Self-propelled harvester - 4-row | VARITRON 470 Platinum TERRA TRAC

4-row, 7 t bunker, NonstopBunker, high separation performance , rubber tracks

Self-propelled harvesters convince with a perfectly matched combination of performance, driving comfort and manoeuvrability. The resulting harvest reliability, even under the most difficult conditions, plays a decisive role in many cases. With its VARITRON 470 Platinum TERRA TRAC, GRIMME offers a powerful 4-row self-propelled harvester with rubber track, which can be equipped with a wide range of different separators. The 7 ton bunker is used the whole time with effective capacity thanks to the rotating bunker web. Using the rubber tracks, a maximum driving stability and safety is achieved, even under adverse and humid soil conditions.

Benefits

NonstopBunker

The unique and patented 7 t NonstopBunker allows a complete refilling of the bunker after unloading with maximum crop protection. The continuous, very rapid overloading enables an increase in harvest performance of up to 30% compared to harvesters with conventional standard bunkers. In the event that a longer range is required for bunker unloading, an extended bunker boom can be selected as an option.

Main web channel across the entire width of the machine.

The main web channel, designed across the entire width of the machine, reduces blockages, improves distribution of the crop, is maintenance friendly and gives a clear view to control the digging process (only one camera per main web section is necessary). Due to the external frame there is no division of the crop flow necessary in the area of the rear axle.

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Perfectly lubricated

For a long service life of the bunker chain, oil is automatically applied to the chain during unloading process.

Turning night into day

The LED working lights around the machine provide a superb overview when harvesting in the dark.

Comfort cab

The comfort cabin is equipped with LED headlights, pneumatically folding, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, a beverage compartment in the cabin roof with air circulation from the air conditioning system, MP3 radio with Bluetooth hands-free kit, automatic air conditioning and spacious storage compartments. For an optimum all-around view, all cabs are equipped with windshield wipers on the side windows. The coming-home-function allows for the driver to leave the machine safely with the work lights still illuminated.

Efficient and fuel-saving

Mercedes Benz (MTU) diesel engine with 340 kW / 460 hp for maximum performance in the field and on the road. The engine with state-of-the-art technology is characterised by particularly quiet running, unique efficiency and low fuel consumption.

Rubber tracks

With its contact area of 1.6 m² on each side, the soil-protecting CLAAS TERRA TRAC ensures a reliable and safe harvest even in adverse and wet soil conditions. To protect against soil and stones, covers are fitted to the inner sides of the rubber tracks. For optimum manoeuvrability of the machine, the complete rubber track chassis can be turned by +/- 15°.

HT 400

The HT 400 runs smooth and ensures clean topping. As an option, the haulm topper can be equipped with a haulm distributor in order to spread the potato haulm over the surface, which has already been harvested.

Elevator web with canvas

The elevator web with canvas, thanks to its deep pockets, allows a 30% larger volume than conventional elevator webs with rods. The resulting very high conveying capacity allows the elevator to be run at a slower speed, which, together with the active side parts and the soft canvas, achieves a high degree of crop protection.

MultiSep

Depending on the requirements the MultiSep can achieve both high crop protection and different cleaning results. Important roller settings like distance, height and turning speed, combined with the wide range segment designs and clod rollers available help to guarantee outstanding, gentle cleaning results in all soil conditions. The separator segments have a unique parallel to the lips running air chamber inside. The design improves the cleaning capacity over the whole full width of the separator and helps keep the segments clean at the same.

Speedtronic-web:

Crop protection can be significantly improved by an automatic adjustment of the web speed in relation to driving speed. The automatic feature, Speedtronic-Web, relieves the driver so that he has more time to concentrate on other machine functions.

Share blades

For heavy soils there are 2-blade shares available. For medium and light soils 3-blade shares can be mounted alternatively. In order to prevent unnecessary soil adhesion in heavy conditions, highly wear-resistant plastic share blades are available as an option.

Intake web

For an improved sieving the intake web can optionally be equipped with a rotary agitator. For heavy soil conditions, the optional available clod breaker and the cleaning equipment (option) in the intake web are recommended. To ensure a reliable drive under all conditions, the intake web is equipped with a PU positive drive.

