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R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower

Welcome to India Watanabe Soil Stabilizer Co., Ltd., your certified India Manufacturer and leading specialist in high-capacity, precision farming equipment for commercial operations. The R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower is the benchmark machine for agricultural enterprises focused on volume, speed, and consistency. It is engineered to create five perfectly shaped, symmetrical furrows in a single pass, which is essential for maximizing row count per acre and optimizing subsequent planting and harvesting efficiency. The R-580 is purpose-built for rapid deployment, boasting a formidable working speed of 5-8 km/h and efficiently utilizing a minimum engine power of 85 cv. Weighing an optimized 750 Kg, this implement is structurally reinforced to handle the lateral and torsional stress of wide-span operation, making it the definitive choice for large-scale potato cultivation across all major Indian agricultural regions.

R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower Specifications:

The R-580 is a high-capacity implement designed for uncompromising performance, offering maximum row coverage with minimal time per hectare.

Specification	Value (R-580)	Unit	Significance in India
Model	R-580 (Potato Furrower)	–	High Capacity: Standard 5-Row Coverage.
Furrower Rows	5	–	Optimized for commercial-scale, rapid field coverage.
Empty Weight	750	Kg	Heavy-Duty: Structural integrity for wider span, yet balanced for compaction control.
Min. Engine Power	85	CV (HP)	Efficient Power Use: Excellent ratio for commercial tractors (85-110 HP).
Working Speed	5-8	km/h	Productivity King: Maximizes hectares covered per day.
Linkage Category	2 / 3	–	Standard linkage compatibility for medium to large tractors.
Working Width (Approx.)	2.5 – 3.0	Meters	Wide swath ensures fewer passes are required.

Corporate Profile: The India Watanabe Advantage

Our unwavering commitment to quality and localized support defines the value we deliver across the Indian agricultural and infrastructure landscape.

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. Established to service the highly demanding agricultural and infrastructure sectors of the Indian Subcontinent, our company represents the perfect intersection of robust international engineering and specialized local knowledge.

Our core mission is to provide high-efficiency, durable machinery—from specialized potato implements like the R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower 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 do not just assemble equipment; we engineer solutions tested for Indian realities, ensuring every machine is not just theoretically capable, but proven under the most rigorous field conditions. This localization of manufacturing quality is why the R-580 offers superior performance compared to general imports. Furthermore, our focus remains squarely on the long-term operational efficiency of our clients. We understand that in commercial farming, equipment longevity and predictable performance translate directly into stability and increased profit margins, making the R-580’s initial investment cost justifiable through years of reliable service and minimal downtime.

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 supply chains, minimize logistics costs, and provide rapid, responsive technical support and spares availability across major agricultural states, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. We maintain extensive parts inventories, which is crucial for maintaining the high-speed operational tempo of our commercial clients. Our regional service centers are staffed by locally trained engineers who understand the unique maintenance demands of Indian operating environments, providing a level of service quality unmatched by competitors.

As specialists in soil preparation and stone management, we commit to mechanical simplicity and longevity. Our adherence to rigorous manufacturing quality standards—derived from decades of Watanabe global engineering practices—ensures that every piece of machinery, including this high-capacity R-580 Furrower, provides predictable, sustained performance and the industry’s lowest long-term running costs. This commitment to durability and local support cements our reputation as a trusted partner for farmers and contractors seeking reliable, locally supported solutions that genuinely impact their bottom line. The Gujarat facility acts as a hub for both manufacturing and continuous quality improvement, constantly gathering field data from Indian farms to refine future iterations of our machinery, guaranteeing relevance and performance.

Precision Engineering: Structural Integrity for Wide-Span Operation

The mechanical design of the R-580 Potato Furrower is fundamentally optimized for scale. It translates the R-380’s speed and efficiency into a high-capacity 5-row format, demanding superior materials and structural engineering to handle the increased operational stresses, ensuring zero compromise on quality across the full 5-row width.

