The Development Trend of Weifang Potato Harvester

(1) Strengthen basic performance research. Studying soil properties can accurately determine the stress characteristics of machines and select structural design parameters reasonably; Studying the characteristics of potatoes can reduce their damage and improve sorting efficiency, especially when there are stones of different sizes in the field. In depth research on soil and potato characteristics can help optimize machine structure and improve performance.

(2) Improve reliability. Potato harvesting machinery operates under harsh environmental conditions and is prone to wear and corrosion. Therefore, a comprehensive analysis of its structure, process, and materials is necessary to improve the reliability of its components. For vulnerable parts, advanced surface spraying technology can be used to improve surface quality, extend lifespan, and reduce maintenance costs.

(3) Reduce the cost of machine collection. Based on the characteristics of agriculture, soil, and yield in the harvesting area, select appropriate machinery types to reduce power consumption, improve machine utilization, and lower harvesting costs.

(4) Give full play to the regulatory role of the government. Fully leverage the roles of government guidance, market regulation, and farmer participation,

Develop preferential policies for potato harvesting equipment that is suitable for the market, vigorously promote and publicize them, achieve economies of scale through industrialization, increase farmers' income, and promote the development of rural productivity.

(5) Emphasize functional integration. With the improvement of machine productivity, the time required for potato digging has decreased, while the picking time has increased. Therefore, it is necessary to digest and absorb advanced technologies at home and abroad, further optimize the functions of integrated mining, separation, cleaning, and transportation, and improve production efficiency. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the adaptability of the machine, improve the collection function of root stubble and residual film, strengthen the adaptability research of harvesting other crops such as potatoes and sugar beets, and develop a series of excavators, potato harvesters, and potato combine harvesters.

(6) Systematically develop potato harvesting machinery. The level of machine digging rate and potato damage rate is closely related to agricultural measures. It is necessary to further promote machine sowing technology to match harvesting equipment with agricultural measures. Deep processing of potatoes is a key link in increasing their value and farmers' income. It is necessary to be market-oriented, promote the commercialization and industrialization of potatoes, and effectively increase farmers' income.