The Güstrower range of East German-built transfer vehicles, more commonly known here as chaser bins, are now available from Ryetec Industrial Equipment Ltd, of Malton, North Yorkshire.
The range includes three models with capacities of 16t, 20t and 25t. They feature a high-capacity unloading auger with full length hopper auger both driven by the tractor’s PTO with discharge rates of nine cubic metres/min (7t/min for wheat).
An internal hydraulic shut off of material from the auger allows control of the emptying speed ideal for dense materials such as fertiliser. The folding discharge auger offers a discharge height up to 4.67m and accurate discharge flow from a steel chute to aid loading, especially in windy conditions.
There is an opening slide the full length of the hopper for easy and complete cleaning.
The chaser bins feature single-, twin- and tri-axle configurations with low ground pressure tyres. Steering is offered on the multi-axle machines, which also have hydraulic brakes as standard, or air brakes as a no cost option.
The Güstrower transfer vehicles offer a cost-effective solution to increase efficiency with modern large-capacity combines. Not only that, but to increase productivity still further all models are also equipped to operate with both fertiliser and seed corn to increase efficiency post-harvest when transporting seed to large drills and also in spring and summer to speed up the fertiliser spreading season.
As standard, all models are fitted with internal hydraulically adjusted slides which can fully close the entire length of the hopper auger to give precise control of material transfer speeds. The full-length hopper auger and tipping auger are driven by the tractors PTO at either 1,000rpm for maximum transfer speed or 540rpm when used for drill and spreader filling.
The Güstower machine’s are built with strength and durability in mind. They have heavy-duty chassis and axles, multi-axle models with spring suspension and steering axles to minimise ground damage, tyre wear and minimise tractor size required to operate the units effectively.
Large-diameter, low-ground-pressure tyres keep the machine moving even in the wettest conditions, and efficient hydraulic or no-cost-option air brakes stop everything safely. The tractor driver can easily monitor the loading and unloading operation through clear windows in the front to the hopper, optional internal CCTV and lighting can also be specified to improve this.
External indicators show the position of the internal hydraulic slides and all major drive components are simple and easily accessible for routine maintenance. A low centre of gravity keeps the machines stable and gives a maximum width of 2.8m on standard tyres, ideal on narrow lanes.
For more information visit: www.ryetec.co.uk.
