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Silage Trailers with
Loading Rotors
Pöttinger
FARO / EUROPROFI

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Great technology
for tractors
from 85 hp / 63 kW

Silage trailers are the future. The tried and tested
EUROPROFI and the new FARO model constitute an
important part of Pöttinger’s silage trailer range.
These powerful trailers are suitable for internal
mechanisation or inter-company deployment.
Harvest, load or compact?
FARO and EUROPROFI are the cost-effective alter -
natives. The low-drag rotor trailers can be towed by
tractors of just 85 hp (63 kW) or higher. Short cut,
optimum compaction and high power – exceptional
and spellbinding.
“To be exceptional means raising yourself above
mediocrity and having the courage to explore
hitherto unknown dimensions.”
Sigrun Hopfensperger
Pages 4 – 5
There are many advantages of silage
trailers
Pages 6 – 23
FARO
Pages 24 – 41
EUROPROFI
Pages 42 – 43
Operating variants
Pages 44 – 45
Fitting variants
Pages 46 – 47
Technical data
Page 48
Imprint
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Silage trailer, forage harvester or round baler? Several independent Agricultural Institutes
have compared the three process chains. Result: Silage trailers have a clear advantage
when it comes to organisation, manpower requirements and diesel consumption.
There is no noticeable difference in silage quality.
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There are many advantages
of silage trailers
There is no patent remedy for deciding on the best crop procedure. The decision
can only be made on an individual basis. Distances between field and farm,
cropping areas, forage proceeds and available manpower are the most important
decisive factors.
However, as a rule of thumb it can be said that silage trailers are considerably
more cost-effective than self-propelled forage harvesters if the distance between
field and farm is less than 4.35 miles or 7 km. The silage trailer system presents
the advantages of lower manpower requirement and simpler labour organisation.
It is suitable for silage, green fodder, hay and straw harvesting.
The advantage of the forage harvester is the high power, which comes in useful
for cropping large parcels of land or if the distances between field and farm are
large. However, this advantage only comes into play if transport logistics are
suitable and if optimal compaction takes place at the silo.
Round baling technology is user-friendly and is a good choice for small enterprises.
The advantages of this procedure are low weather risk and flexibility of use.
However, this procedure is not cost-effective for larger enterprises. Rule of thumb: it
makes more sense to use silage trailers if you have more than 17.3 acres / 7 hectares
of grassland.

Checking durability
Pöttinger has established a modern test centre where the most demanding
working conditions are simulated in order to determine maximum limits.
The multi-axis shaker table (MAST) is the centre’s show piece. This simulates
acceleration forces equal to those of a rocket launch and vibrations equal to those
felt during an earthquake. Machines weighing upto 4.5 tonnes can be tested with
this test facility, which is unique in the world of agricultural technology.
The component part test facility contains highly sensitive and dynamic pneumatic
and hydraulic cylinders: tools, frame constructions and chassis are tested for
durability here.
Transmission test Climate chamber
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FARO – a rotor trailer with great
technology
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Enthusiasm for development is as strong as ever at Pöttinger.
A medium-sized silage trailer requiring lower horsepower has been
developed in the form of the new FARO trailer. The name “FARO”
is derived from the Spanish or Italian word for beacon – “faro”. This
silage trailer is the way to go for grassland areas, and is intended
for tractors of 85 hp (63 kW) or higher.

Pages 8 – 9
Construction / body / drawbar
Pages 10 – 11
Transmission
Pages 12 – 13
Pickup
Pages 14 – 15
Loading system
Pages 16 – 17
Cutting unit
Pages 18 – 19
Loading and scraper floor
Pages 20 – 21
Unloading
Pages 22 – 23
Chassis and tyres
Pages 42 – 43
Control pads
Pages 44 – 45
Fittings
Pages 46 – 47
Technical data
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Construction
Convincing details
The professional user
demands high quality for
long-term use. Pöttinger
responds to this requirement
with sophisticated techno -
logy, top-quality materials
and precise workmanship.
This market leader has set
new standards for silage
trailer technology with
high-quality work and a
modern design.
The resistant cathodic
electrodip powder coating
finish is a real mark of
quality.
Powder coat paint proves
itself in use thanks to its
elasticity and durability.
Automobile paint quality in
agricultural technology!
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Body
The chassis of the FARO silage
trailer range is a bolted frame
construction of
C 220x70x50x5QSTE fine grain
steel. The closed steel body is
constructed to take heavy loads. Sturdy platform profiles, closely spaced, provide
high stability. The straight side columns are bolted to the frame, not welded. What
makes it special: fine-thread fitting for high stability.
Profile panels with smooth sides and a special coating ensure that the forage
is unloaded smoothly and completely.
The access ladder provides easy access to the interior of the trailer. This is an
optional feature for L-type trailers (trailers without proportioning).
The roof section can be folded inwards. The extension frames can be lifted up
4.72” or 12 cm on the FARO 6300 and 8000.
Taut roof ropes prevent crop loss when loading or transporting the crop. The roof
ropes of the FARO 6300 and 8000 can be replaced with roof profiles for dry
forage or straw. The robust profiles provide better crop compaction. This can
assist in reducing transport costs.
Both the FARO 3500 and the FARO 4000 can be delivered with a dry forage
extension. When this is hydraulically folded away, the trailers can be driven
through barn and farmyard entrances of up to
9.71 ft / 2.96 m in height. (Not available with
an automatic loading system or for
trailers with 3 loading
rotors)