High-Speed Operational Advantage: 5-8 km/h Across 5 Rows

Maintaining an operational speed of 5-8 km/h while processing five rows simultaneously is a significant engineering feat, directly contributing to the machine’s economic value. This is achieved through three critical design elements:

1. Optimized Share Angle: The furrow shares are angled precisely to minimize drag (or draft) and ensure immediate, uniform soil lifting and movement. The angle is designed to be aggressive enough to cleanly slice the soil but shallow enough to maintain high speed without excessive power demand or unnecessary soil pulverization. The pitch of the shares is finely tuned to handle the moisture content variations typical of Indian soil, ensuring consistent performance whether in drier post-tillage ground or slightly damper conditions following morning dew. This meticulous tuning is essential for achieving a stable furrow depth, a key factor in subsequent planting precision.
2. Increased Tine Clearance: Sufficient vertical and horizontal clearance between the five individual furrowing tines prevents trash and residue build-up, a common cause of slowdowns and blockages in high-speed operation. The R-580 features an elevated frame and generous spacing between the tines to allow for the free passage of crop residue and clods. This ensures continuous, uninterrupted furrow creation, even in fields with high volumes of crop residue from previous harvesting activities. Minimizing blockages is paramount to maximizing the total operational time and maintaining the advertised 5-8 km/h speed profile.
3. Hydrodynamic Soil Flow: The shape of the mouldboards and shares is engineered using advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) principles applied to soil mechanics. This ensures a smooth, continuous flow of soil outwards to form the ridge, reducing the tendency for soil to pile up ahead of the implement, which would otherwise significantly increase drag and force the tractor to slow down. The curvature is optimized to gently turn the soil mass, resulting in a firm, perfectly peaked ridge that resists weathering and provides optimal conditions for tuber development.

Optimized Power-to-Weight Ratio: 85 CV for 750 Kg

The R-580’s 750 Kg Empty Weight is carefully balanced. It is heavier than the 3-row R-380 to guarantee the necessary structural rigidity for the wider frame, yet its power requirement is only 85 CV minimum. This efficiency is a result of advanced engineering:

• Reduced Compaction Formula: We avoid unnecessary weight outside of the structural load-bearing areas. The R-580’s 750 Kg mass is meticulously distributed across the wide span, ensuring the implement’s footprint exerts minimal ground pressure relative to its output. This protects the delicate subsoil structure, which is crucial for maximizing tuber growth and preventing yield reduction caused by soil compaction. For farmers focused on soil health and long-term sustainability, this minimal compaction signature is a significant economic advantage.
• Torque vs. Draft: The 85 CV minimum power rating is a calculated figure. It represents the necessary torque to overcome the frictional draft of the five tines moving through average resistance soil at the target speed. Our low-draft design minimizes lateral stress and maximizes the transfer of power to effective work. This means a standard 85-110 HP farm tractor can comfortably pull the implement at the top speed of 8 km/h without over-revving, leading to significant long-term savings in diesel consumption per hectare compared to heavier, inefficiently designed implements.

Fixed Frame Durability: Stress Management for 5-Row Operation

For wide implements, torsional stress (twisting forces generated by uneven soil resistance) is the primary cause of frame failure. The R-580’s frame is constructed using high-yield structural steel tubing (specifically ASTM A500 Grade C) with strategically placed cross-members and bracing, far exceeding the strength requirements for a 5-row pull.

• Torsional Rigidity: The frame’s robust box-section geometry is designed to distribute the pulling forces equally across the five tines, preventing any single tine or section of the frame from absorbing excessive localized load. This design choice dramatically extends the fatigue life of the entire assembly. Furthermore, the use of high-strength structural welding techniques ensures joint integrity, even under the intense, cyclical loading experienced in Indian field conditions.
• Low Maintenance Design: By utilizing a fixed steel frame, we eliminate the complexity, cost, and potential failure points associated with foldable frames, complex hydraulic systems, or internal gearboxes. This inherent simplicity drastically reduces the long-term cost of ownership, limiting maintenance strictly to routine inspection and replacement of the high-wear parts (shares and mouldboards) and checking the integrity of the Category 2/3 linkage pins. The R-580 is an asset built for reliable, multi-season performance with maximum operational uptime.

