS 150 Combi-Web
The CS 150 Combi-Web is particularly
suited for use on sandy soils with a
high stone content. At the same
time, the power requirement is lower
compared to the Combi-Star. A transfer
roller supports the flow of material and
reduces the jamming of flat stones.

3 main webs
CS 150 Multi-Web
The CS 150 Multi-Web is particularly
suited for use at sandy locations and
on soils with a high content of sharp
stones. The sieving area is increased
by 20 % compared to the Combi-Star,
while wear costs especially on fields
with flint stones or very aggressive
sandy soils are considerably reduced.

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Peak 1 3
Flexible and
separating accurate
performance Tractor attachment
CS 150 and working depth
Combi-Star XL The CS can be optionally attached
to the lower links, cat. 3 or in the
The CS 150 Combi-Star XL is 2
hitch (1, 2; federal state legislation).
suitable for universal applications.
The extended second main web The working depth is adjusted by
increases both the sieving means of the control box and is
performance on light soils and the automatically controlled by the
grinding of clods on heavy soils diablo rollers. A dial (3) indicates
by up to 15 %. Compared to the the depth visibly.
CS 150 Combi-Star, the sieving
area is increased by 0.8 m². 4
Less wear
The intensity of separation
is increased by a steeper setting RotaPower
angle of rollers and main web.
With the standard RotaPower
shaft (4, red) on models Combi-Star,
Combi-Web and Combi-Star XL,
the sieving performance can be
increased by up to 25 % compared
to conventional machines with the
added advantage of lower wear and
reduced power requirement and fuel
consumption. The rotor crumbles
the compacted soil, thus preparing it
for improved sieving. The standard
3-finger-shaft (5) is suitable for larger
5 6 main web pitches, while for smaller
main web pitches up to 35 mm
and flat stones, the shaft with
5-finger tines (6) for finest sieving
can be selected as an option.

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Easy 1 1 2
Comprehensive
maintenance fixtures and
Drive unit
fittings
Star rollers and main webs are Series and options
driven via the drive shaft, an angular
The standard cross conveyor (1)
gear and V-belts which are arranged
with 22 mm bar distance is laterally
in an easily accessible manner on
moveable for a directed placement
the left and right of the machine (1).
of trash between the beds. As an
As a standard, main webs are
option, the speed of the web can at
driven by means of wide PU-finger
the same be adjusted in infinitely
drives (2), resulting in less wear
variable steps.
on the web bars than when steel
finger discs are used. For frequent Every sixth bar of the last main web
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changes in main web pitch, the pitch 3 4 has a diameter of 16 mm (2). This
independent, rubber covered friction optimises the transport of soil
drive with driven support roller (3) is on the main web, supports the
available as an option. breaking of clods and renders the
web more stable.

The standard axle steering (3) with

its 34° steering angle increases
the manoeuvrability of the CS at

Finer sieving 4 the headland.

As a standard, the machine's angle

Clod mat of inclination can be adjusted up to a

The clod mat effectively breaks lifting height of 350 mm (4) to adapt

up and grinds clods. As a standard, the machine to sloping ground and

a light clod mat is installed (4). A to increase the sieving performance.

heavy clod mat or a circulating, 5 6

A selection can be made between
hydraulically driven clod mat (5) can
wheels size 12.5-20 AS (standard)
be selected as an option. The
and the larger 14.5-20 AS wheels (5).
circulating clod mat supports the
transport of large stones and The control box (6) makes it possible
5
increases the clod grinding effect. to operate all machine functions from
For heavily fluctuating streams the driver's seat.
of soil it is recommended to use the
hydraulic height adjustment.