Drawbar systems
The silage trailers can be fitted with a raised or lowered
hitch. A lowered hitch puts more load on the
front axle. This is an advantage when travelling on
inclines and when passing over the horizontal silo.
The standard drawbar is a pivoting drawbar with two
double-acting cylinders (and optionally, a drawbar
buffer). The trailer can pass over the horizontal silo
with a clearance of 2.13 ft / 65 cm. Permitted drawbar
load: 3307 lbs / 1,500 kg.
The cables and hose lines are cleanly finished to
ensure unhindered work. A pivotable support leg
avoids troublesome cranking when attaching or
removing the trailer without hampering the
collection of swath.
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Transmission
Unique drive line
Drive elements that are used
on mountain terrain must meet
high standards. A high torque is
a special feature of Pöttinger
drive technology. In the new
Pöttinger Test Centre (TIZ) the
drive elements are tested
according to the most demanding
working conditions possible.
Putting it through its paces
The performance of the drive elements is tested in the transmission
test. The operating loads on the transmission chain
are simulated. Transmission performance of up to 340 hp
(250 kW) and torques of up to 5,000 Nm can be achieved
independently of revs.
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Loading rotor
transmission
The loading rotor transmission
is protected and
on the right-hand side of
the trailer.
The drive shaft is secured
with a cam clutch
coupling with 1,200 Nm.
Two sturdy angular gear
units transmit the power
to the loading rotors.

The scraper floor
transmission
is positioned on the side
and is driven by the tractor
hydraulics.
The speed can be freely
controlled from the
operating console.
Rotor transmission
The rotor is driven via a
simple roller chain
(1 1/2 inches) with
automatic chuck.
Inlet gear
The robust, spiral toothed gear is ideally
designed. The drive line leads from a single-row
high-performance roller chain to the loading rotor
and then on to the pickup.
Automatic chain
lubrication
The transmission chains
of the rotors and pickup
are automatically lubricated
when the pickup is
elevated.
Drive shaft
The FORO silage trailers
are driven by a one-way
wide-angle drive shaft
(p.t.o. shaft speed
1,000 rpm.). The inte gra -
ted cam clutch coupling
becomes active immediately
if over loading
occurs. After speed has
been reduced the coup -
ling restores the original
drive line.
Cam clutch coupling
The torque is 1,400 Nm.
The drive shaft shuts
itself off if this value is
exceeded. This system
protects the entire
transmission.
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Pickup
Clean separation of forage from dirt
High driving speeds necessitate
a reliable and powerful
pickup. Only a clean
crop can guarantee a
trouble-free fermentation
process and silage that is
easy to digest. Optimum
ground hugging and protective
forage collection and
transfer have been tested in
practice for many years at
Pöttinger.
The result: a unique pickup
with sophisticated details.
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The wide pickup delivers incredible cropping performance even with heavy or
irregular swaths.
The pickup has six rows of tines with super “C” steel tines. The central metal
support disc provides high stability. The narrow tine spacing means that the
forage is collected safely even at high driving speeds.
Transfer plates separate the dirt from the forage. This protects the cutting unit.
The scrapers are bolted four times in order to ensure high stability.
Two-way tine control
The pickup is controlled using two cam tracks made from steel with a solid
centre . A control cap and a service cap are integrated into the housing. The
control rollers, two-row, permanently lubricated groove bearings
(diameter: 1.57” / 40 mm), are sturdy and designed for large amounts of forage.
The pickup tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up
of soil and unnecessary wear on the tines.
Pickup width: 6.07 ft / 1.85 m (DIN 5.84 ft / 1.78 m)
The pickup is lifted up
hydraulically using two
lifting cylinders (D-type
trailers have automatic
shutoff).
The pickup can be
adjusted to several
heights – it is easy to
modify the pickup for
different forage
conditions.

Perfect ground hugging
Protects turf by hugging the ground. The FARO silage trailer has heightadjustable
jockey wheels on both sides which are placed in an optimal
position for tine contact. The wheels sweep the ground on the same line
as the tines and guide the pickup perfectly through each hollow. The pickup
tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up of soil
and unnecessary wear on the tines.
The pneumatic jockey wheels (15x6.0-6) are standard. In addition to this,
auxiliary springs on both sides ensure a low, ground-protecting bearing
pressure. Optional: steered jockey wheels (16x6.5-8) for 3500 / 4000 / 4500
A height-adjustable baffle plate with a standard swath roller ensures perfect
forage flow even when loading is fast and the crop is short and wet.
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The structure of the crop
greatly determines its
digestibility. The rotor must
therefore be able to cut and
compress the forage well
even with a high flow.
Rotomatic is at the heart
of FARO silage trailers:
powerful, robust and
capable.
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Roto matic
Loading system
The heart of the trailer
The Rotomatic loading rotor has a diameter of 30.31”/ 770 mm and consists of
7 rows of tines. The teeth are arranged in a helix in order to ensure jolt-free and
smooth loading without torque peaks. Compaction area: 4.69 ft / 1.43 m.
The hardened feed tines are made of fine-grain boron steel that is
0.24”/ 6 mm thick.
They ensure the continuous collection of the crop and the smooth preliminary
pressing of the forage. This causes the loading chamber to be filled evenly.
The Rotomatic loading rotor is located in a frame with self-aligning roller
bearings. Minimal maintenance is required. The automatic chain lubrication for
the main transmission and pickup is standard to the range.
Pöttinger optimises the transfer of the silage crop from the rotor to the scraper
floor by means of a shortened active feed height . An important detail for the
user: this reduces horsepower by up to 15%.
The scrapers are 0.47”/ 12 mm wide with a special layout
The scrapers are positioned and bolted into place individually. Placing the scrapers
at an ideal distance from the rotor teeth reduces energy demand. The scrapers
have a large surface area, which prevents the forage from being crushed.
Maintenance made easy
The tine rings are clipped into the inner drum.
Each ring can be replaced individually.

