With its twin separator units, the Grimme SF 1700 GBS self-propelled potato harvester boasts massive digging outputs – up to 150t/hr in certain conditions, according to the German manufacturer. Andrew Faulkner rides on the first UK-destined production example, lifting Estima second earlies out of sandy soils in Suffolk
Driving impression: Grimme SF 1700 GBS potato harvester
With its twin separator units, the Grimme SF 1700 GBS self-propelled potato harvester boasts massive digging outputs – up to 150t/hr in certain conditions, according to the German manufacturer. Andrew Faulkner rides on the first UK-destined production example, lifting Estima second earlies out of sandy soils in Suffolk
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