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ADB-480 4 Rows Potato Machinery for Fertilizers

Welcome to India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd., your certified India Manufacturer and leading specialist in high-capacity, precision Potato Machinery for Fertilizers. The ADB-480 4 Rows model is our advanced solution, engineered specifically for the large-scale, commercial potato farms of India. Boasting an ultra-efficient operational speed of 8-10 km/h and efficiently utilizing a minimum power of 85 cv, the ADB-480 ensures precise nutrient delivery across four rows simultaneously. With its robust 700 Kg Empty Weight and substantial total capacity (4 x 350 Kg per row bunker capacity = 1400 Kg), this machine minimizes field time and maximizes fuel economy, making it the definitive choice for securing high-quality, profitable yields in India’s major agricultural belts.

ADB-480 4 Rows Potato Machinery for Fertilizers Technical Specifications:

The ADB-480 is the scaled-up version, precision-engineered for speed and high-volume fertilization in potato row cultivation.

Specification	Value (ADB-480)	Unit	Significance in India
Model	ADB-480 (Potato Machinery for Fertilizers)	–	Commercial Scale: Standard 4-Row Precision Applicator.
Number Rows	4	–	Core Advantage: 33% increase in efficiency over 3-row models.
Empty Weight	700	Kg	Robust Stability: Necessary structural integrity for 4 rows at high speed.
Min. Engine Power	85	cv (HP)	Required Power: Ideal for mid-to-large high-utilization tractors.
Working Speed	8-10	km/h	Productivity: Highest operational speed in its class.
Bunker Capacity (Total)	1400	Kg (Approx.)	Massive total capacity ensures maximum field coverage between refills.
Linkage Category	2	–	Standard robust connection.

High-Capacity Engineering for Potato Yield:

The ADB-480 is built for commercial scale, enhancing yield through optimized throughput and precise, deep nutrient placement across four rows.

4 Rows Coverage: Boosting Field Throughput by 33%

The primary advantage of the ADB-480 over the 3-row ADB-380 is scale. By processing 4 Rows simultaneously, the machine provides a substantial increase in throughput, cutting down total field coverage time. This is critical for large mechanized farms where time management during the planting season directly impacts profitability. The 8-10 km/h operational speed multiplies this efficiency, ensuring thousands of acres can be covered quickly and accurately.

Optimal Nutrient Placement for Tuber Health and Growth

The ADB-480’s opener shoes are designed to match the precise requirements of potato cultivation: placing fertilizer bands below and to the side of the seed drop. This strategy is vital for:

1. Sustained Tuber Bulking: Ensures a consistent nutrient source is available during the later, heavier bulking stages of the tuber.

2. Preventing Root Burn: Protects the delicate potato seed piece from direct fertilizer contact, promoting healthy early emergence.

3. Encouraging Deep Rooting: Directs the roots to grow downward, enhancing the plant’s resilience to drought and stress common in the Indian climate.

85 CV Power Match and 1400 Kg Refill Efficiency

The 85 cv minimum HP requirement provides the necessary pull and hydraulic power without consuming excessive fuel, offering superior operating economics. The massive 1400 Kg total bunker capacity (4 x 350 Kg per row capacity) allows the machine to cover vast distances before needing a refill, further minimizing operational stops and maximizing the productivity of the large tractor pulling it.

The Commercial Imperative: Time and Resource Management:

The ADB-480 is a strategic asset for large-scale operations focused on synchronized planting schedules and resource conservation.

Applications in Large-Scale Mechanized Farms

The ADB-480 is the definitive machine for mechanized potato farms in major hubs such as Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and commercial operations in Gujarat. Its 4 Rows capacity supports large-scale Potato Planters, ensuring the entire operation runs smoothly and quickly. This capacity is vital for synchronizing fertilization with other complex planting tasks.

Combating Resource Loss under Monsoon Conditions

The ADB-480’s deep placement system is the most effective defense against nutrient loss in India’s environment:

• Volatilization Control: Locking nitrogenous fertilizers deep reduces atmospheric loss in high-temperature conditions.

• Runoff Protection: Protecting the 1400 Kg fertilizer application from being washed away by sudden, heavy monsoon rainfall, safeguarding the substantial investment in inputs.

Consistency and Uniformity Across Vast Acreage

Maintaining fertilizer uniformity across thousands of acres is challenging. The ADB-480’s synchronized ground-wheel-driven metering system ensures that application rates remain constant between 8 km/h and 10 km/h and across all 4 Rows, guaranteeing uniform nutrient availability and, consequently, uniform tuber quality at harvest.

