The Grimme GL series is a line of trailed cup planters for growers covering serious acres in a tight planting window. The 6‑row GL 660 and 8‑row GL 860 pair large hoppers with fertilizer, liquid treatment, and ridge shaping in one pass. The GL 860 Compacta folds to 3.29 m for road travel, so you get 8‑row output with fast moves between fields.
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| Specification | GL 660 | GL 860 | GL 860 Compacta |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Rows / Type | 6‑Row Trailed Cup Planter | 8‑Row Trailed Cup Planter | 8‑Row Folding Trailed Cup Planter |
| Row Width | 30" (75 cm) Standard; Up to 36" (91.4 cm) | 30" (75 cm) Standard | 30" (75 cm) |
| Drawbar | Lift‑Up Drawbar, Long Drawbar | Lift‑Up Drawbar (Long Drawbar Optional) | Lift‑Up Telescoping Drawbar for Folding |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length – Base Machine | 16.3 / 18.8 ft (4,980 / 5,720 mm) Without / With Front Frame | 16.3 / 18.8 ft (4,980 / 5,720 mm) Without / With Front Frame | 17.9 / 21.7 ft (5,460 / 6,600 mm) Working / Transport |
| Length – With Shaping Board | 20.5 / 23.0 ft (6,260 / 7,000 mm) | 19.8 / 22.2 ft (6,020 / 6,760 mm) | 21.3 / 24.2 ft (6,485 / 7,385 mm) |
| Length – With Cage Roller | 19.7 / 22.1 ft (5,990 / 6,730 mm) | 19.7 / 22.1 ft (5,990 / 6,730 mm) | 20.6 / 24.3 ft (6,270 / 7,410 mm) |
| Length – With Spraying Track Lever | 21.9 / 24.3 ft (6,660 / 7,400 mm) | 21.9 / 24.3 ft (6,660 / 7,400 mm) | 21.7 / 25.5 ft (6,620 / 7,760 mm) |
| Width | 15.7 ft (4,800 mm) at 75 cm Rows; 20.3 ft (6,200 mm) at 90 cm Rows | Not Published | 10.8 ft (3,290 mm) Folded for Transport |
| Hopper | |||
| Hopper Capacity | 13,228 lbs. (6,000 kg) Standard; Up to 15,432 lbs. (7,000 kg) | 13,228 lbs. (6,000 kg) Standard; Up to 18,739 lbs. (8,500 kg) | 13,228 lbs. (6,000 kg) |
| Hopper Type | Tipping Hopper; Deep Hopper Optional for Direct Trailer Filling | Tipping Hopper; Deep Hopper Optional for Direct Trailer Filling | Hopper with Sensor‑Operated Feed Conveyor |
| Filling Height | 35.4" (900 mm) Low / 78" (1,980 mm) Flat | Not Published | Not Published |
| Planting Unit | |||
| Planting Element | Grimme Planting Element, Planting Belt with Cups of Choice, Quick‑Unlock Belt Change | ||
| Planting Element Drive | Hydraulic Single‑Row Drive with Section Control Available | Not Specified | Hydraulic Single‑Row Drive Standard |
| Shaker | Mechanical, Infinitely Adjustable | Mechanical, Infinitely Adjustable | Electric High‑Frequency, On/Off & Speed Adjustment |
| Furrow Opener | Fixed Stone Furrow Opener, Spring‑Loaded Share via Rubber Buffers | Trailed Parallelogram Furrow Opener, 1 Feeler Wheel per 2 Openers | |
| Covering Discs | Spring‑Loaded Covering Discs | Individually Spring‑Loaded, Ball‑Bearing, Serrated 20" (510 mm) Discs | |
| Lane Marker | Hydraulic Lane Marker with Sequence Switch | ||
| Chassis & Transport | |||
| Chassis | Pivot Axle, 4 Wheels | Pivot Axle, 4 Wheels (8‑Wheel Optional) | Pivot Axle, 4 Wheels |
| Standard Tires | 12.5/80‑18 AS | 12.5/80‑18 AS | 12.4‑24 AS |
| Road Transport | End‑Tow Kit Optional | End‑Tow Kit Optional | Folds to 10.8 ft (3.29 m); Air or Hydraulic Brakes |
| Operation | |||
| Control Interface | ISOBUS with Grimme CCI 60, CCI 800, or CCI 1200 Terminal | ISOBUS with Grimme CCI 60, 800, 1200 or Tractor ISOBUS Terminal | |
| Precision Planting | Section Control Available | Not Specified | Variable Planting Distance via Application Maps |
| Combined Operations | Under‑Root Fertilization, Ridge Shaping, Liquid Seed Dressing & In‑Furrow Treatment | TS 820 Liquid Treatment, Ridge Shaping & Ridge Pressure Rollers | |
