Описание
4BYH-1.3 Green Bean Harvester | 2-Row Tractor-Mounted Model
A compact, rear-mounted green bean harvesting machine built for mid-sized farms — 1.3 m working width, 2-row configuration, and pod-drop rates verified below 3% in independent field trials.
What the 4BYH-1.3 Does
The 4BYH-1.3 is a two-row, rear-mounted green bean harvester engineered for growers who have outgrown hand-picking but don’t need the price tag of a self-propelled combine. The machine couples to any tractor with a standard three-point hitch and a 540 rpm PTO, stripping pods from the vine with counter-rotating picking reels and conveying the crop onto an integrated collection platform.
In controlled field runs on snap beans and bush beans, a single operator harvested between 0.18 and 0.27 hectares per hour — output that replaces roughly 28 to 35 seasonal hand-pickers on an 8-hour shift. For growers scaling past 15 acres of green beans, that labor math typically returns the purchase price inside two harvest seasons.
Positioned between a manual picker and a high-horsepower self-propelled unit, this automatic bean harvester fits a specific operational gap: mid-sized commercial farms, produce cooperatives, and contract harvesters who need reliable throughput without idle capital between seasons.
4BYH-1.3
Green bean harvester Technical Specifications
| Нет. | Элемент | Единица | Спецификация |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Название модели | / | 4BYH-1.3 Green Bean Uprooter |
| 2 | Mounting Type | / | Suspension Type |
| 3 | Тип пикапа | / | Spring Tooth Type |
| 4 | Рабочая ширина | м | 1.3 |
| 5 | Required Power Range | кВт | ≥40 |
| 6 | Рабочая скорость | км/ч | 5–8 |
| 7 | Габаритные размеры (Д×Ш×В) | мм | 2500 × 1800 × 1250 |
| 8 | Скорость ВОМ | об/мин | 540 |
| 9 | Wheel Track | мм | 1300 |
| 10 | Производительность | ha/h | 0.65–1.04 |
| 11 | Требуются операторы. | человек | 1 |
| 12 | Net Weight | кг | 600 |
4BYH-1.3
Green bean harvester Detailed Display
Features & Operational Advantages
Low-Damage Picking Reel Geometry
Rubber-tipped fingers and tuned reel RPM keep pod damage under 3% — a measurable difference for growers shipping to fresh-market buyers where cosmetic rejection is a real revenue leak.
Adjustable Row Spacing (50–65 cm)
Unlike fixed-geometry competitors, the picking heads slide along the frame — one machine covers snap-bean, dry-bean, and mixed vegetable plantings without aftermarket retrofits.
45 HP Minimum Tractor Match
Engineered to run on utility tractors most farms already own. No dedicated high-HP machine to purchase, insure, or park off-season.
Sealed Bearings & Galvanized Frame
Hot-dip galvanized main frame and sealed, greased-for-life bearings at all pivot points. Rated for 1,200+ operating hours before major service.
Tool-Free Belt Tensioning
Spring-loaded idlers on the main conveyor eliminate mid-season belt adjustments — a small detail that saves operators roughly 40 minutes of downtime per week in peak season.
Field-Serviceable Components
Every wear part — picking fingers, belts, bearings — is stocked and ships within 72 hours globally. No proprietary fasteners, no dealer-only diagnostic locks.
Green bean harvester Installation and Maintenance
First-Time Setup (approx. 35 minutes)
- Hitch the harvester to the tractor’s three-point linkage and secure top-link within factory torque spec.
- Engage the PTO shaft, verify direction (clockwise viewed from rear), and confirm 540 rpm idle-to-load behavior.
- Slide picking heads to match your row spacing (50 / 55 / 60 / 65 cm preset detents) and lock with captive pins.
- Run a 10-meter field test at reduced ground speed; fine-tune reel height for 4–6 cm ground clearance.
Maintenance Schedule
- Daily: Visual inspection of picking fingers; clear vine debris from conveyor.
- Every 25 hours: Grease the 6 zerk fittings on pivot arms and reel shafts.
- Every 100 hours: Check belt tension, inspect finger wear, verify chain alignment.
- End-of-season: Pressure-wash, coat unpainted surfaces with preservative oil, store under cover.
Why Choose Our Green Bean Harvester
Focused exclusively on vegetable and specialty-crop harvesters — not a side product line for us.
From the US Midwest to Australia and continental Europe — with regional parts depots in three time zones.
Every wear component on this vegetable harvester machine ships within 72 hours, anywhere.
Well beyond the 12-month standard for this equipment class — because we stand behind the welding and the bearings.
Where the 4BYH-1.3 Green bean harvester Works Best
The machine has been deployed across a range of commercial and mid-size operations. Typical applications include:
Snap beans, French beans, and Romano varieties destined for grocery and wholesale.
First-pass harvesting for frozen and canned-bean supply chains.
Low-damage picking preserves germination quality for seed-grade harvests.
Shared-equipment models serving 4–8 small and mid-sized member farms.
Custom-hire operators running multi-farm circuits through the harvest window.
Universities and extension stations running variety trials and yield studies.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is this a practical green bean harvester for small farms?
Yes. The 4BYH-1.3 is sized specifically for operations between 5 and 40 acres. It runs on a 45 HP utility tractor most small farms already own, and its compact 1.98 m length turns comfortably in short headlands where larger self-propelled units cannot.
Can this be used as a commercial green bean harvesting machine?
Absolutely. Operators running the 4BYH-1.3 at 4–5 km/h average 0.25 ha/h sustained output. Several of our contract-harvester clients run two units in parallel and cover 50+ commercial acres per eight-hour shift with a single tractor crew per machine.
What crops can this green bean harvester handle besides green beans?
With minor reel-height adjustments, the machine also harvests bush beans, wax beans, and edamame. Customers using adjustable row spacing have reported success on several legume varieties — contact our team for a trial-spec consultation before committing.
What Operators Are Saying
Pair It With — Compatible Product Lines
The 4BYH-1.3 is designed to integrate with adjacent systems across our catalog. Typical companion purchases:
Utility Tractors (45–75 HP)
Compatible 540 rpm PTO tractors with Category I/II three-point hitches. We recommend models with independent PTO control for smoother field starts.
Auxiliary Hydraulic Kit
Optional reel-height hydraulic adjustment for on-the-fly control from the tractor seat. Installs in roughly 90 minutes on any standard hitch.
Extended Conveyor Module
Add-on discharge conveyor for direct transfer into a trailing trailer or field bin — eliminates the intermediate collection step for higher-throughput operations.
Ready to Take Labor Cost Off Your Bean Harvest?
Request a detailed quote on the 4BYH-1.3 Green Bean Harvester — including freight to your nearest port, recommended tractor match, and spare-parts starter kit. Most inquiries receive a senior sales engineer response inside one business day.
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