The Da Ros Potting Machine I3-P is one of the most popular potting machines for New Zealand growers, valued for its strong focus on operator safety, flexibility, and excellent value for money. Designed for hard-working plant producers, it offers reliable performance across a wide range of potting applications.
The machine comes standard with a 1000L hopper, with an option to increase to 1500L, with fold-down sides so it can be easily loaded from either side. Soil feed speed is adjusted via a mechanical speed dial, allowing operators to fine-tune output to suit different soil types and pot requirements. Long-life stainless steel soil elevator paddles ensure durability in demanding nursery environments.
An autom atic pot in-feed conveyor continuously reloads the pot magazine during operation, while the simple pot sizing adjustment and pneumatic pot de-nester accommodate pots from 8–20cm diameter. As pots move around the carousel, they are de-nested, filled with soil, and drilled to the required depth, ready for planting. Drill hole size and depth are quick and easy to adjust.
With a potting capacity of up to 2,500 pots per hour, the I3-P is a dependable, versatile solution for medium to large nurseries looking to balance productivity, safety, and cost.
KEY FEATURES
- Popular, proven potting machine for NZ growers
- 1000L hopper. Optional 1500L with fold-down sides
- Pneumatic pot de-nester with easy pot size adjustment
- Adjustable soil feed speed via mechanical dial
- Automatic pot in-feed conveyor for continuous operation
- Drill kit with adjustable drill size and depth
- Reliable, safe operation for busy nursery environments
STANDARD MACHINE COMPOSITION
- 1000L hopper
- Pneumatic pot de-nester
- Easy pot size adjustment
- Drill kit (3–9cm)
- 3m pot take-off conveyor with 1200mm tray holder
- 1.2m pot in-feed conveyor
TECHNICAL DATA
- Pot diameter: 8–20cm
- Potting capacity: up to 2,500 pots/hour
- Potting belt length: 3–6m
- Hopper capacity: 1000-1500L
- Air consumption: 80–150 L/min
- Installed power: 2.2kW, 400V, 3P+N+T, 50Hz
- Weight: 630kg