Potting Machines Media Toppers, Pot Fillers, and Fill & Dril

The Evo² is the standard machine for everyone working with pots from 2½ up to 10⅝ inches.  The machine is extremely easily adjustable and is equipped with a full-automatic soil dosing system. The wide potting ring offers enough room for pots up to 10⅝ inches. For the tree nursery the machine has a soil hatch that releases substrate on a rotating middle disc. A pouring edge can be made, which is ideal for mulching with, for instance, bark. The large soil buffer can be enlarged up to 3 m³. The Evo² can be used as both stationary and mobile installation: the potting machine is easily transportable thanks to the pneumatic tires.

The 3016 fills both small pot sizes at high speed and larger pots (up to 13¾ inches) by means of a 1 on 2 adjustments.  The machine is standard equipped with a powerful and speed-controlled drill setting.  Big favorite of bed plant growers because this machine also easily processes flower baskets, and of tree nurseries where also larger pot sizes (besides 2g and 3g pots) can be processed.  The machine however remains mobile; it has pneumatic tires and a towing hook.

The denby has a double function: on the one hand it helps you with the potting in pots, troughs and containers which cannot be processed with your current machinery.  The large soil container of 6 m³ gives the machine a large autonomy.  On the other, it functions perfectly as a soil supplying vehicle when put along the potting machine or tray filler. The denby filler is the perfect solution for growers who, besides the usual pots, have other potting work that is best done in a semi-automatic way.

The Willburg Projecten Media Topper covers the pot surface with bark or similar materials; it is suitable for round pots and square pots. The electrical variable speed controls adjust the amount of media to suit your requirements

Pack Manufacturing High Speed Potting Systems, as the name implies, are the workhorses of any potting operation. Pack Manufacturing offers three different models of High Speed Potters. Regardless of which model you choose, features like self-tracking belts, sealed bearings, and direct drive transmissions come standard. Pack Manufacturing doesn’t look for a minimum spec when designing our equipment- we build our equipment to last. Every piece of equipment we build is intentionally over-engineered for rugged dependability. When you purchase a Pack Manufacturing High Speed Potting System, you are making an investment that will return its cost many times over.

The Pack Manufacturing PM1002 Double Potter not only ensures an even, uniform fill with every container, but this equipment also offers some amazing production capabilities. One of our best-selling units, the PM1002 potting machine is versatile enough to fill all your potting needs! The surge in production and efficiency with the Pack Mfg. PM1002 Double Potter makes it one of the best choices you can make for your business.

The Pack Manufacturing 4 Yard Field Potter is the mobile solution to potting in the field. While most indoor potting operations are focused on a central location and can be ergonomically designed for speed and efficiency, field operations often lack this luxury. The extremely heavy-duty Pack 4 Yard Potter brings that organization and efficiency to the field. A 7 feet long take-off conveyor with 180° swivel feed comes standard on every Pack Manufacturing 4 Yard Field Potter. Not only can these conveyors be operated manually, but the Field Potter can also be connected to other Pack Mfg. equipment. If you can stand to more than triple your field operation production, then the Pack Mfg. Field Potter line has something for you.

The Pack Manufacturing 10 Yard Field Potter is a behemoth that brings the full potential of mobility to your outdoor growing operations. While most field operations lack the convenience and efficiency of indoor potting lines, the Pack Manufacturing 10 Yard Field Potter brings everything except the roof. The heavy-duty Pack Mfg. 10 Yard Field Potter is engineered for speed and strength. The 10 yard field potter can power through heavy mixes with the drag chain hopper and UHMW bed, carrying 2.5 times more media than a standard 4 Yard Potter. A 10 feet long take-off conveyor with 180° swivel feed comes standard on every Pack Manufacturing 10 Yard Field Potter. If you could stand to improve your field production numbers, then the Pack Manufacturing 10 Yard Field Potter was made for you.

