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ALl:NEW

HESSTON495

A heavy-weight performer with the strength to keep going where others fail!

H

ere's the direct harvester that has the weight to

stay down where the beets are in hard soils and

keep digging

.

I

n mud,

it has the strength to

with-stand the strain of heavy drag.

E

xtra weight and

strength are built in everywhere. Structural

mem-bers are larger and formed of heavier gauge steel

to keep perfect alignment under extreme power

application. PTO and drives are stronger ... shafts

and bearings are

l

arger to take the punishment of

big horsepower in adverse soil conditions.

L

arger

belts and simplified drives are provided to withstand

the punishment of dust and mud.

Low-tare cleaning is possible even in so

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condi-tions that stop other harvesters. 495 Spiral rienks

are an entirely new rienk concept. They contact

the beet more gently and clean each beet longer

than conventional rienks. Combined with unique

spiral grab rolls which are also a new Hesston

development,

you get the most thorough and

efficient method of removing b

r

ick-hard, sunbaked

soil. Spiral rienks and optional flighted grab rolls

are the right combinat

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on for maximum cleaning

in muddy conditions. Low-maintenance operation

for many hours of dependable use in all conditions

is possible because of simplified belt and chain

d

r

ives. Such versatility and value in one harvester

is no accident. The 495 was designed by Hesston

harvesting specialists after they had care

f

ully

studied the needs of producers in all beet

produc-ing areas. That's why one direct harvester can

keep going and harvest more clean beets in any

soil with less maintenance than other direct

harvesters. It's simply a better direct harvester!

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DIRECT HARVESTER

SIMPLICITY ... THE KEY TO THE 495's DEPENDABILITY!

LIFTER WHEELS

"pop"

beets out

...

run

shal-low

for

light draft!

29" one-piece, hard faced, re-rimmable wheels are set at the precise angle to compress the soil just below the beet bowl and pop the beets out without evertouchi ng them.

ROW FINDER, WHEEL CLOSE-UPS AND

ROCK SPRINGS

(extra)!

Reduced operator fatigue and use of less skilled operators is possible by adding a row finder. Has hydraulic linkage to steering cylinder and over-ride to start new rows. Universal valve adapts it to all tractor hydraulic systems. Wheel close-ups can improve tonnage when harvesting small beets in dry soil. Wheel and post assembly damage can be reduced with rock springs wherever soils are rocky.

OFFSET POSTS (extra)

For bed rows 14" and over,

you get correct wheel

lifting angle for "pop out"lifting.

POSITIVE LOAD ELEVATOR

Adjusts so you can load high sided trucks even if beets are wet and ton-nage is heavy. Quick

-detach flights make

spac-ing to match volume easy. Beets get thorough scrub-bing action all the way

up. Adjustable hood

per-mits truck load balancing.

HORIZONTAL ANO VERTICAL WHEEL ADJUSTMENT! You can adjust for bal-ance and for use in all types of planting patterns. Tires are 9:50 x 14, 6-ply implement.

ELECTRIC ELEVATOR CLUTCH!

You stay on the tractor and save time at turn

rows. Uses tractor's 12 volt electrical system.

SUPERIOR

CLEANING ACTION with NEW

SPIRAL

RIENK

SCREEN!

FLIGHTED

GRAB ROLLS

(extra)

A new concept in cleaning with a new high in effi-ciency is introduced by Hesston in the 495. In the rienk area, beets get their first dirt-removing wallop from steel flail paddles, then again in row 1 from steel plate, wobble-mounted rienks. Then they pass to rows 2 and 3 which are new,

open-center, spiral rienks which pinch off even stubborn baked-on dirt. Dirt loosened in rows 2 and 3, but still clinging to beets, is kicked off by another row

, of plate rienks (row 4) before

' beets are passed to the grab rolls. The great difference in rienk configuration causes beets to be tossed and tum-bled in the 17 sq. ft. of rienk area, far more than in con-ventional rienk beds. Final scrubbing occurs when beets tumble and turn between two new spiral grab rolls and two smooth rolls which give 12 sq. ft. of cleaning area. Spiral rienks and grab rolls remain at top cleaning efficiency, continuously because they remain clean constantly. In some mud conditions, flighted grab

rolls give the best scrubbing action. They can be interchanged easily and quickly. Both spiral and flighted rolls adjust for soil conditions and beet size.

