Description:

Ortomec Herbex 9000 Lattuga

Ortomec 9000 160 Lattuga self-propelled lettuce harvester on tracks with crate transport system

Very young and fully equipped Ortomec 9000 160 Lattuga self-propelled harvester for harvesting and processing various types of lettuce. Suitable for Romaine, mini Romaine, iceberg lettuce and other round lettuce varieties.

The machine is self-propelled on tracks and features a spacious work platform, sorting system and an integrated system for transporting empty and full crates to and from a connected trailer.

The machine was manufactured in 2024, has only 151 operating hours and is in almost new condition.

Specifications

•  Brand: Ortomec 
• Type: 9000 160 Lattuga 
• Year of manufacture: 2024 
• Serial number: 090-342 
• Operating hours: 151 hours 
• Self-propelled on tracks 
• 75 hp diesel engine 
• Track width: 200 cm 
• Lifting / harvesting width: 160 cm 
• Cutting width according to factory invoice: 170 cm 
• Steel tracks: 25 cm wide
• Ground clearance: approx. 32 cm 
• Weight: approx. 4,000 kg 
• Hot-dip galvanized machine frame 
• Continuously variable travel speed 
• Operation via multifunction joystick 
• 7-inch touchscreen • Automatic steering

Harvesting system

The machine is the Lattuga version, developed for harvesting various types of head lettuce.

Equipped with, among other things:

• Stainless steel harvesting head 
• Cutting system with vibrating knife 
• Conveyor belt with food-grade rubber carriers 
• Belt speed adjustable from the driver’s position 
• Scraper for cleaning the conveyor belt during the return run 
• Cutting height adjustable from the driver’s position with proportional electric sensors 
• Adjustable knife speed

Sorting and work platform

The machine features a large work platform where the harvested lettuce can be inspected, sorted and packed directly into crates.

• Sorting belt for 6 people 
• Lower conveyor belt for waste / rejected product 
• Upper conveyor belt for full crates 
• Hydraulically folding work platform 
• Removable railing around the work platform 
• Hydraulically folding roof 
• Roof with folding side panels 
• 8 work lights 
• Rear-view camera with display for the driver

Crate transport system to trailer

The machine is equipped to work with a connected trailer for the supply and removal of crates.

• Rear roller conveyors for empty and full crates 
• Upper roller conveyor for empty crates 
• Lower roller conveyor for full crates 
• Roller conveyor for full crates: approx. 180 cm wide 
• Roller conveyor for empty crates: approx. 200 cm wide 
• Trailer hitch 
• Hydraulic connections for trailer / additional equipment

This allows crates to be transported between the harvester and the trailer during harvesting.

Hydraulics and other equipment

• Additional hydraulic pump 
• Additional hydraulic valve block 
• Additional oil cooler 
• Additional hydraulic connection 
• Compressor with 24-litre compressed air reservoir