High Performance Crop Residue Equipment WWW.CropLOGIX.COM
Meet the business end of serious crop residue management Design innovation Balanced engineering Dedication to quality Unmatched customer commitment Customized to meet your needs Loftness makes a model and configuration that will meet your needs. Performance High-quality heavy-built frames, curved hood designs for more suction and special recutter bars all contribute to reliable, hard-working machines. Shown Here: Standard 24/30 Model 360SR66N679
TRANSPORTABLE Easy to configure for transport and storage. Contents CropLogix Line Introduction 3-4 Performance Design: Chassis and Rotor 5-6 Loftness Knives 7-8 Standard Features and Components 7-8 Mount and Hitch Types 9-10 Wheels and Transport 9-10 The Standard 12 22 11-14 The Standard 24 30 15-18 The Vegetable 12 24 19-22 The Windrow 15 20 23-26 Loftness Crop Shredder Specifications 27-34 Loftness Crop Shredder Comparison Chart 35-36 Loftness Crop Shredder Configurator 37 The Loftness Commitment 38
Introducing the Loftness CropLogix family of heavy duty multi-crop Shredders and Windrowers Tailor-made for your crop residue and shredding challenges. As the leader in crop shredder technology and residue management equipment, Loftness is proud to present the CropLogix line of shredder equipment. With literally millions of acres behind them, each piece of equipment has proven to its owner that Loftness performance delivers success. Whether a standard configuration or customized to meet your unique crop residue challenges, the CropLogix line has one mission in mind your's. Build your perfect machine. Read on to find out how you can configure a Loftness Multi-Crop Shredder that fits your exact needs. You can also visit croplogix.com to test out configurations and costs online with the Shredder Configurator. As always, your local Loftness Dealer is ready to assist you with any questions you may have. 12 to 22 Foot Standard Available in six widths from 12 feet to 22 feet, the Standard 12 22 Multi-Crop Shredder houses two rotors and utilizes up to 256 knives on the 22 foot model. The 12 22 provides you with extreme shredding performance and excellent maneuverability as a pull-type, semi-mounted or fully-mounted. See pages 11-14 for more details. 24 to 30 Foot Standard Available in four widths from 24 feet to 30 feet, the Standard 24 30 Multi-Crop Shredder houses four rotors and utilizes up to 344 knives on the 30 foot model. Massive coverage and extreme duty like this can only be found on Loftness CropLogix equipment. See page 15-18 for more details. 3 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Out here, performance means success. Vegetable Shredder Available in five widths from 12 feet to 24 feet, the Vegetable 12 24 Multi-Crop Shredder utilizes up to 128 knives on the 24 foot model. The Vegetable 12 24 is specially configured for shredding dense, wet vegetable foliage planted on contour rows or beds. See pages 19-22 for more details. Windrower Shredder Available in widths of 15 feet and 20 feet, the Windrower Center Discharge Multi-Crop Shredder houses Size two rotors and and power utilizes that cupped knives on both models. meets The critical Windrow market model makes use of the body's superior airflow characteristics and channels shredded demands residue at high head speed on. to the center discharge chute. See pages 23-26 for more details. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 4
Computer Balanced Loftness uses the latest high speed balancing technology to balance every rotor before assembly. Each rotor and knife assembly is balanced at full operational speeds, and then fully speed-tested after assembly. Typical Knife Tip Speeds RPM FPS MPH 1450 9960 113 1700 11,676 132 2000 13,736 156 Optimized Speed Loftness understands that not all crop residue shreds the same. That s why we offer three rotor rotation RPM speeds. Properly pairing RPM and knife type to your style of crop residue with desired shredder width and horsepower input ensures maximum performance. Lateral Stabilization This exclusive Loftness design feature eliminates side-to-side movement caused by lateral forces encountered during shredding. During operation, lateral stabilization along with superbly balanced rotation dynamics provides super-smooth operation and ensures that every bit of horsepower is directed to the knife tip. 5 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Main Body and Chassis An Extreme Duty Class Frame All Loftness Shredder Chassis begin with full length steel beam tubing frame, 4 X 8 inches for the front beam and 4 X 4 inches for the rear beam. The beams are welded to the 1/4 inch