The Spudnik 8040 is a conventional potato planter offering 32- to 38-inch row spacing with both mechanical and hydraulic seed spacing drives. An 80-cwt standard hopper — expandable to 100 cwt — keeps refill stops to a minimum, while pulled or semi-mount hitch options and multiple rear axle configurations let operators tailor the machine to their tractor and field conditions.
| Spudnik 8040 | Conventional Planter |
|---|---|
| Model | |
| Row spacing options | 32, 34, 36, or 38 in |
| Row unit alignment | Inline |
| Seed spacing (mechanical drive) | 6 – 18 in |
| Seed spacing (hydraulic drive) | 3 – 20 in |
| Standard hopper capacity | 80 cwt |
| Extension hopper capacity | 100 cwt |
| Chassis | |
| Hitching mechanism | Pulled / Semi Mount |
| Depth wheel sizes | 11.2/10‑24 |
| Gage wheel sizes | 20.5/8.0‑10 or 225/75‑R15 |
| Rear axle | Caster / Walking Beam / Stretched Steerable |
| GPS steering | Optional |
| Tractor Requirements | |
| Horsepower | 120 hp (90 kW) |
| Hydraulic requirement per remote | 8 – 12 gpm (30 – 40 l/min) |
| Required remotes | 3 – 4 |
| Operating oil pressure | 2,850 PSI (196 bar) |
| Dimensions | |
| Frame length | 8 ft 5 in |
| Frame width | 14 ft 8 in |
| Transport height (hitch dependent) | 9 ft – 12 ft 6 in |
| Filling height | 8 ft (9 ft with extension) |
| Weight | |
| Empty weight (lbs) | 12,500 |
