2025 POTTINGER MERGENTO VT9220

2025

POTTINGER

MERGENTO VT9220

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MERGENTO VT 9220 — POTTINGER TRAILED MERGER WITH VARIABLE SWATH PLACEMENT, 25 ft wide, when together, and 30 ft when stretched apart. Call for availability! Welcome to a completely different world of raking. The MERGENTO VT 9220 represents a new generation of forage merging. The new PÖTTINGER merger with a working width of up to 9,20 m for a centre swath, or up to 8,60 m for a side swath, combines maximum versatility and unique reliability when raking any type of crop to deliver the highest quality forage. A real all-rounder. THE HIGHEST FORAGE QUALITY Choosing MERGENTO means choosing the highest quality forage for all types of crop. Because with the PÖTTINGER merger you do more than minimise disintegration losses, you also harvest clean forage in a wide variety of crops. The result is more energy, more crude protein and less crude ash in the basic ration. HOW MERGENTO WORKS MERGENTO collects the forage from the ground using the pick-up. Without further contact with the ground, cross conveyor belts transport the forage to the swath. This has two major advantages: • Dirt and stones remain on the ground because there is no contact with the pick-up's tines. • Disintegration losses are reduced to a minimum because the forage is not raked across the ground - an advantage especially with dry, leafy forage such as clover or alfalfa. THE COST EFFECTIVE ALL-ROUNDER Designed for alfalfa and clover, tested in a wide selection of crops ranging from permanent grassland but also straw, the PÖTTINGER belt rake stands for the highest reliability in every type of crop. The priority is, of course, clean forage with the lowest possible disintegration losses, and MERGENTO demonstrates its advantages here particularly in leafy forage types. However, in order to be able to use a belt rake cost effectively across the whole farm, it must be designed so that it can be used efficiently in all other crops while delivering the best possible performance. Our engineers have succeeded in developing a machine that precisely meets these requirements. It is the MERGENTO VT 9220. THE SPECIALIST FOR ALL TYPES OF FORAGE Our merger with a working width of up to 9.20 m for a centre swath, or up to 8.60 m for a side swath, can be described best with the following three words: one for all. Regardless of whether you need to rake high-volume alfalfa crop or short-mown grass in the sixth cut on permanent grassland - the interplay of controlled pick-up, adjustable crop press roller and large-dimensioned cross conveyor belt make the MERGENTO the specialist for all forage types. In all operating conditions, this perfectly coordinated unit delivers: • Cleanly collected crop • Uniform crop flow • Consistent swath placement The lowest disintegration losses and minimal ingress of crude ash or stones. HIGH OUTPUT MERGENTO is also a real workhorse when it comes to sheer output. Our merger offers you the possibility to drive up to 30% faster than with rotary rakes in average field conditions. The pick-up and cross conveyor belts are designed for maximum mass flow. With driving speeds of 12-16 kph, outputs of approx. 6-10 ha/h are possible. This means you can achieve similar outputs as with a 12 metre wide four-rotor rake. Allowing for ground conditions and driver comfort, driving speeds of 20 kph are also no problem. OPTIMUM CROP FLOW FROM THE GROUND TO THE SWATH The heart of the MERGENTO merger is the conveyor unit, consisting of pick-up, crop press roller, and cross conveyor belt. These three components are perfectly coordinated to provide a smooth flow of forage from the ground to the swath - regardless of whether you are operating on the flat, along contours, or up and down steep slopes. CONTROLLED PICK-UP The crop is gently picked up by the controlled, six-row pick-up and accelerated by the tines towards the cross conveyor belt. CROP PRESS ROLLER The crop press roller unit consisting of intake roller and baffle curtain ensures the continuous flow of crop from the pick-up to cross conveyor belt. This unit guarantees perfect operation when raking permanent grassland and short-cut forage. CROSS CONVEYOR BELT The cross conveyor belt transports the forage sideways and deposits the swath loosely and airily on the ground so that the crop can still dry CONTROLLED PICK-UP The six-row controlled PÖTTINGER pick-up ensures maximum crop intake performance with minimum forage contamination. The crop is gently collected from the ground by the controlled pick-up tines and accelerated towards the cross conveyor belt. Meanwhile, dirt and stones remain on the ground. RELIABLE CROP TAKE-UP IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS The cam track control system guarantees maximum pick-up capacity at high driving speeds. Reliable crop take-up is also ensured when driving downhill. TWO-SECTION CONSTRUCTION The pick-up on each belt unit is divided into two parts. The tines of the two halves of the pick-up are each controlled by a cam track. The two cam tracks are at the centre of the pick-up. Towards the outside, the tine carriers are each guided by two support discs. This innovative design means that the tines reach right up to the very edge of the pick-up. This ensures cleanly collected crop over the entire surface, especially when a side swath is deposited and both belt units are working directly next to each other. HYDRAULIC DRIVE The pick-up on each belt unit is driven by a hydraulic motor. This is easily accessible from the outer end of each pick-up. The speed can be easily adjusted to the travelling speed and operating conditions by adjusting the PTO speed. ROBUST CAM TRACKS The shape of the cam track determines the exact movement of the tines. The control levers with rollers steer the tine carriers and tines along the path. This unit is robustly built and designed for maximum service life. The entire pick-up was subjected to a life cycle test at our Technology and Innovation Centre (TIZ), which it passed with flying colours. GENTLE CROP TAKE-UP The trailing position of the tine near the ground ensures the best contour adaptation without scraping the sward. In addition, a controlled pick-up is used with a much lower speed than a conventional pick-up. As a result, MERGENTO further minimises disintegration losses. ANGLED TINES The tines on the pick-up are angled forward in a dynamic position. Due to this design, they actively lift the forage