AWB Series Trailed Potato Digger 2-Row

🚀 5–10 km/h — Up to 2× Faster

The trailed chassis enables working speeds of 5–10 km/h — up to double the 3–5 km/h of mounted models. At 75 cm row spacing and 8 km/h, the trailed AWB digs approximately 1.2 hectares per hour — compared to 0.75 ha/h for a mounted digger at 5 km/h. Over a 10-hour harvest day, this difference adds up to 4–5 extra hectares harvested.

⚖️ Superior Stability at Speed

The self-supporting chassis and own wheels isolate the digger from tractor pitching and bouncing. This maintains consistent share depth and smooth sieve operation even at 10 km/h on uneven ground — where mounted diggers tend to bounce and produce inconsistent results. More stable digging means less tuber damage and cleaner separation.

💪 Zero Rear-Axle Load

The trailed design carries the machine’s entire weight (1,150–1,500 kg) on its own axle. The tractor only provides towing force and PTO power — its rear axle is completely unburdened. This reduces rear tyre wear, eliminates rear-axle overload risk, and allows the tractor to operate in better balance for safer, more controlled driving.

🔄 Extended Sieve Path — Cleaner Output

The trailed chassis accommodates a longer sieve web than space-constrained mounted designs. More separation distance means more thorough soil removal, resulting in cleaner tubers with less manual sorting required after deposition. This is particularly important at higher speeds where the volume of material passing through the machine per minute is significantly greater.

📋 Three Build Tiers

AWB-1600 AAR (1,150 kg, no hydraulics): robust trailed platform at the most accessible price. AWB-1600 BAR (1,350 kg, 2 hydraulic valves): adds cab-controlled depth and web adjustment. AWB-1600 CAR (1,500 kg, 2 hydraulic valves): the heaviest, most durable build for the highest-volume contractor use.

💰 More Hectares Per Day = Lower Cost Per Hectare

The speed advantage directly reduces the cost per harvested hectare. Same tractor, same operator, same fuel — but double the digging speed. For contract harvesters paid per hectare, the trailed AWB generates significantly higher daily revenue than any mounted alternative at the same power level.

🥔 High-Speed Commercial Harvesting

For farms with 50–300+ hectares of potatoes, harvest time is the tightest bottleneck in the season. The trailed AWB’s 5–10 km/h capability delivers approximately 0.8–1.5 hectares per hour — enough to harvest 8–12 hectares per day. This speed advantage can mean the difference between completing harvest before autumn rains and losing crop in the ground.

🚚 Professional Contracting — Maximum Daily Output

Contract harvesters are paid per hectare. The trailed AWB digs roughly twice as fast as a mounted digger at the same power level. Combined with superior stability (fewer stops for depth correction), the trailed design maximizes daily output and per-season revenue. Faster turnaround between client fields also means more contracts served.

🌾 Seed Potato — Speed With Gentle Handling

The trailed chassis provides smoother operation than mounted diggers at equivalent speed — less bouncing means less tuber impact and bruising. For seed potato producers who need both speed and quality, the trailed AWB delivers high throughput without sacrificing the gentle handling required to maintain seed certification standards.

🍚 Root Vegetable Harvesting at Speed

Sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and other ridge-planted root crops benefit from the trailed digger’s higher working speed. Adjustable share depth and sieve aggressiveness accommodate different crop types, while the stable trailed platform maintains consistent digging quality at 5–10 km/h.

🌎 Large Farms With Uneven Terrain

On rolling or uneven fields, mounted diggers struggle to maintain consistent depth because the tractor’s rear-end pitches with the terrain. The trailed AWB’s own wheels follow the ground profile independently, keeping shares at a steady depth regardless of tractor angle changes — resulting in less tuber cutting, less missed crop, and a cleaner harvest.

Q1: Why choose trailed over mounted?

Speed and stability. The trailed design enables 5–10 km/h (vs 3–5 km/h mounted), provides superior depth consistency over uneven ground, and eliminates rear-axle loading on the tractor. If your operation harvests more than ~30 hectares per season, the trailed digger’s speed advantage pays for the price difference quickly.

Q2: How many hectares per day can the trailed AWB dig?

At 75 cm row spacing and 7–8 km/h average speed, approximately 1.0–1.2 hectares per hour. On a 10-hour day: 10–12 hectares — roughly double the daily output of a 3–5 km/h mounted digger.

Q3: What is the difference between AAR, BAR, and CAR?

All share the same trailed platform, 95 hp, and 5–10 km/h speed. AAR (1,150 kg): standard build, no hydraulics. BAR (1,350 kg): heavier build with 2 hydraulic valves for cab control. CAR (1,500 kg): heaviest, most durable build with 2 hydraulic valves — built for the highest-volume contractor use.

Q4: What tractors are compatible?

Any tractor with 95 hp+, a 540 RPM PTO, and a rear drawbar or tow hitch. BAR and CAR models also need 2 double-acting hydraulic remotes. Popular models: John Deere 6M, New Holland T5/T6, Case IH Farmall C/Maxxum, Kubota M7, Massey Ferguson 5700, Fendt 300 Vario.

Q5: Does the trailed digger collect potatoes into a bunker?

No. Like all AWB models, the trailed series is a digger — it lifts, sieves, and deposits tubers in a windrow on the soil surface. Collection is done separately. The dig-and-windrow method is the most cost-effective approach for most 2-row operations.

Q6: Can the trailed AWB dig other root crops?

Yes — sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and other ridge-planted roots, with share depth and sieve adjustment. Contact us for crop-specific guidance.

Q7: Should the field be stone-free before harvest?

Stone-free fields produce the best results. We recommend managing stones before planting using a stone crusher, rock rake, or stone picker to reduce tuber damage and share wear at harvest.

Q8: Can the trailed model be road-transported?

Yes. The trailed chassis with its own wheels allows safe road transport behind the tractor. Overall width and lighting should comply with local road transport regulations — contact us for advice on your region’s requirements.

Q9: Do you ship internationally?

Yes, we export worldwide. Production takes 15–20 days. CIF or FOB pricing available. Please contact our team for a quotation.

Q10: What maintenance does the trailed AWB require?

After each season: inspect shares and sieve web; grease all bearings, wheel hubs, and PTO driveline; check tyre condition and pressure; inspect drawbar hitch and safety chain; check hydraulic connections (BAR/CAR); tighten all bolts; and store under cover.

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