A precise and consistent
cut is the basis for the best
silage quality. The exceptional
cutting quality of
Pöttinger silage trailers has
been confirmed in independent
test reports.
A unique solution at
Pöttinger: the pivotable
knife bank is exceptionally
user-friendly.
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Easy Move
Short cut for productive forage
Awarded the DLG silver
medal
… the cutting unit
Knife maintenance made easy
This unique-to-the-market pivotable knife bank is an option to the range. You can
change the knives standing up.
The original with a
serrated knife
The knives are made of hardened steel. The serration
on one side ensures a precise cut even if the knife
edge is dulled. The forage is always cut cleanly and
not torn apart. The knife shape provides a continuous
cut along the entire length.
You can’t get simpler than this
Easy lowering of knife bank by pressing the
button on the left-hand side of the trailer.
Undo the bolting mechanism bolts and
pivot the bank out to the side.
Release the knives using the lever.
Excellent cutting quality:
54 tine rings guide the forage over the 27 knives –
2” / 51 mm forced cut for FARO 3500 / 4000 /
4500.

Knife security
A reassuring detail
Time and cost pressures
make machine idle time an
expensive business. Foreign
bodies are a danger to the
most important element of
the machine – the cutting
unit. Pöttinger protects the
heart of the silage trailer
with an innovative setup –
patented foreign body security.
Each knife is individually
secured.
Functionality of the tried and tested knife security:
1. If foreign bodies are picked up, the smaller
pieces fall through baffle plates between the
pickup and the rotor.
2. Larger foreign bodies press the rotor onto the
knife and move it briefly in the direction of
rotation.
3. The trigger roll at the back of the knife is lifted
out of its holder and the knife releases the
foreign body. The resistance is minimal, which
protects the knife!
4. After the foreign body has passed the cutting
unit, the knife springs back to its original
position.
The triggering pressure is independent of the size and point of contact of the foreign body.
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Loading
Automatic system to help loading (standard on 6300 and 8000)
Users want a high volume
of forage with even proportioning.
In FARO silage
trailers, the forage must
already be compacted in the
feed channel. The automatic
loading system (optional)
ensures that the loading
chamber is optimally filled.
Standard for trailers with
roof profiles.
Unloading
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The constant force progression when loading without
torque peaks is a feature of the FARO. There are two
integrated sensors for monitoring the status of loading.
They check on the loading status and automatically
control the scraper floor accordingly. This protects the
transmission chain.
Sensor on the front panel
Even when loading damp, heavy grass, the crop is not
“mashed” by excessive pressure on the loading rotor.
Sensor on roof section
This sensor measures the load status of the trailer so
that the driver does not have to. This significantly
improves the filling of the loading chamber. The scraper
floor can also be manually controlled.
“Trailer full” signal
When the trailer is full, the pressure on the tailgate
causes the scraper floor to be switched off. This prevents
the trailer from being overloaded.
Load sensing to save power
Pöttinger silage trailers can be fitted with load-sensing equipment. The required
quantity of oil and the pump pressure are measured constantly and adjusted in
line with requirements. This saves up to 20 hp (15 kW).
L-type trailers
Automatic unloading system:
Sequence control of tailgate and scraper floor.
The wide opening enables quick unloading.

Scraper floor
Reliability for long service
The scraper floor has four
chains. The tempered scraper
bars are separated and offset.
The loading surface is a
pressure-impregnated, durable
wooden floor. The boards are
tongue-in-groove and are
bolted to the frame.
Simple maintenance
The front scraper floor shafts
can be lubricated from the
side of the trailer.
Scraper floor transmission
A heavy duty hydraulic motor
provides the transmission. The
speed can be freely controlled.
The scraper floor can also be
driven by a two-stage motor
(optional).
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Unloading
A uniform carpet of forage
is a prerequisite for perfect
compaction at the silo. The
automatic unloading system
for proportioning trailers
takes the stress off the driver
and protects the machine.
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Proportioning trailers (D-type)
Automatic unloading system – for smooth distribution
A pressure sensor in the loading rotor suspension measures the pressure created
when the loading rotor is unloading. If the limit is reached the scraper floor automatically
switches off. When the pressure on the loading rotor falls, the scraper
floor switches back on. Trouble-free unloading of forage. This reduces the driver's
workload.
The cam clutch coupling torque is 1,200 Nm.
Loading rotors – distributed precisely
The trademarks of the oversized loading rotors are the aggressive tines. The
loading rotors enable smooth unloading. The enclosed six-edge design prevents
the forage from winding round them.
The loading rotors can be dismantled.
D-type trailers (proportioning steps)
Normal proportioning
with wide open tailgate
for quickly unloading
large crop quantities.
The central segment
is fixed at the tailgate.
Fine proportioning for
measured unloading at
the horizontal silo. The
central segment of
the tailgate is fixed at
the body.
Universal tailgate
The tailgate is closed hydraulically from inside the
tractor. The tailgate closes automatically. There is no
mechanical locking mechanism.
Additional fine proportioning
setting
The tailgate can be
changed by adjusting
the cylinders on the
bar so that it can only
be opened from the
bottom.
If required: third
unloading rotor for fine
proportioning on the
cross conveyor belt or
particularly precise
dispersal at the horizontal
silo. The loading
rotors can be removed
if required.
Hydraulic cross conveyor
belt (only with
3 rotors) – optional. The
forage is precisely proportioned
on the cross
conveyor belt and can
be unloaded to the left
or to the right.

