OverviewThe FR 180 Special is an industrial harvester designed for picking fresh vegetables and aromatic/medicinal herbs. It combines a 310 cm hydraulically operated cutting bar with a configurable loading system and a rear lifting dump reaching up to 4.10 m. The machine is equipped for long field runs with an "Automotive" road function and a Stage V 180 HP Deutz Fahr engine.
Main featuresHydrostatic drive with 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering controlled electronically via joystick and hydraulic steering gear. Hydraulic mowing bar with adjustable cutting height and adjustable cutting equipment weight to protect delicate crops and the ground. Configurable locomotion with wheels and tracks.
Loading systemThe loading system is offered with either a food-compliant rubber belt (suitable for short-leaf vegetables such as spinach, parsley, basil) or reentering springs for long-leaf or bulky products (e.g., medicinal herbs, chamomile). The rear loading dump lifts to 4.10 m and uses a studded chain for unloading.
Accessories- Air conditioning
- Dump roller with automatic unloading-chain feeding device
- Customised colour
- Mowing bar, blade 310 cm (option)
Suitable cropsDesigned for fresh vegetables and aromatic/medicinal herbs such as parsley, basil, spinach and sage. Adjustable cutting height and equipment weight ensure gentle handling of delicate products.
Controls and cabinMulti-function dashboard for all movement and functional controls from the driver seat; closed soundproof cab with air recirculation for operator comfort during long runs.
Technical specifications- Denomination: FR 180 Special
- Work width: 310 cm
- Motor: Deutz Fahr, 4-cylinder, 180 HP Turbo, Stage V
- Drive and steering: Hydrostatic drive, 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel steering (joystick electronic control)
- Locomotion: Wheels and tracks (configurable)
- Harvests: Vegetables; Medicinal and aromatic plants (Parsley, Basil, Spinach, Sage, etc.)
- Containers: Rear lifting dump
- Load capacity (product load weight): 4600 kg
- Dump lifting height: 4.1 m
- Work speed: 0 - 38 km/h
- Machine weight: 6500 kg
- Mowing bar / blade: Hydraulically operated; blade 310 cm (option)
- Loading system options: Rubber belt (food-compliant) or reentering springs
- Accessories available: Air conditioning; dump roller with unloading chain feeding automatic device; customised colour