ROPA Panther 2: probably the sportiest high-power beet harvester - technology & details
ROPA is pushing forward with the new model of the two-axle beet lifter into a new performance dimension. Sporty modern design with manoeuvrability and agility combines with a "workhorse" in the new Panther 2 for pure pleasure when lifting beets. There are sufficient power reserves for the most extreme lifting conditions, and using XL lifting attachment demonstrates the centrepiece of it all: the new 700 hp or 768 hp Volvo inline engine with pump-nozzle injection and 16.12 litre capacity. The award winning and soil-protecting chassis system with roll stabilisation and automatic slope compensation have been flawlessly integrated into the new machine design. The unloading conveyor derived from the Tiger 6 with a more powerful hopper emptying facilitates quicker loading during the drive. The new comfort cabin with glass touch terminal and numerous automatic programmes is the basis for outstanding driving comfort and the best lifting results.
Werner Hofbauer provided a view beneath the bonnet of the Panther 2 and gave a taster of the many new details involved
- a clearly arranged, servicing-friendly engine compartment with 565 kW (768 hp) Volvo inline 6-cylinder engine with 16.12 litre displacement and pump nozzle injection (PNI) in the range
- generously proportioned storage compartments for tools and operating materials
- comfortable ascent into the 30 m³ beet bunker
- accessibility of the engine compartment from the bunker, complete with lighting
- servicing-friendly cooling system that is protected against contamination
- double elevator drive - a drive unit on both the left and right-hand sides
- Engine start is from the lifting unit
- Convenient maintenance position for defoliator and lifting unit
- Perfect access for monitoring the defoliator knives and lifting shares - ergonomic and safe
- Perfect access for servicing or for replacing lifting rollers
- broadened inlet to the filter belt
- full-sized window wipers with several cleaning nozzles
- Overview of the most important joystick controls
- Adjustment of the depth of the depth wheels
- RR lifter with single-row adjustment of the lifting shares
- Glass touch terminal - swipe and type, adapt all parameters
- dual operation, either using the fingertip on the touch terminal, or with turning and pressing the R-Select and R-Direct function rotary buttons
- Slope compensation - manually or automatically
- Operating panel for bunker emptying and controlling the conveyor
- excellent manoeuvrability with a turning circle diameter of only 6.70 metres
