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Silage Trailers with Loading Rotors Pöttinger FARO / EUROPROFI 97+121.02.0109

Great technology for tractors from 85 hp / 63 kw 2

Silage trailers are the future. The tried and tested EUROPROFI and the new FARO model constitute an important part of Pöttinger s silage trailer range. These powerful trailers are suitable for internal mechanisation or inter-company deployment. Harvest, load or compact? FARO and EUROPROFI are the cost-effective alter - natives. The low-drag rotor trailers can be towed by tractors of just 85 hp (63 kw) or higher. Short cut, optimum compaction and high power exceptional and spellbinding. To be exceptional means raising yourself above mediocrity and having the courage to explore hitherto unknown dimensions. Sigrun Hopfensperger Pages 4 5 There are many advantages of silage trailers Pages 6 23 FARO Pages 24 41 EUROPROFI Pages 42 43 Operating variants Pages 44 45 Fitting variants Pages 46 47 Technical data Page 48 Imprint 3

Silage trailer, forage harvester or round baler? Several independent Agricultural Institutes have compared the three process chains. Result: Silage trailers have a clear advantage when it comes to organisation, manpower requirements and diesel consumption. There is no noticeable difference in silage quality. There are many advantages of silage trailers There is no patent remedy for deciding on the best crop procedure. The decision can only be made on an individual basis. Distances between field and farm, cropping areas, forage proceeds and available manpower are the most important decisive factors. However, as a rule of thumb it can be said that silage trailers are considerably more cost-effective than self-propelled forage harvesters if the distance between field and farm is less than 4.35 miles or 7 km. The silage trailer system presents the advantages of lower manpower requirement and simpler labour organisation. It is suitable for silage, green fodder, hay and straw harvesting. The advantage of the forage harvester is the high power, which comes in useful for cropping large parcels of land or if the distances between field and farm are large. However, this advantage only comes into play if transport logistics are suitable and if optimal compaction takes place at the silo. Round baling technology is user-friendly and is a good choice for small enterprises. The advantages of this procedure are low weather risk and flexibility of use. However, this procedure is not cost-effective for larger enterprises. Rule of thumb: it makes more sense to use silage trailers if you have more than 17.3 acres / 7 hectares of grassland. 4

Checking durability Pöttinger has established a modern test centre where the most demanding working conditions are simulated in order to determine maximum limits. The multi-axis shaker table (MAST) is the centre s show piece. This simulates acceleration forces equal to those of a rocket launch and vibrations equal to those felt during an earthquake. Machines weighing upto 4.5 tonnes can be tested with this test facility, which is unique in the world of agricultural technology. The component part test facility contains highly sensitive and dynamic pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders: tools, frame constructions and chassis are tested for durability here. Transmission test Climate chamber 5

FARO a rotor trailer with great technology Enthusiasm for development is as strong as ever at Pöttinger. A medium-sized silage trailer requiring lower horsepower has been developed in the form of the new FARO trailer. The name FARO is derived from the Spanish or Italian word for beacon faro. This silage trailer is the way to go for grassland areas, and is intended for tractors of 85 hp (63 kw) or higher. 6

Pages 8 9 Construction / body / drawbar Pages 10 11 Transmission Pages 12 13 Pickup Pages 14 15 Loading system Pages 16 17 Cutting unit Pages 20 21 Unloading Pages 22 23 Chassis and tyres Pages 42 43 Control pads Pages 44 45 Fittings Pages 46 47 Technical data Pages 18 19 Loading and scraper floor 7

Construction Convincing details The professional user demands high quality for long-term use. Pöttinger responds to this requirement with sophisticated techno - logy, top-quality materials and precise workmanship. This market leader has set new standards for silage trailer technology with high-quality work and a modern design. Body The chassis of the FARO silage trailer range is a bolted frame construction of C 220x70x50x5QSTE fine grain steel. The closed steel body is constructed to take heavy loads. Sturdy platform profiles, closely spaced, provide high stability. The straight side columns are bolted to the frame, not welded. What makes it special: fine-thread fitting for high stability. The resistant cathodic electrodip powder coating finish is a real mark of quality. Powder coat paint proves itself in use thanks to its elasticity and durability. Automobile paint quality in agricultural technology! Profile panels with smooth sides and a special coating ensure that the forage is unloaded smoothly and completely. The access ladder provides easy access to the interior of the trailer. This is an optional feature for L- type trailers (trailers without proportioning). The roof section can be folded inwards. The extension frames can be lifted up 4.72 or 12 cm on the FARO 6300 and 8000. Taut roof ropes prevent crop loss when loading or transporting the crop. The roof ropes of the FARO 6300 and 8000 can be replaced with roof profiles for dry forage or straw. The robust profiles provide better crop compaction. This can assist in reducing transport costs. Both the FARO 3500 and the FARO 4000 can be delivered with a dry forage extension. When this is hydraulically folded away, the trailers can be driven through barn and farmyard entrances of up to 9.71 ft / 2.96 m in height. (Not available with an automatic loading system or for trailers with 3 loading rotors) 8

