Description

AWB-1600 BAR Trailed 2 Rows Potato Digger

Welcome to India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd., your certified India Manufacturer and premier specialist in high-capacity Trailed Potato Digger equipment. The AWB-1600 BAR Trailed 2 Rows Potato Digger is the enhanced, heavy-duty solution for commercial growers who require real-time operational control and unmatched stability. Weighing a colossal 1350 Kg and featuring 2 Required Control Valves for precision hydraulic management, the AWB-1600 BAR is engineered for maximum throughput at speeds up to 10 km/h. Utilizing a minimum power input of 95 cv, this digger guarantees superior depth consistency and the lowest possible tuber damage rate, making it the definitive choice for challenging soil conditions across the Indian Subcontinent.

AWB-1600 BAR Trailed 2 Rows Potato Digger Technical Specifications:

The AWB-1600 BAR is engineered for stability, speed, and real-time hydraulic control.

Specification	Value (AWB-1600 BAR)	Unit
Model	AWB-1600 BAR (Trailed Digger)	–
Empty Weight	1350	Kg
Min. Engine Power	95	cv (HP)
Number Rows	2	–
Working Speed	5-10	km/h
Required Control Valves	2	–
PTO Input Speed	540	RPM

The Hydraulic Edge: Precision and Uptime in Tough Conditions

The AWB-1600 BAR integrates extreme structural stability with dynamic hydraulic control, making it adept at handling difficult, variable soil profiles.

1350 Kg Mass and Dynamic Hydraulic Depth Control

The immense 1350 Kg Empty Weight provides the structural foundation, ensuring the digging share has the necessary downforce for penetration. The addition of 2 Required Control Valves allows the operator to dynamically manage:

1. Real-time Depth Adjustment: The operator can instantly lift or lower the share angle via tractor hydraulics to compensate for unexpected hard patches or soft soil, maximizing the tuber recovery rate without stopping.

2. Consistent Ground Engagement: This prevents the share from cutting too deep (excessive soil intake) or too shallow (cutting tubers), which is the most common cause of tuber damage and downtime in variable soil.

Towed Frame Rigidity for High-Speed Separation

The Trailed Potato Digger design isolates the digging mechanism from the tractor’s movement. At operational speeds up to 10 km/h, this stability ensures:

• Laminar Material Flow: The web conveyor receives the soil and potato mass without jerky movements, allowing for efficient separation at high speed.

• Reduced Abrasion: The vibration isolation inherent in the towed structure minimizes the contact stress on the tubers, directly contributing to superior, low tuber damage rates.

Power Match for High Throughput: 95 cv Minimum

The 95 cv minimum HP requirement is essential for pulling the 1350 Kg heavy-duty machine at speeds up to 10 km/h while sustaining the PTO-driven web conveyor. This power margin ensures the machine operates reliably at the top end of its efficiency curve, protecting the critical harvest window.

The Commercial Imperative: Maximizing Marketable Yield

The AWB-1600 BAR is a strategic asset for quality control and field synchronization, securing premium returns for commercial growers.

Harvesting in High-Resistance and Variable Soil

The combination of 1350 Kg mass and hydraulic control makes the AWB-1600 BAR exceptionally suited for high-resistance fields (e.g., compressed Laterite Soil in Karnataka) and high-variability fields (e.g., Black Cotton Soil in Maharashtra). The operator’s ability to adjust the share angle in real-time minimizes wear and maximizes the continuity of the 5-10 km/h harvest, significantly improving daily throughput.

Low Tuber Damage for Long-Term Storage

The hydraulic stability and vibration isolation ensure the gentle handling of tubers, which is mandatory for maintaining quality. This superior handling preserves the tuber’s natural skin integrity, which is vital for minimizing decay during long-term cold storage and meeting the stringent quality controls of processors.

Applications in High-Volume Potato Belts

The AWB-1600 BAR is the preferred solution for commercial harvesting in high-volume areas across India, particularly where maximizing daily acreage is paramount and soil conditions are challenging, such as Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh.

Live Experience: Quantified Field Performance

We provide verifiable data and customer reports demonstrating the superior stability and efficiency provided by the AWB-1600 BAR’s hydraulic system.

Customer Story 1: Hydraulic Uptime and Speed in Sticky Clay (Maharashtra)

A large potato producer in the sticky Black Cotton Soil region of Maharashtra struggled with previous diggers losing depth and bogging down.

The Solution: They implemented the AWB-1600 BAR Trailed 2 Rows Potato Digger, utilizing the 2 Required Control Valves for continuous depth and agitation adjustment.

The Result: The ability to dynamically adjust the share angle eliminated repeated stoppages caused by sticky soil drag, resulting in a 97% reduction in harvest-related downtime. Furthermore, the consistent digging depth maintained by the hydraulic system led to a verified 98%+ Tuber Recovery Rate—a significant improvement over their previous performance.

