Rigid defoliator foundation
all the features of the rigid defoliator, plus folding
12 rows20 to 30-inch spacing
200 hpGearbox rating
4-5 mphWorking speed
13 ftTransport width, folded
Overview
This innovative twelve-row folding defoliator is the only folding topper on the market. Its patented construction folds to a narrow thirteen-foot profile for safe, easy transportation, and two six-row wings independently follow the contour of the ground for precise coverage of beet crowns even on rough terrain. A unique two-gearbox design distributes operating loads uniformly for dependability. Built in Fargo, North Dakota and supported through the Alloway dealer network.
Why growers pick it
- Rigid defoliator foundation: all the features of the rigid defoliator, plus folding
- Hydraulic folding wings: reduce the machine to 13 feet for transport and storage
- Floating six-row wings: individual depth controls treat beet crowns precisely on uneven ground
- Special bearing bracket: inside rotor bearing within the flail tube, heavy duty cast 1-15/16 bearings and dust caps
Sizes & specs
Overall Width288" (24')
Transport Width156" (13')
Overall Length267"
Transport Height162"
Gearbox200 hp
Rotor Speed (rubber)450 RPM
Rotor Speed (steel)1,130 RPM
PTO1,000 RPM
Drive SystemBelt
Tires6 large, 12.4 x 24"
Folding WingsHydraulic
Working Speed4-5 mph
Features & options
Hydraulic folding wings
reduce the machine to 13 feet for transport and storage
Floating six-row wings
individual depth controls treat beet crowns precisely on uneven ground
Special bearing bracket
inside rotor bearing within the flail tube, heavy duty cast 1-15/16 bearings and dust caps
Two high-capacity gearboxes
keep the six drive belts short, with a choice of rotor rotation
3C power band drive
each six-row shaft driven by a 3C power band belt for reliable power transfer
Media
Frames from Alloway's own demo film; swapped for new photos as they arrive.
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| RDS S-Series Rigid Sugar Beet Defoliator | FDS S-Series Folding Sugar Beet Defoliator | Rigid Defoliator | Folding Defoliators | |
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| Configurations | RDS 6R22 to 12R22 (seven) | — | — | — |
| Tractor HP | 225 PTO hp | — | 90 to 110 hp | — |
| Working speed | 4 to 6 mph | 4 to 6 mph | 3 to 5 mph | 4 to 5 mph |
| Transport width | 25' (12R22) | 13 ft | — | 156 in (13 ft) |
| Overall width | — | 22 to 24 ft | 132 to 264 in | 288 in (24 ft) |
| Gearbox | — | 225 hp | — | 200 hp |
| Weight | — | — | 6,300 to 9,200 lbs | — |
RDS S-Series Rigid Sugar Beet Defoliator
FDS S-Series Folding Sugar Beet Defoliator
Rigid Defoliator
Folding Defoliators
Configurations
RDS 6R22 to 12R22 (seven)
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Tractor HP
225 PTO hp
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90 to 110 hp
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Working speed
4 to 6 mph
4 to 6 mph
3 to 5 mph
4 to 5 mph
Transport width
25' (12R22)
13 ft
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156 in (13 ft)
Overall width
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22 to 24 ft
132 to 264 in
288 in (24 ft)
Gearbox
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225 hp
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200 hp
Weight
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6,300 to 9,200 lbs
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