Garmach MGP-5R – 5-Row Garlic & Onion Belt Planter
Garmach MGP-5R – 5 Row Garlic Planter
Looking for a reliable 5 row garlic planter for your farm? The Garmach MGP-5R is a tractor-mounted garlic and onion planting machine featuring a mechanical belt system with manually fed planting cups. Designed for small and medium-sized farms, it offers straightforward operation, adjustable planting settings and a durable mechanical construction.
The MGP-5R is suitable for growers planting garlic, onions and selected bulb crops. With five planting rows in a single pass, it helps organise planting operations efficiently while giving operators direct control over the feeding of individual cloves and bulbs.
How the MGP-5R Belt Planting System Works
The machine uses a mechanically driven conveyor belt fitted with 50 × 50 mm planting cups. Operators manually place garlic cloves or suitable bulbs into the cups while the tractor moves through the field.
The belt system carries the planting material towards the planting mechanism. This arrangement allows operators to handle cloves of different shapes and sizes and check the feeding process during planting.
Unlike an automatic garlic planter, the MGP-5R requires manual loading of the planting cups. Its mechanical drive operates without electronic control systems.
Key Features and Benefits
- Five planting rows – plant five rows in one field pass.
- Mechanical belt system – reliable operation with straightforward mechanical components.
- Manual clove feeding – operators control the placement of planting material into the cups.
- Adjustable planting depth – select the required planting depth for different crops.
- Adjustable row spacing – adapt the planting arrangement to your growing requirements.
- Versatile applications – suitable for garlic, onions and selected compatible bulbs.
- No electronic controls – simple servicing and maintenance.
Technical Specifications – Garmach MGP-5R
| Model | Garmach MGP-5R |
|---|---|
| Machine type | Tractor-mounted, manually fed belt planter |
| Number of planting rows | 5 |
| Planting mechanism | Mechanical belt with planting cups |
| Planting cup size | 50 × 50 mm |
| Required tractor power | 28 kW (approximately 38 hp) |
| Published working width | 980 mm |
| Planting depth | Adjustable in 20 mm increments, up to 160 mm |
| Row spacing | 150–200 mm, adjustable |
| In-row planting spacing | 90–200 mm, with 3 selectable settings |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 2000 × 1550 × 950 mm |
| Published weight | Approximately 120 kg |
| Operator seats | 2, 3 or 4, depending on configuration |
| Indicative planting capacity | Up to 0.7 ha/day |
Actual field capacity depends on operator feeding speed, planting material, soil preparation and working conditions.
Suitable Crops
The MGP-5R is primarily designed for garlic and onion planting. Depending on the planting material dimensions and configuration, it can also be used for:
- Broad beans
- Saffron corms
- Gladiolus bulbs
- Other compatible bulbs and planting material
For crops other than garlic and onions, please contact us to confirm planting cup compatibility and suitable machine settings.
Is This 5 Row Garlic Planter Right for Your Farm?
The Garmach MGP-5R is designed for growers who need a five-row planting machine with manual control over clove feeding.
Before selecting a model, consider your tractor power, required row spacing, planting material size, available operators and the total area to be planted.
For smaller planting configurations, explore our MGP belt garlic planter range, including the MGP-2R, MGP-3R and MGP-4R.
If you prefer automatic clove feeding, explore our chain garlic planters.
See the MGP-5R in Action
Watch the MGP-5R planting machine in operation to see how the mechanical belt system works.
Watch the Garmach MGP-5R planting video on YouTube →
Request a Quote – Garmach MGP-5R
Interested in the Garmach MGP-5R garlic and onion planter? Contact us for current pricing, availability, specifications and delivery options.
For an accurate quotation, please include your location, tractor model or horsepower, required row spacing and approximate planting area.
Contact – MacWood Horticultural Machinery
Australian Dealer: MacWood Horticultural Machinery
Contact: Andrew Wood
Phone: +61 419 878 319
Email: info@garmach.com