steel hood and joined together at the 3/8 inch center plate. Recutter A standard feature on all our crop shredders is the recutter bar. The edge of this full-length bar is positioned to force material between it and the knife-edge. A single recutter bar is an optimal configuration because multiple bars can disrupt airflow and suction, reduce the efficiency of the knives and increase power requirements. Enhanced Flow The hood is engineered to enhance the dynamics of the air and residue flow. The design also allows for closer knife to wall tolerances. The result the Loftness hood design produces extremely high levels of suction with less horsepower. Rotor Design Standard High-Residue Center Cut Design Exclusive to Loftness Multi-Crop Shredders is our unique Center-Cut knife configuration. Four extra sets of standard knives in the center of the shredder cut within 1/4 to 1/2 inch of center plate. This ensures complete shredding coverage from end to end. Reinforced Rotor Tube There is no other shredder rotor design like it. We start with a 7 1/2 inch diameter by 1/4 inch thick high quality steel tube. Four full-length 2 X 5/8 inch steel reinforcement bars are welded to the tube and the end cap ring, creating an incredibly strong unit. The Loftness rotor design incorporates a lugless knife connection design by mounting the knives directly to the reinforcement bars, reducing the risk of damage from rocks and other foreign debris. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 6
Standard High Residue For use on corn, wheat, sorghum, grasses, etc. the Loftness Standard Side Slice Knife can run at 1450, 1700 and 2000 RPM. The Standard HR is heat-treated and reversible. At 1450 RPM this knife produces a moderate sized chop and will extend edge life along with reduced power requirements. At 1700 RPM and nominal power settings the Standard HR will produce a very fine chop. At 2000 RPM and the same nominal power settings it will produce an extremely fine chop, with a slightly accelerated edge wear. This higher speed is sometimes useful when shredding BT corn, grasses or stubble. Hard-Surfaced High Residue Similar to the Standard HR, the Hard Surface HR is reversible and heat-treated. Additionally, they have plasma hard surfacing applied to the bottom side giving them a self-sharpening effect. Example of Hard Surface applied to Hard Surface High-Residue, Hard Surfaced Cupped and Hard Surfaced Cotton. Hard-Surfaced Cupped The super wide face and edge (4 ½ inches) along with its curved design help this knife produce an incredible amount of vacuum and enhanced flow through the shredder. Greater suction will allow the shredder to run much higher, thus avoiding hidden foreign objects. The rotor speed is limited to 1450 RPM. In addition to being heat-treated, they have plasma hard surfacing applied. Rotor Bearings The rotors are mounted on heavy-duty 2-3/16", American-made ball bearings. Bearing bolts are torque set to proper specifications. A special lateral stabilization device is used to ensure that the bearings do not come loose. See "Lateral Stabilization" on page 5 for more information. Lift Assist Hydraulics Lift assist and transport lifting are accomplished with Ag-Pro grade hydraulic components, and depending on configuration are single acting or re-phasing. Gearbox Transfer of power from your PTO to the driveline and rotors begins with the Loftness gearbox. Field-proven to be extremely reliable, and rated at 280 HP this gearbox is used on all Loftness Shredder systems. Paint Loftness paints their equipment with an incredibly durable 2-part industrial coating. This UV resistant coating creates a hard, high gloss finish that helps protects your investment. Paint options available at time of order are the standard Loftness charcoal and an optional green. 7 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Knives Hard-Surfaced Cotton Cotton knives are very similar to the high-residue knives. They are heat-treated, side-slice knives and reversible for longer life. In addition to being heat-treated, they have plasma hard surfacing applied. The cotton knives have a 45 degree blade angle to reduce cotton lint build-up. The cotton knives are designed to run at a 2000 RPM rotor speed. Combination Combination knives are side-slice knives over the rows and cupped between. This arrangement gives you extra suction with longer life. The rotor speed is limited to 1400 RPM because of the cupped knives. Contour This type of knife is used to defoliate vegetable crops. There are three lengths of knives to follow ridges. Contour knives are available for 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inch