Drawbar systems The silage trailers can be fitted with a raised or lowered hitch. A lowered hitch puts more load on the front axle. This is an advantage when travelling on inclines and when passing over the horizontal silo. The standard drawbar is a pivoting drawbar with two double-acting cylinders (and optionally, a drawbar buffer). The trailer can pass over the horizontal silo with a clearance of 2.13 ft / 65 cm. Permitted drawbar load: 3307 lbs / 1,500 kg. The cables and hose lines are cleanly finished to ensure unhindered work. A pivotable support leg avoids troublesome cranking when attaching or removing the trailer without hampering the collection of swath. 9

Transmission Unique drive line Drive elements that are used on mountain terrain must meet high standards. A high torque is a special feature of Pöttinger drive technology. In the new Pöttinger Test Centre (TIZ) the drive elements are tested according to the most demanding working conditions possible. Putting it through its paces Two sturdy angular gear units transmit the power to the loading rotors. The performance of the drive elements is tested in the transmission test. The operating loads on the transmission chain are simulated. Transmission performance of up to 340 hp (250 kw) and torques of up to 5,000 Nm can be achieved independently of revs. Loading rotor transmission The loading rotor transmission is protected and on the right-hand side of the trailer. The drive shaft is secured with a cam clutch coupling with 1,200 Nm. 10

Inlet gear The robust, spiral toothed gear is ideally designed. The drive line leads from a single-row high-performance roller chain to the loading rotor and then on to the pickup. Drive shaft The FORO silage trailers are driven by a one-way wide-angle drive shaft (p.t.o. shaft speed 1,000 rpm.). The inte gra - ted cam clutch coupling becomes active immediately if over loading occurs. After speed has been reduced the coup - ling restores the original drive line. Cam clutch coupling The scraper floor transmission is positioned on the side and is driven by the tractor hydraulics. The speed can be freely controlled from the operating console. Rotor transmission The rotor is driven via a simple roller chain (1 1/2 inches) with automatic chuck. Automatic chain lubrication The transmission chains of the rotors and pickup are automatically lubricated when the pickup is elevated. The torque is 1,400 Nm. The drive shaft shuts itself off if this value is exceeded. This system protects the entire transmission. 11

Pickup Clean separation of forage from dirt High driving speeds necessitate a reliable and powerful pickup. Only a clean crop can guarantee a trouble-free fermentation process and silage that is easy to digest. Optimum ground hugging and protective forage collection and transfer have been tested in practice for many years at Pöttinger. The result: a unique pickup with sophisticated details. The wide pickup delivers incredible cropping performance even with heavy or irregular swaths. The pickup has six rows of tines with super C steel tines. The central metal support disc provides high stability. The narrow tine spacing means that the forage is collected safely even at high driving speeds. Transfer plates separate the dirt from the forage. This protects the cutting unit. The scrapers are bolted four times in order to ensure high stability. Two-way tine control The pickup is controlled using two cam tracks made from steel with a solid centre. A control cap and a service cap are integrated into the housing. The control rollers, two-row, permanently lubricated groove bearings (diameter: 1.57 / 40 mm), are sturdy and designed for large amounts of forage. The pickup tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up of soil and unnecessary wear on the tines. Pickup width: 6.07 ft / 1.85 m (DIN 5.84 ft / 1.78 m) The pickup is lifted up hydraulically using two lifting cylinders (D-type trailers have automatic shutoff). The pickup can be adjusted to several heights it is easy to modify the pickup for different forage conditions. 12

Perfect ground hugging Protects turf by hugging the ground. The FARO silage trailer has heightadjustable jockey wheels on both sides which are placed in an optimal position for tine contact. The wheels sweep the ground on the same line as the tines and guide the pickup perfectly through each hollow. The pickup tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up of soil and unnecessary wear on the tines. The pneumatic jockey wheels (15x6.0-6) are standard. In addition to this, auxiliary springs on both sides ensure a low, ground-protecting bearing pressure. Optional: steered jockey wheels (16x6.5-8) for 3500 / 4000 / 4500 A height-adjustable baffle plate with a standard swath roller ensures perfect forage flow even when loading is fast and the crop is short and wet. 13

