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Product Dossier \u00b7 Bean Harvest Series<\/div>\n

4BYH-2.6 Kidney Bean Harvester \u2013 4-Row Pull-Type Dry Bean Lifter<\/h2>\n

A commercial-grade, whole-plant lifting harvester engineered for operators running 150+ acres of kidney beans, pinto beans, and seed-grade dry beans<\/strong>. Four rows per pass. Verified throughput up to 2.6 ha\/h.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Model Reference<\/div>\n
4BYH-2.6<\/div>\n
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Width:<\/strong> 2.6 m \u00b7 4 rows<\/div>\n
Power:<\/strong> 66\u201388 kW<\/div>\n
Output:<\/strong> 1.56\u20132.6 ha\/h<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A Purpose-Built Kidney Bean Harvester, Not a Repurposed Combine<\/h3>\n
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The 4BYH-2.6 is a dedicated four-row kidney bean harvester<\/strong> designed around one core task: lifting mature dry-bean plants from the soil without compromising pod or seed integrity. Unlike stripping-type combines that shake pods from standing vines, this machine uproots the whole plant using a spring-tooth pickup \u2014 a workflow that aligns with how serious dry bean producers actually manage the field-to-storage cycle.<\/p>\n

On kidney bean, pinto, navy, and black bean crops, pod shatter and seed coat cracking are the two defects that most directly erode revenue. By moving the mature crop intact to windrow or stationary thresher, the 4BYH-2.6 pulls these two quality risks out of the field equation entirely. The result: seed-grade harvests retain germination quality, and fresh-pack lots ship with visibly lower split-seed counts.<\/p>\n

Matched to 88\u2013120 HP utility tractors your operation likely already runs, this Dry Bean Harvester<\/strong> slots into existing equipment fleets without requiring a dedicated prime mover. For growers sized between 80 and 500 acres of beans annually, it occupies the productivity sweet spot \u2014 enough throughput to hit tight harvest windows, none of the capital overhead of self-propelled alternatives. It is, plainly, a high-efficiency kidney bean harvester for large-scale farming<\/strong> operations that have outgrown patchwork solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Kidney Bean Harvester Verified Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n
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Model Number<\/span>
\n4BYH-2.6<\/span><\/div>\n
Mounting Format<\/span>
\n3-Point Hitch (Rear)<\/span><\/div>\n
Pick-Up Configuration<\/span>
\nSpring-Tooth Lifter<\/span><\/div>\n
\u00c7al\u0131\u015fma Geni\u015fli\u011fi<\/span>
\n2.6 m \u00b7 4-row<\/span><\/div>\n
E\u015fle\u015fen G\u00fc\u00e7<\/span>
\n66 \u2013 88 kW<\/span><\/div>\n
Ground Speed Range<\/span>
\n6 \u2013 10 km\/h<\/span><\/div>\n
Genel Boyutlar (Uzunluk \u00d7 Geni\u015flik \u00d7 Y\u00fckseklik)<\/span>
\n2333\u00d72870\u00d71182 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
PTO Input Speed<\/span>
\n540 r\/min<\/span><\/div>\n
Tekerlek \u0130zi<\/span>
\n2600 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Field Productivity<\/span>
\n1.56 \u2013 2.6 ha\/h<\/span><\/div>\n
Operator Crew Required<\/span>
\n1 (tractor cab)<\/span><\/div>\n
Structural Mass<\/span>
\n1100 kg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Sets This Kidney Bean Harvester Apart<\/h3>\n
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Spring-Tooth Lifting Geometry<\/h4>\n

Flex-tempered steel teeth cradle plants from below the root zone and deliver them rearward intact. Seed coat micro-fracture rates measured below 2.5% in controlled field tests.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Four-Row Single-Pass Architecture<\/h4>\n

2.6 m working width eliminates the paired-pass inefficiency of two-row rigs. One pass, four rows, tighter harvest window \u2014 critical during the narrow moisture-right phase for dry beans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Commercial-Grade Chassis (1,100 kg)<\/h4>\n

