Faster ground speed
up to 40 percent
6-12 rowsSeven configurations
225 hpPTO requirement
4-6 mphWorking speed
40%Faster ground speed
Overview
The RDS S-Series is Alloway's flagship rigid defoliator, built for ultimate defoliation at up to 40 percent faster ground speed. A full shroud over the front drum improves air flow and captures debris in suspension for enhanced shredding, while the manually height adjustable rear drum removes leaves completely with minimal contact on beet crowns. Available in seven configurations from RDS 6R22 to RDS 12R22. Built in Fargo, North Dakota and supported through the Alloway dealer network.
Why growers pick it
- Faster ground speed: up to 40 percent
- Front drum knife configurations: L-knife over row with cup between, cup over row with L-knife between, all cup, or all L-knife
- Full front drum shroud: improves air flow and shredding
- Adjustable rear drum: manual height adjustable 6-pin rear drum with PVC lined compartment
Sizes & specs
Width (Transport)25'
Overall Length20' 2"
Weight (Avg.)12,960 lbs
Tires2 pair large, 12.4 x 24"
Tractor HP Req.225 PTO hp
Tractor Hydraulic Req.2,250 PSI
Working Speed4-6 mph
PTO1,000 RPM
Drive SystemBelt
Front Drum Speed (L/Cup Knife)1,160 RPM
Center Drum Speed (rubber)520 RPM
Rear Drum Speed (rubber)480 RPM
Features & options
Front drum knife configurations
L-knife over row with cup between, cup over row with L-knife between, all cup, or all L-knife
Full front drum shroud
improves air flow and shredding
Adjustable rear drum
manual height adjustable 6-pin rear drum with PVC lined compartment
Center drum
8-pin flail
Upgraded heavy duty gearbox
belt driven both sides on six-band belts with heavy duty tensioner
Center hanger bearings
hydraulic doors and PVC top; hydraulic rear struts
Industry exclusive internal hard lines
telescoping rotatable rear work lights; LED lighted belt boxes
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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