Chassis
Exceptional handling
Increasing load volumes
and transport speeds
necessitate robust, groundprotecting
chassis.
Pöttinger has made great
efforts in this area. The
answer comes in the form of
wide-tread tyres and a
stable chassis.
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Spring-suspension tandem axles
The compound suspension optimally distributes the ground pressure over both
axles. When the trailer travels over large bumps in the ground, the force is distributed
over both axles rather than being absorbed by the limit stops. Huge leaf
springs (9 springs) provide the necessary safety. Excellent performance in fields,
on roads, and when entering the horizontal silo. Spring spacing: 43.31” / 1,100 mm.
Pneumatic brakes
The 4-wheel pneumatic brake system with automatic load-dependent braking
system (ALB) controls ensures safe braking at high speed and with heavy loads.
Hydraulic braking
Hydraulic brakes can be supplied for some
countries.
Jockey steering axle (optional)
Protects the tyres and turf. Reduced traction
when cornering. When reversing or driving
at speed, the steering axle can be locked
into place using a separate hydraulic fitting.

You have the
choice …
Pöttinger offers you a selection of tyres to suit your
requirements.
Vredestein
FLOTATION+
500/50-17
For 13.3 t / 12 t total permissible
weight at 24.86mph / 40km/h.
Standard tyres
Vredestein
FLOTATION PRO
560/45 R 22,5
620/40 R 22,5
For 13.2 t / 12 t total permissible
weight at 37.28 mph / 60 km/h.
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EUROPROFI – silage trailers for pro
Silage trailer technology is constantly evolving. The new generation
of trailers is considerable more powerful. The EUROPROFI
represents an excellent development for modern operators who
value comfort and power. It is suitable for tractorsfrom 100 to
180 hp or 74 to 132 kW.

fessional use
Pages 26 – 27
Construction / body / drawbar
Pages 28 – 29
Transmission
Pages 30 – 31
Pickup
Pages 32 – 33
Loading system
Pages 34 – 35
Cutting unit
Pages 36 – 37
Loading and scraper floor
Pages 38 – 39
Unloading
Pages 40 – 41
Chassis and tyres
Pages 42 – 43
Control pads
Pages 44 – 45
Fitting variants
Pages 46 – 47
Technical data
Page 48
Imprint
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Construction
The details count
The professional user
demands high quality for
long-term use. Pöttinger
responds to this requirement
with sophisticated technology,
top-quality materials
and precise workmanship.
This market leader has set
new standards for silage
trailer technology with
high-quality work and a
modern design.
The resistant cathodic electrodip
powder coating finish
is a real mark of quality.
Powder coat paint proves
itself in use thanks to its
elasticity and durability.
Automobile paint quality in
agricultural technology!
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Body
The chassis of the EUROPROFI silage trailer
range is a bolted frame construction of
C 220x70x50x5QSTE fine grain steel. The
closed steel body is constructed to take
heavy loads. Sturdy platform profiles, closely
spaced, provide high stability. The straight
side columns are bolted to the frame, not welded. What makes it special: fine-thread
fitting for high stability.
Profile panels with smooth sides and a special coating ensure that the forage
is unloaded completely and smoothly.
The access ladder provides easy access to the
interior of the trailer. This is an optional feature
for L-type trailers.
The roof section can
be folded inwards.
The extension frames
can be lifted up
4.72” / 12 cm (EURO-
PROFI 4500 / 5000).
Taut roof ropes prevent
crop loss when loading
or transporting the crop. The roof ropes can
be replaced with roof profiles for dry
forage or straw. The robust profiles provide
better crop compaction. This can assist in
reducing transport costs.
The EUROPROFI 4000 can also be delivered
with a dry forage extension. When this is
hydraulically folded away, the trailers can
be driven through barn and farmyard
entrances of up to 10.11 ft / 3.08 m in height.
Inner width of body: 6.89 ft / 2.10 m

Drawbar Systems
The silage trailers can be fitted with a raised or lowered hitch. A lowered hitch puts more load on
the front axle. This is an advantage when travelling on inclines and when passing over the
horizontal silo.
The standard drawbar is a pivoting drawbar with two double-acting cylinders (and optionally,
a drawbar buffer). The trailer can pass over the horizontal silo with a clearance of 2.13 ft / 65 cm.
Permitted drawbar load: 4,409 lbs / 2,000 kg
The cables and hose lines are cleanly finished to ensure unhindered work.
A pivotable support leg avoids troublesome cranking when attaching or removing the trailer
without hampering the collection of swath.
The Scharmüller drawbar
ball coupling contributes to
increased ease of driving.
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Transmission
Unique drive line
Drive elements that are used
on mountain terrain and with
powerful tractors must meet
high standards. A high torque is
a special feature of Pöttinger
drive technology. In the new
Pöttinger Test Centre (TIZ) the
drive elements are tested
according to the most demanding
working conditions pos -
sible. Drive line for tractors
from 100 to 180 hp
(74 to 132 kW).
Putting it through its paces
The performance of the drive elements is tested in the transmission
test. The operating loads on the transmission chain
are simulated. Transmission performance of up to 340 hp
(250 kW) and torques of up to 5,000 Nm can be achieved
independently of revs.
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Loading rotor
transmission
The loading rotor transmission
is protected and
on the right-hand side of
the trailer.
The drive shaft is
secured with a cam
clutch coupling with
1,200 Nm.
Two sturdy angular gear
units transmit the power
to the loading rotors.

