How to Choose Cane Loaders for Maximum Productivity
Sugar cane fields are uneven and the terrains are rough. As such, you need to select cane loaders and harvesters with enough torque to cope with the harsh terrain in order to ensure the maximum loading capacity within the shortest possible period.
The high speed travel capacity is for the longer distances and low speed specifically for movement in the cane field. The low speed mode must have exceptional torque to move on the rough cane field terrain.
In addition to the above, the cane loader must also be able to operate in harsh weather conditions, as experienced in South Africa. It must be stable enough to minimise the risk of injury to the operator and reduce the risk of accidents. As such, it is imperative to select a loader with superior safety systems, which include hydro-dynamic stability.
Of course, with the high torque low speed operation and loading in the cane fields, overheating is always a risk. As such, it is also essential to invest in a cane loader with sufficient systems in place for keeping the engine cool. The hydraulic lifting capacity should also be considered, as this allows for heavier load lifting without excessive strain on the machine.
Bell cane loaders meet the requirements and are available through Kanu Equipment in South Africa. With Bell as a noted manufacturer of forestry equipment, you know that the machines will be durable, strong and made for South African operating conditions.
As one of the signature machines from Bell, the cane loader, which was first applied in sugar mills and the loading zones, is now widely used across South Africa in cane fields. These machines can load exceptionally fast and this is important in an industry where cost must be kept to a minimum. The faster the loading, the more can be loaded and the lower the cost of labour. It thus pays to invest in Bell cane loaders when profitability is at stake. The entire supply to consumer chain – from farmer to mill, then wholesaler, retailer and eventually the public, benefits from the cost savings.
With a range available to suit different loading capacity needs, Bell has made provision for small and large operations. The 125A models are extremely responsive because of their smaller size, while the 220A models are larger and made for zone loading. The Bell loaders have a unique combination of hand control for boom operation and foot-pedal control for driving. It enables better coordination and speeding up operation capacity without risking safety. The familiarity of using hand controls and foot pedals in driving and operating the equipment is similar to that of normal vehicle operation. As such, operators are comfortable and able to perform at their best.
The 125A unit is the lighter loader, which is applicable to field loading onto trailers. It has a load height of 5 540mm and can carry and load up to 600kg at a time. It is also exceptionally fuel economic. The four cylinder 220A unit can load as much as 50 tonnes in an hour, making it the best cane loader for zone operation.
