Vegetable harvesting machine FR 148

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Overview
Industrial harvester/mower equipped with a Stage 5 engine and an “Automotive” function for convenient road travel. The FR 148 is designed for on-field harvesting of vegetables and medicinal/aromatic herbs, featuring a fixed rear dump and available with wheels or track kit.

Suitable crops

• Parsley
• Basil
• Spinach
• Sage
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Chamomile
• Nettle

Main advantages & features

• Full motor coverage to prevent leaves from falling onto the engine during harvesting.
• Optimised loading belt with greater inclination to facilitate product ascent.
• Large fixed unloading dump with high loading capacity; chain with studs for ground unloading.
• Hydrostatic transmission with electronically controlled 4-wheel drive via joystick; hydraulic steering.
• Double mowing bar with hydraulically operated blade available in two widths.
• Hydraulic cutting height adjustment for precise control without damaging crops or soil; adjustable cutter weight.
• Loading system configurable with food-compliant rubber belt (suitable for short-leaf vegetables) or reentering springs (recommended for long-leaf or bulky products).
• Multi-function dashboard and closed soundproof cab with air recirculation for operator comfort and control.
• Customisable with accessories and options to meet specific requirements.

Accessories (examples)

• Air conditioning
• Dump roller with unloading chain feeding automatic device
• Customised colour
• Mowing bar, double blade 225-310 cm
• 4-track kit

Loading system details
The loading system can be fitted with a food-compliant rubber belt (suitable for short-leaf vegetables) or with reentering springs (recommended for long-leaf or bulky products). The loading dump is fixed and equipped with a chain with studs for ground unloading.

Controls & cabin
Multi-function dashboard controls all movements and functions from the driver’s seat; closed soundproof cab with air recirculation.

Technical specifications

• Model: FR 148
• Work width: 225-310 cm
• Load weight (container capacity): 4000 kg
• Work speed: 0-38 km/h
• Engine: John Deere 4 cylinder 140 HP Turbo, Stage 5
• Transmission: Hydrostatic
• Machine weight: 5500 kg
• Containers: Fixed rear dump (fixed loading dump with chain and studs)
• Locomotion: Wheels and tracks (track kit available)
• Suitable for: Vegetables and medicinal/aromatic plants (see crop list)