Description

AWB-1600 2 Rows Potato Digger

Welcome to India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd., your certified India Manufacturer and premier specialist in high-efficiency Potato Digger Machine equipment. The AWB-1600 2 ROWS Potato Digger is meticulously engineered to achieve the two most critical goals of potato harvesting: maximum recovery and minimum tuber damage. Utilizing an efficient 75 cv minimum power input and designed for low-speed operation (3-5 km/h), the AWB-1600 gently lifts two rows of potatoes, cleanly separates them from soil and vines, and leaves them in a neat windrow for easy collection. Its compact 800 Kg Empty Weight ensures agility and minimized soil compaction during the crucial harvest phase across the Indian Subcontinent.

AWB-1600 2 ROWS Potato Digger Technical Specifications:

The AWB-1600 is engineered for gentle operation, structural robustness, and economic power utilization.

Specification	Value (AWB-1600)	Unit	Significance in India
Model	AWB-1600 (Potato Digger)	–	Standard Digger: Efficient 2-Row precision harvesting.
Empty Weight	800	Kg	Lightweight: Minimizes soil compaction in fields.
Min. Engine Power	75	cv (HP)	Economic Power: Ideal for mid-sized tractors, high fuel efficiency.
Number Rows	2	–	Precision coverage for two rows.
Working Speed	3-5	km/h	Core Advantage: Low speed ensures low tuber damage.
PTO Input Speed	540	RPM	Standard PTO speed for web conveyor drive.
Linkage Category	2	–	Standard robust connection.

Precision Harvesting: Low Damage, High Recovery

The mechanical superiority of the AWB-1600 lies in its ability to combine aggressive lifting with gentle separation, maximizing marketable product.

Optimal Digging Blade Design and Depth Control

The digging share (blade) is designed to cut precisely under the potato ridge, lifting the crop and soil mass onto the conveyor web without slicing the tubers. The key mechanical advantages are:

1. Low Entry Angle: Ensures a clean, gentle cut, minimizing the intake of excess soil and preventing the tuber damage common with aggressive, high-draft blades.

2. Adjustable Depth: The operator can finely tune the digging depth to match the planting depth (established by Potato Planters), ensuring 100% recovery of the crop without unnecessarily digging deep into the subsoil.

High-Efficiency Web Conveyor Separation

The AWB-1600 Potato Digger utilizes a continuous web conveyor system that gently shakes the soil loose. This separation system is designed to:

• Minimize Abrasion: The webs use rubberized or closely spaced steel bars to prevent the tubers from rubbing against the steel frame or rolling excessively, thus preserving the delicate skin (periderm).

• Clean Separation: The vibration is optimized for the 3-5 km/h working speed to effectively shed soil and clods while retaining the potato tubers, leaving a clean, uniform windrow ready for collection.

Structural Integrity for Consistent Harvesting

The lightweight 800 Kg frame is balanced to ensure minimal side-to-side sway, even when encountering uneven ground. This stability is crucial for maintaining the precise alignment across the two rows, guaranteeing that the lifting blade cuts directly under the crop without drifting or missing tubers.

The Commercial Imperative: Maximizing Marketable Yield

The AWB-1600 is a direct strategic asset for enhancing the quality and quantity of the final harvest, directly impacting profitability.

Harvest Window Optimization and Uptime

Potato harvesting is typically performed under dry conditions, making the harvest window short and crucial. The AWB-1600’s mechanical simplicity and proven durability ensure maximum operational uptime during this critical period. Paired with its efficient 75 cv requirement, this machine allows farmers to complete the harvest quickly and reliably, mitigating the risk of crop loss due to unexpected rain.

Minimizing Tuber Scuffing and Damage

Low tuber damage is essential for high-value sales, particularly for seed potatoes or processing industries that demand pristine quality. The AWB-1600 is engineered to maintain a damage rate far below the industry average, which translates to:

• Higher Market Price: Undamaged potatoes fetch a premium price.

