Bomet potato weeder / ridger NORMA with rollers 3 sections

- Manufacturer: Bomet

- Catalogue number: BP475/2

- Manufacturer's designation: Weeder-ridgers Norma P475/2

- Number of working sections: 3

- Number of rows worked: 2

- Spacing of rows worked: 625 - 750 mm

- Weight: 205 kg

- Power requirement: 22 kW / 30 HP

- Ridger

- Working depth: 100 mm

- Cage roller diameter: 210 mm

Detailed description:

• The three-section potato ridger / weeder is a versatile and modern implement created for the precise cultivation of ridge-grown crops such as potatoes, onions, beetroot and carrots on small and medium-sized farms.
• The compact and at the same time solid construction of the machine allows it to be used both in traditional cultivation systems and on organic farms, where gentleness of operation and the effectiveness of mechanical weed control are what counts.
• The weeder/ridger makes it possible to work two rows at the same time, which considerably speeds up the process of crop care, reduces the number of passes across the field and minimises soil compaction, which is crucial for healthy plant development.
• Because the row spacing can be adjusted within a range of 625 to 750 mm, the machine adapts easily to different drilling patterns and crop types, providing flexibility in operation whatever the growing conditions.
• Despite its increased strength, the ridger's weight of 205 kg has no adverse effect on manoeuvrability – the implement remains agile and comfortable to guide, including on smaller plots, on ground with an irregular surface and in crops with closely spaced rows.
• The machine can be operated by tractors of relatively modest power - from as little as 22 kW (30 HP) - which makes it an excellent solution for farmers who own light or medium horticultural and orchard tractors or single-axle tractors.
• The durable construction, based on high-quality components such as legs, coulters and ridging bodies, provides not only longevity for the equipment but also trouble-free operation even under intensive use in varied soil conditions.
• The vegetable weeder offers precise adjustment of the working depth of up to 100 mm, which makes it possible to form ridges effectively and to tend the inter-row spaces at both early and later stages of plant growth without disturbing their root systems.
• A further advantage of the ridger is the use of a cage roller with a diameter of 210 mm, which perfectly firms and levels the surface of the ridges, improving their shape and limiting evaporation of water from the soil.
• Thanks to its simple operation, the easy access to the working parts and the wide scope for adjustment, the machine will perform excellently both in seasonal maintenance work and in the multi-stage cultivation of ridge-grown crops.
• It is a reliable, functional and economical solution for farmers looking for a tool that combines precision, efficiency and adaptability to varied working conditions out in the field.