Austrian manufacturer Pöttinger has followed up the introduction of its innovative Evomatic loader unit on the brand’s Boss 3000 Master loader wagons by making the classic Supermatic tine conveyor unit available on the series as well.
The Supermatic system originated on Pöttinger’s Euroboss series, and these machines will now be phased out and replaced by the latest Boss 3000 loader wagons that will available in three sizes, with load capacities of 18.7, 21.3 or 23.5 cubic metres, and in both high-profile and low-profile versions.
The Supermatic system is known for very high forage conservation combined with the lowest power requirement. The loader wagons are driven as standard at 540rpm at the PTO, and can be operated by tractors as small as 60hp and up to 110hp. An optional 1,000rpm driveline is also available.
As standard, the Boss 3000 is equipped without knives, but these can be slotted in as an option. The knife bank with 16 or 31 knives can be folded out by an optional hydraulic system and then swung out alongside using Easymove. All the knives are individually protected against foreign objects.
The pick-up has an effective width of 1.8m. The five pick-up tine carriers are guided by a cam track driven by a maintenance-free V-belt.
In demanding terrain, a trailing jockey wheel improves ground tracking, which can also be optimised with Pöttinger’s Autotast active parallel lift drawbar.
The hydraulically dry forage extension on the Boss 3000 can now be equipped with an automatic folding system. Optional nets prevent the crop from snagging or falling out between the struts. For longer working days, an LED lighting package is also available.
In addition to ISObus compatibility as standard, the loader wagon can be equipped with three different types of control system: from simple pre-selects operated by the tractor spool valve, to entry-level automation with power-beyond hydraulics for the scraper floor, and load-sensing hydraulics operated directly from the control terminal.
If the pulling tractor is not yet fitted with an ISObus terminal, a wide variety of control terminals are available.
The greasing points on the four-arm conveyor system and the maintenance-free V-belt drive on the pick-up make maintenance simple on the Boss 3000.
The chain drive on the loading unit is greased by a lubrication system as standard. If any maintenance is needed, the wagon indicates the job in the service counter, which is also standard.
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