away from the ground - like a pitchfork. This guarantees reliable and loss-free crop take-up, even with short forage. The pick-up can be set with a slightly larger distance to the ground. This not only results in clean forage, but also protects the entire machine and the sward. EXCELLENT TRANSITION TO BELT Thanks to the cam track control system, the full length of the tines conveys the crop right up to the cross conveyor belt. The tines dip down at right angles just in front of the belt. Unlike an uncontrolled pick-up, the acceleration force is directed towards the cross conveyor belt right through to the end. There is no risk of the forage being dragged in past the scrapers at the end. This guarantees the best crop flow under all operating conditions. CROP PRESS ROLLER MERGENTO is a real team player in the harvest chain. It ensures that the follow-up machines also deliver top performance. How does it do that? Quite simply, by leaving perfectly formed swaths - and in a wide variety of crops. This requires a continuous flow of forage. Here, in addition to the controlled pick-up, the crop press roller plays a crucial role. It supports the pick-up both when collecting the material and when transporting it further towards the cross conveyor belt. RELIABLE CROP FLOW EVEN WITH SHORT FORAGE Especially in short forage and permanent grassland, the crop press roller guarantees the merger delivers uniform swath placement. MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE IN THE HARVESTING CHAIN THANKS TO PERFECTLY SHAPED SWATHS Uniformly shaped swaths are the basis for high output harvesting technology. They allow a continuous mass flow into the machine collecting the crop. Only then can you drive the loader wagon, round baler or forage harvester at consistently high speeds without overload peaks occurring. In addition, a uniform swath is a prerequisite in round balers for cylindrical, dimensionally stable bales with high baling density and, as a result, the best ensiling conditions inside the bale film. ADJUSTABLE, SPRING-DAMPED MOUNTING The crop press roller is spring-damped and can optimally adapt to the incoming volume of forage. In the case of large volumes, it simply rides upwards. A gas pressure damper is also installed to prevent abrupt upward movement. The minimum gap between the pick-up and crop press roller can be conveniently adjusted to the crop and your driving speed using a threaded spindle. RELIABLE CROP TAKE-UP The roller supports the pick-up during crop take-up. It regulates the forage lying on the ground and compresses it slightly to promote a more consistent and higher intake performance of the pick-up. It rotates in the direction of travel and rolls smoothly over the forage. In addition, possible forage ejection with short crop is prevented, as the rotation of the roller directs the forage in the right direction. RELIABLE CROP FLOW The baffle curtain presses the forage into the pick-up. A channel is created that accelerates the forage towards the cross conveyor belt. The crop achieves sufficient momentum to be spread evenly over the entire depth of the belt, even when driving downhill. Thanks to the spring-damped suspension, the baffle curtain together with the feed roller can deflect upwards to ride over larger volumes of forage. FULL FLEXIBILITY If necessary, the crop press roller can easily be raised, i.e. deactivated, in a few steps. This can be particularly useful for bulky crops such as hay, straw or alfalfa. CROSS CONVEYOR BELTS The two cross conveyor belts are designed for power and strength. The pick-up places crop over the full width of the belts so they can transport the forage sideways to be deposited in a loose swath. MAXIMUM OUTPUT Thanks to the 900 mm high rear wall and the 900 mm deep cross conveyor belts, the MERGENTO works reliably even with high volumes of forage. Crossbars ensure that even bulky crops such as hay or straw are transported reliably to the swath. LOOSE SWATH PLACEMENT WITHOUT DRAGGING On the MERGENTO, the cross conveyor belts take over the major part of transporting the crop. The forage only comes into contact with the tines of the pick-up for a short time. This has a huge advantage compared to rotary or comb rakes, because the crop goes through several movements without being dragged across the ground. The result is a loose, airy swath. This means that the forage can be raked into a swath in good time and yet it can still dry in the wind. VARIABLE BELT SPEED The cross conveyor belts are driven by the on-board hydraulics. The belt speed is easily adjustable by valve to match the volume of forage and the following harvest machine. DURABLE The cross conveyor belts are designed for maximum service life. The belts are made of a fabric reinforced rubber. The crossbars on the belt surface are vulcanised for a permanent bond. Two longitudinal webs are also vulcanised on the inside. These run in the guide grooves of the belt rollers and prevent the cross conveyor belt from off tracking. PERFECT FORAGE FLOW The cross conveyor belt is positioned 120 mm lower than the pick-up transfer point. The forage virtually falls freely onto the conveyor belt. The following forage pushes the material on the belt towards the rear. This guarantees perfectly shaped swaths and reliable operation both downhill and with short forage material. TENSIONED WITHOUT THE NEED FOR TOOLS The tension of the belts can be adjusted quickly and without tools by rotating the hole matrix disc at the back. EASY TO MAINTAIN For easy maintenance and cleaning, the two cross conveyor belts can be unbolted. A secure bolted connection over the entire belt width guarantees durability as well as making the belt easy to remove when required. This makes it easy to clean the belt rollers if necessary. THE MERGENTO'S VERSATILITY MAKES IT EVEN MORE ATTRACTIVE Every need is fulfilled when it comes to versatility. You can flexibly adjust swath placement depending on the shape of the field, the volume of forage and the following harvest machines. At the same time, the MERGENTO is easy to use. Thanks to the merger technology, even the multiple movements of the crop take place without dragging. VARIABLE SWATH PLACEMENT STRATEGIES You can conveniently set the direction of rotation and position of both cross conveyor belts individually from the tractor cab. This lets you choose different swath configurations. Similar models may be shown in addition to the featured model. Equipment may be shown with options.

762 cm