POWER BAND BELT DRIVE AND

HEAVY-DUTY

GEAR BOXES!

Power Band belts,

instead of chains, drive the grab rolls. Here is where dust and mud is thickest. Belts give longer life and require less service than chains in this area. Belts give extra slip clutch type protection to grab rolls, too! Heavy-duty gear box has the heft to with-stand the punishment that 1,000 r.p.m. PTO tractors can give it.

COUNTERWEIGHTS (extra)! You can weight the 495 so it will break through hard

ground and stay down for efficient digging with up to 15, 75 lb. counterweights.

SPECIFICATIONS: HESSTON MODEL 495

Row Spacing:

3 rows ... 20· through 32• spacing

4 rows ... 20· through 24" spacing

4 row bed rows ..•...••...•...••...••. 14"' and over

Tractor Requirements (1000 r.p.m. P.T.O. only):

Orawbar Horsepower ...•.. 80 horsepower minimum Hydraulics ...••...•••...•... Two remote control valves

Operating Speed: ...•.••... 3 to 7 m.p.h.

Lift and Depth Control: ...•... Hydraulic

Hitch: ... Ball

Digger Wheels: ... 29" hard faced, re-rlmmable

Paddles:

Type ...•...•... Steel Number ...••••••...••... 3 per row

Speed ... 160 r.p.m.

Rlenk Screen:

Type ... Steel plate (#1 and #4) and spiral (#2 and #3)

Area ...•...•... 17 square feet

Grab Rolls:

Type ... Spiral rolls

Area . ... 12 square feet Elevator:

Width ...•...•...•... 34"

Spud Chain ... 2½" pitch

Clutch ...•...••... Electric (12 volt)

Flights ... 28

Tread Width: ...•... Adjustable to match row spacing

Tires:

Size ... 9.50 x 14, 6-ply Implement

Operating Pressure ...•... 35 p.s.l.

Overall Dimensions:

Height ...•••••... 12'6" with elevator, 56" less elevator

Length ... 14' with tongue

Width ... , ... 18½' with elevator, 14' le11 elevator

Approximate Weight: •••...•.••...•...•••. 6200 pounds (4 row) plus extra equipment

Extra Equipment:

Wheel Close·ups / Rock Springs / Row Finder / Counterweights / Flighted Grab Roll Kit All spec,licar,ons are subject ro change without notice.

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HESSTON560

Handles big tractor power for more speed and capacity with

built-in strength for tough going in rough conditions!

Hesston's Model 560 is the standa

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d of compa

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ison

in tank harvesters. It has the balance and flotation

to keep going in adverse field cond

i

tions while

do

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ng an excellent cleaning job. As tank load

in-creases more weight is transferred to the tractor

wheels givi

n

g them greater traction to keep going

in mud or soft fields. Light draft wheels and

adequate weight give it top lifting performance in

hard soil. Now it's tougher and stronger than

ever! The new PTO drive that operates at 540 or

1,000 r.p.m. and a larger reversible main gear box

will hand

l

e more horsepower and maintain an

adequate reserve for really tough going. The front

cross shaft and elevator drive shaft are increased

to

13/a"

and they now run in larger bearings. Primary

a

n

d secondary drive belts are now 2 HB Power

Band.

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his larger shaft, bearing and belt strength

is in keeping with the increased capacity of PTO

and gear box.

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3995 NOME STREET, DENVER, COLORADO 80239 AREA 303 364·3305

Mr. John Young

Great Western Sugar Company

1530 16th Street

Denver, Colorado

Dear Mr. Young:

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Denver Branch

July 14, 1970

We are enclosing a copy of our literature on beet equipment

which you may find useful.

