Folding Harvester

Covering More Ground and Making It Easy To Get Around

Nothing stays the same and the sugarbeet industry is no exception to that rule with increasing demands for better, bigger, and more efficient equipment. At Alloway we continue to strive to meet those changing needs to had better serve our customers’ needs. Alloway’s harvester line has improved and is making changes for the same reasons we designed our Exclusive Folding; easy transportation to and from the field, easy maintenance, and cleaning along with convenient storage. We cover more ground and make it easy to get around.

Features and Benefits

Beet Lifter Wheels raise beets to position to be cleared by paddles
Steep Angled Struts provide exceptional view of lifter wheels and reduce trash build-up on strut mounting beam
Wheel Spacers place lifter wheels in optimal positions for average beet size
Walking Tandem Tires span irregular field terrain to provide smooth, level travel and reduce packing
Hinged Front Barrier Bracket lets material in, not out for less beet loss and jammed debris
Industry Exclusive Hydraulic Folding Wings reduces the width to 17’10” for easy transportation and storage. Allows for easy cleaning and access to bed chain and grab rolls for service and maintenance
Wide Grab Rolls and Chain Bed distributes dirt evenly leaving no dirt mounds in the field
Outside Gauge Wheels make it easy to adjust and level while in the field
Consistent Tongue Weight, tank is positioned for uniform weight distribution
Floating Six Row Wings follow contour of your field
Extra Heavy Duty Hitch with adjustable tongue and hydraulic level cylinders with depth stops transport locks
Adjustable Digger Struts provide exceptional view of digger wheels and reduce trash build up on strut mounting beam
Hinged Front Barrier Bracket lets material in, not out for less beet loss and jammed debris
Industry Exclusive Folding Conveyor Boom allows the boom to fold into the tank for high clearance and narrow transport. Adjustable speed and reversible conveyor
Drive from Both Sides of machine less stress, wear, and maintenance on entire drive system
Industry Exclusive Machine Customizing, the transfer bed is designed to change from “Chain Bed” to “Combination Grab Roll & Chain Bed” for easy and quick adaptation for all soils and weather conditions
Open Frame Design for easy access when cleaning or servicing machine
Adjustable Grab Rolls move the beets twice and they are driven from both ends reducing stress on support bearings, cushioned for rock protection and grab roll bed is tilt-able
#80 American Diamond Chain used on all drive components for increased strength and durability

Optional Equipment

Cushioned or Adjustable struts available for lifter wheels
Cushioned Lifter Struts for rocky conditions
Cushioned Lifter Wheels for rock protection
Polyethylene Grab Rolls for muddy soil conditions
Wheel Fillers reduce harvest losses due to beet size variations
Wheel Spacers to accommodate smaller and larger beets
Integrated Row Finder senses the position of the harvester relative to crop row and makes an automated adjustment for efficient operation. Sensor arms follow edges of the ridge in crop rows. Rotation of sensor arms operates steering valve and adjusts hitch angle to center lifter wheels on rows.
Rear Steer allows turning in narrow headlands and irrigated land

Wheel Folding Harvester

Heavy Duty 2-3/16” Piloted Flange Bearings on a centrally mounted pivot for simple and low-cost maintenance
12’ Wheel with 2 ft. of ground clearance for safe and easy transportation
High Capacity Wheel 42” wide and 8” deep for high yielding crops
Hopper capacity increased to five tons allowing reduced downtime while waiting for trucks and extended operation without truck service
Off-Load Conveyor folds for more compact yard and road mobility

Scrub Folding Harvester

5-1/2 Ton Tank offers high visibility and capacity with easy access door for easy cleaning
Walking Tandem Tires offer a smooth ride while being able to support more weight
Steerable Walking Tandem Tires (optional)
Dual Curved Elevator contains 42” (84” total) wide belted chain designed to increase capacity while reducing chain stress and to prevent plugging of conveyor