beds. This type of knife is not interchangeable with any other knives. The rotor speed is limited to 1450 RPM. See pages 19-22 for more information. Standard Features and Components Belt System To transfer power from the line shaft to the rotor a banded wedge belt and spring-loaded push-type idler is used. The idler mechanism also increases the amount of wrap around each pulley. Advantages of this system and belt include: resistance to belt fly-off or twist, even distribution of shock and pulsation, stable under temperature changes, longer life. Depending on the model and your requirements, a four-groove or six-groove belt is used. Steel Flipper Shields One piece swinging steel flipper shields are positioned to protect the operator and equipment from flying objects. Line Shaft Universal joints U-joints are used to couple the line shaft to the gearbox.(most of the competition use a splined hub or chain coupler.) Line Shaft Bearing A 1-3/4" bearing is used to support the line shaft midway between the gearbox and the end plate with the exception of the 12' model. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 8
Pull-Type Shredders using a pull-type mount trail more precisely then other types of shredders, making them an excellent choice for contour farming applications. Constant velocity PTO shafts are standard equipment and provide for smooth running operation and reduced turn radius without damaging knuckle clatter. The standard pull-type hitch incorporates a 3rd link adjustment for leveling at any cutting height. Pull-type mount systems also include a heavy-duty jack stand as standard equipment. Large pull-types equipped with front and rear swivels can be easily transported with the addition of the transport hitch. Floating Pull-Type Mount Similar to the standard pull type with the difference being that it uses only two pivoting attachment points on the shredder. Floating pull-type mounts are only recommended with the use of front swivel wheels that support the weight of the shredder. Floating pull-type mounts come complete with a hand winch to raise for transport. Rigid Wheels Non-swiveling, rigid-mounted wheels can be spaced to accommodate different row widths. Available on pull and fully-mounted models only. Rear Swivel Wheels Swiveling lift assist wheels are used on the semi-mount model to eliminate load on the tractor during lift. The wheels freely swivel as they carry the weight of the shredder from the back. Front Gage Wheels Fully height adjustable, gauge wheels assist in setting cut and can be manually reset for end transport on semi-mount models. Front Swivel Wheels On pull-type and semimounted models, two front swiveling wheels are configurable, along with hydraulic lift assist. Transport with Gauge and Swivel Wheels Semi-mounted shredders equipped with gage wheels can be positioned for transport by adding a transport hitch. One gage wheel is turned to transport position, and the opposite lift-assist wheel turns by itself and is locked into transport position. 9 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Mount and Hitch Types Semi-Mounted Semi-mount allows for zero turning radius without placing the entire weight of the shredder on the hitch and tractor. Depending on the size of your shredder, up to four swiveling lift assist wheels carry load during lift. Two are recommended on the 12 ft.-15 ft. models, three are recommended on the 18 ft. models, and four are recommended on the 20 ft.-30 ft. models. The design of the Loftness Semi-Mount system offers the benefit of zero drive-line deflection, eliminating the need for a constant velocity PTO shaft. Front gage wheels are available to help prevent scalping and when equipped with the transport hitch, can be used to end transport the 18 ft.-30 ft. models. Semi-mount requires category 2 or 3 tractors with a quick-hitch. Not available on Windrower Shredders. Fully-Mounted The fully-mounted option is available on all vegetable shredders and standard shredders up to Model 315. Fully-mounted models offer the benefit of zero turn radius operation and no drive-line deflection but sometimes require a larger tractor because all the weight is lifted off the ground. Shredders using the fully-mounted hitch can be configured with rigid or swivel type rear wheels. Fully mounted systems require a category 2 or 3 Quick Hitch (not included). Wheels and Transport Transport Hitch Available with the transport wheels system, the optional factory-installed end transport hitch folds up during field operations, and comes with a folding adjustable jack stand. Transport hitch is standard on the 30 foot only. Hydraulic Transport lift Available on pull and fully-mounted models with rigid wheels and non-floating hitch. Loftness offers an optional hydraulic lift for elevating tires off the ground during transport. A transport hitch is included. Transporting with six swivel wheels 20-30 foot models are equipped with six swivel wheels four in the back and two in the front and with the addition of the transport hitch can easily be transported. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 10