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Perfect Furrows
protection without clods
Drawbar stone
and stones
protection Unloading elevator
The optionally available drawbar If stones and clods are not to be
stone protection absorbs deposited in the furrow, the cart
the impulse of shocks when the elevator is the choice to make. Sieved
intake share hits an obstacle. This stones can be directly conveyed onto
protects tractor and separator a trailer and removed from the field.
against damage, thus increasing Especially in the case of pointed
the stability of both machines. and sharp-edges stones, this serves
to protect the wheels of all following
machines. The maximum loading
Variably 1 3
height is 2.30 m. The cart elevator

adjustable can be folded in for road transport

and for use on the field, so that

7 star rollers clods and stones can be deposited

in the furrow.
The distances between the
seven star rollers can be optionally
adjusted to regulate the sieving
2
capacity (1, 2). In addition, wear of
the stars can be compensated with
this to ensure a longer useful life.

Fields without 4 5 1 2
High degree
stones of convenience
Stone box/bunker Levelling and camera
Three options are available to The optionally available hydraulic
choose from: The stone box with levelling keeps the machine horizontal
grader assembly that uses a rake on sloping ground or in case of
paddle tube (3) for large stones, furrows of varying depths to ensure
the stone box with grader assembly an optimum sieving result (1). As
that is equipped with three star an option, it is possible to choose
rollers (4) to further separate big a camera with monitor for monitoring
stones into the stone box instead the stone collection box (2).
of the cross conveyor (5).

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Versatile planting options

For the third step – planting requirements. Your advantage: Both and reliability when it comes to
2-row planting
in separated beds – differently series make use of the loose soil planting. Grimme offers the right
GL 32 B, GB 215
equipped cup and belt planters during planting and simultaneously solution for you.
are available, depending on the shape the ridge. Trust our efficiency and GB 230
Three 2-row models are available
to choose from, a cup planter with
1000 kg bunker volume and two belt
planters with 1500 or 3000 kg bunker
volume. The short and compact
design of the mounted machines
facilitates a high degree of mano-
euvrability and narrow headlands.

3-row planting
GB 330
With the GB 330, a belt planter is
available for 3-row planting. This
machine increases the number of
potatoes that can be planted by
means of a more even distribution
on the same area. The result is a
more even growth of the tubers
and thus an increased quota of
marketable commodities.

4- and 6-row
planting
GL 430, GB 430
and GL 660
Two 4-row models are available to
choose from for planting with the
offset method: one cup and one belt
planter. A 6-row cup planter can be
used to cover large areas.

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Technical data BF/BFL Technical data CS/CW/MW

BF/BFL 200 BFL 400 fixed / BFL 400 foldable BF/BFL 600 CS 150 Combi-Star CS 150 Combi-Web CS 150 Multi-Web CS 150 Combi-Star XL
Length in transport position 2700 mm 2690 mm 4700 mm Length 6800 mm 6800 mm 7700 mm 7300 mm
Width in transport position 3000 mm 4440 mm / 3000 mm 3000 mm Width 2500 mm 2500 mm 2500 mm 2500 mm
Height in transport position 2760 mm 2760 mm 3600 mm Height 2400 mm 2400 mm 2400 mm 2600 mm
Weight 740 / 930 kg 1325 kg / 1925 kg 3000 / 3300 kg Track width 1800 mm 1800 mm 1800 mm 1800 mm
3-point linkage Cat. 2 Cat. 2 Cat. 3 or 4 Weight 4170 kg 4170 kg 5070 kg 4800 kg
Number of beds 1 + 2 half 2 + 2 half 3 + 2 half Tractor attachment Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3 Cat. 2 or 3
Bed width Up to 2 m Up to 2 m Up to 2 m Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment Option: bottom attachment
in hitch in hitch in hitch in hitch
Tyres 10.0/75-15 10.0/75-15 10.0/75-15
Drive input speed drive shaft 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m. 540 r.p.m.
Power requirement From 90 kW From 120 kW From 175 kW
Tyres 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20 12.5-20 / 14.5-20
Required control valves 1 1 3
Transport speed 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h 25 km/h
(double acting)
Engine power (min.) 70 kW 70 kW 70 kW 70 kW
Oil flow 34 l/min 34 l/min 34 l/min 34 l/min
Required control valves 1 1 1 1
(double acting)

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They are approximate and non-binding. Changes in the course of technical enhancement are possible at any time.

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