Sugar cane harvesting machine FM3

Short description
Designed for farmers and contractors who want to mechanise sugarcane harvesting while keeping a compact, easy‑to‑maneuver unit, the Solar FM3 fits 3.5 t hydraulic excavators and delivers a clean, fast and even ground‑level cut, even in dense plantations.

Application
The Solar FM3 is intended for mechanised sugarcane harvesting on medium to large plots. Its compact layout and integrated grapple allow precise ground‑level cutting in dense or irregular plantings, reducing manual labor and increasing productivity.

Main advantages

• Mechanises cane cutting to replace manual harvesting, providing a clean and consistent cut at ground level.
• Compact, lightweight construction suited to dense plantations and tight working conditions with 3.5 t excavators.
• Integrated grapple secures the stalk during cutting for improved precision and operator safety.
• Designed and assembled in Pons (Charente‑Maritime, France) with mainly French components.

Features

• 600 mm saw blade with 80 teeth for efficient, clean cutting.
• Reinforced grapple assembly with double mobile clamps and double‑acting cylinders.
• Maximum grapple opening: 80 cm.
• Compact frame to ease work in dense planting.
• Compatible with reduced hydraulic flows: 30–40 L/min.
• Raised blade guard for better penetration into the stalk bed.
• Two blade types available: large teeth for rocky/rough terrain and small teeth for finer finishing.

Technical design and hydraulic kit

• Cutting head driven by a 40 cc hydraulic motor with integrated pressure limiter.
• Unit built around a welded mechanical chassis with easy lubrication points and protective cover for durability.
• Grapple fitted with a load‑holding valve, grease nipples and a 2‑position locking system.
• System rated for 200 bar operating pressure with recommended flow of 30–40 L/min.
• Hydraulic kit includes hoses for motor and grapple cylinder supply, engine drain (2.3 m) and flat fittings compatible with agricultural or construction circuits.
• Lightweight, optimised structure to facilitate manoeuvring on compact excavators without compromising cutting performance.

Range & supports
Part of the Solar range. Compatible supports: excavator / mini‑excavator (optimised for 3.5 t machines).

Technical specifications

• Model: Solar FM3
• Blade diameter: 600 mm
• Blade teeth: 80
• Hydraulic motor: 40 cc (with integrated pressure limiter)
• Recommended operating pressure: 200 bar
• Compatible hydraulic flow: 30–40 L/min
• Maximum grapple opening: 80 cm
• Engine drain length: 2.3 m
• Chassis: welded mechanical chassis with protective cover
• Grapple: double mobile clamps, double‑acting cylinders, load‑holding valve, 2‑position lock
• Intended support: 3.5 t hydraulic excavators / mini‑excavators
• Design & assembly: manufactured and assembled in France (Pons, Charente‑Maritime)