TerraControlTerraControl

For most conditions - and especially on slopes -, an intake unit with diablo rollers is the right choice. TerraControl, the automatic digging share depth control with integrated ridge pressure adjustment, is used for perfect harvesting. Depending on the operating conditions, the pressure on the diablo rollers can be set in infinitely variable steps. This implies that in humid soil conditions with very little ridge pressure, the risk of clogging is reduced to a minimum. In dry soil conditions, the pressure can be increased so that the ridges can be broken up if necessary. The digging depth and ridge pressure are infinitely adjustable from the tractor cab. They remain constant at all times and with every soil contour.

Row width 90 cm

The main webs are arranged at a slight incline to ensure an optimal, even and extremely gentle merging of the crop flow from the 3.6 m wide to the 2.8 m wide main webs. There is no clogging and product-damaging bottleneck by rollers or deflectors.

TerraDisc

The disc coulter intake called "TerraDisc" with automatic depth control is particularly suitable for heavy soil conditions, as compaction of the ridges can be completely avoided. The automatic depth control and the speed of the hydraulically driven disc coulters can be easily adjusted from the cab.

Automatic Lubrication

The automatic central lubrication system with a 6 litre grease reservoir provides high comfort for the operator, as manual lubrication of the machine is largely no more necessary.

My Machines

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Operational safety

For an increased operational safety, the intake is equipped as standard with an overload safety device for each individual share blade and the complete share frame.

Premium comfort cab

The premium comfort-cab with optimised noise insulation makes it very quiet inside. To ensure that the driver remains concentrated and relaxed at all times, even on long working days, an air-suspended premium driver's seat and a large cool box are available in the cab. The leather seat with extra high back, the active ventilation, seat heating and air suspension with adjustable shock absorption offer the driver a relaxed workplace.

Agility and manoeuvrability

Thanks to the large steering angle of +/- 63°, the front axle of the VARITRON allows very high maneuverability at a track width of 3 meters. or optimum guidance of the machine on slopes, the front axle can be shifted laterally by +/- 100 mm. When equipped for a row width of 90 cm, the 3.60 m wide front axle can be hydraulically reduced on both sides to 3 m for transport. A unilateral, telescopic front axle is optionally available for the right side of the machine. By extending the right front tire by 30 cm it offers the possibility to use larger wheels. In addition, a second cylinder is fitted to the front axle so that 1000 kg can be transferred from the left tyre to the right tyre in order to improve ground compaction protection.

Auto filling system

During digging, the automatic bunker filling system adapts the height of the bunker filling elevator in the bunker, thus ensuring a constant, low drop of the crop. When the bunker filling elevator has reached its highest position, the bunker web is automatically pulled forward until the entire bunker is completely filled.

Simply ingenious, the principle of NonstopBunker

The special design of the moving bunker web includes the rear bunker wall. This reliably prevents damage and possible crushing of the crop even when reversing the bunker web. After each unloading process, the NonstopBunker can be completely refilled - during harvesting.

OptiBag

OptiBag, is an elastic, high capacity elevator made of polyurethane. The volume of the deep pockets is about 20 % higher than the traditional systems, made of canvas. This ensures very high conveying capacities. The very elastic polyurethane of the elevator web and so-called "active side parts", which avoid any scratching of the crop, ensure very high product protection. The perforated deep pockets provide additional sieving of residual soil in sticky conditions. The special shape of the pockets promotes the gentle handling and transfer of the crop.

Speedtronic-Elevator

Speedtronic is the completely automatic speed control system for the main webs, the elevator and the bunker filling elevator. This leads to an improved crop protection and increased output. In addition the driver is released from complex control tasks.

Road transport

For harvesting with reduced load on the front axle or for travelling on the road the haulm topper can be removed. The haulm topper can be easily attached and removed by means of a selectable quick-change frame and can be transported on a trolley.

Reversing

For an optimum adaptation to changing harvesting conditions, the speed of the main webs can be infinitely adjusted via operator terminal. For easy removal of any clogging that may occur, the intake web, the first main web and the second main web can be reversed separately.