Customer Story 2: Damage Reduction at High Speed (Punjab)

A seed potato producer in Punjab needed to maximize speed without compromising the skin quality required for certification.

The Solution: They ran the AWB-1600 BAR at an average 8 km/h and monitored the condition of the tubers.

The Result: The heavy 1350 Kg Trailed design stabilized the digging unit even at high speed. The grower documented a consistently low tuber damage rate of under 0.7%—a crucial factor for seed certification—confirming that the structural isolation provided by the towed frame is essential for quality harvesting at speed.

Corporate Profile: The India Watanabe Advantage

Your Trusted India Manufacturer for Soil Machinery

India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd. is a certified India Manufacturer and the dedicated regional subsidiary of the globally recognized Watanabe group. Our core mission is to provide high-efficiency, durable machinery—from specialized harvest tools like the AWB-1600 BAR Trailed Potato Digger to heavy-duty equipment like the THOR Stone Crusher—that directly addresses the unique challenges posed by India’s diverse soil types and farming demands. We are committed to mechanical simplicity, longevity, and superior local support.

 A Legacy of Engineering Excellence, Rooted in Gujarat

Our operational headquarters and dedicated manufacturing base are strategically located in Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar Region), Gujarat. This central location provides us with a strategic advantage, enabling us to efficiently manage logistics and provide rapid, responsive technical support and spares availability across major agricultural states. Our adherence to rigorous manufacturing quality standards ensures that every piece of machinery provides predictable, sustained performance and the industry’s lowest long-term running costs.

Expert Knowledge Hub (FAQ & Technical Deep Dive)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the AWB-1600 BAR Trailed Digger

• Q: What is the main benefit of the 2 Required Control Valves on the BAR model?

  • A: The hydraulic valves provide the operator with dynamic depth and share angle control during operation. This is essential for preventing the share from cutting too shallow (leaving tubers behind) or too deep (excessive soil intake), directly maximizing tuber recovery and minimizing damage.

• Q: What is the minimum horsepower (HP) required for the AWB-1600 BAR?

  • A: The machine requires a minimum engine power of 95 cv (HP). This power is necessary to pull the heavy 1350 Kg machine and operate the web conveyor and hydraulic functions at the high 5-10 km/h operational speed.

• Q: How does the AWB-1600 BAR handle sticky soil compared to the AAR model?

  • A: The BAR model’s increased structural mass (1350 Kg) and the ability to hydraulically adjust the share angle make it significantly more effective in sticky Black Cotton Soil, preventing bogging and ensuring uninterrupted digging.

• Q: What is the typical daily acreage coverage?

  • A: Due to its high operating speed (up to 10 km/h), the AWB-1600 BAR can typically cover 15 to 20 acres per day, depending on field layout and harvest logistics.

The Physics of High-Speed Hydraulic Harvesting

The AWB-1600 BAR utilizes its 1350 Kg mass for stability and its hydraulic system for dynamic engagement. The two control valves allow the operator to continuously optimize the digging share’s attack angle. This precision reduces drag (minimizing fuel waste) while ensuring a clean, low-impact lift of the potato mass onto the web conveyor, which is the key to maintaining a low tuber damage rate at speeds up to 10 km/h.

Complementary Potato Production Solutions

For a complete, high-efficiency system, integrate the AWB-1600 BAR with the full range of Watanabe Potato Machinery.

Pre-Harvest Soil Preparation

• Potato Planters (PAI/PANTHER Series): (Internal Link) Planting with precision ensures uniform row spacing, which is critical for the AWB-1600 BAR to achieve its maximum recovery rate.

• Potato Furrower (R-380/R-580 Series): (Internal Link) The consistent ridge created by the Potato Furrower ensures the AWB-1600 BAR digging share cuts cleanly and accurately.

• Stone Crusher (THOR Series) / Rock Picker (CT-2100): (Internal Link) Pre-clearing fields with stone management equipment protects the web conveyor belts and guarantees optimal tuber quality.

Harvest Capacity Upgrade

• Potato Harvester (CWB-2L): (Internal Link) For operations requiring bagging or bulk loading, the CWB-2L Potato Harvester is the logical capacity upgrade from the windrowing capability of the AWB-1600 BAR.

Ready to Optimize Your Farm? Contact India Watanabe

We are committed to being your reliable partner for high-quality soil preparation solutions across the Indian Subcontinent.

Information Category	Detail
India Manufacturer	India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd.
Address Line 1	Plot No. 405, GIDC Industrial Estate
Address Line 2	Near Phase III Check Post, Vithalapur Road
City, State, PIN	Ahmedabad (Gandhinagar Region), Gujarat, 382150
Country	India
Technical Support	[email protected]

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