ERO Grapeliner 7000 Mechanical Grape Harvester

For more than 40 years, ERO has been building and selling self-propelled harvesters alongside it’s range of vine trimmers and defoliators. The focus for the ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvester has always been on the quality of the harvest, the driving comfort and low fuel consumption. The goal has always been ‘no less than best’ harvest quality with maximum cost effectiveness with operator comfort in mind.

The ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvester was the first grape harvester with one-sided conveying of harvested grapes and cross air nozzle for ensures better leaf separation and less juice loss.

The three-stage harvest cleaning system reduces the proportion of leaves to the lowest level possible.

First there is the unique leaf ejection system where up to 70% of leaves are separated out by the cross air nozzle and leaf rake before these touch the conveyor belt. This allows lower suction-fan revs for reduced juice and fruit losses. Next the bottom suction fan catches yet more leaves before the harvested grapes are conveyed upward on the belt. After this, the suction fan positioned on the cross conveyor belt removes any remaining leaves so that grapes reaching the tank are of superior quality.

The destemmer and VITIselect grape sorting system come with an optional automatic self-leveling to ensure the same conditions and improves the distribution of picked grapes even on steep slopes. The basket shaft and rotor shaft speeds can be adjusted and monitored separately according to the grape variety and ripeness from the touchscreen. The selected speeds can be saved in the harvesting programs for later use.

If the destemmer is not required, it can be quickly and easily switched off by reversing the direction of the cross conveyor belt, the harvested grapes are conveyed directly into the tank without further mechanical processing. When no destemming is carried out, the destemmer stays clean.

On the VITIselect sorting system any remaining MOG debris is sorted out. The spacing of the rollers and the sorting table speed can be adjusted from the driver‘s cab to match the grape size, improving overall harvest quality.

The platform is sealed to facilitate cleaning. The smooth cross conveyor belt with wipers ensures that only cleanly picked grapes reach the harvest bin. The shortened ejection channel on the upper suction blower is easy to clean.

The centrally fitted grape tank and optimum position of the engine give a better weight distribution and low center of gravity. The ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvester is also equipped with a load sensing hydraulic system. Reduced engine speed during harvest reduces fuel consumption and engine noise. With the tandem pump introduced the travel drive was further improved and for the first time, it was possible to harvest up to 40% on steep slopes.

The ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvesters were also the first to feature an automatic steering system which allows operators to focus on the fruit process to get the cleanest sample. ERO also set new standards for mechanical grape harvesting by introducing the 40 km/h road speed and the suspended front axle plus the lateral offloading of the grape tank, which exposes the grapes to substantially lower mechanical load and also saves considerable time.

The ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvesters are equipped with a large sound-insulated and vibration-damped comfort cab and offer maximum driving comfort. With over 3m³ of space the comfort cabin offers a perfect view and the glassed-in cab floor gives an unobstructed view of the row. Automatic air conditioning, tinted windows, sunshades and several 12 V power outlets as well as a refrigerated compartment are all standard features. The high-quality surfaces of the cab interior are easy to clean and care for.

The angle and height of the compact steering wheel is continuously adjustable and the air cushioned seat can be easily adjusted for maximum comfort. The sound-proof, low-vibration cab allows strain-free work even on long days. Two cameras ensure optimal visibility to the outside. The cameras display areas directly in front of and behind the grape harvester on a screen. Two further cameras make it possible to monitor the picking units and grape tank.

The ERO Grapeliner 7000 mechanical grape harvester features engines that meet the EU Stage V exhaust emissions standard. This means the grape harvester has the lowest emissions for its class on the market. All the engine parts requiring servicing can be accessed from one side.

Cleaning and maintenance is required every day. All covers including the access ladder can be opened without tools to facilitate regular maintenance and cleaning. Conveyor belt and destemmer can be quickly and easily accessed. The electric-powered raising and lowering of the lower suction blower allows easy access and thorough cleaning. The sealed off top platform protects the engine compartment from ingress of water and dirt/debris.

• Electronically controlled EMR® engine, 6 cyl. 6057 cm3 displacement, Stage V 129kW/175HP or 150kW/204HP.
• Road speed 20 or 25 km/h, optional 40 km/h road speed, automotive travel drive and suspended front axle on 7175X model.
• Post detection with automatic shaker mechanism switch-off.
• Magnet for removing metal debris from harvested grapes.
• 2200 litre grape tank for row widths starting from 1.50m / 2600l for row widths from 1.70m / 3000l for row widths from 1.90m.
• Destemmer with plastic basket (perforation diameter 24 mm), speed control for basket and arbour shaft, hydraulic tilt angle adjustment with automatic self-levelling, can be electrically extended for cleaning.
• VITIselect roller sorting table with hydraulic width adjustment.
• Standard tyres front: 440/65 R24, rear: 540/65 R24.
• Other optional tyres can be configured to suit grower needs and preferences.
• Five freely programmable harvesting programs and a washing program
• Three-stage shaking amplitude adjustment
• Three-stage leaf separation
• Downtime monitoring of all picking units
• Adjustable scale track on small-end bearings with replaceable plastic stop
• Cab ladder, fender and engine hood with fold-out rapid opening system
• Removable roller guide of the main conveyor belt for easy cleaning
• Four-wheel foot brake
• Hydraulic spacing adjustment of passage between the shaker rods
• Ultrasound height display with memory function (indicated in cm)
• Upward slope indicated in percent
• Cruise control for constant travel speeds and consistent harvest quality
• Camera system with two colour cameras
• The vibration-damped comfort cab, automatic air-conditioning, radio with a USB port and Bluetooth, air-cushioned comfort seat, heating, ventilation, power-adjustable, heated outside mirrors, storage and glove compartment, refrigerated compartment and sunshades.
• 12 V with 12 V/170 Ah battery
• Maximum side slope levelling 750mm, 36%
• Diesel tank capacity: 340l
• Filling capacity hydraulic oil: 105l
• Maximum steering angle 90°
• Minimum turning radius: 4.20m
• Wheelbase: 3.25m
• Standard tipping edge length: 1.80m
• Maximum grape tank unloading height 2.55m on 3000 litre and 2.8m on 2200l and 2600l.
• Number of shaker rods 14 (2×7), max 22 (2×11)
• Maximum shaker zone size: 1.55m
• Height of picking head interior: 1.90m
• Clear passage: 2.05 m to 2.80 m
• Scalloped conveyor length 2.80m, 28 + 27
• Clear passage of scalloped conveyor: 380mm
• Minimum picking height: 150mm
• Conveyor belt width: 330mm
• Total empty weight with destemmer 9500kg, without destemmer 8970kg