Time for new solutions. Fendt IDEAL

In 2019, the completely new-engineered Fendt IDEAL combine harvester made its debut in Ukraine at the “Agro 2019” agricultural exhibition. Afterward, the IDEAL combine got the chance to show off its capabilities in the fields of Odesa, Mykolaiv, Ternopil and Cherkasy regions as part of the Fendt IDEAL Tour 2019.

The demonstration tour program, which consisted of two stages – harvesting early grains and harvesting corn – called for having two combines in the field at once. Depending on harvest conditions and the client’s wishes, one of the possible combines was shown at work – either the 8T-series combine, with 538 hp, or the 9T combine, with 647 hp. The other model was available at the same time for presentation and personal inspection by those wanting a closer look at the new arrival.

During the first demonstration stage, the Fendt IDEAL was presented in tandem with the Fendt Power Flow grain header, with a 12.2 m working width. This header’s distinguishing feature is an active belt table. This lets it be used for harvesting not only grain crops but also rapeseed, after quickly and easily installing the vertical knives beforehand. Depending on the farm’s needs, you can choose headers with different working widths, namely 9.2, 10.7 or 12.2 m.

When harvesting corn, the IDEAL combine demonstrated its skills working with the 12-row Fendt Corn Flow 12R and OROS Cornado 12+CHOP headers.

The Fendt IDEAL Tour 2019 presentation gave Ukrainian farmers the chance, time and again, to confirm the manufacturer’s stated performance, fuel efficiency and harvest quality.

But Fendt isn’t stopping at what it’s achieved, and this year, at the Agritechnica 2019 international agricultural exhibition in Hannover, the world’s first steering-wheel-free combine harvester was presented – the Fendt IDEAL 10T. Using the IDEALDrive system, the machine is controlled proportionally to the movement of the joystick on the left side of the seat, while the functions on the right armrest’s joystick remain unchanged. For easy access to the driver’s seat, the left armrest can be fully raised. On top of that, this system gives the driver an optimal view. IDEALDrive will be offered exclusively for Fendt IDEAL combines. The unique system meets all European vehicle standards and all traffic rules. The newest combine is fitted with a 790 hp MAN engine (16.2 l), which meets the European Euro V standards. The Fendt IDEAL 10Т has a new cleaning system and the Dual Helix separation system, already tested on the Fendt IDEAL 8Т and Fendt IDEAL 9Т combines. Combining these systems increases the machine’s throughput while maintaining high grain quality and low losses, as well as boosting the new combine’s productivity.

ROTORS WITH THE DUAL HELIX SYSTEM:

All rotor components, such as the rotor’s beaters and fingers, are mounted in four rows in a spiral shape. The front part of the rotors has 4 beaters, mounted lengthwise. These beaters knock the grain out of the ears. Under the rotors sit concaves, which can have different designs, meant to get the best results for different types of work. They can be easily and simply removed from the sides, and the right concaves installed depending on the type of operation. Concave clearances are adjusted hydraulically, with a maximum value of 35 mm. The rotor fingers are tilted 20° backward, so the crop flow is split between the spiral’s coils, which reliably grips the crop and gently rotates it around the rotor. This helps avoid peak loads on the rotor. What’s more, the design has no edges the crop could snag on. The Dual Helix double-spiral rotors (IDEAL 8 and 9) are the longest rotors on the market. They deliver the highest performance. Thanks to the convenient hydraulic rotor-reverse function, blockages and jams can be easily cleared without leaving the cab.

GENTLE FEEDING, LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION:

Each rotor finger’s height is 140 mm. This height ensures intensive separation without excessive damage to the plant material in a confined space. Instead, you get high-quality straw and the best grain separation at the lowest power consumption. The system also stands out for its simple configuration. The operator only needs to change the rotor speed range and the concave clearance.

ADVANTAGES OF FENDT IDEAL COMBINES

• The Rotor Feeder feed drum picks up the crop from below and feeds it to the rotors for optimal threshing. Speed is proportionally set by the system: the feed mechanism’s rotation is always 70% of the rotor’s speed;
• The Dual Helix double-spiral rotors are the longest rotors on the market;
• IDEALBalance™ – a dual sloped grain pan – full use of the sieve area and quality cleaning of the threshed mass;
• A powerful Ciclone cleaning-system fan made of three open-sided fan units to ensure maximum grain cleaning;
• Streamer 210 – a grain-tank volume of 17,100 l and unloading at 210 l/s with hydraulic adjustment of grain-unloading intensity in 82 seconds;
• A chaff spreader with three operating modes:
  1. chopping and mixing;
  2. discharging and mixing with straw;
  3. separating chaff from straw;

• The finest chopping with the 8-row ShortCut chopper with 112 knives;
• ActiveSpread – even distribution of chopped material across the full header width;
• A highly comfortable Vision Cab with the Variotronic4” combine control center, the SmartConnect^TM remote monitoring system and automatic climate control opens up new horizons in managing and controlling the combine’s operation;
• A powerful, reliable and, at the same time, most economical MAN  engine with minimal specific fuel consumption;
• The MotionShift transmission lets you conveniently shift gears on the go;
• The Drive Center power unit  – just 13 belts and one chain drive;
• A choice of Power Flow grain headers.

Anyone wanting not just to watch the Fendt IDEAL’s efficient work, but to use its incredible capabilities on the fields of their own farm, can already buy a Fendt IDEAL 8- or 9-series combine harvester today, in the configuration best suited to their conditions. For more detailed information, contact your regional representative office of “ABA “Astra” LLC or the head office.

Technical specifications

For all questions, contact:

Maksym Dmytrenko
Tel.: 050 414 66 35
Email: m.dmytrenko@astra-group.com.ua