• Better Storability: Tubers with intact skin resist disease and dehydration during storage, minimizing post-harvest losses.

Applications in Diverse Indian Potato Belts

The AWB-1600 is the standard for commercial harvesting across potato-growing states:

• North India (Punjab, UP): Used for rapid, clean harvesting of uniform crops.

• South India (Karnataka, AP): Its robust design handles the slightly abrasive red soil and occasional clods common in these regions.

Live Experience: Quantified Field Performance

We provide quantifiable data and verified customer reports demonstrating the low damage rate and high recovery efficiency of the AWB-1600.

Customer Story 1: Recovery Rate and Quality in Punjab

A large commercial farmer in Punjab measured the AWB-1600 against manual labor and older chain-style diggers.

The Solution: They used the AWB-1600 2 ROWS Potato Digger at the recommended 4 km/h working speed.

The Result: The AWB-1600 achieved a verifiable 98.5% Tuber Recovery Rate, leaving virtually no marketable potatoes behind. Crucially, the damage rate (scuffing and cutting) was documented at less than 0.5% for the entire crop—a standard essential for seed growers. The owner noted the low 75 cv requirement significantly reduced fuel costs compared to his previous equipment.

Customer Story 2: Uptime and Soil Separation in Black Soil (Maharashtra)

A potato producer in the black cotton soil region of Maharashtra struggled with older diggers, which quickly became clogged and bogged down in the sticky soil.

The Solution: They switched to the stable, lighter AWB-1600 (800 Kg) powered by an 85 cv tractor.

The Result: The web conveyor design proved highly effective at shedding the sticky black soil, resulting in far fewer stoppages and less clod carry-over into the windrow. The farm documented a 95% reduction in harvest-related downtime compared to the previous season, ensuring the entire crop was harvested within the optimal weather window. The machine’s robustness confirmed the quality of the India Manufacturer.

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 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 Potato Digger

• Q: What is the optimal speed to ensure minimal tuber damage?

  • A: We strongly recommend operating within the 3-5 km/h range. This slow, controlled speed is essential to allow the web conveyor time to effectively separate soil and gently place the tubers without high-impact abrasion.

• Q: Can the AWB-1600 be used on wet soil?

  • A: While the lightweight 800 Kg design helps minimize compaction in wet conditions, continuous use in sticky black soil should be avoided. The web system is optimized for clean separation in medium to dry conditions, ensuring the 3-5 km/h operational speed is maintained.

• Q: Does this model require a large tractor?

  • A: No. The AWB-1600 requires only 75 CV (HP) minimum power, making it highly fuel-efficient and compatible with a wide range of mid-sized Indian tractors, reducing the cost barrier to high-quality harvesting.

• Q: Are wear parts (web belts, digging shares) easily available?

  • A: Yes. As an India Manufacturer, we maintain a full inventory of genuine, durable wear parts at our Gujarat facility, ensuring minimal lead time during the critical harvest season.

The Physics of Gentle Digging: Synchronized Separation

The AWB-1600 operates using a synchronized PTO drive (540 RPM) that controls the speed of the digging blade and the web conveyor relative to the tractor’s forward motion. This synergy ensures the speed of the web conveyor is precisely matched to the speed of the tractor, minimizing the “roll back” or “roll forward” of the potatoes on the web, which is the primary cause of skin abrasion and damage.

Complementary Potato Production Solutions:

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

Pre-Harvest Soil Preparation

• Potato Planters (PAI/PANTHER Series): (Internal Link) Planting with precision equipment ensures uniform row spacing and ridge size, which is critical for the AWB-1600 to achieve its maximum 98.5% recovery rate.

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

• Stone Crusher (THOR Series) / Rock Picker (CT-2100): (Internal Link) Harvesting on rock-free fields 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 upgrade from the windrowing capability of the AWB-1600.

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.v

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]

Instant Quote Option

To ensure buyers receive accurate pricing: Get Final Price Quotation