Roto matic Loading system The structure of the crop greatly determines its digestibility. The rotor must therefore be able to cut and compress the forage well even with a high flow. Rotomatic is at the heart of FARO silage trailers: powerful, robust and capable. The heart of the trailer The Rotomatic loading rotor has a diameter of 30.31 / 770 mm and consists of 7 rows of tines. The teeth are arranged in a helix in order to ensure jolt-free and smooth loading without torque peaks. Compaction area: 4.69 ft / 1.43 m. The hardened feed tines are made of fine-grain boron steel that is 0.24 / 6 mm thick. They ensure the continuous collection of the crop and the smooth preliminary pressing of the forage. This causes the loading chamber to be filled evenly. The Rotomatic loading rotor is located in a frame with self-aligning roller bearings. Minimal maintenance is required. The automatic chain lubrication for the main transmission and pickup is standard to the range. Pöttinger optimises the transfer of the silage crop from the rotor to the scraper floor by means of a shortened active feed height. An important detail for the user: this reduces horsepower by up to 15%. The scrapers are 0.47 / 12 mm wide with a special layout The scrapers are positioned and bolted into place individually. Placing the scrapers at an ideal distance from the rotor teeth reduces energy demand. The scrapers have a large surface area, which prevents the forage from being crushed. Maintenance made easy The tine rings are clipped into the inner drum. Each ring can be replaced individually. 14

Easy Move Short cut for productive forage the cutting unit A precise and consistent cut is the basis for the best silage quality. The exceptional cutting quality of Pöttinger silage trailers has been confirmed in independent test reports. A unique solution at Pöttinger: the pivotable knife bank is exceptionally user-friendly. Knife maintenance made easy This unique-to-the-market pivotable knife bank is an option to the range. You can change the knives standing up. Awarded the DLG silver medal You can t get simpler than this Easy lowering of knife bank by pressing the button on the left-hand side of the trailer. Undo the bolting mechanism bolts and pivot the bank out to the side. Release the knives using the lever. Excellent cutting quality: 54 tine rings guide the forage over the 27 knives 2 / 51 mm forced cut for FARO 3500 / 4000 / 4500. The original with a serrated knife The knives are made of hardened steel. The serration on one side ensures a precise cut even if the knife edge is dulled. The forage is always cut cleanly and not torn apart. The knife shape provides a continuous cut along the entire length. 16

Knife security A reassuring detail Time and cost pressures make machine idle time an expensive business. Foreign bodies are a danger to the most important element of the machine the cutting unit. Pöttinger protects the heart of the silage trailer with an innovative setup patented foreign body security. Each knife is individually secured. Functionality of the tried and tested knife security: 1. If foreign bodies are picked up, the smaller pieces fall through baffle plates between the pickup and the rotor. 2. Larger foreign bodies press the rotor onto the knife and move it briefly in the direction of rotation. 3. The trigger roll at the back of the knife is lifted out of its holder and the knife releases the foreign body. The resistance is minimal, which protects the knife! 4. After the foreign body has passed the cutting unit, the knife springs back to its original position. The triggering pressure is independent of the size and point of contact of the foreign body. 17

Loading Automatic system to help loading (standard on 6300 and 8000) Users want a high volume of forage with even proportioning. In FARO silage trailers, the forage must already be compacted in the feed channel. The automatic loading system (optional) ensures that the loading chamber is optimally filled. Standard for trailers with roof profiles. The constant force progression when loading without torque peaks is a feature of the FARO. There are two integrated sensors for monitoring the status of loading. They check on the loading status and automatically control the scraper floor accordingly. This protects the transmission chain. Sensor on the front panel Even when loading damp, heavy grass, the crop is not mashed by excessive pressure on the loading rotor. Sensor on roof section This sensor measures the load status of the trailer so that the driver does not have to. This significantly improves the filling of the loading chamber. The scraper floor can also be manually controlled. Trailer full signal When the trailer is full, the pressure on the tailgate causes the scraper floor to be switched off. This prevents the trailer from being overloaded. Load sensing to save power Pöttinger silage trailers can be fitted with load-sensing equipment. The required quantity of oil and the pump pressure are measured constantly and adjusted in line with requirements. This saves up to 20 hp (15 kw). Unloading L-type trailers Automatic unloading system: Sequence control of tailgate and scraper floor. The wide opening enables quick unloading. 18

Scraper floor Reliability for long service The scraper floor has four chains. The tempered scraper bars are separated and offset. The loading surface is a pressure-impregnated, durable wooden floor. The boards are tongue-in-groove and are bolted to the frame. Simple maintenance The front scraper floor shafts can be lubricated from the side of the trailer. Scraper floor transmission A heavy duty hydraulic motor provides the transmission. The speed can be freely controlled. The scraper floor can also be driven by a two-stage motor (optional). 19