Demtec's best potting machine yet, this filler should be the standard potting machine for everyone working with pots from 6 up to 27 cm (2.4” to 10.6”). The machine is easily adjusted and is equipped with a full-automatic soil dosing system. The wide potting ring offers enough room for pots up to 27 cm (10.6”), and is easily transported around the nursery thanks to pneumatic tires. For the tree nursery, the machine has a soil hatch that releases substrate on to a rotating middle disc. A pouring edge can be made which is ideal for mulching (e.g. bark).Improvements on previous model

1. The chassis has two front air tires, positioned wider, to improve stability. Two swiveling coasters on the back make the machine maneuverable. A detachable tow bar is optional.
2. The tub and turntable has been adjusted for more stability in high speed settings (at 4200 pot/hour it still runs smoothly). The height of the tub has also been lowered for better ergonomics. 
3. More space created for the evacuation soil coming from the drill and the soil return system has been redesigned to help run the machine with specific soil compositions such as coco fiber soil and clay (for example) easier.
4. The soil feed belt now has the flexibility to run backwards if something jams or if the grower wants to change the kind of soil. The automatic soil regulation system has a selector to place the settings of the system for small and big pots. 
5. The central adjustment system is a very important feature of the EVO2 where center rods are used to enable you to work with a fixed drill position. 
6. The central switch box has been moved to improve accessibility and create more space for the pot feeding belt. Some instruments are now placed over the turntable on a pivoting arm. 
7. Standard pot de-stacker will be the DTC2B pot de-stacker and will be mounted (standard) on the front plate with a pivoting pot-feed belt. The pot ejector is equipped with a new safe guard.

Technical Specifications 

• Pot size: 6cm to 27cm (2.4” to 10.6”)
• Pot holders: 16
• Clockwise and counter clockwise rotation available
• Drilling unit for holes up to 22cm (8.7”)
• Variable capacity: 1200 to 4000 pots/h
• 2000L or 2.6 cubic yards soil hopper (can be enlarged to 3 m³ or 3.9 cubic yards)
• Optional mechanical or pneumatic pot dispenser

The Demtec 3016 is an incredibly versatile potting machine, and will give years of reliable service. Capable of working automatically with pots from 7 cm to 26 cm and 26 cm - 35 cm, it benefits from a solid chassis and a large 3000 L hopper. The potting machine comes with 8 and 16 station potting rings, with centralized adjustments - making changes between different pot sizes quick and simple. Large pneumatic tires and a towing arm makes easily mobile, and comes standard, with a pot dispenser, automatic pot take-off arm and wide exit conveyor. The Demtec 3016 has an easily adjusted 'pneumatic' double-sided pot dispenser, which is exceptional with second hand pots (if you reuse them). The strong linear pot take-off arm has a very smooth action and allows pots to be removed onto the wide take-off conveyor with little effort. The 3016 is equipped with a wide conveyor and additional rollers for smooth running have been added for use with larger pot sizes. Unique features include a system in the soil hopper to prevent 'soil bridging' and a soil return conveyor eliminating overfilling of the soil elevator. Bare root potting is also easy, as the 3016 comes supplied with the bare root system - allowing pots to be part filled and then topped up from center spilled soil after the shrub is placed in the pot. This model is standard 3-phase but a phase converter can be used if 3-phase is not available at your location.  

Technical Specifications   

Pot diameter: From 2¾ inch - 10½, for 16 station and 10½ inch - 13¾ inches for the 8 station 

Capacity: From 900 up to 3500 pots per hour 

Soil Hopper Capacity: 4 yard 

Drilling Unit: For drills from ⅝ inch up to 8⅝ inches 

Voltage: 3 phase x 240 V or 3 phase x 400 V + N, 32 A 

Settings: Variable speed potting ring, separated variable speed  

The Denby has a double function: on the one hand it helps you with the potting in pots, troughs and containers which cannot be processed with your current machinery.  The large soil container of 6 m³ gives the machine a large autonomy.  On the other, it functions perfectly as a soil supplying vehicle when put along the potting machine or tray filler. The Denby is a perfect solution for growers who, besides the usual pots, have other potting work that is best done in a semi-automatic way. 

 Voltage: 

• 3 phase x 240 V or 3 phase x 400 V + N, 32 A 

The Willburg Projecten Bark Topper is a system that rotates the pots at a predetermined speed to evenly distribute bark, nut shells, rice hulls or any media to your required depth. The Bark Topper has 7 variable speed motors that enable you to individually control speed, rotation, and material flow at rates at up to 5000 pots per hour. A photo eye starts and stops the machine allowing for minimum recycling of media and precise distribution without having to vibrate the pot. The machine is of solid, durable construction built to give many years hard service. Topping your pots will prevent weed growth and moss formation, giving a good presentation, saving time and money at shipping time.  

