References Keiler 2

All ROPA potato harvesters impress with a variety of practical unique selling points. Particular highlights are the fully hydraulic drive with its own load-sensing hydraulics, telescopic axle, and the automatically controlled drive axle, as well as the quiet running and increased potato protection.

Here are some impressions from deployments of ROPA Keiler potato harvesters at various customers in Germany and around the world.

Keiler 2 - KWS Klostergut Wiebrechtshausen GmbH in Northeim, Lower Saxony

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Report about the ROPA Keiler 2 from the KWS Klostergut Wiebrechtshausen

Steffen Köhler reports about his experiences with the ROPA Keiler 2 potato harvester in the third harvest on the Klostergut of the KWS in Wilbrechtshausen.

Even during his studies of agricultural science, he worked as a trainee at the Klostergut and started working there full-time as a farmer after completing his studies. 

The ROPA Keiler 2 was purchased in 2018 and put into operation. With its individually adjustable cleaning units thanks to the completely hydraulic drive, the Keiler 2 is especially gentle on the potatoes, something on which this experimental farm places particular value.

To the detailed reference report - KWS Klostergut Wiebrechtshausen GmbH

Keiler 2 - Olligs family, Bedburg-Kirchherten, North Rhine Westphalia

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A real looker - Keiler 2 and John Deer 6175R with a special look and tires

The Olligs family farms 250 hectares in the Rheinland (Bedburg-Kirchherten). The Olligs family's farm has a long tradition and is now being farmed by the third generation.

Potatoes are always grown in Kirchherten since the soil near Jülich is very fertile.
Ground points between 80 and 95, a loess soil depth between 5 and 10 meters and 750 - 900 mm of rain produce high-quality potatoes, but other crops also flourish in the profitable areas around Jülich.

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Keiler 2L - SARL Franquet Prestations in Allibaudiers, France

Keiler 2 DoubleSelect at the Rath organic farm in Pfatter, Bavaria

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We could release another Keiler 2 into the 'wild'. Martin Rath values the combination of high efficiency and outstanding separation performance of the DoubleSelect.
The Keiler 2 DoubleSelect was handed over to the Rath family by Roland Huber, Gruber Landtechnik, and Maximilian Wallenberger, ROPA representative.

Keiler 2 Double Select at the Krapp family from Elsdorf

ROPA team accompanied the next new machine during its first harvest. This time we were out and about with a Keiler 2 DoubleSelect, which demonstrated its strength here. Despite good soil conditions, one can already see how wet the past year was. The ground is very poorly compacted and therefore has relatively little fine soil structure. Thanks to the DoubleSelect, despite these conditions we were still able to harvest very clean tubers. Many thanks to the Krapp family from Elsdorf and best wishes for a successful harvest with the new machine.

Keiler 2 RK21 at work in Brandenburg

Keiler 2 and Fendt Vario harvesting under the best conditions. The RK21 with half ridge drums and central share owned by our customer Lutz Wercham at Johann Gerdes' farm.
Hydraulic disc coulters are installed to ensure that the potato ridges are picked up properly, even under unfavorable haulm conditions. 
Thanks to the central share, the Keiler can also be used in combination with a swather. The standard functions, such as ridge centering, hydraulic ridge pressure regulation and relief as well as the hydraulic lifting depth adjustment can also be used in the usual way with the half ridge drums.

Keiler 2 RK21 with an overloading bunker and Fendt Vario 722 at Schmidt's farm

Area performance as the main focus:
Harvesting with RK21 with an overloading bunker and Fendt Vario 722 at Schmidt's farm. The pickup of the Keiler is equipped with the half ridge drums and central share allowing harvesting of potatoes in combination with a swather. A weather protection canopy provides more comfort at the sorting platform. The harvester is also equipped with a stone collection box.
In order to harvest without any interruptions, a Brettmeister loading trailer accompanies the harvester in the field. 

Keiler 2 RK21 Classic at LIRS Agrar- und Dienstleistungen

First harvesting in August 2024, Keiler 2 Classic at our customer LIRS Agrar- und Dienstleistngen. Classic and John Deere 8360R make a powerful team! With stone collection box, bunker articulation, half ridge drums and a central share, the harvester is perfectly ready for operation.

