Trailed beet harvesting systems - GRIMME

Trailed beet harvesting systemsDurable 1- or 2-phase harvesting system – four machines for the efficient and profitable beet harvest: BM 300/330, FT 300, FM 300 and ROOTSTER 604

POTATO TECHNOLOGY

BEET TECHNOLOGY

VEGETABLE TECHNOLOGY

Innovative and efficientSolid, simple high performance: The

Grimme trailed harvesting systems

for beet offers rows and rows of

advantages. These start with the high

performance capacity of the transfer

system and does not end with the

better utilisation of the tractor based on

its multiple uses. Become independent

and decide for yourself when you want

to harvest your beet! Grimme offers

innovation from passion and the

matching high-performance engineering

for all markets! So that you will always

harvest successfully.

Contents GENERAL

Trailed harvester 4 Harvesting system 5

DEFOLIATING SYSTEM

BM 300/330 6–9 FT 300 10–13 FM 300 14–17

ROOTSTER 604

Drawbar, p.t.o.-shaft 19 Digging unit 20–21 Cleaning 22–23 Bunker system 24–25 Chassis, comfort and operation 26–28

GRIMME PRODUCT RANGE BEET TECHNOLOGY 29–30

TECHNICAL DATA 31–32

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Two systems for high yield beet harvestDecide for yourself whether the 1- or 2-phase system matches your operation better. Excellent facilities: all machines offer extremely easy maintenance and service without compromising field performance. The utilisation of existing tractors reduces operating costs. 2-phase: You prepare your harvest perfectly with the high-performance leaf Defoliator BM 300/330. After the clean removal of the beet leaves, the optional

hydraulically driven rotating disc scalper performs the precise topping cut. 1-phase: You have a choice whether you want to traditionally separate your beet from the leaf and scalp it with the Front Topper FT 300. Or you can choose the much discussed defoliating of your beet and decide on the FM 300. The elevator harvester ROOTSTER 604 will take care of the digging, cleaning and transferring of the beet on all three models.

Defoliator BM 300/330

Front Mulcher FM 300

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1.Harvesting with the 2-phase system: Defoliator BM 300/330 and ROOTSTER 604.

Can be used with at least 2 standard tractors for the trailer and for the Defoliator BM 300/330 and 1 medium class tractor for the ROOTSTER 604.

Harvesting with the 1-phase system: Front Topper FT 300 in the front hydraulics and ROOTSTER 604 attached to the rear.

Can be used with at least 1 tractor for the trailer and 1 top class tractor to trail the Front Topper FT 300 and the ROOTSTER 604.

Harvesting with the 1-phase system: Front Mulcher FM 300 in the front hydraulics and ROOTSTER 604 attached to the rear.

Can be used with at least 1 tractor for the trailer and 1 top class tractor for the Front Mulcher FM 300 and the ROOTSTER 604.

1-phase

2-phase

or

Front Topper FT 300

Trailed Harvester ROOTSTER 604

GENERAL BM 300/330 FT 300 FM 300 ROOTSTER 604 PRODUCT RANGE

ROOTSTER 604

BM 300/330

FT 300 ROOTSTER 604

FM 300 ROOTSTER 604

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Clean defoliatingInline DefoliatorSteel flails on the first flail shaft

chop off the leaves. The following

two counter rotating cleaning

shafts make the final touch. A

rotating scalper unit is available

as an option.

Perfect depth controlFolding drawbarThe hydraulic folding drawbar with

its adjustable end stop and four

trailing wheels at the rear ensures

optimal depth guidance and easy

lift out. The direct drive of the

p.t.o.-shaft is handled by a durable

angle drive. A wide angle p.t.o.-shaft

is available as an option.

Flexible defoliatingAdjustable drawbarThe adjustable drawbar of the

leaf Defoliator BM 300/330 even

allows track widths of 3 instead

of 4 rows of beet – this permits

you to comfortable work in an

offset pattern behind the tractor.

BM 300/330: optimum harvest preparationWell-prepared for the harvest:

row by row. The leaf Defoliator

BM 300/330 chops and removes

the beet leaves across the entire

machine width. Even weeds

between the beet rows do not

pose a problem. Equipped with a

durable steel flail shaft, as well as

two non-wear cleaning shafts, the

machine operates reliably, prevents

blocking and provides for an entirely

smooth and clean harvesting

process. The BM 300/330 is

available in two working widths:

in Western Europe featuring

6 rows at 45–50 cm = 300 cm

as well as in Eastern Europe and

in the US at 6 x 56 cm = 330 cm.