A great choice for standard pull-type operation. Also available for fully or semi-mounted operation. Category II or II quick hitch is required. Crop Residue Management Operations are brutal on equipment. Loftness has become the leader in CRM technology and equipment through an unmatched dedication to quality engineering and craftsmanship. No other shredder will give you the on-demand and all day performance like that found in the CropLogix line of crop residue equipment from Loftness. Rigid rear wheel mounts are adjustable for spacing to different row widths. 11 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Supereasy to configure for transport and storage with optional transport system. Available Standard 12 22 Models: 144, 156, 180, 216, 240, 264 12', 13', 15', 18', 20' and 22' sizes Shown Here: Standard 12 22 Model 264, Configuration Code: 264SH54P3428C www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 12
1 PTO 1 3/8"or 1 3/4" 1000 RPM PTO. Includes overrunning clutch 5 on all models and constant velocity knuckle on all pull-types. Slip clutch is optional for extreme-duty applications. 2 Gearbox 6 A standard feature on all Loftness shredder equipment, this field-proven and extremely reliable gearbox is rated at 280 HP. Rotor speeds available are 1450, 1700 or 7 2000 RPM. 3 4 Knives The Standard 12 22 comes equipped with Loftness high residue knives, perfect for corn, wheat, sorghum, grasses, etc. It can also be configured with any of our other optional knife sets. Contact your Loftness dealer for more information. See pages 7-8. Belt System Efficient transfer of power via a four or six-groove banded belt and spring-loaded push-type idler system. 8 Mounting The 12 22 can be configured as a pull-type, semi, or fully-mounted model. Wheels and Tires Configurations for the 12 22 include up to 4 rear rigid or swivel wheels and two front rigid wheels with ratchets. Optional Hydraulic Transport System Factory-installed, this feature is available on the pull and fully-mounted models. Lifts all the support tires off the ground making transport easy. Includes transport hitch. Additional Options Loftness offers many additional options that enhance the performance of your shredder and ease your workload. Contact your Loftness dealer today. See the performance and feature comparison chart on page 35 for more info. Shown Here: Standard 12 22 Model 264, Configuration Code: 264SH54P3428G 8 Additional Options 12 Ag-Pro Grade Construction 11 Rear Lift: Hydraulic or Ratchet PTO 1 Gearbox Knives Belt system 2 3 4 13 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
9 10 11 12 Optional Transport Hitch Folding transport hitch includes jack stand. Wheel Spacing Wheel position is adjustable to accommodate different row widths. Rear Lift Provides precise height adjustment for fine tuning performance and chop. Rear lifting choices include ratchets or hydraulic cylinders. Ag-Pro Grade Construction Heavy-duty design, engineering and construction throughout. Model Weight Cutting Row Overall (lbs) Width (in.) capacity Capacity 144 12ft 4000 144 4-36" 162 156 13ft 4100 156 4-36", 4-40" 174 180 15ft 4500 180 6-30", 8-22" 198 216 18ft 5400 216 6-34", 6-36" 234 240 20ft 6000 240 10-22", 8-30" 258 6-38", 6-40" 264in 22ft 6600 264 12-22" 282 www.croplogix.com 1-800-828-7624 Optional Hydraulic Transport system Mounting 7 5 Optional Transport Hitch 9 10 Wheel Spacing 11 Rear Lift 6 Wheels and Tires www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 14
Simple rigid design. Non-flexing, non-folding design eliminates excessive, expensive and unnecessary moving parts and structural components. If you choose a pull-type system, the constant-velocity PTO allows for outstanding turning performance without drive-line chatter. Amazingly fast and simple conversion to transport mode. 15 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
