ASA-LIFT
Self-Propelled Harvesters, Bunched Carrot Harvester
ASA-LIFT is the first manufacturer to develop a row-finding system that detects the rows by means of a sensor and automatically ensures the perfect position of the pick-up section. This system, in combination with GPS, makes it possible for the driver to concentrate on other tasks and also to realize higher harvesting speeds. The harvest losses are significantly minimized.
When it comes to harvesting bunched carrots, ASA-LIFT offers the three-point mounted PO-335BU. It is a small and extremely flexible harvesting machine which offers a number of advantages. It ensures that the product is further processed in a clean condition. The soft pick-up belt on the machine leaves the green top of the carrots intact. And finally, the special ASA-LIFT box with spring bottom system ensures gentle handling of the carrots when emptying the boxes.
ASA-LIFT, a Danish manufacturer of vegetable technology, has been on the U.S. and Canadian markets for more than two decades.
Greentronics
RiteTrace
Greentronics recently added load-by-load field-to-storage tracking to its RiteYield root crop yield monitor product. The new product, called RiteTrace, is designed to automate harvest and storage data recording, providing carrot growers with a wide range of reports as well as field and 3D storage maps detailing where each load originated and where it is stored. Maps allow growers to select areas in storages or fields and link them together to understand issues around quality in discussions about crop management or when communicating with buyers and processors.
Detailed and summary reports include yields by variety and field, in addition to loads by field, storage and truck. Data points are all date/time stamped, and reports are useful for managing efficiency. Maps and reports work well with GAP compliance. Greentronics offers yield data integration with John Deere GS3 2630 and Trimble FMx and TMx monitors, allowing operators to view yield maps in real time.
Kerian Machines
Speed Sizer
The Kerian Speed Sizer sorts carrots by size accurately and consistently. The constantly rotating rollers help the turning flaps align the carrots with the rollers so that the carrots (with or without tops) are consistently sorted by diameter. The sizer is proven in use for fresh carrots, baby carrots and processing lines.
Synthetic Resources Incorporated
ReflectorNET
ReflectorNET is an elastic pallet wrapping net typically used in the agricultural business for palletizing fresh produce that requires ventilation. ReflectorNET is manufactured with enhanced elasticity to wrap more pallets per roll, which saves money on packaging products, and to allow for stronger pallet containment, which provides peace of mind that loads are securely wrapped. ReflectorNET saves 50 to 60 percent of the cost of strap-and-corners packaging methods. The product offers an aggressive built-in memory that helps maintain width, providing excellent pallet stability with only little overlapping whether used in a wrapping machine or manually. Synthetic Resources Inc. offers ReflectorNET in 20-inch- and 30-inch-wide machine rolls. Standard pallet netting is available in hand and machine rolls.
Univerco Inc.
Self-propelled Multi-Row Carrot Harvester
After 39 years of building one-row carrot harvesters for the North American and Mexican markets, Univerco Inc. is proud to introduce its self-propelled multi-row carrot harvester.
Available in two-, three- or four-row configurations, this machine will also harvest red beets, parsnips, turnips and rutabagas without any modification.
The harvester features a high-capacity cleaning system with hedgehog belt and finger table after the topper bars. The short frame and rear axle steering on-the-go will allow for a short turning radius. Standard, readily available components include a high-torque Caterpillar engine and Sauer-Danfoss hydrostatic transmission. A cab with superior visibility and conveyor speeds synchronized with ground speed makes the operator’s life that much easier.
Vogel Engineering Inc.
Custom-Built Harvesting Equipment
Made in the U.S., Vogel Engineering harvesters offer features such as a precision computer-controlled planting population system and individual row head height adjustability. Plus, the company’s new Extreme Super Cleaning System is built to clean three to four times better than other systems.
Harvesters are available in two-, three-, four-, six- and eight-row configurations. Other available options include conventional roller bars and high-speed crowning.