Heavy-gauge welded steel frame rated for full-shift daily operation across a 60-day peak season. No flex fatigue at stress points where lighter units crack.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Universal 540 rpm PTO Drive<\/h4>\n

No proprietary coupling, no reduction gearbox add-ons. Plugs into any category II tractor with a standard PTO output \u2014 typically fleet-ready on day one of delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2,600 mm Wheel Track Compatibility<\/h4>\n

Dimensioned to run straight with common row-crop tractor tread spacings. No wheel re-spacing, no custom adapters, no rental-shop gymnastics before the first field pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Open-Platform Wear Components<\/h4>\n

Teeth, bearings, and drive components sourced to industry-standard dimensions \u2014 your local agricultural supply dealer likely stocks compatible parts without calling our depot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Self-Propelled vs. Pull-Type Bean Harvester \u2014 An Honest Comparison<\/h3>\n
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Before investing, growers deserve a direct comparison. Here is how a pull-type unit like the 4BYH-2.6 stacks up against self-propelled bean combines in the criteria that actually affect farm economics:<\/p>\n

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Criterion<\/th>\nSelf-Propelled Combine<\/th>\n4BYH-2.6 Pull-Type<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital Investment<\/td>\nUSD 180K \u2013 320K<\/td>\nUSD 12K \u2013 28K<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dedicated Engine<\/td>\nYes \u2014 adds fuel + service costs<\/td>\nNo \u2014 uses existing tractor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Off-Season Asset Utilization<\/td>\nIdle (single-purpose)<\/td>\nTractor stays productive year-round<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Crew Required<\/td>\n1 operator<\/td>\n1 operator<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hitch \/ Setup Time<\/td>\n~5 min (dismount cab only)<\/td>\n10\u201312 min (three-point coupling)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parts Supply Chain<\/td>\nOEM-locked, dealer-dependent<\/td>\nUniversal, dealer-agnostic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Storage Footprint<\/td>\nLarge (full machine)<\/td>\nCompact (implement only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical Payback @ 200 acres<\/td>\n4 \u2013 6 seasons<\/td>\n1.5 \u2013 2 seasons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ideal Operation Size<\/td>\n1,000+ acre specialists<\/td>\n50 \u2013 500 acre commercial farms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Bottom line: self-propelled combines win on absolute throughput above roughly 1,000 acres. Below that threshold, a pull-type bean harvester delivers dramatically better capital efficiency \u2014 which is why most mid-scale dry bean operations standardize on this format.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why Operators Standardize On Our Equipment<\/h3>\n
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Experience<\/div>\n
17 yrs<\/div>\n

Focused exclusively on specialty-crop harvesters. Bean equipment is our only product category \u2014 not a side line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Throughput<\/div>\n
2.6 ha\/h<\/div>\n

Peak field output verified across three continents and four crop varieties \u2014 not a marketing figure.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Parts Dispatch<\/div>\n
72 hrs<\/div>\n

Wear components ship within three business days worldwide from our three-continent depot network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Warranty<\/div>\n
24 mo<\/div>\n

Structural and drivetrain coverage \u2014 twice the 12-month industry default for this class of Dry Bean Harvester.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Where the 4BYH-2.6 Kidney Bean Harvester Is Running Today<\/h3>\n
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The 4BYH-2.6 kidney bean harvester machine is in active commercial service across six operational profiles:<\/p>\n

