Kartoffelmaus 5

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For loading starch potatoes

The potato loader Kartoffelmaus 5 has been designed by ROPA on the basis of the Maus 5 series model. A prototype of the potato loader was presented for the first time at the last Agritechnica. Since summer 2020 two potato loaders have been in operation at two companies: the Südstärke in Sünching (Bavaria) and the Emsland Group in the Kyritz area (Brandenburg). 

The potato loader helps to increase efficiency and profitability of the starch potato logistics. Moreover, farmers can expand the scale of potato cultivation without having to invest in storage capacities at the same time. Positive results have also been shown with the loading of table potatoes, which are processed directly after delivery.

Cabin & operation

Height-adjustable cabin for the best all-round vision with touch terminal

The R-Cab cabin provides the machine operator with a first-class workplace and an unsurpassed all-round view. Wipers on all side windows and the door provide a clear view even in the rain. The pleasant and gorgeous interior of the new cabin combined with excellent sound insulation guarantee most comfortable operation. Extremely powerful fully LED working lights turn night into day. Intuitive menus for interval windscreen wipers, lighting and water spray system, seat and park heating, etc. are all part of the comprehensive package.

Terminal

ROPA unites its new intuitive operating philosophy under the name R-Concept. A large 12.1 inch glass touch screen with WiFi interface performs as an information and command center for the machine. From here the operator monitors the entire machine, receives information about operating conditions and performance data, adjusts cleaning intensity and, thus, working results of the machine.

Operation

The operation is performed dually, either with a fingertip on the touch screen or by turning and pressing the "R-Select" and "R-Direct" rotary buttons, which are situated in the ergonomically perfect position on the newly designed control panel in the handle of the multifunctional joystick (with integrated mini joystick). The thin control panel in the operator position offers numerous possible adjustments for the physiologically optimal, comfortable seating position and at the same time increased visibility and seat heating in the comfort seat. Premium class workplace.

Additional details

Thanks to the continuous scale with automatic zeroing, transport vehicles can be optimally loaded without exceeding the legal limits. User-friendly control menus for interval windscreen wipers, lighting and water spray system, seat and park heating, etc. are all part of the comprehensive package.

Pickup system

8 m wide pickup system for gentle pickup and flexible cleaning adjustment

ROPA has developed an 8-meter wide pickup system. Pickup fingers work up to a depth of 5 cm and gently lift the potatoes. The tubers are transported by the conveyor chains over a comb roller onto the conveyor rollers. A total of 8 cleaning rollers ensure gentle and efficient soil and haulm removal. Depending on the level of cleaning required, its intensity can be adjusted from the operator cabin. After pickup, the tubers are transported to the infeed conveyor, which is constructed as a sieve chain. The infeed conveyor transfers potatoes through the machine into the cleaning trough in front of the truck conveyor.

Truck loading

Cleaning and potato flow

After pickup, the tubers are transported to the infeed conveyor, which is constructed as a sieve chain. The infeed conveyor transfers potatoes through the machine into the cleaning trough in front of the truck conveyor. The cleaning trough is equipped with 10 conveyor rollers and thus offers excellent separation of weeds and soil adhesions. The truck conveyor, with up to 15 m overloading width, loads potatoes onto the transport vehicles.

 

A fully integrated weighing system (optional)

Thanks to the continuous scale with automatic zeroing, integrated into the truck conveyor articulated part, transport vehicles can be optimally loaded without exceeding the legal limits.

Low counterweight - optimal balance

The counterweight arm, made of special 700 fine grain steel, contributes to the impressive performance of the Maus during loading while maintaining utmost machine stability. The counterweight arm is up to 9 m long and 4 m high and can be swung out together with the fuel tank, which serves as a counterweight to the loader, thus ensuring optimal balancing of the machine even at more than 15 m overloading width. The optional scale is integrated in the truck conveyor articulation part. All the overloading conveyor side walls are made of high-strength PU plates and can be turned in four directions.

Compact on the road

Preparation without leaving the cabin

For driving on the road, the complete Maus folds in automatically to a road width of 3 m and a total length of only 14.97 m with just one operating element in the cabin - unique among all the loaders! The wide wheel base of 5.5 m combined with three hydraulically sprung additional axles guarantees safe handling of the loader while maintaining the best driving comfort.

Engine & hydraulics

Mercedes-Benz engine with 354 hp

The extremely economical Mercedes Benz OM936 engine with 260 kW / 354 hp with 7.7 l volume capacity, 2-stage turbocharging, 1,400 Nm max. torque at 1,200 rpm (exhaust gas category 4 Final with AdBlue and SCR-Cat) is integrated in the most efficient drive concept. It is automatically driven at reduced engine rpm during loading, while at the same time preserving enough power for extreme conditions.

Efficient hydraulics enables rotational speed reduction

The hydraulic system with optimized gear/revolution transmission provides efficient power transfer. It combines high throughput with very low fuel consumption at very quiet 1,200 loading rpm. Powerful load-sensing hydraulics ensures the highest possible hydraulic fluid capacity and a prompt response of the entire operating hydraulics even at idling speed.

Service and maintenance friendly

All components are conveniently and safely accessible. The fully integrated in the operating terminal diagnosis system enables fast and optimal service.

Machine construction in perfection

Loading with no compromise

The main frame consists of laser-welded and angled profile tubes of 700 fine grained steel and offers very high stability. All components are functional, transparent and maintenance-friendly. The various detailed solutions, e.g. the automatic folding/unfolding mechanism, video-system at the terminal with 2 cameras in series (4 cameras optionally), reversible and swung up cooling fan, fuel filter monitoring etc. contribute to the highest possible performance at the lowest maintenance needs. Electronic data recording, fuel consumption gauging, air-conditioning, space heater, rear-view camera and central lubricating system are part of the very comprehensive standard equipment of the ROPA Kartoffelmaus 5.