Power Potato Digger

Power Potato Digger

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The power potato digger eliminates a lot of the hard work required to hand dig potatoes and other root crops such as onions. It attaches to the back of your small Cat 1 (3 point) tractor with the lower lift pin and the top link pin (requires a 20-30 HP tractor). It operates via the tractor PTO using a vibrating plowshare that cuts through the potato soil and uproots potatoes, then transfers them to a front-mounted set of "shaker-grate" tines that reportedly knock off accompanying dirt from the roots, leaving them ready for collection. All of the agitating components are covered in anti-vibrating rubber brushes to increase operating stability and reduce noise. The digging pan angle is adjustable for maximum penetration 6" below the two 14" support wheels.

IMPORTANT: This implement works best in soils that are "just right". It is NOT intended for use with sandy, heavy clay or other poor soil conditions. It must be used in single rows that have been hilled EXACTLY to size and must be operated in a manner consistent with these requirements.

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