This is a very attractive feature to many growers who are interested in minimizing the number of times they pass through the field with a tractor. You may not be able to pull a combination machine with the same tractor that pulls a superbedder or mulch layer. Because the combination machines cover the bed as it is shaped, it is difficult to visually inspect bed quality. You may not know if there are valleys or breaks in the bed that can create problems for the crop later.
Combination machines are usually longer and larger than individual superbedders and mulch layers.
This means that they are less suitable for fields with undulating terrain. With a skilled operator and good field conditions, combination machines can be a tremendous tool for the grower to keep production costs low. Our combi-superbedder is the ultimate combination machine and is unmatched by any other product on the market. It consists of our standard superbedder frame with a 1300 lb fertilizer distributor, and a high speed plastic mulch layer behind. With optional equipment, you can lay drip irrigation tape and fumigate the bed while you are shaping it and covering it with mulch.