Roller Separator

The roller separator is the right choice for maximum soil separation on extremely heavy and sticky soils. The rollers, which are mounted in the longitudinal direction of the crop flow, can easily be adjusted in speed and inclination for different separation results.

Identify spare parts

Due to the specific spare parts book in myGRIMME, a quick identification of parts as well as checking the availability of parts is possible.

Automatic depth control

The automatic depth control is independently controlled in height on the left and right via 2skids, which are running on the ridge crown. In this way the haulm topper is guided exactly over the ridges. Haulm cutting and topping is perfect, as the haulm is not pressed into the furrow by front-mounted support wheels. Furthermore, additional soil compaction is avoided.

Vario-RS

The Vario-RS consists of pairs of spiral- and plain rollers. The distances between the two rollers can be flexibly adjusted during the harvesting process. The correct setting, referring to changing tuber sizes and different soil conditions, enables a maximum of separation performance in combination with high crop protection and a minimum of losses.

Minimal turning circle

At the headlands, manoeuvring is easily achieved thanks to a wide steering angle of up to +/- 63° for the front wheels. For the smallest possible turning circle, the whole chassis of the rubber tracks on the rear side can also be turned by +/- 15°.

Rocker agitator

To increase the sieving capacity on the 1st main web, the machine is equipped with a rocker agitator as standard. Wave movement causes a gentle breaking of the crop flow. The intensity of the agitator can be conveniently adjusted from the cab.

Centre share

A centre share can be used when operating the harvester in beds or in enhanced harvesting process. In case of a highly concentrated amount of haulm, the crop flow can be significantly improved by dispensing with the centre disc coulters and using a centre share.

Intuitive Operating Concept

The unique ErgoDrive operating concept provides the basis for a convenient workplace. For satisfied work: A multi-functional joystick and keypad which is located in the ergonomic armrest, both with the possibility of individual programming of all main functions are integrated to fulfil all the requirments of the driver.

Auto pilot

The system automatically guides the machine along the crop. Thus the driver is relieved from manual steering tasks and can fully concentrate on the machine settings. A feeler system (cam follower) detects the course of the ridges and transmits the corresponding signal for steering to the front axle.

myJobs

This software module enables automatic evaluation and analysis of machinery process times. Due to an automatic recognition of tasks (working orders) the need for manual input is eliminated. This saves valuable working time and minimizes errors. Another feature is the continuous documentation across several daily/seasonal tasks (so called feed) with an integrated detailed analysis. In this way, important process parameters such as fuel consumption, status of effective / ineffective machinery working time and weather conditions are visualised in a manner that is easy to understand.

Careful digging

Two compressed air connections, one next to the cabin and one in the engine compartment, allow easy and convenient cleaning. Compressed air hose and pistol are also included with the machine toolbox.

Speedtronic-Elevator

Speedtronic is the completely automatic speed control system for the main webs, the elevator and the bunker filling elevator. This leads to an improved crop protection and increased output. In addition the driver is released from complex control tasks.

myGRIMME Shop

Spare parts which have been identified and located can be ordered conveniently on-line at the myGRIMME webshop.

Spraying track digging

When digging the ridges in-between the spray tracks only two of the four rows are taken into the machine. For the remaining two ridges the digging shares are hydraulically lifted. For an improved drivers comfort the automatic share lowering for digging is activated at the headland and at the end of the spray tracks.

agrirouter

The web-based data exchange platform called "agrirouter" enables the exchange of data between machines and agricultural software from different manufacturers and suppliers. The user of "agrirouter" specifies which machine and GPS data will be transmitted to different agricultural software such as a Farm Management Information System (FMIS).

Keeping everything in sight

The GRIMME video system enables optimum monitoring of the entire machine. For perfect supervision, the machine can be equipped with up to two monitors and 8 cameras.

TwinSep

The TwinSep is a kind of "bypass" which is mounted above the roller separator. It consists of two packages with plain rollers and can bridge the roller separator for increased crop protection in dry or stony conditions and for small potatoes. The rear plain roller package can be lifted individually so that only half of the roller separator is still bypassed.