Applications: The Commercial Imperative of 5-Row Hilling

In large-scale commercial farming across India, time and precision are directly linked to profit. The R-580’s 5-row configuration is not merely an increase in size; it’s a strategic asset for achieving agronomic and economic superiority, particularly for farmers managing large land parcels or engaged in seed production.

Optimal Row Efficiency for Large Indian Estates

The primary economic benefit of the R-580 is the sheer reduction in field time and associated labor costs. Compared to running two 3-row furrowers (requiring two tractors and two operators), the R-580 consolidates the operation into a single, highly efficient pass. This is critical for:

1. Contract Farming Operations: For professional contractors serving multiple clients or handling thousands of acres across different states, the R-580 allows them to meet tight deadlines during the crucial rabi (winter) planting season. The ability to cover an extra 60-80% more ground per pass compared to a 3-row model dramatically improves their service capacity and revenue potential.
2. Perfect Row Alignment and Spacing: A single-pass, 5-row setup guarantees perfectly consistent row spacing and ridge heights across the entire working width. This consistency is vital for the automated efficiency of subsequent machinery. For instance, Potato Planters (PAI/PANTHER) require uniform beds for optimal seed placement, and Potato Diggers (AWB-1600 Series) rely on uniform bed geometry for optimal recovery and minimal crop damage during harvesting. Inconsistency leads to missed tubers or machine stress, both of which reduce profitability.

Advanced Hilling: Protection, Aeration, and Yield Enhancement

Proper hilling with the R-580 ensures the ridge surrounding the developing potato tubers is perfectly contoured, which is essential for yield optimization in the Indian climate:

• Preventing Solanine Greening: The deep, consistent ridge shape created by the R-580 ensures that developing tubers remain buried under a sufficient, protective layer of soil. This shields them from direct and indirect sunlight, preventing the formation of solanine, which causes the potatoes to turn green and unmarketable. Uniform hilling is the most effective defense against this significant economic loss, especially in late-season potato crops.
• Moisture Regulation and Drainage: The precise ridge profile is designed to shed excess rainwater during heavy, localized storms (common in regions like Assam or West Bengal and parts of the South) while still retaining sufficient capillary moisture in the center of the ridge for the potato roots. This balanced water management is crucial for mitigating fungal diseases (like Late Blight) and reducing plant stress during short, unpredictable dry spells. The soil structure within the ridge is kept loose and aerated, promoting healthy root development.
• Weed Suppression Strategy: The high-speed, controlled soil movement inherent in the R-580’s operation effectively buries, smothers, and uproots emerging weeds between the rows. This mechanical weed control action, performed during the hilling process, significantly reduces the reliance on costly chemical pre-emergent herbicides, contributing to more sustainable, environmentally compliant, and cost-effective farming practices.

Seamless Integration into Advanced Tillage Trains

The R-580 performs best when integrated into a structured, well-planned tillage program. It is typically the final mechanical pass before planting, setting the stage for precision. Working in finely prepared, loose soil (typically after a pass with a PSW-3200 Rotavator or a Power Harrow) allows the machine to achieve maximum soil movement and ridge consistency at its optimal 5-8 km/h speed. For farms utilizing soil amendments, the consistent furrow depth helps in the uniform distribution and subsequent incorporation of fertilizers. In fields known for excessive stone presence (a major issue in parts of Madhya Pradesh), pre-clearing with a CT-2100 Rock Picker is highly recommended to protect the blades, minimize wear, and ensure continuous high-speed operation without needing to stop for foreign object removal.

Live Experience: Quantified Field Performance

Customer Story 1: Doubling Efficiency and Labor Savings in Gujarat’s Commercial Farms

A major agricultural enterprise near Surat, Gujarat, specializing in processing potatoes for export and managing over 400 acres, faced significant operational bottlenecks during their hilling phase. They were utilizing two separate 3-row furrowers (equivalent to R-380 models) pulled by two 75 cv tractors. This required two full-time operators and complex field management to maintain synchronized row alignment, leading to slow overall progress and high labor dependency.

