PÖTTINGER PURO H 3000 - A Precision Planter Prototype Pointing to the Future of Row-Crop Seeding

At Agritechnica 2025 in Hanover, Austrian manufacturer PÖTTINGER publicly presented a prototype of its new high-precision row-crop planter - the PURO H 3000. For the company, this is not just “another machine” in the lineup, but a strategic entry into the precision planting segment, with a clear focus on consistent seed placement, reliable closing, and practical, fast field service.

What Was Shown: The PURO Concept in Brief

PÖTTINGER positions the PURO H 3000 as an attempt to combine three things that often compete with each other in real-life conditions:

• high accuracy at working speed (both longitudinal and lateral uniformity);
• robust performance in challenging soil and residue conditions;
• quick, operator-friendly service - without tools and with minimal downtime.

The core of the machine is the metering unit. In the manufacturer’s description, emphasis is placed on housing strength (a special composite solution within a synthetic shell to improve rigidity and torsional stability), plus a two-part design intended to speed up access to seed discs and routine maintenance.

Prototype Specifications Announced for PURO H 3000

Below are the parameters cited in the materials distributed on behalf of the manufacturer’s press communications for the prototype configuration.

A key note: this is still a prototype, so final production specifications (available configurations, options, allowable speeds, electronics, tractor requirements, etc.) may be adjusted after factory and field validation.

DUAL DISC Opener and Residue Handling

The prototype highlights DUAL DISC openers (double-disc design) and adaptive row-cleaning tools aimed at managing heavy residue. The rationale is straightforward: under No-Till or minimum tillage, stable furrow formation and a clean seed zone often determine not only emergence, but also uniform plant development within the row.

The materials also mention spring-mounted fertilizer openers (for the fertilizer-application configuration) and the ability to individually adjust the position of fertilizer bands independently of the seed row. In practice, this allows farms to fine-tune starter nutrition geometry for specific agronomic strategies and soil conditions without changing the basic seeding layout.

Ergonomics and Service Speed: What Matters During the Season

PÖTTINGER puts emphasis on practical operator convenience:

• adjustments and settings placed in easily accessible areas;
• cover removal and access to the seed disc without tools;
• a shut-off/separation plate in the hopper design, allowing disc changes even when the hopper is not empty.

During peak planting windows, these details can be just as important as “headline numbers” in a brochure: less downtime - more hectares per shift - lower risk of missing optimal moisture timing.

Why MaterMacc and “San Vito” Are Mentioned

Another important point is where the expertise comes from. After integrating MaterMacc in 2022, PÖTTINGER has been developing its site in San Vito (Italy) as a competence center specifically for precision planting technology. For the market, this suggests the company is not entering the segment “from scratch”, but building on an established engineering base and existing solutions in row-crop planters.

Practical Takeaway for Ukrainian Farms

PURO H 3000 is a clear example of how manufacturers are rethinking precision seeding for modern realities: more residue, wider adoption of reduced tillage, tighter time windows, the need for accurate starter nutrition placement, and demand for repeatable outcomes. If the prototype is successfully brought to production in the announced direction, Ukrainian farms may gain another strong option in the 6-row planter class, with 4.5 m working width and 3.0 m transport width.

Where to Get Seeder Spare Parts and How to Solve “Non-Standard” Needs

If you need spare parts for seeders from different brands, you can order them from BAS-Agro LLC (Cherkasy, Ukraine) via the catalog at https://bas.ua/, specifically in the section https://bas.ua/shop/spare-parts-for-seeders-000000003-1.

BAS-Agro also offers manufacturing of parts based on a sample or technical drawing - a practical option when you need a non-standard item, urgent restoration of a component, or a part that is difficult to source during the season.