Unloading Proportioning trailers (D-type) A uniform carpet of forage is a prerequisite for perfect compaction at the silo. The automatic unloading system for proportioning trailers takes the stress off the driver and protects the machine. Automatic unloading system for smooth distribution A pressure sensor in the loading rotor suspension measures the pressure created when the loading rotor is unloading. If the limit is reached the scraper floor automatically switches off. When the pressure on the loading rotor falls, the scraper floor switches back on. Trouble-free unloading of forage. This reduces the driver's workload. The cam clutch coupling torque is 1,200 Nm. Loading rotors distributed precisely The trademarks of the oversized loading rotors are the aggressive tines. The loading rotors enable smooth unloading. The enclosed six-edge design prevents the forage from winding round them. The loading rotors can be dismantled. Universal tailgate The tailgate is closed hydraulically from inside the tractor. The tailgate closes automatically. There is no mechanical locking mechanism. D-type trailers (proportioning steps) Normal proportioning with wide open tailgate for quickly unloading large crop quantities. The central segment is fixed at the tailgate. Fine proportioning for measured unloading at the horizontal silo. The central segment of the tailgate is fixed at the body. Additional fine proportioning setting The tailgate can be changed by adjusting the cylinders on the bar so that it can only be opened from the bottom. If required: third unloading rotor for fine proportioning on the cross conveyor belt or particularly precise dispersal at the horizontal silo. The loading rotors can be removed if required. Hydraulic cross conveyor belt (only with 3 rotors) optional. The forage is precisely proportioned on the cross conveyor belt and can be unloaded to the left or to the right. 20

Chassis Exceptional handling Increasing load volumes and transport speeds necessitate robust, groundprotecting chassis. Pöttinger has made great efforts in this area. The answer comes in the form of wide-tread tyres and a stable chassis. Spring-suspension tandem axles The compound suspension optimally distributes the ground pressure over both axles. When the trailer travels over large bumps in the ground, the force is distributed over both axles rather than being absorbed by the limit stops. Huge leaf springs (9 springs) provide the necessary safety. Excellent performance in fields, on roads, and when entering the horizontal silo. Spring spacing: 43.31 / 1,100 mm. Pneumatic brakes The 4-wheel pneumatic brake system with automatic load-dependent braking system (ALB) controls ensures safe braking at high speed and with heavy loads. Hydraulic braking Hydraulic brakes can be supplied for some countries. Jockey steering axle (optional) Protects the tyres and turf. Reduced traction when cornering. When reversing or driving at speed, the steering axle can be locked into place using a separate hydraulic fitting. 22

You have the choice Pöttinger offers you a selection of tyres to suit your requirements. Vredestein FLOTATION+ Vredestein FLOTATION PRO 500/50-17 For 13.3 t / 12 t total permissible weight at 24.86mph / 40km/h. Standard tyres 560/45 R 22,5 620/40 R 22,5 For 13.2 t / 12 t total permissible weight at 37.28 mph / 60 km/h. 23

EUROPROFI silage trailers for pro Silage trailer technology is constantly evolving. The new generation of trailers is considerable more powerful. The EUROPROFI represents an excellent development for modern operators who value comfort and power. It is suitable for tractorsfrom 100 to 180 hp or 74 to 132 kw. 24

fessional use Pages 26 27 Construction / body / drawbar Pages 28 29 Transmission Pages 30 31 Pickup Pages 32 33 Loading system Pages 34 35 Cutting unit Pages 36 37 Loading and scraper floor Pages 38 39 Unloading Pages 40 41 Chassis and tyres Pages 42 43 Control pads Pages 44 45 Fitting variants Pages 46 47 Technical data Page 48 Imprint 25

Construction The details count The professional user demands high quality for long-term use. Pöttinger responds to this requirement with sophisticated technology, top-quality materials and precise workmanship. This market leader has set new standards for silage trailer technology with high-quality work and a modern design. The resistant cathodic electrodip powder coating finish is a real mark of quality. Powder coat paint proves itself in use thanks to its elasticity and durability. Body The chassis of the EUROPROFI silage trailer range is a bolted frame construction of C 220x70x50x5QSTE fine grain steel. The closed steel body is constructed to take heavy loads. Sturdy platform profiles, closely spaced, provide high stability. The straight side columns are bolted to the frame, not welded. What makes it special: fine-thread fitting for high stability. Profile panels with smooth sides and a special coating ensure that the forage is unloaded completely and smoothly. The access ladder provides easy access to the interior of the trailer. This is an optional feature for L-type trailers. The roof section can be folded inwards. The extension frames can be lifted up 4.72 / 12 cm (EURO- PROFI 4500 / 5000). Taut roof ropes prevent crop loss when loading or transporting the crop. The roof ropes can be replaced with roof profiles for dry forage or straw. The robust profiles provide better crop compaction. This can assist in reducing transport costs. The EUROPROFI 4000 can also be delivered with a dry forage extension. When this is hydraulically folded away, the trailers can be driven through barn and farmyard entrances of up to 10.11 ft / 3.08 m in height. Inner width of body: 6.89 ft / 2.10 m Automobile paint quality in agricultural technology! 26

