Planting technology - Cup planter | GL 660

6 rows, with a hopper capacity of up to 7 t, versatile and powerful

The GL 660 is a 6-row cup planter which can be used to cover large areas. Beside the traditional planting it is also possible to plant into separated beds with the GL 660. The GRIMME professional planting element is the right choice for a very precise and even planting distance. Different setting options of the machine together with good calibrated seed enable a high planting speed. The machine design with large covering discs in front of running wheels enables easy pulling of the machine, pre-shapes the ridge and avoids soil compaction of loose soil by the running wheels. Using a combination of under-root fertilisation, ridge shaping , as well as the application of liquid seed dressing and furrow treatment agent, the efficiency can be significantly increased. The ISOBUS operator terminal CCI 800 or CCI 1200 with intuitive user interface GDI and various diagnostic options offer a high level of operating comfort and provides relief for the driver.

Benefits

• The GL 660 available for traditional planting in ridges and also planting into separated beds.
• The powerful planting element enables a simple adaption to the tuber size and ensures therefore an exact spacing.
• Less seed potatoes are required with the automatic single row deactivation of the planting elements with Section Control.
• Tuber spacing adjustment from the drivers' cab via the hydraulic single row drive.
• Clever Planting: Increased share of marketable crop due to an improved, even growth and tuber size in the rows next to the spray tracks. This is achieved by an infinitely adjustable, reduced tuber spacing and reduces the competition for light and nutrients along the spray tracks.
• Four large wheels enable a high loading capacity with good traction also on light soil.
• Well positioned wheels and the optionally steering axle support good manoeuvrability of the machine on headlands.
• Quick and easy adjustment of the planting distances and fertiliser quantity. This can be done mechanically on the side of the machine or optionally from the drivers cab.
• The deep lowering (option) of the tipping hopper enables direct filling from the trailer.
• Uniform growing through constant soil covering of the tubers via hydraulic depth control of the furrow opener and automatic shaping board steering. The planting depth can easily be controlled and adjusted from the cab.
• A shaping board can be used for building ridges with specific characteristics from loose to firm soil with a smooth surface. There are several versions for ridge shaping bodies available for a perfect adaptation to different soil conditions, ridge shapes and ridge volumes.
• For an improved water absorption on light soils, cage rollers can be used in combination with spring-loaded ridging bodies. The cage rollers provide a light, airy ridge with an open-pored surface.
• The approved GRIMME tank system ensures even application of the tuber with liquid chemicals and offers the driver many comfort functions.
• Efficient and resource-saving use of fertiliser through application directly when planting with the GRIMME fertiliser box.
• Simultaneous application of liquid chemicals and granulates for an optimal start of the vegetation.
• The ISOBUS operator terminals CCI 800 and CCI 1200, with intuitive operating interface GDI and various diagnostic options, offer a high operator comfort.

Specifications

You'll find all the information about the standard features of the machine here.