The scraper floor
transmission
is positioned on the side
and is driven by the
tractor hydraulics.
The speed can be freely
controlled from the
operating console.
Rotor transmission
The rotor is driven via a
simple roller chain
(1 1/2 inches) with
automatic chuck.
Automatic chain
lubrication
The transmission chains
are automatically lubricated
when the pickup is
elevated.
In the case of proportioning
trailers (D-type trailers)
this is not the case.
Inlet gear
The robust, spiraltoothed
gear is ideally
designed. The drive line
leads from a single-row
high-performance roller
chain to the loading
rotor and then on to the
pickup.
Drive shaft
The EUROPROFI silage
trailers are driven by a
one-way wide-angle
drive shaft (p.t.o. shaft
speed 1,000 rpm.). The
integrated cam clutch
coupling becomes active
immediately if overload
occurs. After speed has
been reduced the coup -
ling restores the original
drive line.
Cam clutch coupling
The torque is 1,600 Nm.
The drive shaft shuts
itself off if this safety
limit is exceeded. This
system protects the
entire transmission.
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Pendular pickup
Clean separation of forage from dirt
High driving speeds
necessitate a reliable and
powerful pickup. Only a
clean crop can guarantee a
trouble-free fermentation
process and silage that is
easy to digest. Optimum
ground hugging and protective
forage collection and
transfer have been tested
numerous times by
Pöttinger.
The result: a pickup with
unique ground hugging.
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The wide pickup delivers incredible cropping performance even with heavy or
irregular swaths.
The pickup has six rows of tines with super “C” steel tines. The central metal
support disc provides high stability. The narrow tine spacing means that the
forage is collected safely even at high driving speeds.
Transfer plates separate the dirt from the forage. This protects the cutting unit.
The scrapers are bolted four times in order to ensure high stability.
Two-way tine control
The pickup is controlled using two cam tracks made from steel with a solid
centre . A control cap and a service cap are integrated into the housing. The
control rollers, two-row, permanently lubricated groove bearings
(diameter: 1.57” / 40 mm), are sturdy and designed for large amounts of forage.
The pickup tines are swept back to prevent damage to turf, the throwing up
of soil and unnecessary wear on the tines.
The pickup is lifted up hydraulically using a lifting
cylinder in the case of proportioning trailers
(D-type trailers) with automatic shutoff.
The pickup can be adjusted to several heights –
it is easy to modify the pickup for different forage
conditions.
A spring ensures a low, ground-protecting
bearing pressure.
Pickup width: 6.07 ft / 1.85 m (DIN 5.84 ft / 1.78 m)

Perfect ground hugging
Protects turf by hugging the ground. The EUROPROFI silage trailer has
height-adjustable jockey wheels on both sides which are placed in
an optimal position for tine contact. The pneumatic jockey wheels
(16x6.5-8) are standard. The wheels sweep the ground on the same line as
the tines and guide the pickup perfectly through each hollow. Steered
jockey tyres enable particularly good cornering.
Swath roller encourages forage flow
A height-adjustable baffle plate with a standard swath roller ensures perfect
forage flow even when loading is fast and the crop is short and wet.
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The structure of the crop
greatly determines its
digestibility. The rotor must
therefore be able to cut and
compact the forage well
even with a high flow.
Euromatic is at the heart
of EUROPROFI silage
trailers: powerful, robust
and capable.
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Euro matic
Loading system
The heart of the trailer
The Euromatic loading rotor has a diameter of 31.50” / 800 mm and consists of
8 rows of tines. The tines are arranged in a helix in order to ensure jolt-free and
smooth loading without torque peaks. Compaction area: 4.76 ft / 1.45 m
The feed tines ensure the continuous transfer of the crop and smooth preliminary
compaction of the forage. This ensures optimum filling of the loading chamber.
The Euromatic loading rotor is located in a frame with self-aligning roller
bearings. This means that the bearings cannot be distorted.
Hardened feed tines
The feed tines are made of hardened fine-grain
boron steel.
Wide scrapers with a special layout
The scrapers are positioned and bolted into place
individually. Placing the scrapers at an ideal distance
from the rotor tines reduces energy demand. The
scrapers have a large surface area, which prevents
the forage from being crushed.
Maintenance made easy
The tine rings are clipped into the inner drum.
Each ring can be replaced individually.