Features:

• Compatible with brands of conveyors
• Covers the pot surface with bark or similar materials
• Electrical variable speed controls
• Equipped with wheels and castors 
• Incoming pots are automatically detected, and the vibration unit starts to run
• Quantity of media is adjustable per pot. 
• Reduces weeds and improves presentation
• Rotates pot for even distribution of material
• Safety standards according to the latest CE standards
• Savings on pesticides
• Sensor for flow control
• Substrate is deposited in the hopper and is moved by the wide conveyor belt to the elevator
• Suitable for round and square pots
• Uniform distribution over the whole pot with excess covering material is shaken off
• Up to 5.000 pots per hour (depending on pot size)
• Volume of the media is governed by two photocells in the machine

Specifications:

• 240 volts 3 phase (60 Hz) + Zero + ground
• Dimensions H 98½” x L 109½” x W 52”
• Hopper capacity 9.42 cu yds.
• Weight 1105 lbs.
• Working width is 39 in.

PM1000:

• Fills up to 7 gallon pots
• 2 cubic yard soil hopper
• 16 inch variable speed pot conveyor
• Pot transfer with soil return
• 220 V 1 phase or 3 phase Electric motors

PM1500:

• Fills up to 25 gallon pot
• 4 cubic yard soil hopper
• Heavy duty 22 inch variable speed pot conveyor with U.H.M.W. bed
• Pot conveyor vibrating bed with independent drive
• Powered pot transfer with 16 inch soil return conveyor
• 220 V 1 phase or 3 phase electric motors

PM2500:

• Fills up to 30 gallon pots
• 6 cubic yard soil hopper
• Heavy duty 26 inch variable speed pot conveyor with U.H.M.W. bed
• Pot Conveyor vibrating bed with independent drive
• Powered pot transfer with 20 in soil return
• Electric or hydraulic motor

The Inline Potting Machine offers three models designed to match your container size and production needs. Regardless of which model you choose, features like self tracking belts, sealed bearing and direct drive power transmissions make these machines durable and easy to maintain.   

​Specifications:

• 4 cubic yard hopper
• 220 VAC, single or 3 phase
• Fills multiple types of containers up to 15 gallons
• Up to 750-15 gallons per hour

Options:

• Dual variable speed conveyors
• Power roller take-off
• V-wiper
• Media vibrator
• Independent soil feed drives

Features:

• Variable speed drive and conveyor
• Adjustable hopper gate
• Excess soil return
• Sealed bearings
• Direct drive gearboxes

The Double Potter is a compact, highly versatile double hopper version of the high speed potting machine.  The PM1002 is a 4 cubic yard hopper with dual feed belts and variable speed potting conveyor. The PM1002 is designed to full up to 15 gallon pots and various other containers. This unit has direct drive gearboxes, self aligning belts, and sealed bearings for dependable service and to reduce maintenance and down time.  

Specifications:

• 4 cubic yard hopper
• Hydraulic PTO pump
• Dimensions: 226" L x 64" W x 86" H
• Weight: 2,920 lbs.

Features:

• Hydraulic controls
• Variable speed conveyor
• UHMW bed liner
• Conveyor swivels 180 degrees
• PTO pump

The Field Potter allows for a high volume of large containers to be filled on sight and eliminates the need to be handled after filling and planting. Operator friendly hydraulic controls offer variable soil flow for high speed precision filling with minimum spillage. The Field Potter was designed to handle heavy nursery mixes in its 4 cubic yard drag chain hopper with solid UHMW bed to reduce wear and a 180 degree swivel feed conveyor. All motors are powered from the tractors P.T.O., making this a portable high volume filling machine, a must for all large container growers.   

Specifications:

• 10 cubic yard hopper
• Hydraulic PTO pump
• Dimensions: 300" L x 84" W x 101" H
• Weight: 4,560 lbs.

Features:

• Hydraulic controls
• Variable speed conveyor
• UHMW bed liner
• Conveyor swivels 180 degrees
• PTO pump

The Field Potter allows for a high volume of large containers to be filled on sight and eliminates the need to be handled after filling and planting. Operator friendly hydraulic controls offer variable soil flow for high speed precision filling with minimum spillage. The Field Potter was designed to handle heavy nursery mixes in its 10 cubic yard drag chain hopper with solid UHMW bed to reduce wear and a 180 degree swivel feed conveyor. All motors are powered from the tractors P.T.O., making this a portable high volume filling machine, a must for all large container growers.