Grimme updates two-row VARITRON potato harvesters

GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series potato harvesters. The optimisation of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements along the crop flow for harvesting vegetables and potatoes. 

The new cab with integrated operator terminal CCI 1200 and SmartView video system 

The new, very clearly laid out cab impresses with generous legroom, narrow pillars and a 2-zone automatic climate control system. The large windscreen provides an unobstructed view of the intake. 

A swivelling leather seat rounds off the convenient and intuitive operation via the large CCI 1200 operator terminal with the GRIMME Digital Interface (GDI), in addition to many other detailed improvements. 

Up to 13 cameras can monitor all functions on a 12-inch display of the SmartView video system. In addition to the flexible operation layout, zooming and live slow motion are included as standard. 

The new LED lighting favours all-round visibility at night and in poor weather conditions. For the documentation of harvest masses, the VARITRON can be equipped with an integrated system for mass mapping.

The additional two SideView cameras on the GRIMME VARITRON harvesters eliminate blind spots at the rear of the machine.

An intake with various possibilities

In order to be able to use the new two-row VARITRON models flexibly in a wide range of conditions and crops, an interchangeable device is available for exchanging the intake components. 

This facilitates variable use in various crops enormously and can be realised in a time-efficient manner. The proven concept of depth control remains in place with 'TerraDisc' and 'TerraControl'. Uniform mechanical coupling points enable quick changeover, similar to what is already known from the GRIMME four-row harvesters.

Thanks to the harmonised mechanical coupling points on the GRIMME VARITRON harvesters, it is possible to quickly switch between different components, for example for the intake of windrowed crops or for harvesting carrots.

Improvements along the crop flow when passing the separators

A new spiral roller is available for the roller separator, in which the material composition has been changed and the height of the spiral almost doubled. This increases the passage for impurities, boosts the separation performance and reduces wear on the rollers. 

The combination of a double-separator with a downstream fitted fine haulm elevator is unique in this machine class. The double-separator can be configured as a Double-MultiSep or as a roller separator in combination with MultiSep. The GRIMME specific TwinSep can be used as a crop-friendly bypass to the roller separator. 

To remove and to prevent any blockage, all main webs, the fine haulm elevator and the ring elevator can be individually and conveniently reversed from the operator cab. 

Comfortable workplace at the picking table 

The optional weather roof, available with or without side panels, protects the picking crew in all weathers. The white roof tarp is colour-neutral and supports the reliable recognition of green tubers.