Live Experience: Quantified Field Performance

We provide quantifiable data and verified customer reports demonstrating the superior operational efficiency and durability of the ADB-480 in large-scale potato fields.

Customer Story 1: Throughput and Labor Savings in Uttar Pradesh

A large commercial potato producer in Uttar Pradesh upgraded their fleet from three 3-row machines to two ADB-480 4 Rows Fertilizers Machines.

The Solution: They utilized the ADB-480 with their 100 cv tractors and leveraged the 4 Rows capacity. They reported running the machine consistently at 10 km/h where field conditions allowed.

The Result: They achieved a 33% increase in coverage per pass, allowing them to complete fertilization for their entire 500-acre farm in just three days, down from four and a half days previously. This time saving secured their planting schedule against a tight weather forecast. The maintenance team noted that the 700 Kg frame provided excellent stability at the high 10 km/h speed.

Customer Story 2: Maximizing Uptime and Economy in Gujarat

A contractor near Ahmedabad specializing in row crop service required a fast, highly reliable applicator. They chose the ADB-480 for its optimal 85 cv HP match and high speed.

The Solution: They focused on maximizing the uptime between refills by utilizing the full 1400 Kg total capacity.

The Result: The contractor documented a consistent 12% fuel savings per hectare compared to their previous heavier 4-row machine. Over a single season, the ADB-480 showed zero unscheduled downtime. The routine maintenance confirmed the durability of the opener shoes and metering units in the abrasive soil of Gujarat, proving the machine’s reliability as an India Manufacturer solution.

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 precision tools like the ADB-480 Potato Machinery for Fertilizers to heavy-duty equipment like the THOR Stone Crusher—that directly addresses the unique challenges posed by India’s diverse soil types, monsoon conditions, and rapid infrastructure expansion. 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:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the ADB-480 Fertilizer Machine

• Q: What is the minimum horsepower (HP) required for the 4 Rows ADB-480?

  • A: The machine requires a minimum engine power of 85 CV (HP). This increased requirement compared to 3-row models is necessary to efficiently pull four rows of openers and the 700 Kg machine mass at speeds up to 10 km/h.

• Q: What is the total fertilizer capacity of the ADB-480?

  • A: The ADB-480 has 4 Rows with 350 Kg per row bunker capacity, resulting in a substantial total capacity of approximately 1400 Kg.

• Q: How accurate is the metering system at high speeds (8-10 km/h)?

  • A: The ground-wheel-driven metering system is designed to maintain precise application rates even when speed fluctuates between 8 km/h and 10 km/h. This ensures proportional and accurate nutrient flow across all 4 Rows.

• Q: Is the ADB-480 compatible with narrow row spacing?

  • A: The ADB-480 is optimized for standard potato row spacing (typically 750 mm). The opener shoes are mounted on a robust frame designed for maximum consistency across the 4 Rows configuration.

Metering and Delivery: The Science of Accurate Nutrient Flow

The ADB-480 utilizes a synchronized ground-wheel-driven metering system, ensuring the fertilizer application rate is precisely proportional to the ground speed. This mechanical system eliminates the risk of over- or under-application. The large 1400 Kg total capacity feeds directly into the four opener shanks, guaranteeing that the nutrients flow consistently to the targeted deep placement zone for all four rows simultaneously, crucial for Potato Machinery for Fertilizers.

Complementary Potato Production Solutions

Maximizing efficiency requires a synchronized approach to field management.

Soil Preparation and Tillage

• Rock Picker (CT-2100 Series): (Internal Link) Ensure the ADB-480’s openers operate smoothly and without obstruction by pre-clearing fields using the CT-2100 Rock Picker.

• Rotavator (PSW-3200 Series): (Internal Link) The PSW-3200 Rotavator is ideal for creating the initial fine tilth, which reduces draft on the ADB-480 and allows it to maintain its optimal 8-10 km/h application speed.

• Stone Crusher (THOR Series): (Internal Link) For foundational improvement or land reclamation, a pass with the THOR Stone Crusher precedes the entire planting process, creating a stable, rock-free base.

Post-Fertilization Operations

• Potato Planters (PAI/PANTHER): (Internal Link) The ADB-480 works seamlessly in conjunction with our Potato Planters, ensuring the fertilizer is placed optimally just ahead of the seed drop for maximum initial plant nutrition.

• Potato Furrower (R-380/R-580 Series): (Internal Link) The ADB-480 is a key part of the entire row system, preceding the final hilling requirements managed by the R-380/R-580 Potato Furrower.

• Potato Diggers (AWB-1600 Series): (Internal Link) High-quality tillage and precise fertilization ultimately lead to higher yields, maximizing the efficiency of the Potato Diggers during harvest.

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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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