Merger
Nothing is left in the field
Alfalfa and clover are among the crops that are considered particularly sensitive to disintegration losses during harvest. Here, the valuable leaves quickly fall off the stem, representing an enormous loss of nutrients. However more frequent dry summers are making it increasingly popular to grow these crops, in particular to use as a supplemental basic ration for your livestock.
The longer the wilting progresses, the higher the risk of disintegration losses. That is why, especially during raking, forage conservation has top priority.
It is precisely in these operating conditions that the MERGENTO comes into a class of its own. The merger collects the forage from the ground using its pick-up. Without further contact with the ground, cross conveyor belts transport the forage to the swath. Disintegration losses are reduced to a minimum by this gentle crop transport system, even with highly sensitive plants. In addition, forage contamination is minimised.
Controlled pick-up
The six-row controlled PÖTTINGER pick-up ensures maximum crop intake performance with minimum forage contamination.
The crop is gently collected from the ground by the controlled pick-up tines and accelerated towards the cross conveyor belt. Meanwhile, dirt and stones remain on the ground.
Thanks to the cam track control system, the full length of the tines conveys the crop right up to the cross conveyor belt. The tines dip down at right angles just in front of the belt. This guarantees the best forage flow in all operating conditions.
Ground tracking
For perfect ground tracking, the support rollers are placed very close to the tine pick-up.
The complete freedom of movement provided by the centre pivot mounting of the belt units ensures constant weight alleviation over the entire working width. At the same time, it forms the basis for 3D ground tracking. The ingenious design of the boom with three hydraulic cylinders reacts in a split second to any bumps in the ground.
Loose and airy swath placement
Especially with very sensitive plants, it is advisable to form the swath early and let the wind dry the crop while it is still in the swath. This allows the forage to be formed into a swath with an even higher water content and further minimise the risk of disintegration losses.
On the MERGENTO, the cross conveyor belts take over the major part of transporting the crop. The forage only comes into contact with the tines of the pick-up for a short time. Ultimately, a loose and airy swath is placed, providing ideal conditions for drying.
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"Clean forage in the swath and a clean and tidy raked field, that's what our customers like to see. We used the MERGENTO for one-third whole crop and two-thirds permanent grassland. The machine impressed us both on permanent grassland and raking alfalfa and clover crops. The shape of the swath is comparable to a centre-swath rake, even with a side swath. Personally, I especially appreciate that it is easy to operate and easy to maintain."
Johannes Müller, Bad Teilnach-Zavelstein | Germany