The Solution: The enterprise transitioned their primary operation to a single R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower, pulled by a single, powerful 100 cv tractor. After initial setup, they consistently reported running the R-580 at a high, sustained speed of 7.5 km/h.

The Result: They immediately achieved a 66% increase in row-coverage efficiency (from 6 total rows to 5 rows managed by one machine) while simultaneously freeing up one tractor and one highly skilled operator for other critical, high-value tasks. Quantifiably, the R-580 reduced their total hilling time for the 400 acres from 8 full, long days to less than 4 days. This radical time compression during the short planting window secured their crop against an early monsoon risk and allowed them to achieve an earlier-than-expected planting date. The ROI calculation showed the Potato Furrower Machine Price in India for the R-580 was recouped entirely through labor and fuel savings within the first three seasons.

Customer Story 2: Uptime and Durability in Maharashtra’s Hilly and Sticky Regions

A cooperative of vegetable growers in the Nasik district of Maharashtra, deals with volatile black cotton soil—notorious for its stickiness and expansion/contraction—and sporadic presence of heavy stones. They required a furrower that would not suffer from frame fatigue or chronic mechanical failure in these conditions. Downtime in this region is extremely costly due both to slow repair infrastructure and missed weather windows.

The Solution: The cooperative chose the mechanically robust R-580 Furrower specifically for its fixed, high-tensile steel frame and inherent simplicity. They utilized their most powerful tractor, an 88 cv model, and integrated the R-580 into their tillage program directly after a primary tilling pass. The structural load on the frame was significant due to the sticky nature of the soil.

The Result: Over three complete potato seasons, the maintenance log shows less than 1% unscheduled downtime for mechanical failure. The 750 Kg frame held its structural integrity perfectly against the lateral shifting and shock loading inherent in the sticky, heavy black cotton soil. The only maintenance required was the standard, predicted replacement of the high-wear chrome-manganese steel shares after every 1500 acres. The R-580’s durability in Maharashtra’s punishing conditions proved its exceptional value, allowing the co-op to maintain perfect scheduling and consistency, leading to a premium yield of high-quality, greening-free tubers sold at a high market price. The R-580 delivered on the promise of the India Manufacturer commitment to localized durability.

Expert Knowledge Hub:

We provide comprehensive technical answers to ensure you are making an informed decision about integrating the R-580 into your commercial operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the R-580 5 Rows Potato Furrower

• Q: How does the R-580 compare to the R-380, and when should I upgrade my operation?
  • A: The R-580 processes five rows (5-row) compared to the R-380’s three rows (3-row). You should consider the R-580 if your annual potato acreage exceeds 150 acres, if you consistently utilize a tractor of 85 cv (HP) or greater, or if labor cost and planting speed are your highest priorities. The R-580 provides a clear commercial advantage by reducing the total number of field passes required. The R-380 is ideal for smaller operations up to 100 acres.
• Q: What is the optimal tractor power and ground speed combination?
  • A: While the technical minimum is 85 cv, the optimal performance—balancing speed, fuel consumption, and soil work quality—is achieved with a tractor in the 90 cv to 110 cv range. This power band allows you to comfortably and sustainably maintain a consistent speed of 7 km/h to 8 km/h without stressing the engine. Operating below 5 km/h may result in less aggressive soil throw and less defined ridge profiles.
• Q: Can the R-580 handle variable row spacing for different potato varieties?
  • A: Yes. While the main frame is fixed for strength, the individual furrowing tines are bolted to the cross-beam and are fully adjustable. They can be manually repositioned along the cross-beam, allowing small, necessary adjustments to row spacing to accommodate specific seed varieties (e.g., long-oval versus round) or regional planting preferences, typically ranging from 650 mm to 750 mm centers. We provide detailed spacing guides in the operator’s manual.
• Q: What is the maintenance schedule for the furrow shares?
  • A: The primary wear items are the furrow shares (blades), which bear the brunt of soil abrasion. We use specialized, hardened, abrasion-resistant steel. In light to moderate soil conditions (e.g., sandy loam in Gujarat), they may last 2,000 to 2,500 acres. In heavy, abrasive soil (e.g., laterite in Karnataka or rocky ground), replacement may be required after 1,000 to 1,500 acres. We maintain a full inventory of replacement shares at our Gujarat facility, ensuring minimal lead time for parts.
• Q: What is the typical depth achieved by the R-580, and is it adjustable?
  • A: The working depth is controlled by the tractor’s three-point hitch (draft control). Typically, the furrow depth runs between 15 cm to 25 cm (6 to 10 inches). The operator can precisely adjust the depth via the hydraulic linkage to create the optimal ridge height needed to fully cover the seed potatoes and prevent greening. This flexibility is essential for varying soil compositions.