With the prospect of efficiently shredding hundreds of acres of BT corn on the horizon, there is only one piece of equipment you need to consider. With the capacity to spin 344 knives at 2000 RPM, the 30 foot Standard Multi-Crop model definitely has the power to bring your shredding operations up a notch. Agriculture professionals recognize and require the reliability, versatility and speed that comes from design experience and skilled craftsmanship. They look to the leader in crop residue equipment innovation Loftness. Massive industry-leading capacity and speed. Available Standard 24 30 Models: 288, 300, 315, 360 24', 25', 8 meter and 30' sizes. Shown Here: Standard 24 30 Model 360, Configuration Code: 360SR66N678 www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 16
1 PTO 5 1 3/8"or 1 3/4" 1000 RPM PTO. Includes overrunning clutch on all models and constant velocity knuckle on all pull-types. Slip clutch is optional and standard on 30' models. 6 2 Gearbox A standard feature on all Loftness shredder equipment, this field-proven and extremely reliable gearbox is rated at 280 HP. Rotor speeds available are 1450, 1700 7 or 2000 RPM. 3 4 Knives The Standard 24 30 comes equipped with Loftness high residue knives, perfect for corn, wheat, sorghum, grasses, etc. It can also be configured with any of our other optional knife sets. Contact your Loftness dealer for more information. See pages 7-8. Belt System Efficient transfer of power via a four or six-groove banded belt and spring-loaded push-type idler system. Shown Here: Standard 24 30 Model 360, Configuration Code: 360SR66N678 8 Mounting The 24 30 can be configured as a pull-type, semi, or fully-mounted model. Wheels and Tires Configurations for the 24 30 include up to 4 rear rigid or swivel wheels, and two front rigid wheels with ratchets. Optional Hydraulic Transport System (not shown) Factory-installed, this feature is available on the pull and fully-mounted models. Lifts all the support tires off the ground making transport easy. Not available on 30'. Additional Options Loftness offers many additional options that enhance the performance of your shredder and ease your workload. Contact your Loftness dealer today. See the performance and feature comparison chart on page 35 for more info. 8 Additional Options 12 Ag-Pro Grade Construction 11 Rear Lift: Hydraulic or Ratchet PTO 1 Gearbox Knives Belt system 2 3 4 17 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
9 10 11 12 Optional Transport Hitch Folding transport hitch includes jack stand. Standard on 30' model only. Wheel Spacing Wheel position is adjustable to accommodate different row widths. Lift System Provides precise height adjustment for fine tuning performance and chop. Lifting choices include ratchets or rephasing cylinders. Ag-Pro Grade Construction Loftness craftsmanship, heavy-duty design, engineering and construction throughout. Model Weight Cutting Row Overall (lbs) Width (in) Capacity Width (in) 288 12ft 7500 288 8-34", 8-36" 306 300 25ft 7800 300 8-38", 8-40" 318 315 8m 8200 315 8-1 Meter 333 360 30ft 9300 360 12-30" 378 www.croplogix.com 1-800-828-7624 Optional Transport System Mounting 7 5 Optional Transport Hitch 9 10 Wheel Spacing 11 Rear Lift 6 Wheels and Tires www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 18
Your vegetable operation presents special challenges, and Loftness has the solutions. The Loftness Vegetable 12 24 Multi-Crop Shredder uses a specially designed rotor that utilizes our contour knife system, enabling the knives to follow the shape of your vegetable beds. Specially designed bed rollers gauge the height of the cut from the top of the bed for more accurate cutting. The bed rollers also help push any uncovered vegetables into the ground to reduce exposure to the sun. Standard wheel choices are available. 19 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Optimal RPM is 1450 Some vegetable models used in potatoes are configured and built as fully-mounted systems with bed rollers as shown here. Leading edge innovation It s more than being clever. Every aspect of the vegetable 12 24 has been refined to provide consistent and reliable performance. Available Standard 12 24 Models: 144, 156, 180, 216, 288 12', 13', 15' 18' and 24' sizes. Shown Here: VEGETABLE 12 24 Model 216, Configuration Code: 216VV44M486 www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 20