Drawbar Systems The silage trailers can be fitted with a raised or lowered hitch. A lowered hitch puts more load on the front axle. This is an advantage when travelling on inclines and when passing over the horizontal silo. The standard drawbar is a pivoting drawbar with two double-acting cylinders (and optionally, a drawbar buffer). The trailer can pass over the horizontal silo with a clearance of 2.13 ft / 65 cm. Permitted drawbar load: 4,409 lbs / 2,000 kg The cables and hose lines are cleanly finished to ensure unhindered work. A pivotable support leg avoids troublesome cranking when attaching or removing the trailer without hampering the collection of swath. The Scharmüller drawbar ball coupling contributes to increased ease of driving. 27

Transmission Unique drive line Drive elements that are used on mountain terrain and with powerful tractors must meet high standards. A high torque is a special feature of Pöttinger drive technology. In the new Pöttinger Test Centre (TIZ) the drive elements are tested according to the most demanding working conditions pos - sible. Drive line for tractors from 100 to 180 hp (74 to 132 kw). Putting it through its paces Loading rotor transmission The loading rotor transmission is protected and on the right-hand side of the trailer. The drive shaft is secured with a cam clutch coupling with 1,200 Nm. The performance of the drive elements is tested in the transmission test. The operating loads on the transmission chain are simulated. Transmission performance of up to 340 hp (250 kw) and torques of up to 5,000 Nm can be achieved independently of revs. Two sturdy angular gear units transmit the power to the loading rotors. 28

Inlet gear The robust, spiraltoothed gear is ideally designed. The drive line leads from a single-row high-performance roller chain to the loading rotor and then on to the pickup. Drive shaft The EUROPROFI silage trailers are driven by a one-way wide-angle drive shaft (p.t.o. shaft speed 1,000 rpm.). The integrated cam clutch coupling becomes active immediately if overload occurs. After speed has been reduced the coup - ling restores the original drive line. Cam clutch coupling The scraper floor transmission is positioned on the side and is driven by the tractor hydraulics. The speed can be freely controlled from the operating console. Rotor transmission The rotor is driven via a simple roller chain (1 1/2 inches) with automatic chuck. Automatic chain lubrication The transmission chains are automatically lubricated when the pickup is elevated. In the case of proportioning trailers (D-type trailers) this is not the case. The torque is 1,600 Nm. The drive shaft shuts itself off if this safety limit is exceeded. This system protects the entire transmission. 29

Pendular pickup Clean separation of forage from dirt High driving speeds necessitate a reliable and powerful pickup. Only a clean crop can guarantee a trouble-free fermentation process and silage that is easy to digest. Optimum ground hugging and protective forage collection and transfer have been tested numerous times by Pöttinger. The result: a pickup with unique ground hugging. The wide pickup delivers incredible cropping performance even with heavy or irregular swaths. The pickup has six rows of tines with super C steel tines. The central metal support disc provides high stability. The narrow tine spacing means that the forage is collected safely even at high driving speeds. Transfer plates separate the dirt from the forage. This protects the cutting unit. The scrapers are bolted four times in order to ensure high stability. Two-way tine control The pickup is controlled using two cam tracks made from steel with a solid centre. A control cap and a service cap are integrated into the housing. The control rollers, two-row, permanently lubricated groove bearings (diameter: 1.57 / 40 mm), are sturdy and designed for large amounts of forage. The pickup tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up of soil and unnecessary wear on the tines. The pickup is lifted up hydraulically using a lifting cylinder in the case of proportioning trailers (D-type trailers) with automatic shutoff. The pickup can be adjusted to several heights it is easy to modify the pickup for different forage conditions. A spring ensures a low, ground-protecting bearing pressure. Pickup width: 6.07 ft / 1.85 m (DIN 5.84 ft / 1.78 m) 30

Perfect ground hugging Protects turf by hugging the ground. The EUROPROFI silage trailer has height-adjustable jockey wheels on both sides which are placed in an optimal position for tine contact. The pneumatic jockey wheels (16x6.5-8) are standard. The wheels sweep the ground on the same line as the tines and guide the pickup perfectly through each hollow. Steered jockey tyres enable particularly good cornering. Swath roller encourages forage flow A height-adjustable baffle plate with a standard swath roller ensures perfect forage flow even when loading is fast and the crop is short and wet. 31

