AFRON
AF-16
The Afron AF-16
is specially designed for palm trees. Its main purpose is date cultivating
and harvesting, and it can reach up to the height of 16 meters (53').
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AFRON
AF-16 SPECIFICATIONS
1.
PLATFORM HEIGHT
2.
WORKING HEIGHT
3.
WORK PLATFORM:
Option “A”
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“Clam” type with hydraulically operated
doors allows working at 360° around the tree at one time.
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Width: 2.9 meters. (9.5 feet)
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Length: 3 meters. (10 feet)
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Maximum Load: 500 Kg (1100 Lbs.)
Option “B”
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Standard date tree platform allows working
at 180° at one time max. load - 600 kg. (1320 Lbs.)
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All operations - lifting propelling
& steering of machine are done from platform. (Including starting and
shut off tractor).
4.
PROPELLING UNIT
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8340 6-cylinder FORD tractor
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Heavy duty front axle
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Dual-drive wheels
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The Afron can be propelled from the
platform by the hydraulic system or from the tractor driver’s seat.
5.
CONTROL
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All hydraulic controls at the platform
are direct Hydraulics insuring safe and simple operation and maintenance.
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Control systems at the platform:
a. Tower lift cylinders
b. Propelling
c. Steering
d. Emergency brake
e. Engine start / shut off
f. Throttle control
g. Auxiliary oil outlet to operate
hydraulic tools (open center) 5 G.P.M - 2000 P.S.I.
6.
FINISH
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Machine parts are sand blasted, primer
and finish painted.
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Machine bolts are zinc-plated grade
5.
7.
LITERAURE
a. General Operation and Service
Manual
b. Spare Parts Catalog
c. Recommendations For Safe
Operation
8.
Please note:
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As our policy is of constant improvement
we reserve the right to change specification and design without prior notice
