Potato Planter
Plants potatoes, often using stored potatoes as seed material.
What it is used for
Plants potatoes, often using stored potatoes as seed material.
How to operate it
Prepare the field, fill the planter, lower/activate it and plant evenly.
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 rear hitch | Plant potatoes. | Fill with potatoes/seed material as required and use the displayed power requirement. |
Procedure
- Prepare the field and obtain potato planting material before starting.
- Fill the potato planter, attach it to a suitably powerful tractor and confirm its working width.
- Unfold/lower the planter and work straight parallel passes across the field.
- Monitor planting-material capacity closely because potato planting consumes a large volume.
- Complete normal fertilisation and weed-control passes during growth, then use a dedicated potato harvester at maturity.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Use harvested potatoes as seed rather than bought material where convenient.
Practical tips
- Potato planting rates are high; plan seed supply before starting a large field.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.