Euro matic Loading system The structure of the crop greatly determines its digestibility. The rotor must therefore be able to cut and compact the forage well even with a high flow. Euromatic is at the heart of EUROPROFI silage trailers: powerful, robust and capable. The heart of the trailer The Euromatic loading rotor has a diameter of 31.50 / 800 mm and consists of 8 rows of tines. The tines are arranged in a helix in order to ensure jolt-free and smooth loading without torque peaks. Compaction area: 4.76 ft / 1.45 m The feed tines ensure the continuous transfer of the crop and smooth preliminary compaction of the forage. This ensures optimum filling of the loading chamber. The Euromatic loading rotor is located in a frame with self-aligning roller bearings. This means that the bearings cannot be distorted. Hardened feed tines The feed tines are made of hardened fine-grain boron steel. Wide scrapers with a special layout The scrapers are positioned and bolted into place individually. Placing the scrapers at an ideal distance from the rotor tines reduces energy demand. The scrapers have a large surface area, which prevents the forage from being crushed. Maintenance made easy The tine rings are clipped into the inner drum. Each ring can be replaced individually. 32

Cost-effective horsepower The active feed height of the rotor is an important detail for the user: the relationship between loading performance and horsepower is particularly good in the case of the EUROPROFI. 33

Easy Move Short cut for productive forage the cutting unit A precise and consistent cut is the basis for the best silage quality. The exceptional cutting quality of Pöttinger silage trailers has been confirmed in independent test reports. A unique solution at Pöttinger: the pivotable knife bank is exceptionally user-friendly. Knife maintenance made easy This unique-to-the-market pivotable knife bank is standard to the range. You can change the knives comfortably. Awarded the DLG silver medal The original with a serrated knife You can t get simpler than this Easy lowering of knife bank by pressing the button on the left-hand side of the trailer. Undo the bolting mechanism bolts and pivot the bank out to the side. Release the knives using the lever. Excellent cutting quality: 62 tine rings guide the forage evenly over the 31 knives forced cut. The knives are made of hardened steel. The serration on one side ensures a precise cut even if the knife edge is dulled. The forage is always cut cleanly and not torn apart pull-back cutting action. The blade shape provides a continuous sliding cut. 34

Knife security A reassuring detail Time and cost pressures make machine idle time an expensive business. Foreign bodies are a danger to the most important element of the trailer the cutting unit. Pöttinger protects the heart of the silage trailer with an innovative setup patented foreign body security. Each knife is individually secured. Functionality of the tried and tested knife security: 1. If foreign bodies are picked up, the smaller pieces fall through baffle plates between the pickup and the rotor. 2. Larger foreign bodies press the rotor onto the knife and move it briefly in the direction of rotation. 3. The trigger roll at the back of the knife is lifted out of its holder and the knife releases the foreign body. The resistance is minimal, which protects the knife! 4. After the foreign body has passed the cutting unit, the knife springs back to its original position. The triggering pressure is independent of the size and point of contact of the foreign body. 35

Loading Automatic system to help loading Users want a high volume of forage with even proportioning. In EUROPROFI silage trailers, the forage must already be compacted in the feed channel. The automatic loading system (optional) ensures that the loading chamber is optimally filled. The constant force progression when loading without torque peaks is a feature of the EUROPROFI. There are two integrated sensors for monitoring the status of loading. They check on the loading status and automatically control the scraper floor accordingly. This protects the transmission chain. Sensor on the front panel Even when loading damp, heavy grass, the crop is not mashed by excessive pressure on the loading rotor. Sensor on roof section This sensor measures the load status of the trailer so that the driver does not have to. This significantly improves the filling of the loading chamber. The scraper floor can also be manually controlled. Trailer full signal When the trailer is full, the pressure on the tailgate causes the scraper floor to be switched off. This prevents the trailer from being overloaded. Load sensing to save power Unloading L-type trailers Pöttinger silage trailers can be fitted with load-sensing equipment. The required quantity of oil and the pump pressure are measured constantly and adjusted in line with requirements. This saves up to 20 hp (15 kw). Automatic unloading system: Sequence control of tailgate and scraper floor. The wide opening enables easy unloading. 36

Unloading Proportioning trailers (D-type) A uniform carpet of forage is a prerequisite for perfect compaction. The automatic unloading system for proportioning trailers takes the stress off the driver and protects the machine. Automatic unloading system for smooth distribution A pressure sensor in the unloading rotor suspension measures the pressure created when the loading rotor is unloading. If the limit is reached the scraper floor automatically switches off. When the pressure on the unloading rotor falls, the scraper floor switches back on. Trouble-free unloading of forage. This reduces the driver's work load. The cam clutch coupling torque is 1,200 Nm. Unloading rotors distributed precisely The trademarks of the oversized unloading rotors are the aggressive tines. The unloading rotors enable smooth unloading. The enclosed six-edge design prevents the forage from winding round them. The unloading rotors can be dismantled. Universal tailgate The tailgate is closed and locked hydraulically from inside the tractor. There is no mechanical locking mechanism. The universal tailgate enables several proportioning options. D-type trailers (proportioning steps) Normal proportioning with wide open tailgate for quickly unloading large crop quantities. The central segment is fixed at the tailgate. Fine proportioning for measured unloading at the horizontal silo. The central segment of the tailgate is fixed at the body. Additional fine proportioning setting The tailgate can be changed by adjusting the cylinders on the bar so that it can only be opened from the bottom. If required: third unloading rotor for fine proportioning on the cross conveyor belt or particularly precise dispersal at the horizontal silo. The loading rotors can be removed if required. Hydraulic cross conveyor belt (only with 3 rotors) optional. The forage is precisely proportioned on the cross conveyor belt and can be unloaded to the left or to the right. 38

