Belt drive from both sides
more reliable, easier to service, less costly to maintain
4-12 rows17.7 to 30-inch spacing
90-110 hpTractor requirement
6,300-9,200 lbsBy configuration
3-5 mphWorking speed
Overview
Designed to produce the cleanest beets in the business, the Alloway rigid defoliator has become the workhorse for beet growers across America: a proven performer in every growing region and in all soil conditions. Built in Fargo, North Dakota and supported through the Alloway dealer network.
Why growers pick it
- Belt drive from both sides: more reliable, easier to service, less costly to maintain
- Knife choices on the front drum: steel L-knife or steel cup knife, followed by rubber middle and end drums, for higher quality and more revenue per ton
- Center hanger bearing: reduces soil build-up on wider machines
- Hinged PVC top: less build-up, easy drum access for cleaning and service
Sizes & specs
| 4R30 – 6R22 | 6R30 – 8R22 | 12 Row 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 132" | 180" | 264" |
| Row Spacing | 17.7" to 30" | 17.7" to 30" | 17.7" to 22" |
| Weight (Avg.) | 6,300 lbs | 8,000 lbs | 9,200 lbs |
| Tractor HP Req. | 90 hp | 90 hp | 110 hp |
4R30 – 6R22
6R30 – 8R22
12 Row 22
Width
132"
180"
264"
Row Spacing
17.7" to 30"
17.7" to 30"
17.7" to 22"
Weight (Avg.)
6,300 lbs
8,000 lbs
9,200 lbs
Tractor HP Req.
90 hp
90 hp
110 hp
Height50"
Length144"
Tire Size7.6 x 15" or 12.4 x 24"
Tractor Hydraulic Req.2,250 PSI
Working Speed3-5 mph
PTO1,000 RPM
Drive SystemBelt
Rotor Speed (rubber)435 RPM
Rotor Speed (cup or L-knife)1,035 RPM
Features & options
Knife choices on the front drum
steel L-knife or steel cup knife, followed by rubber middle and end drums, for higher quality and more revenue per ton
Center hanger bearing
reduces soil build-up on wider machines
Hinged PVC top
less build-up, easy drum access for cleaning and service
Bolt-on flail clusters
adapt the machine to different row spacings fast
Heavy welded flail mount clips
make switching knife types easy
Triple lip sealed bearings
flail tubes with replaceable drive shafts for in-field replacement without welding
Heavy duty pull type hitch
cylinder and hoses for easy leveling
Media
Frames from Alloway's own demo film; swapped for new photos as they arrive.
More defoliators in the fieldCompare
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| RDS S-Series Rigid Sugar Beet Defoliator | FDS S-Series Folding Sugar Beet Defoliator | Rigid Defoliator | Folding Defoliators | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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