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Simple and low

maintenanceDrive

Power transmission via v-belt on

the right-hand and left-hand side

of the machine. Large side panels

allow access to the drive unit

in one simple move.

Extremly durable

Cleaning shaftThe second and third shafts are

equipped with cleaning flails made

of extremely durable rubber. The

flails can be adjusted to different

row widths with a few steps.

Massive qualityFlail shaft

The first flail shaft is equipped

with steel flails and is designed

for the lowest possible wear.

Precise cutRotating scalperThe optional, hydraulically

driven disc scalper delivers

the best results with any type

of soil. Adjustable feeler combs

ensure a precise cut.

Profitable investmentThe resultThe hydraulically driven disc

scalper convinces with its low-wear

and non-blocking operation.


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Universal applicationInline topperEven under the most adverse

conditions, the topper and scalper

unit offers failure-free operation.

The leaves are chopped, deposited

inline between the rows rear of the

scalper unit. The scalper unit top

the beet heads.

Blockage free scalpingDeflector platesThe patented Inline leaf deposit

enables a blockage free scalping.

Deflectors guide the chopped

leaves behind the scalpers

between the rows.

Powerful and stableDefoliator shaftThe steel scoop flails convince

with a long service life and high

suction effect. The sturdy individual

suspension makes shaft and flail

insensitive to stones. The maximum

speed is 1300 r.p.m.

FT 300: 6-row Front TopperThe 6-row Inline Front Topper

FT 300: its patented operation

reliably avoids irritating blocking

in the scalper area and ensures

an optimised distribution of the

chopped leaf material. – Ideal

conditions for reduced soil

cultivation. The FT 300 can be

easily adjusted from 45 to 50 cm

row widths. The flail shaft was

designed to achieve a high cut

frequency even at lowest speeds.

Based on this special design, the

beet leaf is deposited behind the

individual suspended scalpers,

which perform their work precisely

in the “wind shadow” of the flail

shaft. This way, the scalpers

suspended individually in the

parallelogram can make a “clean”

cut due to the automatic scalping

height. The design of the machine

reduce the wearing immense

compared to traditional systems

with side discharge.


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Robust driveAngular gearThe robust angular gear of the

tractor front p.t.o. ensures an

optimum and low wear operation

of the FT 300.

Precise cutScalper unit

With the scalper unit you will

always achieve exact cuts. The

scalpers also work with varying

fields and under the most diverse

conditions always precisely.

Perfect scalpingThe resultPrecisely scalped beet resulting

from the FT 300. The finely

chopped leaves are evenly

spread between the rows.

Variable pressureFeeler comb

The variable spring loading of the

feeler comb also ensures a safe,

calming action as well as an

ideal scalping result – even with

varying field qualities.

Maintenance-freeBelt driveThe durable and maintenance-free

multi belt drive is also used as an

integrated overload protection.

Fine adjustedHeight adjustable

scalper unitThe distance between the feeler

comb and the scalper is finely

adjusted via the height adjustment

of the central scalper unit

suspension. The scalping height

automatic reduces crop losses.


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Intelligent harvestingInline Front MulcherThe defoliating system exhibits by

far the lowest losses in the beet's

crowning area. Two flail shafts fitted

to the FM and therefore a scalper

unit becomes void.

Complete defoliationMulti and cleaning shaftThe multi shaft (1) is fitted with

a combination of steel and rubber

flails. The short steel flails chop

off the beet leaves while the longer

rubber flails gently defoliate the

beet crown from the rear. Rubber

flails, which gently defoliate the

beet from the front, are fitted on

the 2nd shaft (2).

FM 300: 6-row Front MulcherThe Grimme innovation – the 6-row

Inline Front Mulcher FM 300:

Thanks to the highest possible

work quality with its compact

design, the beet leaves are

removed gently and perfectly.

The FM 300 is integrated into the

front hydraulics and performs its

tasks in a sophisticated manner:

Its two patented multi and

cleaning shafts run in opposite

directions and are optimised in

their interaction. Following, the

trailed ROOTSTER 604 harvests

the beet. The result: up to 10 % higher yield per hectare compared

to the traditional system with the

flail topper and scalper and better

beet storing based on the reduced

breathing losses.

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Safe driveMulti and cleaning shaft driveDurable and maintenance-free

multiple belts transfer the power

directly to the drive pulleys of the

multi or cleaning shafts. The pulley

strand protects the individual shafts

from being overloaded under

critical harvesting conditions.

