Gregoire GX9.6 Extra Large Canopy Harvester GX9.6 The NEW Gregoire GX9 large canopy grape harvester with side arm destemmer is available to purchase in Australia and ready to harvest for vintage 2021. Gregoire???s engineering team listened to growers around the world, particularly in Australia and the USA, determining exactly what they needed in a grape harvester. The design requirement for the new Gregoire GX9 side arm destemmer machine is to handle large yielding, big canopy crops that can simply and efficiently destem fruit while a discharge arm deals with the long rows we have in both countries. Gregoire has implemented many changes from the existing G9.330 machine, such as a new cabin and driving system, as well as improving the picking head design and conveying system. The main change on the picking head was moving the picking posts forward, allowing the machine to pick faster. The EASYCLEAN destemming system is adapted from the GL Twin bin series; it is easy to use and set up and requires very little maintenance. Testing in Australia and the USA produced outstanding results, with the new GX9 picking fruit using the destemmer at quantities up to 32 tonnes per hectare at a groundspeed of 3.2km/h. The new machine from Gregoire gives the owner flexibility, with the choice to pick fruit using the EASYCLEAN destemmer system or convert - with a flick of a switch - to a normal 4-5 fan machine. Features 30 km Auto Drive In road mode 30km/h is achievable. The engine RPM is automatically managed according to speed, resulting in lower fuel consumption and noise levels. In this mode all four wheels are powered for driver comfort and optimal road holding ability. Auto Speed AUTOspeed perfectly manages the working speed no matter the ground conditions. The dedicated command on the joystick allows the operator to set and retrieve a desired ground speed. VARIwidth+ The VARIwidth+ picking head is designed especially for wide trellis. The parallel expansion of the picking posts always keeps the same shape of the picking rod for the best picking result. Easy Maintenance and Cleaning Maintenance is an integral part of the typical harvest day and the Gregoire design team ensured that all aspects of cleaning and maintenance operations are easy. An integrated washing line and separated control box to control harvester functions outside the cabin are all standard. Large Picking Tunnel A 650mm picking tunnel on the GX9.6 enables the harvester to work in all kinds of vineyard configurations, from VSP to a sprawling canopy. Conveyor System Two large 32cm belts form a continuous loop to carry the harvest to the top of the machine. The pick will always lay flat on the belts so the fans can remove MOG whilst leaving the juice and berries. The conveyor pulleys are self-tensioning which ensures positive torque on the conveyor belt no matter the load or yield. High Yield Arm The GX9.6 harvester comes in various configurations but in high yield wide canopies this is the system needed. Fruit falls over the top pulleys, falling onto a double cross conveyor. This system - combined with top fans - guarantees removal of MOG before harvest leaves on the stainless steel discharge arm. Side Arm Easy Clean The new GX9.6 EASYclean destemmer with side arm is available. Testing in Australia and the USA produced outstanding results, with the new GX9 picking fruit using the destemmer at quantities up to 32 tonnes per hectare at a groundspeed of 3.2km/h. The simple EASYclean system from Gregoire eliminates 99.8% MOG, thereby allowing harvest to go from vine to tank. Lighting The GX series are equipped with a total of 12 LED lights. With LED technology Gregoire harvesters emit of 18,000 lumens, turning night into day! Large Cabin The central position of the cab allows for perfect alignment on the row. A 360 degree view through the glass windows provides perfect visibility to all facets of the harvester. The cabin is suspended as standard and an optional CAT 4 pressurised cabin is available for spraying. Comfort Console The armrest control fitted to the GX is ergonomically designed to make operation of all functions at your fingertips. A new joystick can be rotated and is designed to perfectly fit your comfort and preference. Deutz Engine The GX9.6 harvester is equipped with a 178 hp common rail Tier 3 Deutz engine that requires no AdBlue. EASYpilot automatically centres the harvester on the vine row without driver input. Using a 3D telemetric camera, EASYpilot works, no matter the season. It works with multi-function tools, harvesting or spraying, day or night. As opposed to a GPS guided system, EASYpilot can be use in a vineyard not covered by a GPS signal. Perfect centring on the row is a guarantee of optimal picking quality EASYturn reduces the steering wheel revolutions from lock to lock. This enables you to turn around quicker in the headlands. Combined with EASYpilot, steering on the GL & GX is quick, smooth and provides a perfect row following. GL & GX are equipped with two cameras. The 360?? camera (option) shows on an additional colour screen to provide a complete overhead view of the machine and its surroundings. EASY360 removes all blind spots and provides confidence to the operator during headland, bin dumping and loading manoeuvres. Specifications For plantations / vineyards Vine width from 2.00 m Engine DEUTZ 6 cylinders / 6100 cc Delivers 190 hp (140 kW) at 2,100 rpm Automatic rpm management Fuel tank capacity 260 l Transmission Hydrostatic transmission Twin Lock 4 wheels drive Automatic anti-spinning Front/Rear (torque distributor) AUTOspeed : cruise control Optimisation du AUTOdrive, Automatic rpm optimization system on road and work mode Max. road speed (for authorized countries only) with 4 wheels drive : 30 km/h / 18,6 mph Oil tank capacity : 110 l Filtration : Pressure + return Elevation / slope correction : 600 mm / 28% AUTOlevel Steering radius 4,00 m EASYturn (option): steering wheels revolution reduction EASYpilot (option) Automatic row following system with 3D cameras (EasyTurn needed) Front Tyres 420/70R24 Rear Tyres 540/60R30 Driving and control Central cab Cab volume 2,2 m3 Cab glazed surface 5 m2 Automatic, reversible air co and cooling compartment Pneumatic seat great comfort ROPS & CAT 4 driver protection(dust, aerosol and fumes) (option) Radio Bluetooth handsfree 2 USB plugs Steering wheel column with height adjustment and 2 pivots Touch and color 12`` screen i-Monitor Joystick Lateral browsing adjustment wheel + shortcuts Multifunction and ergonomic joystick with backlighting Nominatives records (hours, hectares, ...) with USB extraction Nominatives settings with USB extraction 2 colour cameras EASY 360 (option) : 360?? cameras (broadcasted on additional screen) Laterale ladder (25??) with automatically slide 10 lights (LED) Lighting power : 18 160 lumens Harvesting module Double pendulum system (shacking + conveying) Automatic lock activating road mode Suspended picking head : 8 silent-blok 14 shakers ARC?? with fast fixing FASTfit AUTOpinch : automatic and continue pinch setting management(option) 2 x 21 scales Pneumatic catcher tray Catcher tray length 2 600 mm Minimum harvesting height less than 15 cm Belts width 320 mm Tunnel width 650 mm Belts hydraulically driven with adjustable speed and reverse Picking function with low speed alarms Centralized greasing Oversize top platform Separated control box Integrated washing line with water supplying on top platform Cleaning 2 bottom fans 2 vertical extractors 2 dead wood deflector 2 2 top fans EASYclean - sorting system with oscillating fingers (option) Bins Stainless steel bins 2200L or 2x 2200L Bin level sensor on i-Monitor Automatic bins filling by feeder screw Multipurpose TOOLintegration Removable harvesting assembly Quick harvesting modul mounting Front tool holder (option) ISOBUS technology