March 31, 2023
Ortomec 8500 Salad Harvester
ORTOMEC SERIES 8500 HARVESTER
Self-propelled, wheel type harvester with Herbex head
The self-propelled Series 8500 harvester is powered by a Kubota diesel
motor. Hydrostatic drive allows for the operator to drive at speeds up to 5
mph, and harvest at speeds up to 3 mph.
Equipped with a three-cylinder liquid cooled motor with four wheel drive.
Hydraulic motors drive the rear wheels and mechanical gears drive the
front, allowing for constant power at any speed.
Blade speed, steering, and product belt are hydraulically controlled.
Series 8500 is suitable for open field or greenhouse use, and comes standard with a stainless steel head.
Series 8500 crops: root crops cut just under soil level (mache, bok choi, head lettuce, etc.)
Series 8500 harvester options:
- Aromatica system
- Green Line system
- Green Line 2 system
- Lighting system
- Product conveyor
- Roller table / carousel
- Shaker table
- Wind screen
Available cutting widths:
- 47" (120 cm)
- 51" (130 cm)
- 55" (140 cm)
- 59" (150 cm)
- 63" (160 cm)
- 67" (170 cm)
- 71" (180 cm)