Exact depth control

Feeler wheelsTwo caster wheels control the

height of the Front Mulcher FM 300.

The desired working height can

be simply adjusted by means of

two upper guides. As an option,

a hydraulic depth guide of the

feeler wheels is available.

Perfect defoliatedThe resultThe leaf material is chopped

and deposited centered between

the beet rows, the beet are

completely defoliated.

Extremely stable

Angular gearThe power transmission from

the tractor is guided via an

extremely stabile angular

drive and two drive shafts to a

pulley on the left and right

of the machine.


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High varietyDrawbarThree different attachments

available for the ROOTSTER.

It is possible to attach in the

tractor's drawbar eye (1), in the

hitch (2) or in the ball hitch (3).

Small curvesP.t.o.-shaftThe original Walterscheid wide

angle p.t.o.-shaft with 1000 r.p.m.

allows driving in small curves.

Three profiles are available:

1 3/8" Z6, 1 3/8" Z21 or 1 3/4" Z20.

Digging, cleaning and transferring:

the trailed harvester ROOTSTER

is the efficient and economic

alternative for beet harvesting.

It handles all work in 1- and

2-phase harvest procedures with

the highest operator comfort. The

extraordinarily serviceable machine

is designed so that it can be used

worldwide for 6-row harvest.

For the non-stop use, there is a

large volume 6 m³ buffer bunker

available. Especially affordable:

all 1- and 2-phase systems can

be pulled by existing tractors.

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Variable adjustableRow widthsThe ROOTSTER is available

in two models with different row

widths. Makes the machine home

worldwide for the beet harvest.

ROOTSTER 604: the multi-talent


ROOTSTER 604 ROOTSTER 604 MAXI

Row width 45 und 50 cm 18" and 20"

56 cm 22"

Total width 3200 mm 3500 mm

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Gentle transferPaddle shaftThe paddle shaft gently transfers

the beet to the roller table. Already

there, the beet is effectively cleaned

from soil and other trash.

Loss-freeOption covering

stars For small beet small triangles

available as option to close the

Oppel wheel sides. The cover

stars minimize the losses.

Gentle harvestingGround driven

Oppel wheelThe ground-driven Oppel

wheels are standard for the

ROOTSTER. Simple design

suitable for the robust use.

Universal useHydraulically driven

Oppel wheelThe optional hydraulically

driven Oppel wheels. Being

individually adjusted reduces

the sticky soil portion during

the harvest in all climate

and soil conditions.

Optimum digging resultsDepth controlThe digging depth can be exactly

adapted to the soil and digging

conditions via the fine adjustable

end stop (1) of the hydraulic folding

drawbar. The two adjustable support

wheels (2) left and right-hand side

guarantee an optimum digging depth.

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Exact diggingAutomatic drawbar steeringThe hydraulic drawbar steering

turns starting at the start of a

row into child's play. The beet

feeler (option) than automatically

guides the machines along the rows.


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For very heavy soilsSpring tinesThe guide bars of all three

cleaning turbines can be optionally

replaced with spring tines. These

are recommended for clay soils

and additionally increase the

cleaning performance.

Pre-cleaningCross roller table

The first cleaning unit is

equipped with one plain and

four steel axial rollers. These,

in conjunction with two centering

rollers provide for the first soil

separation and the merging and

transfer of the beet to the

machine centre.

Highest variabilitySpeed adjustmentThree speed setting available

for the cleaning turbines, simple

change by changing the position

of the p.t.o.-shaft.

Gentle cleaning

Transport web, axial roller table

Available as an option is a

transport web with following axial

roller table as second cleaning

unit. The small drop heights in

conjunction with the six axial rollers

and two plain rollers ensure a

gentle but effective soil cleaning.

No soil buildingPressure wheelThe pressure wheel is available

as an option for heavy soils to

minimize the soil sticking to the

first and second cleaning turbine

to reach the high cleaning capacity.

Intensive cleaning

Cleaning turbinesMaster the most difficult conditions

with the cleaning turbines. The

channeled beet flow is transferred

directly to the first cleaning

turbine (Ø 1.70 m). Two following

cleaning turbines (Ø 1.35 m each)

are used for intensive cleaning.

Speed adjustment of the turbins

is available in two steps.


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FlexibleUnloading elevatorThe unloading elevator

hydraulically folds in or out for

road transport or during digging to

avoid any barriers as trees e.g.

Even fillingRing elevator

and bunker filling elevator web

The third cleaning turbine or

the axial roller table transfer the

beet into the ring elevator

web (1). This lifts the beet to

the bunker filling web (2) and

into the buffer bunker.