Cost-effective horsepower
The active feed height of the rotor is an
important detail for the user: the relationship
between loading performance and
horsepower is particularly good in the case
of the EUROPROFI.
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A precise and consistent
cut is the basis for the best
silage quality. The exceptional
cutting quality of
Pöttinger silage trailers
has been confirmed in
independent test reports.
A unique solution at
Pöttinger: the pivotable
knife bank is exceptionally
user-friendly.
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Easy Move
Short cut for productive forage
Awarded the DLG silver
medal
… the cutting unit
Knife maintenance made easy
This unique-to-the-market pivotable knife bank is standard to the range. You can
change the knives comfortably.
The original with a serrated
knife
The knives are made of hardened steel. The serration
on one side ensures a precise cut even if the knife
edge is dulled. The forage is always cut cleanly and
not torn apart – pull-back cutting action. The blade
shape provides a continuous sliding cut.
You can’t get simpler than this
Easy lowering of knife bank by pressing the
button on the left-hand side of the trailer.
Undo the bolting mechanism bolts and
pivot the bank out to the side.
Release the knives using the lever.
Excellent cutting quality:
62 tine rings guide the forage evenly over the
31 knives – forced cut.

Knife security
A reassuring detail
Time and cost pressures
make machine idle time an
expensive business.
Foreign bodies are a danger
to the most important
element of the trailer –
the cutting unit. Pöttinger
protects the heart of the
silage trailer with an
innovative setup –
patented foreign body
security. Each knife is
individually secured.
Functionality of the tried and tested knife security:
1. If foreign bodies are picked up, the smaller
pieces fall through baffle plates between the
pickup and the rotor.
2. Larger foreign bodies press the rotor onto the
knife and move it briefly in the direction of
rotation.
3. The trigger roll at the back of the knife is lifted
out of its holder and the knife releases the
foreign body. The resistance is minimal, which
protects the knife!
4. After the foreign body has passed the cutting
unit, the knife springs back to its original
position.
The triggering pressure is independent of the size and point of contact of the foreign body.
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Loading
Automatic system to help loading
Users want a high volume
of forage with even proportioning.
In EUROPROFI
silage trailers, the forage
must already be compacted
in the feed channel. The
automatic loading system
(optional) ensures that the
loading chamber is optimally
filled.
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Load sensing to save power
Unloading L-type trailers
The constant force progression when loading without
torque peaks is a feature of the EUROPROFI. There are
two integrated sensors for monitoring the status of
loading. They check on the loading status and automatically
control the scraper floor accordingly. This protects
the transmission chain.
Sensor on the front panel
Even when loading damp, heavy grass, the crop is not
“mashed” by excessive pressure on the loading rotor.
Sensor on roof section
This sensor measures the load status of the trailer so
that the driver does not have to. This significantly
improves the filling of the loading chamber. The scraper
floor can also be manually controlled.
“Trailer full” signal
When the trailer is full, the pressure on the tailgate
causes the scraper floor to be switched off. This prevents
the trailer from being overloaded.
Pöttinger silage trailers can be fitted with load-sensing equipment. The required
quantity of oil and the pump pressure are measured constantly and adjusted in
line with requirements. This saves up to 20 hp (15 kW).
Automatic unloading system:
Sequence control of tailgate and scraper floor.
The wide opening enables easy unloading.

Scraper floor
Reliability for long service
The scraper floor has four
chains. The tempered scraper
bars are separated and offset.
The loading surface is a
pressure-impregnated, durable
wooden floor. The boards are
tongue-in-groove and are
bolted to the frame.
Simple maintenance
The front scraper floor shafts
can be lubricated from the
side of the trailer.
Scraper floor transmission
A heavy duty hydraulic motor
provides the transmission. The
speed can be freely controlled.
The scraper floor can also be
driven by a two-stage motor
(optional).
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Unloading Proportioning trailers (D-type)
A uniform carpet of forage
is a prerequisite for perfect
compaction. The automatic
unloading system for proportioning
trailers takes the
stress off the driver and protects
the machine.
D-type trailers (proportioning steps)
Normal proportioning
with wide open tailgate
for quickly unloading
large crop quantities.
The central segment
is fixed at the tailgate.
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Automatic unloading system – for smooth distribution
A pressure sensor in the unloading rotor suspension measures the pressure
created when the loading rotor is unloading. If the limit is reached the scraper
floor automatically switches off. When the pressure on the unloading rotor falls,
the scraper floor switches back on. Trouble-free unloading of forage. This reduces
the driver's work load.
The cam clutch coupling torque is 1,200 Nm.
Unloading rotors – distributed precisely
The trademarks of the oversized unloading rotors are the aggressive tines. The
unloading rotors enable smooth unloading. The enclosed six-edge design
prevents the forage from winding round them.
The unloading rotors can be dismantled.
Universal tailgate
The tailgate is closed and locked hydraulically from inside the tractor. There is no
mechanical locking mechanism.
The universal tailgate enables several proportioning options.
Fine proportioning for
measured unloading at
the horizontal silo. The
central segment of
the tailgate is fixed at
the body.
Additional fine proportioning
setting
The tailgate can be
changed by adjusting
the cylinders on the
bar so that it can only
be opened from the
bottom.
If required: third
unloading rotor for fine
proportioning on the
cross conveyor belt or
particularly precise dispersal
at the horizontal
silo. The loading rotors
can be removed if
required.
Hydraulic cross conveyor
belt (only with
3 rotors) – optional. The
forage is precisely proportioned
on the cross
conveyor belt and can
be unloaded to the left
or to the right.

