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Combination machines pull and shape a raised planting bed and cover it with plastic mulch at the same time. This is a very attractive feature to many growers who are interested in minimizing the number of times they pass through the field with a tractor. When deciding whether to use a combination machine or a separate superbedder and plastic mulch layer, consider the following: Do you have a large enough tractor to pull the equipment? Combination machines are heavier than superbedders and/or mulch layers. You may not be able to pull a combination machine with the same tractor that pulls a superbedder or mulch layer. Are you able to consistently form a fully-filled and solid high quality planting bed? Because the combination machines cover the bed as it is shaped, it is difficult to visually inspect bed quality. You may not know if there are valleys or breaks in the bed that can create problems for the crop later. Combination machines are usually longer and larger than individual superbedders and mulch layers. This means that they are less suitable for fields with undulating terrain. With a skilled operator and good field conditions, combination machines can be a tremendous tool for the grower to keep production costs low. Our combi-superbedder is the ultimate combination machine and is unmatched by any other product on the market. It consists of our standard superbedder frame with a 1300 lb fertilizer distributor, and a high speed plastic mulch layer behind. With a combi-superbedder, you can pull and shape a solid planting bed, apply dry fertilizer (or a liquid fertilizer solution with optional accessories), and lay plastic mulch on the bed at the same time. With optional equipment, you can lay drip irrigation tape and fumigate the bed while you are shaping it and covering it with mulch. No other machine is capable of doing all of these functions at once. Imagine making one pass through the field to shape your bed, fumigate, fertilize, lay drip tape, and lay plastic mulch!
Part #	Description	Ship Weight
BP480	Combi-superbedder-mulch layer, 1300 lb (591 kg) hopper, without press pan, custom row centers	2800 lb
A three-point Category II hitch is standard. Call our sales department for weights and dimensions and for recommendations on accessories. It is the customer’s responsibility to determine tractor horsepower requirements. Customized row center sizes are available upon request from our sales department.
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