Pöttinger means quality and reliability worldwide. The "What the Experts Say" section takes you on a tour to farming operations all over the world. Farmers report on their experience with Pöttinger agricultural technology.
 ZD Velké Pavlovice, okres Břeclav (CZ) |
The Velké Pavlovice agricultural association in the Břeclav region farms 560 ha of arable land, the majority of crop production being destined for livestock.
Since 1996 they have been using a EUROPROFI 2 L loader wagon for forage harvesting - having been in operation for 12 years, it is still in use this season. In addition to silage, hay and straw, the loader wagon is also used to transport maize from the field. "We are very pleased with this loader wagon - it operates reliably all year long, thanks partly to the tractor mechanic, Jan Horáček, who looks after the machine. We have two sets of knives, which we sharpen every day. What is remarkable is that after the number of seasons this machine has been in operation it is still fitted with the original tines. For silage, if we need a powerful transporter, we hitch up the loader wagon to a tractor with 190 horsepower, or more. |
Jiří Hanzálek, Velké Pavlovice Agricultural Association
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For harvesting we also use the mower so that we manage everything in the shortest time possible to the tightest deadlines. In a comparison of the two technologies the loader wagon is clearly more economical and the dairy cattle are more satisfied with the quality and length of the mowed crop," reports the deputy manager of the agricultural association, Jiří Hanzálek. Since 2006 they have been using a ROLLPROFI 3300 LSC classic baler to pickup and bale straw. They also tested a SERVO 65 here with a view to purchasing one of these ploughs. |
| Josef Borák, Vsetín (CZ) |
Josef Borák with his NOVACAT 265 H ED
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Josef Borák operates an arable farm, which is not one of the larger businesses, but for many years he has been a loyal and important owner of Pöttinger agricultural technology. He farms 18 hectares in Velké Karlovice; the area around Vsetín. He concentrates on grassland and his farm is around 600 metres above sea level.
Josef Borák purchased his first Pöttinger machines back in 1999: a EUROTOP 340 N windrower, a EUROHIT 47 N tedder, a ROLLPROFI 3120 baler and a ROLLPROFI G 400 S bale wrapper. A NOVACAT 265 H ED disc mower and TWIST 4001 F4 spreader wagon were added in 2006. The most recently purchased machine was a NOVACAT 306 F ED α-motion. "I am very pleased with this technology. Thanks to the mower with conditioner the grass is longer than I was used too; it grows better and is easier to rake. I only need to use the tedder for harvesting hay. The muck spreader is also excellent. I use it especially for sheep dung to feed the grass with nutrients. The muck spreader can distribute the dung in a uniform layer, which is often difficult with sheep dung because it tends to form larger and harder lumps than cow dung," says Josef Borák, satisfied with the results his machines produce. |
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