Chassis
Exceptional handling
Increasing load volumes
and transport speeds necessitate
robust, groundprotecting
chassis.
Pöttinger has made great
efforts in this area. The
answer comes in the form of
wide-tread tyres and a
stable chassis.
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Spring suspension tandem axle for 12 or 17 t total weight
The compound suspension optimally distributes the ground pressure over both
axles. When the trailer travels over large bumps in the ground, the force is distributed
over both axles rather than being absorbed by the limit stops. Huge leaf
springs (9 springs) provide the necessary safety. Excellent performance in fields,
on roads, and when entering the drive-in silo. Spring spacing: 43.31” / 1,100 mm.
Pneumatic braking
The 4-wheel pneumatic
brake with automatic
load-dependent braking
system (ALB) controls
ensures safe braking at
high speed and with
heavy loads.
Hydraulic brakes
Hydraulic brakes can be
supplied for some
countries.
18.7 t / 17 t axle (optional)
The axle has parabolic suspension and 560/45R 22.5 tyres.
The jockey steering axle (for 18.7 t / 17 t total weight) protects the tyres and the
turf. Reduced traction
when cornering. When
reversing or driving at
speed, the steering axle
can be locked into place
using a separate
hydraulic fitting.

You have the choice …
Pöttinger offers you a selection of tyres to suit your requirements.
Vredestein
FLOTATION PRO
560/45 R 22.5
For 13.2 t / 12 t or 18.7 t / 17 t total
permissible weight at 37.28 mph /
60 km/h.
Standard tyres
Vredestein
FLOTATION PRO
620/40 R 22,5
For 13.2 t / 12 t or 18.7 t / 17 t total
permissible weight at 37.28 mph /
60 km/h.
Option
Vredestein
FLOTATION+
500/50-17
For axles up to 13.2 t / 12 t total
permissible weight at 24.86 mph /
40 km/h.
Less price
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Exceptionally user-friendly
This is a benefit that every
driver appreciates during
long days of cropping. All
functions can be carried out
from the driver’s seat.
Pöttinger’s future-safe
control concept goes one
step further: the ISOBUS
system is integrated into the
range. The possibility of
controlling several
machines from one tractor
terminal is now a reality.
FARO silage trailers and
EUROPROFI L-type trailers
have DIRECT CONTROL.
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EUROPROFI silage trailers
with proportioning systems
have POWER CONTROL
control pads.
DIRECT CONTROL
User-friendly electro-hydraulic controls for all silage trailer functions.
Standard: Controls for:
- Scraper floor speed
- Pickup
- “Trailer full” signal
- Pivoting drawbar
- Tailgate
- Pivoting of cutting unit
- Scraper floor
- Automatic unloading system
Loading function
Unloading function
Optional: controls for:
- Dry forage extension
Loading and unloading function

POWER CONTROL – ISOBUS-compatible
All automatic and monitoring functions can be controlled directly from the pad.
Error messages are also displayed. Data logging is integrated and can be transmitted
to the PC via a PC interface.
Loading pad
Automatic loading system
Load scraper floor
Knife bank in
Knife bank out
Unloading pad
Automatic unloading system
(all functions)
Scraper floor two-stage
motor
Fast / slow
Loading rotors on
Cross conveyor belt on
Scraper floor forward
Steering axle
Tailgate open
Tailgate closed
Stop
Pickup up
Pickup down
Pivoting drawbar up
Pivoting drawbar down
On / off
Set: Hour / load counter
Loading chamber lighting
Feed additive
Diagnostic system
Pivoted cutting unit alert
Online demo version: www.poettinger.at/powercontrol
ISO CONTROL
ISOBUS for controlling
various machines from
one tractor terminal.
The advantages for the
farmer at a glance:
Clearly arranged operation of
all machines from one terminal,
monitoring of machine
data, automatisation of work
processes and efficient data
logging.
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Technical data
FARO
EUROPROFI
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Capacity
ft 3 / m 3
Capacity
ft 3 / m 3
Volume (DIN)
ft 3 / m 3
Volume (DIN)
ft 3 / m 3
Pickup width
(ft/m) / DIN (ft/m)
Pickup width
(ft/m) / DIN (ft/m)
Number of
knives
Number of
knives
Knife spacing
in inches/mm
Knife spacing
in inches / mm
Platform height
in inches/mm
3500 L 1,236 / 35 777 / 22.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250
3500 D 1,236 / 35 759 / 21.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250
4000 L 1,413 / 40 901 / 25.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250
4000 D 1,413 / 40 883 / 25.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250
4500 L 1,589 / 45 1,007 / 28.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 27 2.01 / 51 49.21 / 1,250
6300 L 2,225 / 63 1,360 / 38.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 6 8.27 / 210 49.21 / 1,250
8000 L 2,825 / 80 1,625 / 46.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 6 8.27 / 210 49.21 / 1,250
Platform height
in inches / mm
4000 L 1,413 / 40 901 / 25.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
4000 D 1,413 / 40 883 / 25.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
4500 L 1,589 / 45 1,007 / 28.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
4500 D 1,589 / 45 989 / 28.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
5000 L 1,766 / 50 1,112 / 31.5 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
5000 D 1,766 / 50 1,095 / 31.0 6.07’/1.85 / 5.81’/1.77 31 1.77 / 45 53.94 / 1,370
All information is provided without obligation.
Fittings can vary from country to country.