We have also requested our advertising department in Hesston

to send some additional photos that you may wish to use

in your next edition of Through the Leaves.

Sincerely yours,

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DOUBLE DEPENDABILITY

during SUGAR BEET HARVEST

0 DEPENDABLE

AROUND

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THE

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CLOCK SERVICE FOR

DEPENDABLE

HESSTON SUGAR BEET HARVESTERS

FOR EMERGENCY

SERVICE DURING

BEET HARVEST

DAY OR NIGHT

-PHONE

(000-0000)

With

Hesston Beet Harvesters you not

only get

the

dependability that's built

into every

Hesston

product, but you

also get our promise to be on call 24

hours a

day during harvest

season. So,

start with a harvester that does a

thorough, efficient job and requires

little maintenance ... and buy with

the

assurance that we know how critical

a

few

hours can be during harvest.

simply

better Sugar Beet Equipment

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TANK HARVESTER

NEW STRENGTH AND STAMINA FOR THE OLD RELIABLE

"

POP OUT

"

ACTION of LIFTER

WHEELS e

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Beets "Pop" Out when the 29" lifter wheels compress soil just below the beet bowl.

The precise lifting angle of these hard faced re-rimmable wheels give light draft and

thorough lifting without touching the beets. Bed row

posts (optional) are available for bed row harvesting.

OPTIONAL DEPTH FRAME TOPPER

!

You can top as you lift for once-over harvesting. Frame is now

lengthened to give more clearance when row finder

is used. Main drive is now powered by a shaft from gear box. Belt-driven main drive gives slip clutch protection. Topper lifts with main frame. Adjustment

for spacing is simple.

ROW FINDER

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You stay right on the row automatically with less fatigue. Less skilled opera-tors can be used, too! Universal valve adapts to all tractor hydraulics.

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GIVE PO

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BEET TRAN

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FER AND BETIER CLEAN

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ION!

They reach deep into lifter wheels so more beets get a dirt-loosening kick on the way to the rienk bed. Clamp installation on 3" tubular shaft allows easy adjustment and provides slip-clutch type paddle protection.

WHEEL ADJUSTME

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PACING I

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IMPLE!

Wheels slide easily for spacing from 80" to 120". 11.25 x 24 tires give superb flotation in soft or muddy soil. Safety parking stand is standard.

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TRUCTED BEET FLOW!

Loose

BIG CAP

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VERTICAL

ELE-VATOR!

40" width matches big capacity of rienk and grab roll cleaning areas. Quick-change flights on 2¼" pitch chain let

you match capacity to tonnage and beet size.

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500 POUND CAP

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TAN

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Plywood lining, where beets drop, cushions beets. Tank railing is standard equipment. Transfer chain now runs on slides and cast iron idlers for smoother operation and long life.

mounting lets offset rienks "wobble". They rid them-selves of dirt and trash, so cleaning and beet movement is unobstructed. Sides of inclined bed are ¾" rod so dirt is eliminated at sides as well as bottom. Drive chains are shielded for longer life.

OPTIONAL GRAB ROLL

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PROVIDE E

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Rubber mounted 730 r.p.m. smooth rolls and 540 r.p.m. flighted rolls with ¾" flutes tumble and turn beets to give 14 sq. ft. of stripping action. Rolls adjust to vary spacing and amount of incline to suit beet size, soil moisture and soil type. Trash drops to conveyor belt which delivers it away from the harvester. Spud chain upper Cross Conveyor is used when grab rolls are not preferred.

You unload without spillage even into high-sided trucks, because the elevator is now deeper. Elec-tric clutch is operated from tractor seat for fast on-the-go operation. Slides guide unloading chain. Elevator folds down for transport or storage.

SPECIFICATIONS: HESSTON MODEL 560

Row Spacing:

2 rows ... 20" through 4<1' spacing 3 rows ... 20" through 24" spacing

2 row bed row ... 14" and over Tractor Requirements (540 or 1000 r.p.m. P.T.0.)