Advanced Engineering: The Physics of Minimal Draft and Optimal Soil Throw

The core engineering challenge of the R-580 was achieving wide coverage (5 rows) without increasing the draft (the pulling force required) disproportionately. We solved this with an optimized Parabolic Tine Design and meticulous mouldboard geometry.

1. Reduced Adhesion and Friction: The tines are shaped parabolically, actively lifting and separating the soil with minimal friction against the metal surface. This geometry breaks the soil mass using the minimum amount of force. This is particularly effective in sticky, high-clay content soils, like certain black cotton soils in Telangana, where adhesion is usually the single biggest drag factor.
2. Controlled Ejection and Ridge Forming: The high-performance mouldboards are meticulously shaped to control the velocity and precise direction of the soil being thrown to the side. The angle is calculated to gently stack the soil mass from five adjacent furrows into a single, high-volume ridge. This controlled soil throw prevents excessive soil scatter and ensures 100% of the displaced soil lands precisely where it is needed: on top of the developing ridge. This controlled process is the secret to maintaining the high 5-8 km/h speed while creating a perfectly defined, uniform ridge that minimizes weathering.
3. Frame Stabilization and Vibration Dampening: The substantial 750 Kg frame weight is not dead weight; it acts as a natural dampener and stabilizer. This mass absorbs the minor oscillations and high-frequency vibrations generated by the high-speed interaction of the five tines with the soil. The result is a smoother pull for the tractor, reduced wear on the three-point linkage and tires, and significantly greater operator comfort over long, continuous workdays.

 Complementary Land Preparation Solutions:

Purchasing the R-580 is the first step toward building a completely synchronized, high-efficiency potato production line. Our full suite of machinery, manufactured under the India Watanabe standard, is designed for seamless, sequential integration.

Pre-Furrowing: Soil Clearance and Deep Tillage for Optimal R-580 Performance

To fully utilize the R-580’s maximum 8 km/h capability, the field must be prepared to the highest standard.

• Rock Picker (CT-2100 Series): (Internal Link) For fields in the Deccan Plateau or regions with high stone and debris content, the CT-2100 Rock Picker is a necessary investment. Allowing stones into the R-580’s path will significantly slow down the operation and cause premature wear or catastrophic damage to the shares. Pre-clearing guarantees continuous high-speed operation and extends the operational life of your entire implement train.
• Heavy-Duty Rotavator (PSW-3200 Series): (Internal Link) A pre-pass with the PSW-3200 Rotavator is highly recommended to achieve a uniform, fine tilth. This ensures the R-580’s shares can penetrate evenly across all five rows and form the ridge without clodding, which is vital for maximizing tuber respiration and preventing uneven growth. The Rotavator also helps to incorporate crop residues evenly.

Post-Furrowing: Precision Planting and Efficient Harvesting

The geometrically consistent 5-row structure created by the R-580 ensures peak performance from downstream equipment, maximizing return on investment.

• Potato Planters (PAI/PANTHER): (Internal Link) The uniform furrows are perfectly sized for our Potato Planters. The precise geometry guarantees consistent seed spacing and depth across the entire field. Optimal, uniform seed placement is the foundation of high yield and synchronized harvest timing.
• Potato Diggers (AWB-1600 Series): (Internal Link) During harvest, the consistent ridge geometry created by the R-580 is crucial. It ensures that the intake web of our Potato Diggers (like the AWB-1600) can slice cleanly under the rows at the optimal depth, maximizing tuber recovery while minimizing crop damage and soil intake, thereby boosting final profitability.

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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
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