Mergento F Alpin runs on steep slopes

Tradition and haymaking in the Alps, two concepts that have shaped Pöttinger’s history. In 1960, its legendary conveyor rake revolutionized haymaking in the mountains. Today, Pöttinger introduces another concept in steep terrain mechanization with the Mergento F 4010 Alpin. With a DIN working width of 4.00 metres, the frontmerger rakes a perfect swath, even on steep terrain.

The Mergento F Alpin merger collects forage from the ground, using its controlled pick-up. Clean raking work is the result. Without further contact with the ground, the cross conveyor belt transports the forage to the swath. This results in two major advantages:

•             Dirt and stones remain on the ground because they are not contacted by the pick-up tines.

•             Disintegration losses are reduced to a minimum because the forage is not raked across the ground. This is an advantage especially with dry hay.

Enhanced safety on steep ground

The alpine front belt merger is a real lightweight. A weight of just 575 kilograms and a pick-up width of 3.08 meters gives reliable operation on steep slopes. The crop press roller with baffle curtain and the cross conveyor belt being 77 millimeters lower than the pick-up transfer point, also contribute to maximum effectiveness in alpine terrain. This guarantees perfectly shaped swaths and reliable operation even when driving downhill.

Three glide bars follow the ground to guide the merger over every undulation. The newly developed comb skids are positioned directly at the point of tine engagement. This virtually eliminates damage to the sward and keeps the forage clean. The belt unit is suspended centrally. Centre-mounted leaf springs provide a freedom of movement of +/- 8 degrees. This allows the merger to adapt perfectly to any bumps in the ground, regardless of the inclination of the tractor.

Best flexibility

The Mergento F 4010 Alpin delivers unique flexibility. The speed and direction of rotation of the cross conveyor belt can conveniently be set from the cab. As a result, the following swath configurations are possible:

•             Placement to the left

•             Placement to the right

•             Collect forage on the belt

Especially on mountainous farms, the Mergento Alpin can be used to collect crops around any obstacles, awkwardly shaped fields, and steep slopes that cannot be accessed by the harvesting vehicle.

Both the pick-up and the cross conveyor belt are driven hydraulically. These are powered, either by the tractor hydraulics, or by an optional rear-mounted hydraulic unit. This enables an extremely compact configuration and the best weight distribution on the tractor.