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Large-Scale Kidney Bean Producers<\/strong> \u2014 The core application. Plant-intact lifting feeds directly into windrow drying or stationary threshing workflows common in 100+ acre operations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Diversified Dry Bean Farms<\/strong> \u2014 Pinto, navy, black turtle, great northern, and cranberry bean varieties where whole-plant harvesting fits the downstream handling process.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Seed-Grade Production<\/strong> \u2014 Certified seed operations where germination integrity and low coat-crack rates directly define lot value.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Contract Harvest Operators<\/strong> \u2014 Custom-hire crews moving between client farms during the six-to-eight week bean harvest window.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Organic & No-Desiccant Operations<\/strong> \u2014 Certified-organic bean growers who cannot use chemical desiccants pre-harvest and rely on mechanical lifting as the primary plant-drying step.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Agricultural Extension & Research<\/strong> \u2014 Universities and crop-trial stations running multi-variety yield studies where uniform, low-damage mechanical harvesting is a control requirement.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Common Questions From Qualified Buyers<\/h3>\n
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Q1 \u00b7 What horsepower tractor do I need to run the 4BYH-2.6?<\/h4>\n

A minimum of 88 HP (66 kW) at the drawbar, with 120 HP (88 kW) giving you comfortable headroom on slopes or in heavier soils. Your tractor must supply 540 r\/min PTO output and Category II three-point hitch geometry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q2 \u00b7 What reduced seed damage technology in bean harvesters does this model use?<\/h4>\n

The 4BYH-2.6 uses flex-tempered spring-tooth lifting instead of shaker\/stripper mechanisms. By cradling plants from below the root ball and conveying intact, it avoids the pod-strike impact that causes coat-crack on dry beans. Field-measured damage rate: under 2.5%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q3 \u00b7 How does the 4BYH-2.6 compare to your smaller 1.3 m model?<\/h4>\n

The 1.3 m 4BYH-1.3 is a two-row unit better suited to 5\u201340 acre small farms running lighter tractors. The 2.6 m 4BYH-2.6 is designed for commercial operations above roughly 80 acres where four-row throughput and heavier frame construction justify the larger footprint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q4 \u00b7 What does the in-season maintenance routine look like?<\/h4>\n

Daily grease on pivot points (8 zerks, five minutes), end-of-shift visual check for bent spring teeth, and a pressure-wash before storage. No specialty tools, no dealer-only diagnostics. Most operators log under 2 hours of scheduled maintenance per 100 operating hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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From Growers Running the Machine<\/h3>\n
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Thomas H.<\/div>\n
NORTH DAKOTA, USA<\/div>\n
Dry Edible Bean Producer<\/div>\n
340 acres \u00b7 Pinto & Kidney<\/div>\n
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Switched from a 20-year-old puller last fall. Logged every hour across two full harvest seasons \u2014 the 4BYH-2.6 finished our 340-acre pinto block in 74 operating hours with 2.1% measured seed damage at the elevator intake, which is the lowest rate we’ve recorded in twelve years of farming this ground. Support team sent replacement teeth before I’d finished ordering them. Can’t ask for more than that.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Clayton B.<\/div>\n
WESTERN KANSAS, USA<\/div>\n
Third-Generation Bean Farmer<\/div>\n
220 acres \u00b7 Kidney beans<\/div>\n
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Bought this thing expecting to hate it as much as I hated my old rig. Been eight months. Still waiting to hate it. My wife says I’ve been unusually cheerful, which she finds deeply suspicious. My therapist says I need new material because “the harvester keeps working” isn’t a complaint. So here we are. Five stars. Zero complaints. Life is hard now.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Matched Equipment for a Complete Harvest System<\/h3>\n
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POWER & TRACTION<\/div>\n

High-Torque Utility Tractors (88\u2013120 HP)<\/h4>\n

Row-crop tractors with creep-gear low-speed control \u2014 essential for maintaining the 6\u201310 km\/h band where the spring-tooth system performs best. Models with independent-lift rear hydraulics are a clear fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS<\/a><\/div>\n

Float-Function Depth-Control Kit<\/h4>\n

Add-on hydraulic module giving in-cab float-mode lift control. The system follows ground contour automatically across rolling terrain \u2014 a genuine improvement over fixed-depth operation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TRANSMISSION & CONVEYING<\/div>\n

Pull-Behind Threshing Station<\/h4>\n

Stationary threshing unit that accepts the lifted whole-plant output, separating clean bean product from vine residue. Paired workflow reduces handling steps between field and storage bin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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