Buffer volume

BunkerThe bunker capacity of

6 m³ (ca. 4 t) allows non-stop

digging also while changing

the transport vehicles.

Gentle transferUnloading web extension and flow brakeThe unloading web extension

and flow brake available as an

option allow a high crop flow

but gentle handling at the same

time into the transport trailer.

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Low main-tenance and reliableDriveAll other drives except for the

bunker filling web and unloading

web are mechanical and of

low-maintenance design. The

axial roller table is driven by a

quadruple V-belt and secured

against overloading.

Perfectly levelled

Levelling axleAn automatic controlled levelling

axle is available as an option.

If required hydraulic cylinders

level at the axle (1) the whole

machine. A position display (2)

shows the position of the

levelling axle.

Professional machine operationVC 50, RootRunnerThe VC 50 is a touchscreen terminal

with several special functions, fully

programmable and with extensive

machine diagnostic function. RootRunner

is the automatic steering system from

Grimme for the trailed beet technology.

The steering system controls the

accurate tracking of the tractor.

Highest manoeuvr -

abilityAxle steering

Quicker into the next track: the

optional axle steering with up to

± 15° steering angle makes the

turning manoeuvres enjoyable –

even with narrow headlands.

Logical and ergonomicROOTSTER Control TerminalAll functions of the ROOTSTER

controlled easily and intuitively via

the ROOTSTER control terminal.

Stay on track

Tractor wheelsThe optionally available wheels

540/65 R30 offer large foot print

with reduced inner tyre pressure

and stability thanks to the profile.

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Always visible

Road lightsRoad lights, warning

triangles and warning

boards are standard.

Safe on the road

Beacon lightA beacon light is available as an

option for safe road transport.

The 6-row ROOTSTER 604 with 4-ton bunker (1) is the efficient and economic alternative to the self-propelled harvester

technology. It competently and takes care of all tasks arising during the 1- or 2-phase harvesting method. For defoliating

with front attachment, we provide the Inline Front Topper with scalper FT 300 and the Front Mulcher FM 300. The

Defoliator BM 300 (2) is the trailed version of our defoliating technology.

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The 6-row MAXTRON 620 with 22-ton bunker delivers outstanding results due to its special design with axial roller

cleaning and rubber track and is unmatched when it comes to crop and ground compaction protection.

With its low wear costs and low fuel consumption, the REXOR, which is optionally available with 22- or 30-ton bunker,

convinces with highest economic efficiency.


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Technical dataBM 300 BM 330

Length Width Height

5600 mm (6700 mm*) 3300 mm 1300 mm

5600 mm (6700 mm*) 3600 mm 1300 mm

Weight 1950 kg (2350 kg*) 2300 kg (2700 kg*)Row width from 45–50 cm adjustable from 45–56 cm adjustableFlail shaft Full width flail shaft with spiral arranged steel flails1st cleaner shaft Rubber flails over beet rows, row width infinitely manual adjustable2nd cleaner shaft Rubber flails over beet rows, row width infinitely manual adjustableDepth adjustment Lifting cylinder with spindle adjustable end stop front, w/o tools adjustable castor wheels rearWheels 4 x 7.5-20 TR15 ASOperation 1 double acting independent steering unit (+ 1 single acting steering unit with non-pressurized return flow*)Drive Mechanical: p.t.o.-shaft – 1000 r.p.m. incl. free wheelRequired power Minimal: 60 kW / 82 HP, recomended: 90 kW / 120 HPDrawbar Low hitch or drawbar eye below, load 1 t

* values in conjunction with rotating scalper unit (option)

FT 300 FM 300Length Width Height

1700 mm (2300 mm*) 3150 mm 1250 mm

2210 mm (2810 mm*) 3150 mm 1220 mm

Weight 1150 kg 1250 kgRow width 45/50 cm 45/50 cm Leaf deposit Inline system Inline systemFlail shaft Full width flail shaft with spiral arranged steel flails –

Scalper unit Parallelogram guided feeler comb scalper unit, manual adjustable w/o tools, maintenance free bearing

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Multi shaft – Rubber flails above the beet rows and steel flails between the beet rows

Cleaning shaft – Rubber flails above the beet rows and hook flails between the beet rows

Operation height setting

2 feeler wheels (manual height adjustment w/o tools, foldable for road transport)Hydraulic feeler wheel adjustment as an option (double acting control unit at tractor front required)

