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SOIL ELIMINATOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sorters and Separators (Agr. Mach.)
DEF

A device that removes dirt and soil from potatoes after harvesting.

OBS

Piling potatoes to a depth of 3 m usually calls for the use of means of separating out loose soil from the crop. Soil separation is necessary because there is a tendency for potatoes to heat if soil cones interfere with ventilation of the heap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trieuses (Matériel agricole)
DEF

Appareil utilisé à poste fixe en bout de champ ou à proximité d'un local de stockage pour débarrasser de la terre qui y adhère encore ou qui y est mêlée, les pommes de terre venant d'être arrachées ou déjà ressuyées.

CONT

Un déterreur de pommes de terres intervient donc, en général, au moment de la récolte et son débit est important.

Key term(s)
  • déterreur de tubercules

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Clasificadoras (Maquinaria agrícola)
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