Plotmaster Review
Plotmaster is RROC’s number one choice for food plot planting and preparation. It doesn’t get any easier than this with a single pass we now can plant our food plots on our 11,000-acre outfitting business in half the amount time it would normally take. By far this is a money saver and has paid for itself many times over.
About Plotmaster Systems
In 1999, Blaine Burley, President and Inventor of Plotmaster Systems, introduced a revolutionary line of all-in-one food plot planting machines for ATVs and tractors. Drawing on years of experience in wildlife plot management, Burley aimed to provide superior seed blends, appropriate equipment, and knowledge for successful nutritional plot programs. In 2003, Plotmaster Systems merged with Tecomate Seed Company to form Tecomate Wildlife Systems, bringing forth the innovative Tecomate Food Plot System. Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2024, Plotmaster Systems has evolved its product line based on customer feedback, introducing cost-effective, durable, and versatile Hunter Series units for ATV, UTV, and small tractors, as well as larger Hunter 600 & 800 units for larger tractors.
The company has forged partnerships with LandLeader, Mahindra USA, and various TV shows, expanding its reach. Plotmaster products have found applications worldwide, from Kenya to Australia, addressing diverse needs like gardening, food plots, reclamation, and environmental studies. The versatility and low maintenance of Plotmaster machines make them suitable for a wide range of applications beyond food plot planting.
The Hunter 400
The Hunter 400 (4-ft model) is a versatile and durable food plot planting tool designed to reach challenging areas with ease. Constructed from heavy-gauge steel tubing, it is built for long-lasting use in rough environments, including hard, uncultivated soils. The Hunter 400 features a new heavy-duty Linear Lift System for transport and depth control, and it comes with a one-point hitch system suitable for ATVs/UTVs or large lawn tractors. With the option to convert to a 3 Point Connector for tractors, it offers added versatility. The double gang assemblies with heavy-duty discs prepare the soil, and the revolutionary electric Versa Seeder, a machine seeder, allows precise seed placement, while reducing seed loss.
Pneumatic tires and a retractable electric lift system facilitate easy transport, while features like flexible metal grating, a cultipacker, and a unique Down Pressure System contribute to efficient planting, covering, and smoothing of the seedbed simultaneously. The Plotmaster stands out for its unmatched versatility, capability, and durability in the market.
The Hunter 500
The Hunter 500 (4-ft model) is a powerful food plot planting tool designed for larger UTVs (800 cc or larger) and compact tractors (20-40 hp), catering to large plots, micro food plots, farming, and pasture renovation applications. This All-In-One, One-Pass Workhorse is a time-saving solution, outperforming multiple pieces of equipment. Constructed with heavy-gauge steel tubing for durability, it thrives in challenging environments, including virgin soils. The Hunter 500 features both a single-point hitch for UTVs and a three-point hitch for tractors, accommodating various equipment. With front and rear gang assemblies equipped with heavy-duty discs, the tool breaks up soil and creates optimal seed beds.
The revolutionary electric Versa Seeder, a machine seeder, allows precise seed placement, while reducing seed loss. The dual use cultipacker ensures good seed/soil contact, while the multi-use drag levels the soil and covers the seed for optimal root production. Flexible metal grating provides a smooth infield finish and even soil coverage for improved production. The Plotmaster stands out for its one-pass planting process, saving significant time, money, and effort in NWSG and wildlife food plot planting, showcasing unmatched versatility, capability, and durability in the market.
The Hunter 600
The Hunter 600 (6-ft model) is a robust food plot planting tool designed for larger tractors (40 hp or larger), catering to both large and micro food plots, farming, and pasture renovation applications. This All-In-One, One-Pass Workhorse offers significant time and cost savings compared to multiple pieces of equipment. Constructed with heavy-gauge steel tubing, the Plotmaster excels in challenging environments, including hard, virgin soils. The Hunter 600 features a three-point hitch system for tractors, with front and rear gang assemblies equipped with heavy-duty disks for soil preparation. Additionally, three vibrating steel S-tines with 3" sweep plow tips enhance soil cultivation and increase down pressure for better penetration in vegetated areas.
The groundbreaking electric Versa Seeder, functioning as a machine seeder, enables precise seed placement and concurrently minimizes seed loss. A dual use cultipacker guarantees effective seed-to-soil contact, while a multi-use drag both levels the soil and covers the seed, promoting optimal root production. The flexible metal grating provides a smooth infield finish, contributing to even soil coverage for improved production. The Plotmaster excels with its one-pass planting method, providing significant savings in time, cost, and effort for NWSG and wildlife food plot planting, demonstrating unparalleled versatility, capability, and durability in the market.
The Hunter 800
The Hunter 800 (8-ft model) stands as a formidable food plot planting tool designed for larger tractors (60 hp or larger) and expansive planting applications, catering to both large and micro food plots, farming, and pasture renovation. This robust All-In-One, One-Pass Workhorse offers unparalleled efficiency, allowing users to complete tasks in a fraction of the time compared to multiple pieces of equipment, resulting in significant time, cost, and effort savings. Constructed with heavy-gauge steel tubing, the Plotmaster excels in challenging environments, including hard, virgin soils. The Hunter 800 features a three-point hitch system for tractors, with front and rear gang assemblies equipped with many heavy-duty disks for thorough soil preparation.
Vibrating steel S-tines enhance soil cultivation, while the revolutionary electric Versa Seeder, a machine seeder, ensures precise seed placement, while reducing seed loss. The dual use cultipacker and multi-use drag contribute to optimal seed/soil contact and root production, while the flexible metal grating provides a smooth infield finish. The Plotmaster's VERSA Seeding System with reverse-auger brush enables single-pass planting of various seed types. The streamlined planting method not only saves significant time, money, and effort in NWSG and wildlife food plot planting but also highlights unparalleled versatility, capability, and durability within the market.
Plotmaster Accessories
The Plotmaster by Plotmaster Systems LLC, recognized as the best farm product by ATV magazine, is an innovative 'All-In-One' implement catering to various needs. Suitable for sportsmen, homeowners, land managers, gardeners, landscapers, small-acreage farmers, and conservationists, it performs multiple functions. In addition, there are accessories available for specific planting applications. The Plotmower Rough Cut Mower, attachable to ATVs, utility vehicles, or small tractors, is designed for maintaining overgrown areas, pastures, trails, and wildlife food plots. Boasting the highest horsepower and robust build in the pull-behind rough cut market, the Plotmower stands out for its effectiveness.
The Plotmaster Unit, equipped with a New NWSG Kit, serves as a cost-effective, all-in-one planting machine for cultivating and planting various seed types in a single pass, saving up to $100 per acre in planting NWSGs. Plotmaster Systems offer additional attachments like the Turning Plow and Chisel Plow, each featuring heavy-duty components for increased tillage, breaking up soils, and preparing plots for planting. These attachments enhance down pressure and facilitate effective cultivation and planting processes. The Plotmaster is complemented by US Government cost-sharing programs for landowners, including CRP, CREP, EQUIP, WHIP, and WRP.