Ropa, the family-owned company from Lower Bavaria clearly illustrates how precise sensor technology, state-of-the-art hydraulics and practice-oriented machine concepts can further improve efficiency, sustainability and user-friendliness in harvesting technology.
The company presented its first electrically powered potato planter, the ROPA Leguan, thereby expanding its product portfolio to machines for spring season. This machine combines utmost precision, intelligent control and consistent usability.
A fully electric drive of the laying components via brushless servo motors with CAN bus control forms the core of the machine. The integrated 48 V power supply system enables precise speed control for perfect planting distances – regardless of driving speed or ground conditions.
With Section Control and Variable Rate Control, planting elements, seed treatment equipment and micro-granular spreaders can be controlled individually via GPS. This concept allows site-specific adjustment of planting distances, saving on operating resources and reducing nutrient inputs.
The automatic depth guide via ultrasonic sensors regulates the planting depth in real time.
Thanks to its width of 3 metres, the machine can be driven on public roads without requiring a special approval.
The modular design with foldable and removable ridge shaper reduces weight when driving on public roads, simplifies filling of the bunker and provides options for quick change between different ridge shaping devices.
The market launch is expected in 2027.
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