2 feeler wheels (manual height adjustment w/o tools, foldable for road transport)Hydraulic feeler wheel adjustment as an option (double acting control unit at tractor front required)

Wheels 2 x 4.5-16 2 x 4.5-16Drive Mechanical: p.t.o.-shaft – 1000 r.p.m. incl. free wheel Mechanical: p.t.o.-shaft – 1000 r.p.m. incl. free wheelMounting Three point linkage front attachment,

adaption to tractor lifting height possibleThree point linkage front attachment, adaption to tractor lifting height possible

Automatic tractor steering

RootRunner system (automatic steering system and row guidance, for the tractor) as an option incl. leaf detector and depending on tractor options actuator at tractor steering wheel or ISOBUS connection

* values in working position and feeler wheels folded-out

The Beetliner Compact with 12-ton bunker has a simple

and sturdy design and is therefore the ideal starter model

in our range of self-propelled beet harvesters.

With its 8 m intake width and more than 13 m transfer

distance, the Cleanliner Classic is the economic starter

model in our cleaning and loading technology range.

The Cleanliner Mega (1) model is equipped with a 10 m wide intake table in the well-proven V-shape, as well as a 15 m

long unloading elevator. An intake unit with pile separator (2) for large clamps is available as an option for clamps wider

than 10 m. In road mode, the roller tables are folded behind the lowered cabin. Thus providing a very clear view.

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With the BeetLoader (3) and the BeetBeater (4), Grimme offers optimum technology for biogas plant operators. With this

technology, a competitive cost structure is reached, which allows energy beet to establish itself as further primary energy

crop next to corn.

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Technical dataROOTSTER 604 ROOTSTER 604 MAXI

Length Width Height

8250 mm 3200 mm 4000 mm

8250 mm 3500 mm 4000 mm

Channel width 2850 mm 3150 mmWeight (empty) * Axle load: 6.4 t

Wheel load: 2.1 t Total weight: 8.4 t (Oppel wheel), 8,5 t (hydr. Oppel Wheel)

Axle load: 6.4 t Wheel load: 2.1 t Total weight: 8.4 t (Oppel wheel), 8.5 t (hydr. Oppel Wheel)

Row width 45 and 50 cm (18 and 20") manual, infinitely adjustable 56 cm (22")Digging unit Ground driven Oppel wheel

Hydraulically driven Oppel Wheel with self-hydraulic (option)Depth adjustment Lifting cylinder with spindle adjustable end stop

2 additional support wheel for digging unit depth control (option)1st cleaning unit Cross roller table: 1 plain roller, 4 axial rollers, 1 pair merging rollers2nd cleaning unit Short main web and axial roller table with 6 axial rollers and 2 plain roller, connectable as extracting rollers or: 3 manual driven

cleaning turbines: 1st cleaning turbine Ø 1700 mm; 2nd and 3rd cleaning turbine Ø 1350 mmBunker Filling via Ring elevator and bunker filling elevator webs

Capacity: 6 m³ (ca. 4.0 t) Unloading height: max. 400 cm Unloading web hydraulic swivelling from transport into over loading position Unloading web width: 100 cm

Transfer loading Speed setting in 2 steps via operator terminalChassis Ackerman steering incl. automatic self-centering (option)Wheels Standard: 600/60-30.5, option: 540/65 R30Drive Manual cleaning: P.t.o. shaft 1000 r.p.m.; wide angle p.t.o.-shaft (option)

Bunker filling and unloading: hydraulically driven from the tractor hydraulicsHydraulics 1 single-acting control unit + 1 non-pressurized return flowPower requirement ** Minimal: 99 kW / 135 HP (6-rows)

Recommended: 110 kW / 150 HP with hydraulically driven Oppel Wheel (option): 136 kW / 185 HP

Drawbar Low hitch, drawbar eye below or ball bearing (K 80) Manual hydraulic drawbar steering via operator terminal. 5 times telescopic drawbar for adaption to different tractors Automatic drawbar steering via two beet feeler (option)

* Values for ground driven Oppel Wheel ** Values only for ROOTSTER single use w/o FM 300 or FT 300 in tractor front

Grimme Landmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Hunteburger Straße 32 · 49401 Damme · Germany Phone +49 5491 666-0 · Fax +49 5491 666-2298 [email protected] · www.grimme.com

No claims can be raised in respect of texts, illustrations, technical specifications, dimensions and weights, equipment as well as performance specifications. They are approximate and non-binding. Changes in the course of technical enhancement are possible at any time.

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