Keiler 2 RK21 in action in Saxony

Even high weed content poses no problem for our Keilers. The leaf chain reliably transports the oilseed rape and orache out of the machine. 
Potatoes are filled into trays directly in the field.

Onion harvesting with the Keiler 2 RK21 in Dingelstedt

Keiler 2 loaded onions at Rüdiger and Cornelia Bothe's farm in Dingelstedt. 
Thanks to the ROPA quick-change system, switching from a ridge pickup to a swath pickup takes only a few minutes! 
Many thanks to Jens Wendler, our local area representative, for the great photos. 

Keiler 2 RK21 in Tundersleben

Keiler 2 and Fendt Vario 722 at Tolle Knolle GbR in Tundersleben. The RK21 is equipped with deflector rollers instead of a rotating finger comb above the pintle belt 4. The deflector roller package offers a product-friendly and high-throughput alternative to the UFK, especially on loose soils with low clod or stone content. In addition, it is equipped with plastic ridge drums. Thanks to them, less ridge pressure can be applied if required, compared to normal drums. They also handle particularly sticky soil conditions more effectively.

Keiler 2 RK21 at the Plüschow agricultural cooperative society

Keiler 2 and John Deere 6R in action at the Plüschow agricultural cooperative society. In addition, a Brettmeister loading trailer accompanies the harvester in the field.

Chicory harvesting with Keiler 2 Classic

Chicory harvesting with a Keiler 2 Classic and John Deere 8360 R at SL Gartenbau GmbH in Oberkrämer. The chicory roots are harvested in autumn and then stored in a very cool place. Later they are moved to a dark greenhouse to grow shoots from the roots; these can be sold. 
The roots are harvested by a pickup without ridge drums. The depth and lateral guide of this pickup is performed by means of special skids. 

KEILER 2 - KARL GRÖSCHL FROM SARCHING, BAVARIA

Harvesting carrots in March in Bavaria

Our customer Karl Gröschl from Sarching near Regensburg has been harvesting carrots with his ROPA Keiler 2 since the beginning of March 2023. 

Last December, the carrots were covered with fleece to protect them from freezing and damage. The ROPA Keiler 2, which is used in autumn, e.g. to harvest crispy potatoes for crunchies, was retrofitted by the customer with special shares, a central disc coulter and wheels for depth guide as well as a different pintle belt. These are excellent-quality carrots. These are sorted, washed and packed in various container sizes at the company's own packing plant.

Two Keiler 2s - Großmann‘s Feldfrüchte in Vierkirchen-Pasenbach, Bavaria

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One of the largest organic farms in Bavaria, Großmann‘s Feldfrüchte, relies on ROPA

The potato harvest is in full swing at the two-generation operation of Peter Großmann-Neuhäusler. This is already routine for the well-rehearsed team – but new this season are two ROPA Keilers, which harvest the organic potatoes. The operation is completely mechanized for the planting, care, and harvest of the fields and, thanks to new investments, offers storage capacities for approx. 8,000 t of potatoes. In total, between 40 and 60 seasonal workers are employed at peak times for harvest, care, and storage work.

To the detailed reference report - Großmann's Feldfrüchte relies on ROPA

Keiler 2 - ES Agrar GmbH & Co. KG Wildeshausen, Lower Saxony

Harvest of french fry potatoes

Powerful harvest of french fry potatoes of the sort "Zorba" at ES Agrarbetrieben in Wildeshausen, Lower Saxony. These potatoes are processed on the same day, directly and fresh, into french fries for renowned fast-food chains across Germany.

Two Keiler 2 Classics with double bunker - BüSta Dienstleistungs- und Handels GmbH & Co. KG in Luckau/Lower Saxony

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Double bunker for gentle separation and sorting

BüSta resulted from the merger of the businesses of Johannes Büsch and Kevin Stanau. To optimize their operations and increase efficiency, these two young farmers rely on the joint use of employees and machines. The farm of Johannes Büsch is managed according to organic farming guidelines (Bioland), and the farm of Kevin Stanau follows Naturland guidelines.