Drawbar Horsepower with Topper

Frame ... 70 horsepower minimum Drawbar Horsepower IHI Topper

Frame ••...•...••.••••• 60 horsepower minimum Hydraulics ... Two remote control valves Operating Speed: ... 3 to 7 m.p.h.

LIit and Depth Control: ...•... Hydraulic Hitch: ... Ball

Digger Wheels: •... 29" hard faced rerlmmable Paddles: Type ... Steel backed, rubber flall

Number •••••••....••.•... 4 per row

Speed ... 320 r.p.m.

Rienk Screen: Type ....•.•..••....•.... Steel 4 fingar, flex mounted

Area ....... 16½ square feet

All spec1hcations are sub;ect to change without notice.

Vertical (Rear) Elevator: Width .•••..••. 40"

Spud Chain ... 2v,· pitch Flights ... , ..•• 18 Final (Unloading) Elevator: Width ... 28"

Spud Chain .••....•...•....•...•. 2" pitch Flights ... 20

Clutch ... Electric (12 volt)

Tank: Construction ...••....•....••... Welded steel with plywood cushion finer

Capacity ...•... 7500 pounds Tread Width: ... Adjuttable so· to 120"

Tires: Size ... 11.25 x 24, 8-ply Implement

Operating Pressure ...•.... 35 p.1.1. Overall Dimensions: Height ... 12'8"

Length With Topper Frame ... 23•10•

Less Topper Frame ...•. 21'2"

Wldth ... 16'4"

Approximate Waight: ..•...•...•. 7355 pounds (plus optional and extra equipment)

Optional Equipment: Oepth frame Topper (2 or 3 row)/ Grab Rolls-6-14 sq. ft./ Bed Row Oiuer Posts

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HESSTON

To PS

your bonus crop for livestock feed -

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cleaner beets - faster harvesting

A Hesston Beet

Top

Saver with either knife or disk toppers will give you

a bonus profit.

I

n standard rows or bed rows, a Hesston removes just the

right amount of crown. After cleaning by a three-stage process

,

up to 12

rows of tops are placed in a single windrow. This bonus crop, when

used for livestock feed, can increase your revenue from beets up to

one third. Clean swept rows let harvesters work faster and more

effi-ciently, too. When winter weather

threatens

or

irrigation

deadlines

approach, time is valuable

...

and harvesters generally average 2½ miles

per hour faster

in

clean rows. There

'

s your second bonus!

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TOP SAVERS

STRONGER ... LONGER-LIFE

...

and MORE EFFICIENT

THAN EVER BEFORE!

PRECISE TOPPING IN ALL FIELD CONDITIONS ..

,

...

with Knife Topper on Model

30!

Chain driven gauge wheels, run-ning 15% to 20% faster than ground speed, hold beets steady as knives slice off tops. The heat treated knives are bracket mounted to a parallel linkage system so blades remain at the same angle as they rise or fall with the gauge wheels. Regardless of beet size, tops are always sliced parallel to the crown. A 2½" vertical and a 3" horizontal knife adjustment lets you compen-sate for variations in beet size and mode of planting. Gauge wheel height and tension is adjustable to top rankness and beet size .

...

or Disk Toppers on Model

30,40!

A larger slice is removed from large beets than from small ones because heavily reinforced, adjustable shoes ahead of disks raise or lower them according to the height of each beet. Parallel linkage holds disks at a constant angle to assure precision topping. Shock absorber prevents bounce as shoes go over beets of varying heights so you can maintain faster row speed. Coun-ter-balance springs compensate for rankness of tops. Disk life is

longer because both cutting edges can be used by interchanging them

MULTIPLE CLEANING ACTION

AS-SURES TOP GRADE FEED!

