The Minibatt+ sample harvester is a lightweight cordless combine harvester suitable for taking quick and accurate in field samples. The Minibatt+ has variable speed, variable aspiration and a range of concaves to enable the sampling of a wide range of combinable crops. The Minibatt+ will harvest approximately 100g per minute allowing a large range of samples to be collected hassle free.
Technical specifications
Each Minibatt+ comes with;
Rugged flight case for easy storage and transportation
2000mAh Lithium Ion re-chargeable battery
Mains charger
2x 1 Litre sample collection jar
4 interchangable concaves suitable for Cereals, OSR, Peas & Beans
Removable de-awning plate for use with barley and awned crops
Technical data:
Rotation speed when empty : 1,400 to 2,000 r.p.m
Cylinder diameter : 160 mm
Width of cylinder : 145 mm
Air flow speed on exit from duct : 4 to 8 m/s
Container capacity : 720 ml
Weight : 3,3 kg
Flight case : 11,4 Kg, H 380 x L 475 x W 390
Other:
Noise level :80dBa
Voltage: 14.4V DC
Charging time : 60 minutes
Battery capacity : 3000 mAh
Stationary kit available for mounting Minibatt+
Suitable for use with Oil Seed Rape Crops
Demonstration Video:
What crops are Minibatts commonly used on in UK?
To Take Samples of Cereals, Peas, Beans & Oilseed Rape to measure Moisture, Nitrogen, Protein, Hagberg & Oil Contents. Harvest Cereal Plots & small seeds such as herbs & flower seeds etc
Can I add value to my Higher Value Crops such as Milling Wheat?
Yes - if you can segregate your crops in store by the appropriate Premium Trait. Sample your premium crops 36(-48) hours before Harvest enables the key traits such as Protein, Hagberg, Nitrogen & Oil contents to be lab tested prior to Harvesting. By knowing these quality values for Milling Wheat, Malting Barley & Oilseed Rape at Harvest, the crops can be segregated in store to add certainty of achieving the Premiums
What is the Power source?
The Minibatt+ is supplied with a powerful Lithium battery. Extra batteries & pots can be supplied for most intensive users such as trial plots.
Can the Minibatt+ be used as a stationery Harvester?
Yes with the addition of the Stationary Kit – Ideal for trials where plots are taken to yield etc - see the Minibatt Stationery Kit