Chassis Exceptional handling Increasing load volumes and transport speeds necessitate robust, groundprotecting chassis. Pöttinger has made great efforts in this area. The answer comes in the form of wide-tread tyres and a stable chassis. Spring suspension tandem axle for 12 or 17 t total weight The compound suspension optimally distributes the ground pressure over both axles. When the trailer travels over large bumps in the ground, the force is distributed over both axles rather than being absorbed by the limit stops. Huge leaf springs (9 springs) provide the necessary safety. Excellent performance in fields, on roads, and when entering the drive-in silo. Spring spacing: 43.31 / 1,100 mm. Pneumatic braking The 4-wheel pneumatic brake with automatic load-dependent braking system (ALB) controls ensures safe braking at high speed and with heavy loads. Hydraulic brakes Hydraulic brakes can be supplied for some countries. 18.7 t / 17 t axle (optional) The axle has parabolic suspension and 560/45R 22.5 tyres. The jockey steering axle (for 18.7 t / 17 t total weight) protects the tyres and the turf. Reduced traction when cornering. When reversing or driving at speed, the steering axle can be locked into place using a separate hydraulic fitting. 40

You have the choice Pöttinger offers you a selection of tyres to suit your requirements. Vredestein FLOTATION PRO Vredestein FLOTATION PRO Vredestein FLOTATION+ 560/45 R 22.5 For 13.2 t / 12 t or 18.7 t / 17 t total permissible weight at 37.28 mph / 60 km/h. Standard tyres 620/40 R 22,5 For 13.2 t / 12 t or 18.7 t / 17 t total permissible weight at 37.28 mph / 60 km/h. Option 500/50-17 For axles up to 13.2 t / 12 t total permissible weight at 24.86 mph / 40 km/h. Less price 41

Exceptionally user-friendly This is a benefit that every driver appreciates during long days of cropping. All functions can be carried out from the driver s seat. Pöttinger s future-safe control concept goes one step further: the ISOBUS system is integrated into the range. The possibility of controlling several machines from one tractor terminal is now a reality. EUROPROFI silage trailers with proportioning systems have POWER CONTROL control pads. DIRECT CONTROL User-friendly electro-hydraulic controls for all silage trailer functions. FARO silage trailers and EUROPROFI L-type trailers have DIRECT CONTROL. Standard: Controls for: - Scraper floor speed - Pickup - Trailer full signal - Pivoting drawbar - Tailgate - Pivoting of cutting unit - Automatic unloading system - Scraper floor Optional: controls for: Loading function - Dry forage extension Unloading function Loading and unloading function 42

POWER CONTROL ISOBUS-compatible All automatic and monitoring functions can be controlled directly from the pad. Error messages are also displayed. Data logging is integrated and can be transmitted to the PC via a PC interface. ISO CONTROL ISOBUS for controlling various machines from one tractor terminal. Loading pad Automatic loading system Load scraper floor Knife bank in Knife bank out Pickup up Pickup down Pivoting drawbar up Pivoting drawbar down The advantages for the Unloading pad farmer at a glance: Automatic unloading system (all functions) Clearly arranged operation of Scraper floor two-stage On / off all machines from one terminal, monitoring of machine motor Set: Hour / load counter Fast / slow Loading chamber lighting data, automatisation of work Loading rotors on Feed additive processes and efficient data Cross conveyor belt on Diagnostic system logging. Scraper floor forward Pivoted cutting unit alert Steering axle Tailgate open Tailgate closed Online demo version: www.poettinger.at/powercontrol Stop 43