1 PTO 1 3/8"or 1 3/4" 1000 RPM PTO. Includes overrunning clutch 5 on all models and constant velocity knuckle on all pull-types. Slip clutch is optional for extreme-duty applications. 6 2 Gearbox A standard feature on all Loftness shredder equipment, this field-proven and extremely reliable gearbox is rated at 280 HP. The Vegetable 12 24 is built with a 1450 RPM gearbox. 3 Knives 7 The Vegetable 12 24 comes equipped with Loftness contour knives. There are three lengths of knives to follow ridges. Contour knives are available for 34, 36, 38, 40, 42 and 44 inch beds. 4 Belt System Efficient transfer of power via a four or six-groove banded belt and spring-loaded push-type idler system. Mounting The 12 24 can be configured as a pull-type, semi, or fully-mounted model. Standard wheel choices apply. Bed Rollers Specially designed bed rollers gauge the height of the cut from the top of the bed for more accurate cutting. The bed rollers also help push any uncovered vegetables into the ground to reduce exposure to the sun. Configurations for the 12/24 with bed rollers must use a fully-mounted hitch. Zero Turn Radius Fully-mounted option is available on all Vegetable Shredders. They offer zero turn radius operation and zero drive-line deflection, but may require a large tractor because the shredder is lifted off the ground. Shown Here: VEGETABLE 12 24 Model 216, Configuration Code: 216VV44P346 8 Transport Option 11 Rear Lift PTO Gearbox Knives Belt system 1 2 3 4 21 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
8 9 10 11 Transport Option A transport system can be added to the Vegetable Shredders with wheels. Drive-line bearings A heavy-duty 1-3/4", American-made ball bearing is used to support the line shaft midway between the gearbox and the end plate. Wheel/roller Spacing Wheel position is adjustable to accommodate different row widths. Rear Lift Provides precise height adjustment for fine tuning performance and chop. Rear lifting choices include.ratchet or hydraulic cylinders. Model Weight Cutting Row Overall (lbs) Width (in) Capacity Width 144 12ft 4000 144 4-36" 162 156 13ft 4100 156 4-38", 4-40" 174 180 15ft 4500 180 6-30", 8-22" 198 216 18ft 5400 216 6-34", 6-36" 234 288 24ft 7500 288 8-34", 8-36" 306 www.croplogix.com 1-800-828-7624 Shown Here: VEGETABLE 12 24 Model 216, Configuration Code: 216VV44M486 ZERO TURN RADIUS MOUNTED TYPES 7 Mounting 5 DRIVE-LINE BEARINGS 9 10 Wheel/roller Spacing 11 Rear Lift 6 BED ROLLERS www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 22
The Loftness Windrower Center Discharge Shredder is specially designed and configured to optimize power and suction with cupped knives and a rotor speed of 1450 RPM. 23 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
The CropLogix Windrowing Shredder is the latest example of Loftness turning challenge into opportunity. Unpredictable markets and the demand for bio-mass is turning crop residue into a profit center. Combining the unique tunnel design with our exclusive Hard-Surface Cupped Knives, the Windrow Shredder produces the optimal particle size for baling corn fodder and other kinds of residue. The exclusive Loftness shroud design maximizes airflow that discharges a cleaner windrow than traditional rake implements. Discharge diffuser forms strong windrows for your baler's pick-up. Specially engineered airflow and shielding maximizes residue flow. All Windrowers are configured as pull-types. Available Standard 12 24 Models: 180, 240 15' and 20' sizes. Shown Here: WINDROWER 15/20 Models 180 & 240, Configuration Code: 240WW44P246 www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 24
1 PTO 1 3/8"or 1 3/4" 1000 RPM PTO. Includes overrunning clutch on all models and constant velocity knuckle on all pull-types. 4 Belt System Efficient transfer of power via a four banded belt and spring-loaded push-type idler system. 2 3 Gearbox A standard feature on all Loftness shredder equipment, this field-proven and extremely reliable gearbox is rated at 280 HP. The Windrower is equipped with a 1450 RPM gearbox. Knives Windrow shredders are equipped with a reduced number of 4.5 inch wide hard-surface, cupped knives. The Windrower's unique rotor knife pattern is designed to produce increased suction and enhance chop efficiency. Greater suction means you can operate just a bit higher, reducing the risk of striking hidden objects. The Windrower is the perfect preparation tool for baling corn fodder and other kinds of residue. 5 6 7 Mounting The Loftness Windrower is available with a pull-type hitch only. REAR TIRES AND WHEELS Configurations for the Windrower include a 20' four wheel or 15' three wheel rigid set-up. Ag-Pro Grade Construction Loftness craftsmanship, heavy-duty design, engineering and construction throughout. Shown Here: WINDROWER Model 240, Configuration Code: 240WW44P246 7 Ag-Pro Grade Construction 10 Rear Lift PTO Gearbox Knives Belt system 1 2 3 4 25 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
