BraudCompact Range
Awardwinning safety in the vineyard
The new compact Braudharvesters equippedwith anover-performing filtration system
T
henew
Braudcompact range
hasbeendesigned
for smaller vineyards. New styling, new features,
better ergonomics and award winning safety
features are key qualities of the new range.
Available for row spacing above1.3m (
Braud7030M
) or
above1.6m (
Braud8030L
) thenewharvestershavebeen
redesignedwith a sleek engine hood that allows for full
visibilityevenon theenginesideof theharvester,providing
theoperatorwithbetter control on all operations.
The redesigned
SDCSystem (ShakingDynamicControl)
is recognised as an industry leader for gentle and efficient
harvesting, and has been further enhanced by the
addition of a lower shaker rod that is capable of picking
even the lowest hanging grapes. Height and levelling
are automatically adjusted by the operator through the
Intelligent Management System, and sensors, fitted as
standard, prevent the picking head from accidentally
touching the gorund. Aperture between the rods can be
adjusted electrically, and the unit is designed to carry two
spares, to eliminate downtime and ensure that harvesting
never stops.
In the extra comfortable cabin, operators have access to
the integrated Intelligent Management System 2.0 and
the Intelliview™ touch screen monitor. All functions are
managed from there, in total safetyand comfort.
And, speakingofsafety, the
newBlueCab™4technology
hasbeenawarded the
SITEVIGoldMedal forAdvanced
Safety Features
. The filtration system takes protection of
theoperatorwellbeyondwhat isrequiredbyEN15695-1and
-2 regulations, which only cover cab and filter classification
respectively through laboratory testing. New Holland has
also tested thefiltration system’sdurabilityandperformance
in the field. The Blue Cab™ 4 system was tested on
both tractors and grape harvesters for over 300 hours of
spraying, withmore than 25 active substances in different
field conditions. The system comes with an integrated air
conditioning unit for maximum comfort in all weather
conditions. “NewHolland is theworld leader in grape and
olive harvesting and in specialist tractors”, commented
Carlo Lambro, Brand President New Holland Agriculture.
“That is because not only dowe have a long experience in
the vineyard industry, but we are always looking forward,
searching for innovative ways of increasing our customers’
productivity, making their work easier and safer, all the
whileguaranteeing thehighest quality harvest andgentlest
handling of their vines – which is so important for them.
Once again, with the Blue Cab™ 4 system and PLM™
Connect we havemade further advances in providing our
customers with innovative technologies to help them be
successful in their business.”In terms of the multifunction,
bothNewHollandandBerthoudengineershave specifically
designedtheBraudCompactrangeandequipmenttosatisfy
the needs of the customer not only in harvest but all year
round including spraying. Berthoud is the partner of choice
for offering the spraying equipment that fits perfectly to
Braud compactmachines.Other features of thenewBraud
Compact Range includebest-in-class fuel efficiency, thanks
to the FPT Industrial engine and ECOBlue™ HI-eSCR Tier
4B technology that delivers more power and torque with
less fuel consumption.And fastandeasymaintenance,with
centralized greasing points and a completely new water
washing that also takes advantage of the new design of
themachine, that has fewer accumulation areas for faster
cleaning. The new Braud Compact Range comes with a
host of proven and tested features and options, like the
SOCMA patented evolution destemmer, that eliminates
on average 20%more harvest impurities. Or the award
winning Opti-Grape™ system, specifically designed to
maximise cleanliness. A premium system for quality wine
makers whowant thewine process perfect from the very
beginning.
T
homas Flouret runs a contracting service in the heart of one of France’s most prestigious
wine regions: Saint Emilion. His company, Entreprise Aquitaine Viti Services, provides year
round services in the vineyard, includingharvesting. “Thenew compact Braud series”, he says,
“is perfectly suited for this job, from awidthof 1,3m”.
“We are contractors, we needourwork tobe absolutely perfect, both in the vineyard and in
the treatment of thegrapes, in terms of cleanliness andquality. ThenewSDC systemprovides
optimum handling while fully respecting the plants: that gives the best possible harvesting
result. The OptiGrape™ is extremely adaptable, and can even grind waste on demand. It is
equally important for us to be able to use our machines throughout the year. The compact
widthof thenewmachines gives themextrememanoeuvrability in the vineyard, and theBlue
Cab4 really does provide our operatorswith great comfort”.
“Our clients need thework to be perfect”
Thomas Flouret
(on the left)
-
France
Safety features in its BlueCab™
4 systemonVineyardTractors,
alsoavailable for thenewBraud
Compact Range