Four

rows of rubber mounted, steel tines, pick up severed tops. Tines start cleaning action as they carry

tops upward to rotating drum. Four rows of retractable fingers comb tops out of tines, carry tops to chain conveyor and then retract

into the drum. Combing and tum-bling assists in cleaning tops.

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Steel tines are bolted to slip

clutch protected shaft, easy to

replace. They can be cut to form-flt the contours of your rows, and height Is adjustable.

Further cleaning occurs as tops are carried along the 30"

conveyors and are delivered to the windrow out of the way of harvesters and trucks. Hydraulically operated conveyor exten-sion adjusts from 60'' to 96" to put windrows where you want them regardless of planting pattern.

...

on units. Disks with new anti-wrap baffles throw cut tops to the center for more efficient pick-up. Tractor hydraulic system lifts topping units. Split drives give double slip-clutch protection. Improved lubrication, reinforced topper unit arm, and larger

lifting arms assure longer, more service-free topper unit life.

CLEAN SWEEP of BEETS AND ROWS!

Lifting is faster because

rear mounted, belt driven beaters sweep beets and rows clean of stems and trash. Four sets of free-swinging flails per row are clamped on the tubular shaft, and are easily moved to match them with rows. Flails are corrugated on one side and smooth on the other. They can be reversed to use the side best suited for the condition of the beets. Shaft can be raised or lowered

for desired impact on beets. Bearings are triple sealed to keep out dust or mud.

SPECIFICATIONS: MODEL 30

Row Spacing: 3 rows 22 through 30'

4 rows 22· through 24•

Bed rows (knife topper only) 14" and over

Tractor Requirements (540 r.p.m. P.T.O. only)

Drawbar Horsepower 40 horsepower min.

Hydraulics 1 or 2 remote control valves

Operating Speed: 3 to 5 m.p.h.

Conveyor: Width 30"

Length adj. 8'6' to 10·4

Spud Chain 1¼" pitch

Conveyor Extension: Width 30'

Length-adjustable 60" to 96"

Spud Chain 1 ¼" pitch

Hitch: Adjustable Clevis

Pickup Reel: Steel tube and bulkheads with

Rear Beater:

Tread Tires: Size

Operating Preaaure

Gauge Wheel Tire: Size

Operating Pres~ure

Overall Dimensions: Height

Width

Length

Approximate Weight: 3 row disk

4 row disk

3 row knife 4 row knife

rubber mounted steel tines Steel tube with rubber flails

Turns at 540 r.p.m.

Adjustable to match row spacing 7.50 x 16, 8-ply Implement 44 to 46 p.s.l.

23 X 8.50 X 12, 2-ply Tubelesa Terra 3 p.s.l.

10'6" with conveyor extension raised, 4'6" with conveyor extension lowered. 13'10' with conveyor extension

raised, 19'0'' with conveyor

extension lowered. 17'0" 3685 pounds 3840 pounds 3560 pounds 3690 pounds

All specd1cat1ons are su1>1ect to change without notice.

8H·H$9 L1tho, U.S.A. MODEL 40 22· through 30' 22" 50 horsepower min.

1 or 2 remote control valves

3 to 5 m.p.h. 30" 12'2" 1¼" pitch 30'' 60" to 96" 1¼" pitch Adjustable Clevis

Steel tube and bulkheads with

rubber mounted steel tines Steel tube with rubber flails

Turne at 540 r.p.m.

Adjustable to match row spacing 7.50 x 16, 8-ply Implement 44 to 46 p.s.l.

10'6" with conveyor extension

raised, 4'6" with conveyor

extension lowered.

17'0' with conveyor extension

raised, 22'0' with conveyor extension lowered. 17'0'

4 row disk only 4350 pounds

6 row disk only 4650 pound•

SAFETY DRIVE!

All drives are protected by a combination of slip clutches and V-be I ts. Telescoping PTO is located above tongue to prevent wrapping.

ADJUSTABLE

WHEELS!

Wheels adjust 4" verti-cally to compensate for various cultivation methods. The right wheel is easily moved to conform to row spacing. Big 7.50 x 16