Potato Harvester
Lifts potatoes from the soil using specialist self-propelled or trailed equipment.
What it is used for
Lifts potatoes from the soil using specialist self-propelled or trailed equipment.
How to operate it
Prepare the machine as required, harvest the rows and unload to a suitable trailer.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor + trailed potato harvester | Power trailed potato harvesters. | Some potato harvesters are self-propelled and need no tractor. |
| Trailer alongside | Receive potatoes from harvesters with unloading conveyors. | Keep the trailer within conveyor reach. |
Procedure
- Use this machine only when the potato crop is fully harvest-ready inside its seasonal harvest window.
- Prepare/unfold the machine and make sure any required receiving trailer or pallet/bale handling equipment is available before the first pass.
- Align with the first row/edge, lower/activate the harvesting unit and work at its rated speed.
- Keep the machine correctly centred on rows where the crop system requires row-following.
- Monitor onboard capacity/output handling and unload or collect output before it blocks continued harvesting.
- Finish with careful headland passes so crop at the edges is not left behind.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Self-propelled harvester for speed/capacity.
Tractor-based specialist equipment for lower capital cost.
Practical tips
- Potatoes are bulky; arrange continuous trailers for large fields.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.