Extraction unit

The GRIMME extracting unit provides high separation efficiency, improved crop protection and minimal harvest losses of small potatoes compared to conventional extracting rollers. The extracting unit consists of a segment roller with extracting roller and an additional cleaning roller. In case of blockage, the direction of rotation of the segment and plucking rollers is automatically reversed for a short time. Alternatively, this process can be triggered manually.

Identify problems immediately

The integrated "Visual Protect" ensures that when problems occur or settings are changed in a certain area of the machine, the corresponding video image is automatically displayed.

2nd separator

For an even more intensive cleaning a MultiSep can be fitted behind the 1st separator.

Used machinery

On the Internet portal "GRIMME used machinery" (https://gebrauchte.grimme.com) machinery can easily be sold or searched by dealers and by customers. An offer for refurbishing a machine can also be requested. On request, GRIMME will take over the complete marketing, worldwide, including any customs issues that may arise. This saves the seller a lot of time and effort.

Better separation

For an improved guidance of haulm into the extracting unit the machine can be equipped with either a guide comb or a guide brush. The adjustable guide comb is more aggressive at higher speed of the main web. For more sensitive potatoes, on the other hand, the guide brush is the better choice for high crop protection.

Fine haulm elevator

The fine haulm elevator is very well suited for the separation of haulm rests, loose soil and weeds. The crop flows from the separator into the ring elevator, while haulm and soil are conveyed backwards out of the machine. If haulm are still attached to the potatoes, scraper roller above the fine haulm elevator ensure that they are separated from each other. For an ideal separation result, the inclination and speed are comfortable and infinitely adjustable from the driver's cab. If an even more powerful separation capacity for haulm and weed is required, an additional fine haulm elevator can be fitted in the upper part of the machine before the crop in transferred onto the bunker filling elevator.

Speedtronic-web:

Crop protection can be significantly improved by an automatic adjustment of the web speed in relation to driving speed. The automatic feature, Speedtronic-Web, relieves the driver so that he has more time to concentrate on other machine functions.

Map view

Machine parameters, the current location and
movement history of the machine can be viewed on google maps® at any time.

Geofencing

Locations are determined easily and geofencing acts as an anti theft deterrent (virtual fence). If the machine leaves a defined area, you are notified directly by E-mail.

• Digging unit
• TerraControl: Digging depth adjustment, which ensures also in changing conditions an optimum sieving output and high gentle crop handling at the same time.
• TerraDisc: Digging with driven disc coulter and without diablo roller (therefore no additional soil compaction) and depth control via skids.
• High acreage performance and separating effect.
• Unique variety of various separators, such as Double-MultiSep or Roller Separator, Vario-RS or fine haulm elevator for an optimum adaption to individual digging conditions and maximum performance of separation.
• Continuous main web channel reduce blockages, distribution of the crop, is maintenance friendly and gives a clear view to control the digging process (only one camera per main web section is necessary).
• Due to the external frame there is no division of the crop flow necessary in the area of the rear axle
• With the reverse system, the intake web as well as the first and the second main web are independently reversible to minimize the risk of blockages.
• The MultiSep performs also on cloddy, sticky soils and soils containing small stones a low-loss and effective trash separation.
• Thanks to its patented design of bunker web, the NonstopBunker always offers a large effective capacity. Furthermore it is significantly more gentle than traditional systems.
• Chassis
• The steering angle at the front axle is 63°, at the rear axle up to 15°, ideal preconditions for speedy turning manoeuvres on the headlands.
• The ground protective rubber tracks allow good harvesting also in wet fields
• Perfectly comfortable
• ErgoDrive operating concept with multi-functional lever (= individual programming of all main functions to the first operator level for direct access), keypad integrated into an ergonomic armrest, one touch-screen terminal CCI 100 and one touch-screen terminal CCI 50.
• Visual Protect automatically switches to that camera, where a new adjustment was carried out or a critical situation has been noticed (risk of a separator blockage e.g.), so the driver can react and prevent further blockages.

Specifications

You'll find all the information about the standard features of the machine here.