Vegetable harvesting machine FR 180

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Overview
Industrial harvester FR 180 equipped with 4-wheel steering, a Stage V engine and an "Automotive" function for comfortable long road transfers. Designed for open-field harvesting of leafy vegetables and medicinal/aromatic plants. Features full motor coverage to prevent leaves from falling on the engine, an optimised loading conveyor inclination for easier ascent of product and a large fixed rear unloading dump with chain-and-stud ground unloading.

Main functional features

• Hydrostatic transmission; 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering electronically controlled by joystick; hydraulic steering gear and conventional steering wheel for driver control
• Mowing bar with hydraulically operated blade; cutting height adjusted hydraulically to ensure precise control without damaging crops or soil
• Adjustable cutting equipment weight to adapt to different products and field conditions
• Configurable loading system: rubber belt for short-leaf vegetables or reentering springs for long-leaf or bulky products; fixed rear unloading dump equipped with chain and studs for ground discharge
• Multi-function dashboard for controlling movements and functions from the operator's seat; closed soundproof cab with air recirculation

Suitable for
The FR 180 is especially suitable for harvesting fresh vegetables and aromatic/medicinal herbs such as:

• Parsley
• Basil
• Spinach
• Sage

Accessories

• Air conditioning
• Dump roller with automatic unloading-chain feeding device
• Customised paint colour
• Mowing bar, 310 cm blade

Loading system options
Rubber belt recommended for short-leaf vegetables (spinach, parsley, basil). Reentering springs suitable for long-leaf or voluminous products (medicinal herbs, chamomile). Fixed rear dump uses chain and studs for ground unloading.

Controls and cabin
Multi-function dashboard allows full control of movements and functions from the operator's seat. Closed, soundproof cab fitted with air recirculation to reduce dust ingress and improve operator comfort during long cycles.

Carrying out harvests
Cutting height is adjusted hydraulically to ensure precise regulation without damaging crops or soil. The weight of the cutting equipment is adjustable to match the product type and field conditions.

Technical specifications

• Model: FR 180
• Engine: Deutz Fahr, 4-cylinder, Turbo, Stage V
• Power: 180 HP
• Emission stage: Stage V
• Work width: 310 cm
• Load capacity (container): 4600 kg
• Machine weight: 6500 kg
• Working speed: 0–38 km/h
• Transmission: Hydrostatic
• Drive/steering: 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering (electronically controlled, joystick)
• Containers: Fixed rear dump (chain and studs for ground unloading)
• Locomotion: Wheeled (suitable for field use)
• Recommended harvests: Vegetables; Medicinal and aromatic plants
• Sector: Agricultural / industrial harvesting
• Notable equipment: 310 cm mowing bar, adjustable cutting weight, full motor coverage, optimised loading conveyor