Loading chamber
area in inches / m
Loading chamber
area in inches/mm
Length in
inches / mm
Length in
inches / mm
Width in
inches / mm
Width in
inches / mm
Raised height in
inches / mm
Raised height in
inches / mm
Lowered height in
inches / mm
Lowered height in
inches / mm
Weight with
standard axle
lbs / kg
196.85 x 82.68 / 5.0 x 2.1 306.30 / 7,780 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 8,818 / 4,000
187.01 x 82.68 / 4.75 x 2.1 324.80 / 8,250 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 9,811 / 4,450
223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 9,149 / 4150
213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 95.28 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 116.54 / 2,960 10,141 / 4,600
250.39 x 82.68 / 6.36 x 2.1 359.84 / 9140 95.26 / 2,420 140.15 / 3,560 – 10,915 / 4,950
304.33 x 82.68 / 7.73 x 2.1 413.39 / 10,500 95.26 / 2,420 148.03 / 3,760 – 10,913 / 4,950
304.33 x 82.68 / 7.73 x 2.1 424.80 / 10,790 98.43 / 2,500 156.69 / 3,980 – 11,574 / 5,250
Weight with
standard axle
lbs / kg
223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 96.46 / 2,450 144.88 / 3,680 121.26 / 3,080 12,348 / 5,600
213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 96.46 / 2,450 144.88 / 3,680 121.26 / 3,080 13,230 / 6,000
223.62 x 82.68 / 5.68 x 2.1 333.07 / 8,460 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 – 12,679 / 5,750
213.78 x 82.68 / 5.43 x 2.1 351.57 / 8,930 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 – 13,561 / 6,150
250.39 x 82.68 / 6.36 x 2.1 360.24 / 9,150 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 – 13,009 / 5,900
240.55 x 82.68 / 6.11 x 2.1 378.74 / 9,620 96.46 / 2,450 152.76 / 3,880 – 13,891 / 6,300
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Fittings
FARO
High-slung
pivoting drawbar
Low-slung
pivoting drawbar
Drawbar ball coupling Drawbar buffer
3500/4000/4500 Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional
6300/8000 Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional
EUROPROFI Country-specific Country-specific Optional Optional
FARO
Steering axle 17”
for total weight
Axle 22,5” for
17 t total weight
Steering axle 22,5”
for 17 t total weight
Pneumatic brake
3500/4000/4500 Optional, 11,5 t – – Country-specific
6300/8000 Optional, 12 t – – Country-specific
EUROPROFI Optional, 12 t Optional Optional Country-specific
FARO
Power control pad Two unloading rotors Third loading rotor Cross conveyor belt
3500/4000/4500 L Optional – – –
3500/4000/4500 D Standard Standard Optional Optional
6300/8000 L – – – –
EUROPROFI L Optional – – –
EUROPROFI D Standard Standard Optional Optional
Other optional fittings
P.T.O. speed 540 rpm
PTO shaft 1 3/8” 21 spline
PTO shaft 8x32x38 8 spline
Track width 76.77’/1950 mm in lieu of 72.83 ‘/1850 mm
Mud guards for 24.85 mph / 40 km/h
Automatic safety brakes for hydraulic brake
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Power Control with lighting
Power Control Wireless for D models
ISOBUS-Control
Flood light for loading chamber
Hydraulic pick-up suspension for EUROPROFI
Load-sensing

Steered jockey
wheels for pickup
Pivotable cutting unit
Knife bank with
6 knives
560/45R 22.5 tyres 620/40R 22,5 tyres
Optional Optional Optional Optional Optional
Optional – Standard Optional Optional
Standard Standard – Standard Optional
Hydraulic brake Dry forage extension Tailgate fixable
Automatic
loading system
Metal roof profiles
Country-specific Optional 3500 L / 4000 L Optional 3500 L / 4000 L Optional –
Country-specific – – Standard Optional
Country-specific Optional 4000 L Optional 4000 L Standard Optional 4500 L / 5000 L
Side access door
Snap-on panel
for tailgate
2-stage motor
for scraper floor
Rear switch
for scraper floor
Optional Optional Optional (Power Control) Optional
Standard – Optional –
Optional Standard 8000 – Optional
Optional Optional Optional (Power Control) Optional
Standard – Optional –
Cable for control from the rear
Oil pressure switch for dismounted beaters
Outline marker and demarcation lights
On-board hydraulics for conveyor belt (for tractos with less
hydraulic performance
All information is provided
without obligation.
Fittings can vary from
country to country.
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Alois Pöttinger
Maschinenfabrik GmbH
Industriegelände 1
A-4710 Grieskirchen
Phone: +43 (0) 7248/600-0
Fax: +43 (0) 7248/600-2445
Importer for UK:
LandMec Pottinger
Cantrell Works
Bittaford, Ivybridge
Devon PL21 OEZ
England
Phone: 01752 891285
Fax: 01752 891392
e-mail: info@landmecpottinger.co.uk
www.landmecpottinger.co.uk
Importer for Ireland:
T. Traynor & Sons Ltd.
Cashel Road, Clonmel
Co. Tipperary
Ireland
Phone: 052/25 766
Fax: 052/25 802
e-mail: info@traynor.ie
www.traynor.ie
Sales & Service for Canada
POETTINGER CANADA INC.
650, Route 112
St-Cesaire, J0L 1 T0, PQ
CANADA
Tel.: (450) 469-5594
Fax: (450) 469-4466
e-mail: sales.canada@poettinger.ca
Sales & Service for the US
POETTINGER CANADA INC.
650, Route 112
St.-Cesaire, J0L 1 T0, PQ
CANADA
Tel.: (450) 469-5594
Fax: (450) 469-4466
Cell: (450) 578-4081
e-mail: sales.us@poettinger.ca
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