In 2020, various innovations will be introduced on the four-row self-propelled VARITRON 470 potato harvesters with the TERRA TRAC wheel drive and the VARITRON 470 Platinum TERRA TRAC.
New cabin
A comfortable premium cab with optimized sound insulation ensures a calm and pleasant workplace and can now be purchased as an option. An additional increase in comfort is achieved with a premium seat. A leather seat with a very high backrest, active ventilation, as well as seat heating and air suspension with adjustable shock absorption provide the operator with a comfortable workplace. The leather seat upholstery allows you to quickly and easily remove dirt. A large refrigerator compartment and a speakerphone are also included in the equipment package for equipping the new cab. Wipers and blinds on all windows provide optimum visibility in rain and in bright sunshine.
Fully automatic speed control
Due to the two Speedtronic support systems, the combine can constantly work in optimal mode with maximum productivity while handling the product carefully. The Speedtronic-Web system increases machine throughput and product handling by automatically adapting screening conveyor speeds to driving speeds. To prevent the risk of clogging of the annular elevator when measuring in a hydraulic system with too high pressure, the drive speed is automatically and briefly increased by the Speedtronic-Elevator function. The machine operator is exempted from control and manual adjustments and, thus, can focus on the general process of harvesting.
Automatic hopper chain lubrication
Since 2020, the hopper chain has been equipped with a lubrication system as standard. The lubrication system provides, firstly, a longer service life of the hopper chain, and secondly, more comfort for the user, since it does not require manual lubrication of the chain.
Power boost
Both versions of the VARITRON 470 are equipped with a 6-cylinder Mercedes-Benz engine with 460 hp / 340 kW instead of 435 hp / 320 kW with a displacement of 10,7 liters and emission level V.
Connection to myGRIMME
As standard, all GRIMME self-propelled machines are equipped with a telemetry device, which allows you to connect to the myGRIMME client portal. In combination with the myJobs module, the system can independently distinguish between the "Road" and "Field" modes and thereby create tasks. Manual data entry is no longer required. This saves valuable work time and reduces potential errors. As a result, after completing the task, an overview is displayed for the user with all the important parameters of the work processes, such as, for example, flow rate, time for each working condition and weather conditions. In addition to this, the passages are indicated in different colors depending on the status of the operating mode of the machine. The data thus generated are for the user an optimal basis for recording work performed, as well as for possible optimization of work processes.
Material prepared by the press service of the company GRIMME