What you need to know
The Auto Peeler is the best passive peeling option once unlocked, but its base throughput is slow. Feed it large batches, upgrade the machine, and redirect the Drone to it while you keep collecting potatoes.
Unlock the machine path
One October 10 run shows the machine checkpoint at 2,500 peeled potatoes. The Hand Peeler appears first; the Auto Peeler is the later passive option. Treat cash and Robux prices as version-sensitive because reviewed runs showed different purchase screens.
Choose Auto over Hand for long batches
The Hand Peeler still needs repeated cranking. The Auto Peeler processes its queue without that input, making it the stronger choice when hundreds or thousands of potatoes are waiting.
Feed it while you collect
The Drone menu can switch its delivery target to the Auto Peeler. This turns collection and peeling into parallel jobs instead of forcing you to carry every batch between stations.
Upgrade the real bottleneck
Base automation is not instantly fast. Increase the machine's speed and peel amount, then compare its queue with your collection rate before spending on more pickup capacity.