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Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik

Company Description

GRIMME is much more than just an agricultural machinery manufacturer—it is a company that has been passionate for generations about making potato harvesting increasingly efficient, gentle, and forward-looking. As the world’s leading specialist in potato technology, GRIMME today offers an impressive range of over 150 machine types that cover everything from soil preparation, planting, and cultivation to harvesting, sorting, and storage—everything potatoes need to reach their full potential. Whether it’s separation, planting technology, cultivation equipment, self-propelled harvesters, bunker and sorting solutions, or digital assistance systems—every machine embodies the same passion: maximum performance combined with the utmost care for the plant and the soil. Spudnik in North America is also part of the Grimme Group.

Product Portfolio (All Products):

  • Potato planters (cup and belt systems)
  • Self-propelled potato harvesters (VARITRON series)
  • Trailed potato harvesters
  • Stone and clod separators
  • Soil cultivation and tillage equipment
  • Haulm toppers
  • Windrowers and elevator systems
  • Receiving hoppers
  • Conveyors and transport systems 
  • Cleaning, grading, and sorting equipment
  • Storage and crop handling systems,
  • Vegetable harvesting machinery (carrots, onions, etc.)
  • Sugar beet harvesting equipment
  • Digital farming and precision agriculture tools
  • Spare parts and aftermarket components

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Haith bags global enquiries after facebook video goes viral
October 23, 2020
Haith video of supafast filling of big bags with potatoes goes viral
Haith Group has seen a resurgence of interest in its innovative bag filling machine after a video posted on social media was viewed more than one million times.
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar June 25, 2020, At 09:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time With Burkhard Kuhlmann Presenting: 'Mechanisation Levels For The Global Potato Industry'
June 12, 2020
World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar: 'Mechanisation Levels For The Global Potato Industry'
The World Potato Congress continues its webinar series with a presentation by Burkhard Kuhlmann of Grimme, entitled 'Mechanisation Levels for the Global Potato Industry'.
Haith Group and Grimme UK & Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership.
May 01, 2020
Haith Group and Grimme UK & Ireland Announce Strategic Partnership
Two of the most respected and well-known agricultural machinery manufacturers have announced a strategic collaboration for the UK and Ireland.
WG 900: The New Grimme Web Grader
March 02, 2020
WG 900: The New Grimme Web Grader
Web graders are used to grade different sizes when storing potatoes and onions. For the 2020 season, GRIMME has extensively upgraded the proven and very gentle web grader WG 900.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does GRIMME maintain its leadership in potato technology globally despite increasing competition in mechanization?

GRIMME sustains leadership through continuous innovation, specialization in root crop machinery and a full value-chain approach. Unlike competitors focusing on single stages, GRIMME integrates soil preparation to storage, creating system-level efficiency. Their investment in digital farming and precision agriculture also ensures future readiness.

How does GRIMME ensure minimal crop damage during harvesting and post-harvest handling?

Through advanced separation systems, adjustable conveyors and gentle handling mechanisms, GRIMME reduces bruising and mechanical injury. This is critical for both fresh market potatoes and processing quality.

Why is specialization in potato machinery more advantageous than generalized agricultural equipment?

Potatoes are highly sensitive to mechanical damage and soil conditions. Specialized machinery like GRIMME’s ensures precise depth control, gentle lifting and efficient separation, which general-purpose machines cannot achieve at the same level.

How adaptable are GRIMME machines to different soil types and climatic conditions globally?

GRIMME designs equipment with adjustable parameters (depth, speed, separation intensity), allowing operation across diverse soils—from sandy to heavy clay and varying climatic conditions.

How can GRIMME contribute to reducing post-harvest losses globally?

By providing advanced sorting, grading, and storage solutions, GRIMME can significantly reduce losses, especially in developing regions where post-harvest inefficiencies are high.

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