Renaldo Semiautomatic Vegetable Transplanter

Transplant Vegetables Through Plastic Mulch

The Renaldo Semiautomatic vegetable transplanter plants through plastic mulch covered beds at approximately one plant per second, per planting head. One row to six row (on three beds) configurations available. Easy to use carousel feed system requires one operator per planting head. The planting system is designed around our patented, award-winning Posi-Flow Ground Engaging System which can inject into the ground between 3,000 - 3,600 seedlings per hour, per one row unit.

This vegetable transplanter, like our metered seed planter, utilizes a single injector, tool bar concept that burns holes into the plastic, injects the seedling, and gently packs it into the ground. It is then possible to add moisture to the plug in either the form of liquid fertilizer, or plain water. Safe for use with concealed drip irrigation tape.

The RTME is ideally suited for plastic covered raised beds, flat beds, and bare ground. No other transplanter on the market today can deliver this kind of flexibility and ease of use. The operator pulls plants from the two plant storage racks that are included with the unit (right). Additional trays are available and install easily on you existing tray assembly.

The planters pictured on this page are shown with the optional seated work cell, one per planting head. All transplanters come standard with a standing work platform.

Features

Standing work platform
Row Centers: Adjustable from 60 to 80"
Racks: Two plant storage racks per planting head, accommodates boxes or trays.
Hitch: Category I or II three point hitch.
Overload protection system.
Tool Bar: can accommodate up to six planting heads. Lock and Keeper system allows planting heads to be adjusted along the length of the entire tool bar.
Spacing: One spacing sprocket per planting head. In-row spacing (plant to plant): 8 to 26"
Planting Depths: 1 to 4"
Foliage Height: 2 to 12"
Depth Control: Automatic hydraulic leveling system.
Raised Bed Capacity: 0 to 14"
Side-by-Side Plant Spacing: From 12" to the length of the tool bar. Planting heads can be off-set to achieve closer spacings.

Overload protections system prevents damage from concealed stones under the plastic mulch.

Ground engaging system preforms four operations at once: burn, plant, pack, and water. Optional stake marker shown.

Important Notes
Bare root planting medium will not orient properly in the ground engaging system. This is a gravity feed system that requires the weigh of a plug.

Pricing Information
All published prices are offered as suggested list. Seasonal discounts, or other promotional pricing may be if effect.

Optional Equipment Available

Propane hole burner & tank bracket: 1-1/2, 2, 2-1/2, 3" hole sizes available.
Water Injection: Provides approximately 1/2 cup of water and/or liquid fertilizer to each hole at timed intervals. Hydraulic or electric water pump.
Reciprocating packer: Wheels gently applies pressure to the hole for a firm plant set.
Hitch: Universal CAT-ALL three point hitch connections fits all known tractor configurations. Lateral slide adjustment allows planting heads to be off-set using the hitch.
Carousel tube size: Custom sizes can accommodate up to a four inch pot.
Stake marker kit: Marks location of stake by puncturing a small hole in plastic.
Leveling System: Electric or hydraulic. See table below for available configurations.
Extended Spacing: to 32" with mixed results. Extended spacing can also be achieved by skipping every other hole in the carousel. However, it leaves a skip hole in the plastic.
Seated Work Cell: Fiberglass seat with guarded feet protection.