8 9 10 Chop diffuser The grate-like diffuser deflects and directs the final chopped residue towards the ground. Combined with the rear shields, this system creates cleaner rows then those made by rakes. full length rear shields This unique design from Loftness allows high-speed air and particles to flow freely to the diffuser. They can also be operated in a retracted position for non-windrowing operations. Rear Lift Provides precise height adjustment for fine tuning performance and chop. Rear lifting choices include three ratchet or three hydraulic lift units. Model Weight Cutting Row Overall (lbs) Width (in) Capacity Width 180 15ft 4500 180 6-30", 8-22" 198 240 20ft 6000 240 10-22", 8-30" 258 6-38", 6-40" www.croplogix.com 1-800-828-7624 Mounting 5 8 Chop DIFFUSER 9 REAR SHIELDS 10 Rear Lift 6 REAR TIRES AND WHEELS www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 26
Pull-type with Rigid Rear Wheels Top B E Front A C D Transport option currently shown is for 18, 20, 22, 24, 25, 8m, sizes only. Size 12' 13' 15' 18' 20' 22' 24' 25' 8m Model 144 156 180 216 240 264 288 300 315 A B C D E Pull-type Height 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" Pull-type Length 135" 135" 135" 135" 135" 135" 135" 135" 135" Cutting Width 144" 156" 180" 216" 240" 264" 288" 300" 315" Overall Width 163" 175" 199" 235" 259" 283" 307" 319" 334" Hitch Length 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" Weight in Pounds 4000 4100 4500 5400 6000 6600 7500 7800 8200 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 All measurements shown in inches. 27 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Pull-type with 6 Swivel Wheels Top B E Front A C D Transport option currently shown is for 22, 24, 25, 8m, 30 sizes only (floating hitch). Size 22' 24' 25' 8m 30' Model 264 288 300 315 360 A B C D E Pull-type Height 36" 36" 36" 36" 36" Pull-type Length 154" 154" 154" 154" 154" Cutting Width 264" 288" 300" 315" 360" Overall Width 283" 307" 319" 334" 379" Hitch Length 40" 40" 40" 40" 40" Weight in Pounds 6600 7500 7800 8200 9300 Number of Rotors 2 4 4 4 4 All measurements shown in inches. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 28
Fully-Mounted with Rigid Rear Wheels Top B E Front A C D Size 12' 13' 15' 18' 20' 22' 24' 25' 8m Model 144 156 180 216 240 264 288 300 315 A B C D E Fully-mounted Height 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" Fully-mounted Length 106" 106" 106" 106" 106" 106" 106" 106" 106" Cutting Width 144" 156" 180" 216" 240" 264" 288" 300" 315" Overall Width 163" 175" 199" 235" 259" 283" 307" 319" 334" Hitch Length 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Weight in Pounds 4000 4100 4500 5400 6000 6600 7500 7800 8200 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 All measurements shown in inches. 29 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Fully/Semi-mounted with Swivels on Rear Only Top B E Front A C D Size 12' 13' 15' 18' 20' 22' 24' 25' 8m 30' Model 144 156 180 216 240 264 288 300 315 360 A B C D E Fully-mounted Height 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" Fully-mounted Length 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" 126" Cutting Width 144" 156" 180" 216" 240" 264" 288" 300" 315" 360" Overall Width 163" 175" 199" 235" 259" 283" 307" 319" 334" 379" Hitch Length 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Weight in Pounds 4000 4100 4500 5400 6000 6600 7500 7800 8200 9300 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 All measurements shown in inches. WWW.LOFTNESS.COM www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 30
Fully/Semi-mounted, Swivels on Rear & Rigid Front Wheels Top B E Front A C D Size 18' 20' 22' 24' 25' 8m 30' Model 216 240 264 288 300 315 360 A B C D E Fully-mounted Height 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" Fully-mounted Length 145" 145" 145" 145" 145" 145" 145" Cutting Width 216" 240" 264" 288" 300" 315" 360" Overall Width 235" 259" 283" 307" 319" 334" 379" Hitch Length 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Weight in Pounds 5400 6000 6600 7500 7800 8200 9300 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 All measurements shown in inches. 31 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Fully/Semi-mounted, Swivels on Rear & Swivel Front Wheels Top B E Front A C D Size 12' 13' 15' 18' 20' 22' 24' Model 144 156 180 216 240 264 288 A B C D E Fully-mounted Height 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" Fully-mounted Length 152" 152" 152" 152" 152" 152" 152" Cutting Width 144" 156" 180" 216" 240" 264" 288" Overall Width 163" 175" 199" 235" 259" 283" 307" Hitch Length 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Weight in Pounds 4000 4100 4500 5400 6000 6600 7500 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 All measurements shown in inches. WWW.LOFTNESS.COM www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 32