Today, they cultivate around 500 ha of arable land, of which about 100 ha is given to potatoes and 50 ha to onions.

The Keiler 2 Classics with double bunker allow them to separate baby potatoes on the harvester easily for later marketing.

To the detailed reference report - Büsta Dienstleistungs und Handels GmbH & Co. KGBüSta

Two Keiler 2s - Großmann‘s Feldfrüchte in Vierkirchen-Pasenbach, Bavaria

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One of the largest organic farms in Bavaria, Großmann‘s Feldfrüchte, relies on ROPA

The potato harvest is in full swing at the two-generation operation of Peter Großmann-Neuhäusler. This is already routine for the well-rehearsed team – but new this season are two ROPA Keilers, which harvest the organic potatoes. The operation is completely mechanized for the planting, care, and harvest of the fields and, thanks to new investments, offers storage capacities for approx. 8,000 t of potatoes. In total, between 40 and 60 seasonal workers are employed at peak times for harvest, care, and storage work.

To the detailed reference report - Großmann's Feldfrüchte relies on ROPA

Keiler 2 Classic - Thomas Batz Pförring, Bavaria

On the "Bulldog" at customer Batz

At the beginning of September 2021, we visited Thomas Batz and his family during the potato harvest. This family operation is in Landkreis Eichstätt in Bavaria. In addition to grain and sugar beets, the primary crop there is table potatoes, and they also grow potatoes for the cultivation of seed stock. In total, they plant approximately 60 hectares of potatoes.
A gentle harvest is extremely important for the sale of the table potatoes. "Our table potatoes are washed and sent to various packing operations, which is why our potatoes have to be perfect." explained Thomas Batz. The same applies for the seed potatoes since damaged tubers can introduce pathogens and viruses.
To fulfill these high demands for the potato harvest, in 2020, Thomas Batz selected the ROPA Keiler 2 Classic. Another reason for this farmer to purchase a machine from ROPA was proximity to the company and to a dealer he trusts. "ROPA and its dealers, with whom I have only had good experiences, are almost directly next door, which is what made the selection of a ROPA Keiler easy."
This year, the ROPA Keiler will serve its second harvest season for Thomas Batz. Looking back, the farmer was won over by the technology, long service life, and quality of the ROPA machine. He hasn't had to avail himself of the purchase-critical customer service yet "since the harvester has not had any problems the whole time."

Keiler 2 - Kartoffelrodegemeinschaft Regensburg Ost GbR in Kiefenholz, Bavaria

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Thank you to George Kramer and Markus Peutl for the spontaneity.

Two Keiler 2s - QL-Agrarservice GmbH & Co. KG of Hessisch-Oldendorf, Lower Saxony

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Trecker babes - potato harvesting with Theresa: How does the new boss do it?

For the first time, Theresa is the boss and she has to prove herself during the potato harvest. How does she do in the leadership position and how does the potato harvest go?

Keiler 2 Silver Edition - Customer Wolfgang Schmidbauer in Altenbuch, Bavaria

Keiler 2 - Agrarbetrieb Melkof in Vellahn, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Keiler 2 Silver Edition - Customer Heinecke in Endeholz, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 - Customer von Meer Euskirchen, North Rhine Westphalia

Keiler 2 - customer Josef Bayerl Straßkirchen, Bavaria

Keiler 2 and Keiler 1 - potato field day in Neuburg/ Donau together with Sumi Agro Ltd. Deutschland

Keiler 2 - Gräflich von Lerchenfeldsche Güterinspektion Köfering, Bavaria

Keiler 2 - Kartoffeltechnik Egautal GbR Wittislingen, Bavaria

Keiler 2 - Agrargenossenschaft Hellbach Neubukow, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania

Keiler 2 Classic - Customer Hartmut Lossin of Berge, Brandenburg

Keiler 2L - Landwirtschaft Kunze GbR Staßfurt, Saxony-Anhalt

Keiler 2 WD - Customer Hermann-Josef und Henning Papen GbR of Surwold, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 - Teepker KG Handrup, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2L WD - Becker BV of Nieuwe Pekela, Netherlands