Technical data FARO EUROPROFI Capacity ft 3 / m 3 Capacity ft 3 / m 3 Volume (DIN) ft 3 / m 3 Volume (DIN) ft 3 / m 3 Pickup width (ft/m) / DIN (ft/m) Pickup width (ft/m) / DIN (ft/m) Number of knives Number of knives Knife spacing in inches/mm Knife spacing in inches / mm Platform height in inches/mm 3500 L 1,236 / 35 777 / 22.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250 3500 D 1,236 / 35 759 / 21.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250 4000 L 1,413 / 40 901 / 25.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250 4000 D 1,413 / 40 883 / 25.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250 4500 L 1,589 / 45 1,007 / 28.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250 6300 L 2,225 / 63 1,360 / 38.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 6 8.27 / 210 49.21 / 1,250 8000 L 2,825 / 80 1,625 / 46.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 6 8.27 / 210 49.21 / 1,250 Platform height in inches / mm 4000 L 1,413 / 40 901 / 25.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 4000 D 1,413 / 40 883 / 25.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 4500 L 1,589 / 45 1,007 / 28.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 4500 D 1,589 / 45 989 / 28.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 5000 L 1,766 / 50 1,112 / 31.5 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 5000 D 1,766 / 50 1,095 / 31.0 6.07 /1.85 / 5.81 /1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370 All information is provided without obligation. Fittings can vary from country to country. 44

Loading chamber area in inches / m Length in inches / mm Width in inches / mm Raised height in inches / mm Lowered height in inches / mm Weight with standard axle lbs / kg 196.85 x 82.68 / 5.0 x 2.1 306.30 / 7,780 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 8,818 / 4,000 187.01 x 82.68 / 4.75 x 2.1 324.80 / 8,250 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 9,811 / 4,450 223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 9,149 / 4150 213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 10,141 / 4,600 250.39 x 82.68 / 6.36 x 2.1 359.84 / 9140 95.26 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 10,915 / 4,950 304.33 x 82.68 / 7.73 x 2.1 413.39 / 10,500 95.26 / 2,420 148.03 / 3,760 10,913 / 4,950 304.33 x 82.68 / 7.73 x 2.1 424.80 / 10,790 98.43 / 2,500 156.69 / 3,980 11,574 / 5,250 Loading chamber area in inches/mm Length in inches / mm Width in inches / mm Raised height in inches / mm Lowered height in inches / mm Weight with standard axle lbs / kg 223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 96.46 / 2,450 144.88 / 3,680 121.26 / 3,080 12,348 / 5,600 213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 96.46 / 2,450 144.88 / 3,680 121.26 / 3,080 13,230 / 6,000 223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 12,679 / 5,750 213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 13,561 / 6,150 250.39 x 82.68 / 6.36 x 2.1 360.24 / 9,150 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 13,009 / 5,900 240.55 x 82.68 / 6.11 x 2.1 378.74 / 9,620 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 13,891 / 6,300 45

Fittings High-slung Low-slung Drawbar ball coupling Drawbar buffer FARO pivoting drawbar pivoting drawbar 3500/4000/4500 Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional 6300/8000 Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional EUROPROFI Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional Steering axle 17 Axle 22,5 for Steering axle 22,5 Pneumatic brake FARO for total weight 17 t total weight for 17 t total weight 3500/4000/4500 Optional, 11,5 t Country-specific 6300/8000 Optional, 12 t Country-specific EUROPROFI Optional, 12 t Optional Optional Country-specific FARO Power control pad Two unloading rotors Third loading rotor Cross conveyor belt 3500/4000/4500 L Optional 3500/4000/4500 D Standard Standard Optional Optional 6300/8000 L EUROPROFI L Optional EUROPROFI D Standard Standard Optional Optional Other optional fittings P.T.O. speed 540 rpm PTO shaft 1 3/8 21 spline PTO shaft 8x32x38 8 spline Track width 76.77 /1950 mm in lieu of 72.83 /1850 mm Mud guards for 24.85 mph / 40 km/h Automatic safety brakes for hydraulic brake Power Control with lighting Power Control Wireless for D models ISOBUS-Control Flood light for loading chamber Hydraulic pick-up suspension for EUROPROFI Load-sensing 46

Steered jockey wheels for pickup Pivotable cutting unit Knife bank with 6 knives 560/45R 22.5 tyres 620/40R 22,5 tyres Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional Standard Optional Optional Standard Standard Standard Optional Hydraulic brake Dry forage extension Tailgate fixable Automatic loading system Metal roof profiles Country-specific Optional 3500 L / 4000 L Optional 3500 L / 4000 L Optional Country-specific Standard Optional Country-specific Optional 4000 L Optional 4000 L Standard Optional 4500 L / 5000 L Side access door Snap-on panel for tailgate 2-stage motor for scraper floor Rear switch for scraper floor Optional Optional Optional (Power Control) Optional Standard Optional Optional Standard 8000 Optional Optional Optional Optional (Power Control) Optional Standard Optional All information is provided without obligation. Fittings can vary from country to country. Cable for control from the rear Oil pressure switch for dismounted beaters Outline marker and demarcation lights On-board hydraulics for conveyor belt (for tractos with less hydraulic performance 47

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