Scoop Cup method (Movie 900kB)

Sirius Series:
This system is suitable for normally sized potatoes. The capacity of individual cups can be modified by fitting inserts for small potatoes or large potatoes. A special vibrator prevents double filling of the cups. Equal distances in the row are guaranteed by a slip-free belt drive in the form of a rubber driving rollers.
The scoop cups are standard for varieties 33-55 cm. For seed under 33 or above 55 cm plastic inserts are available as accessories.

Machines equipped with the Sirius-System:

Here you will find secondhand machines

Scooping Chain Method (Movie 2 MB)

Marathon Series:
In this system the scoop takes one to two potatoes during the upward movement of the scooping chain. The second potato is the spare potato so to speak. On the horizontal section at the upper turning point the surplus potato then falls back into the hopper. This patented procedure allows non-sized potatoes or very laong varieties to be planted without causing double planting or voids. The scoop cups are standard for varieties 33-55 cm. For ssed under 33 or above 55 cm plaszic inserts are available as accessories.

Machines equipped with the Marathon:System :