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Keiler 2L WD - Customer B. Hofman Agriservice of Veendam, Netherlands

Keiler 2 - Customer Michael Bruns of Hemsloh, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 WD - Heinrich & Henning Weghöft GbR of Wetschen, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 WD - Demonstration by our sales and service partner Claas-Weser-Ems, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 - Demonstration machine Fritz Bremer e.K. of Asendorf, Lower Saxony

Keiler 2 Classic - contractor Hartmut Lossin in Berge, Brandenburg

Keiler 2L Classic - Unimat Valloy Antoine Barizet in Silly-Le-Long, France

Keiler 2L Classic - Dambrine Frère Jean-Michel in Agnez les Duisans, France

Keiler 2 Classic onion harvest - Customer Martin Amann Vohburg, Bavaria

Keiler 2 Classic - Customer Egon Clemens Zahna-Elster, Saxony-Anhalt

Keiler 2L onion harvest - Striper Agra B.V. Nieuw-Schoonebeek, Netherlands

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Keiler 2 Classic Silver Edition - Lars & Hedwig Wahl GbR of Gerolsheim, Rhineland-Palatinate

Keiler 2 WD - potato harvest Kraakman Staadegaard B.V. in Haelen, Netherlands

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Keiler 2L - Scae du Fayet aus Saussay, France

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Keiler 2 - SAS Soc Etablissements Claudel aus Ennery, France

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Keiler 2L - potato and onion harvest at Richartz & Schiffer GmbH of Erfstadt, North Rhine Westphalia

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Keiler 2 - Customer Janssen KG Rhede/Ems, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 WD swath pickup - onion harvest at Georg Honsel of Rhede, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 WD - Customer Ludger Hermes of Lehe, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 WD - Customer Maatschap Breukers of Ell, Netherlands

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Keiler 2 - Agrarservice Schmitz GmbH & Co. KG of Weeze, North Rhine Westphalia

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Keiler 2 WD - potato planting Mathys-Lato of Cressier, Switzerland

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Two Keiler 2s - Agrargenossenschaft Schönberg e.G. of Schönberg, Saxony

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Keiler 2 - Customer Jens-Peter Zeyn of Tespe, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 - MA Rips / Rips of Kerken, North Rhine Westphalia

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Keiler 2L - SARL Bricheux of Les Grandes Ventes, France

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Keiler 2L WD - Landbouwbedrijf Buijs of Emmer-Compascuum, Netherlands

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Three Keiler 2s - contractor Bernhard Finke of Heiden, Lower Saxony

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Three Keiler 2Ls - NEGO BEAUCE SARL of Orgeres en Bauce, France

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Keiler 2 WD - TJ Agro ApS of Skive, Denmark

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Keiler 2 WD - potato planting Mathys-Lato of Cressier, Switzerland

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Keiler 2 - Customer Grazyna Wasniewska Handlowa-Uslugowa of Bisztynek, Poland

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Keiler 2 - Report for landwirt.com, Austria

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Keiler 2 L - Customer SCEA Du Fayet aus Saussay, France

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Keiler 2 - SARL Du Champs de Mars aus Saitn Remy Sous Broyes, France

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Keiler 2L - SCRL Libupom of Saint Germain, Belgium

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Keiler 2L - SCEA Moonen Van Meer of Heberville, France

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Keiler 2 L - EARL Guerin aus Fresnay L Eveque, France

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Keiler 2, Hodowla Roslin Kalinowa Sp. z o.o of Blaszki, Poland

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Keiler 2 - Agrar Service Herbert Geisen GmbH & Co. KG

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ROPA France in Golancourt, France

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Keiler 2 with swath pick-up - customer Max Buchner of Aiterhofen, Bavaria

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Keiler 2 Classic - Demonstration Palandt AgrarTec GmbH Uelzen, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 Classic WD XL-Bunker - potato and onion harvest at customer Hermann Blanck of Oldendorf, Lower Saxony

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Keiler 2 Classic WD - Sales and service partner Pekoman Oy in Kaskinen, Finland

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