Vegetable harvesting machine FR 104 Special

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Overview
Industrial harvester designed for harvesting fresh vegetables and aromatic/medicinal herbs. Equipped with a STAGE 5 engine and an “Automotive” function for comfortable transfers on roads. Compared with the FR 104, this Special version features a higher rear unloading and a larger cabin.

Brand / Line
Ortoline

Intended use

• Harvests: Vegetables, medicinal and aromatic plants
• Where: Field operations
• Sector: Industrial agriculture
• Containers: Rear lifting dump
• Locomotion: Wheeled

Main characteristics and advantages

• Full engine coverage to prevent leaves from falling onto the motor during harvesting
• Optimised loading belt with increased inclination to assist product ascent
• High loading capacity with 3.5 m lifting dump suitable for direct unloading into trailers

Technical systems
The machine features hydrostatic transmission, electronically controlled 4-wheel drive via joystick, hydraulic steering with steering wheel. The mowing bar is double, with hydraulically operated blades available in two sizes. Cutting height adjustment is hydraulic to ensure precise working height without damaging crops or soil. Cutting equipment weight is adjustable to suit different product types.

Loading system
The loading system is configurable with a food-compliant rubber belt or reentering springs. The rubber belt is suited to short-leaf vegetables (spinach, parsley, basil). Reentering springs are recommended for long-leaf or bulky products such as medicinal herbs or chamomile. The loading bin lifts to 3.50 m and is equipped with a studded chain for direct unloading into trucks.

Controls and cabin
Multi-function dashboard allows control of all movements and functions from the operator seat. The machine is fitted with a closed soundproof cab with air recirculation for operator comfort.

Accessories

• Air conditioning
• Dump roller with automatic unloading-chain feeding device
• Customised colour
• Double blade mowing bar 170-205 cm

Suitable crops
Particularly suitable for fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs such as: parsley, basil, spinach, sage, lavender, rosemary, chamomile, nettle.

Technical specifications

• Denomination: FR 104 Special
• Work width: 170-205 cm
• Engine: John Deere 4-cylinder 100 HP Turbo, Stage 5
• Engine stage: STAGE 5
• Locomotion: Wheeled
• Drive: Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel drive, joystick electronic control
• Steering: Hydraulic steering with steering wheel
• Mowing bar: Double, hydraulically operated in two sizes
• Load capacity: 3000 kg
• Dump lifting height: 3.5 m
• Loading bin lift: Up to 3.50 m with studded chain for direct unloading
• Working speed: 0-38 km/h
• Machine weight: 4500 kg
• Cutting height adjustment: Hydraulic control (gentle on crops and ground)
• Loading system options: Rubber belt (food-compliant) or reentering springs (for long/voluminous products)
• Cabin: Closed soundproof cab with air recirculation; multi-function dashboard
• Accessories available: Air conditioning; dump roller with automatic unloading-chain feeding device; customised colour; double blade mowing bar 170-205 cm