Fully-mounted with Bed Rollers Top B E Front A C D Size 12' 13' 15' 18' 24' Model 144 156 180 216 288 A B C D E Fully-mounted Height 48" 48" 48" 48" 48" Fully-mounted Length 98" 98" 98" 98" 98" Cutting Width 144" 156" 180" 216" 288" Overall Width 163" 175" 199" 235" 307" Hitch Length 12" 12" 12" 12" 12" Weight in Pounds 4000 4100 4500 5400 7500 Number of Rotors 2 2 2 2 4 All measurements shown in inches. 33 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
Pull-type with Rigid Wheels Top B E Front A C D Size 15' 20'' Model 180 240 A B C D E Pull-type Height 48" 48" Pull-type Length 200" 200" Cutting Width 180" 240" Overall Width 199" 259" Hitch Length 40" 40" Weight in Pounds 5896 7000 Number of Rotors 2 2 All measurements shown in inches. www.loftness.com Loftness crop shredders 34
Crop Shredder Comparison Chart Model Number Weight (lbs) Cutting Width (in) Overall Width (in) MIN HP Gearbox 1450 1700 2000 Belts 4 Section Banded Belt 6 Section Banded Belt Rear Wheels 2 Rear Wheels Rigid 2 Rear Wheels Swivel 3 Rear Wheels Swivel Standard 12 22 Standard 24 30 Standard 12 22 Standard 24 30 Vegetable 12/24 Windrower 15 & 20 144 4000 144 162 70 O S O S O A A 156 4100 156 174 80 O S O S O A A 180 4500 180 198 100 O S O S O A A 216 5400 216 234 120 O S O S O A 240 6000 240 258 130 O S O S O 264 6600 264 282 140 O S O S O 288 7500 288 306 150 O S O S 300 7800 300 318 160 O S O S 315 8200 315 333 180 O S O S 360 9300 360 378 200 O S O S 144 4000 144 162 70 S S O A A 156 4100 156 174 80 S S O A A 180 4500 180 198 100 S S O A A 216 5400 216 234 120 S S O 288 7500 288 306 150 S S 180 6000 180 198 100 S S 240 7000 240 258 130 S S S = Standard A = Available O = Optional = Not available Model Number PTO - 1000 RPM Pull-type, 1-3/8 Constant Velocity Pull-type, 1-3/4 Constant Velocity Pull-type, 1-3/4 CV w/slip-clutch Mounted, 1-3/8 Mounted, 1-3/4 Mounted, 1-3/4 w/slip-clutch Mounts Pull-type Clevis Pull-type Clevis, Floating Fully-mounted Semi-mounted Vegetable 12/24 Windrower 15 & 20 Standard 12 22 Standard 24 30 Vegetable 12/24 Windrower 15 & 20 144 A A A A A A A A A 156 A A A A A A A A A 180 A A A A A A A A A 216 A A A A A A A A A 240 A A A A A A A A A 264 A A A A A A A A A 288 A A A A A A A A A A 300 A A A A A A A A A A 315 A A A A A A A A A A 360 A A A A 144 A A A A A A A A A 156 A A A A A A A A A 180 A A A A A A A A A 216 A A A A A A A A A 288 A A A A A A A A A 180 NA A A 240 A A A 35 Loftness crop shredders
3 Rear Wheels,Rigid (15 Windrower pull-type only) 4 Rear Wheels, Rigid 4 Rear Wheels, Swivel 4 Bed rollers 6 Bed rollers 8 Bed rollers No. of Rotors Knife type and count High Residue Knives Hard-Surfaced High Residue Knives Cupped Knives (includes Center-cut) Hard-Surfaced Cotton Combination Vegetable-Potato-Contour Windrower cupped Windrower side-slice Contour 36 Beds 6 8 10 Contour 34 Beds 6 8 10 A 2 136 136 72 136 A 16 28 20 16 32 16 A 2 152 152 80 152 A A 2 176 176 92 176 A 2 208 208 108 208 28 44 24 24 48 24 A A 2 232 232 120 232 A A 2 256 256 132 256 A A 4 272 272 140 272 A 32 64 32 32 64 32 A A 4 288 288 148 288 A A A 4 312 312 160 312 A A 4 344 344 176 344 A A A 2 136 A 16 28 20 16 32 16 A A 2 152 A A A 2 176 A A A A 2 208 A 28 44 24 24 48 24 A A A 4 272 A 32 64 32 32 64 32 A 2 48 8 A 2 64 8 Rear Lifting Mechanism 1 Ratchet 1 Hydraulic Lift Cylinder & Hoses, single-acting 2 Ratchets 2 Hydraulic Lift Re-phasing Cylinder & Hoses 3 Rachets 3 Hydraulic Lift Re-phasing Cylinder & Hoses Options Charcoal Std Paint Green Paint 1 Front Wheel-Rigid for Transporting (semi-mounted) 2 Front Wheels & Ratchets, Rigid (semi-mounted) 2 Front Wheels, Swivel, 2 Cyls. Re-phasing & Hoses Hood Liner Hydraulic Transport (pull-type/fully mtd) Transport Hitch (semi-mounted only) A A S O A A A S O A A A S O A A A S O A A A A A A A S O A A A A A A A S O A A A A A A A s o A A A A A A A s o A A A A A A A s o A A A A A A A S O A A A S A A A S O A A A S O A A A S O A A S O A A A A A A s o A A A A A S O A A S O A WWW.LOFTNESS.COM Loftness crop shredders 36
Visit Croplogix.com and get configured! CropLogix website www.croplogix.com 2011 Shredder Configurator Building a custom configured shredder has never been easier! It's now easier then ever to configure and price a custom shredder. Online at www.croplogix.com you'll find all the latest information with features and benefits to owning a Loftness shredder or windrower. Follow the easy step-by-step procedure to accurately build and price a new crop shredder. Visual guides Simple single page process Product and option descriptions Calculates costs Creates your custom Configuration Code that can be saved or sent to your dealer 37 Loftness crop shredders www.loftness.com
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