Vegetable harvesting machine FR 38

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Overview
Agile, compact harvester suitable for use in glasshouses and in the field. Designed for harvesting fourth-range vegetables and medicinal/aromatic herbs, the FR 38 delivers precise, delicate cutting with automatic sensor-controlled height adjustment to enable accurate, low-waste harvesting while preserving product integrity.

Primary uses

• HARVESTS: Vegetables and medicinal/aromatic plants (examples: basil, nettle, lettuce, parsley, sage, spinach, rocket)
• WHERE: Glasshouse or field
• SECTOR: Fourth range (fresh-cut products)
• CONTAINERS: Crates or bins

Main features
Equipped with hydrostatic transmission and 4-wheel drive, electronically controlled via a multifunction joystick with adjustable working speed and automatic stop/resume at preset speeds. During picking-up the machine can advance autonomously thanks to an automatic driving system. Hydraulically-assisted steering with steering wheel. The mowing bar features a durable ribbon blade and self-centring pulleys; available in several configurations to meet different picking-up needs. Cutting height adjustment is available via electronic sensors or hydraulic control, both ensuring precise work-height management without damaging crops or soil. The picking-up belt has adjustable speed and complies with food-industry hygiene standards.

Advantages / Product qualities

• Compact and manoeuvrable: operates precisely in narrow glasshouse aisles and varied field conditions
• High load capability: reinforced supporting frame allowing significant payload despite compact dimensions
• Versatile: configurable for different crops and container types

Accessories (examples)

• Work headlamps
• Blade levelling with roller
• Blade levelling with sensors
• Stainless steel mowing bar (2 pulleys)
• Stainless steel mowing bar (4 pulleys)
• Enlarged ground light
• Large wheels
• Conveyor ends
• Basil/officinal herbs harvesting kit
• Bunch harvesting kit
• Shady roof
• Windproof net
• Sorter table
• Telescopic dumping belt kit
• Side dumping belt kit
• Harvesting kit with bins
• Customised colour

Notes
Machine can be customised to specific production requirements. Controls include a multifunction dashboard to manage movements and functions.

Technical specifications

• Model: FR 38
• Work width: 100-200 cm
• Engine: Yanmar 3-cylinder, 30 HP
• Drive: Wheels; hydrostatic transmission; 4-wheel drive
• Work speed: 0-18 km/h
• Conveyor load reference capacity: ~3000 kg
• Gross weight: 4900 kg
• Harvests: Vegetables and medicinal/aromatic plants (e.g., basil, nettle, lettuce, parsley, sage, spinach, rocket)
• Handled containers: Crates or bins (options: tipper / fixed dump)
• Cutting height control: electronic sensors or hydraulic adjustment
• Picking-up belt: adjustable speed and food-grade compliant