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Large-Scale Potato Planter Claims Seeding Efficiency And Accuracy
A new-to-the-market 12-row potato planter from Allan Equipment Mfg. recently seeded 1,500 acres in a Washington trial.
The high-volume planter holds up to 60,000 lbs. of seed. The singulators, a foundational piece of the machine, enable planting up to 10 sets per second at a depth of 11 in. at 7 mph. The unit features press wheels for optimal depths and spacing, even at high speeds.
Vesconite low-friction bushings are installed in critical areas such as the hitch pivot points, depth wheel linkage, folding slider, toolbar knuckle and the parallel arms of the row units. Vesconite offers low friction, increased durability, minimal maintenance and extended service life to ensure long-term operation.
According to Sam Thompson, Mechanical Design Engineer at Allan Equipment, the company is making ongoing improvements and refinements.
“The introduction of the Allan 12-row planter marks a significant advancement in planting technology,” states a company promotional release. “With its cutting-edge features, this planter is poised to revolutionize planting operations and set new benchmarks for efficiency and productivity in agriculture.”
The company is moving forward with plans to build more machines in the coming years. Its long-term goal is to sell them globally.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Allan Equipment Manufacturing Ltd., 315 W. Covehead Rd., York, PEI, Canada C0A 1P0 (ph 902-672-2510; info@allanequipment.com; www.allanequipment.com).


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