New automation package for Kivi-Pekka stone picker

Automation makes work easier and more effective.

PEL-Tuote presented ISOBUS control and other new features on its bigger Kivi-Pekka stone picker models at SIMA Paris 2022. These include, for example, redesigned tipping, hydraulic rotor lift, Flex Drum lifting drum and transmission. The optional ISOBUS control and other new features are available on stone pickers with a working width of 4, 5, 6 and 7 meters.

Stone pickers with ISOBUS control measure the working depth by means of an ultrasound sensor and adjust the depth automatically. If stones begin to pile up too fast, the machine automatically lightens the rotor and raises the Flex Drum. Once the congestion has cleared, the rotor and lifting drum return automatically to the original position. In the headland, the automatics lift the machine and pause the PTO at the press of a button. The automatics also lift the machine when the tractor reverses or the PTO is disengaged.

“Working with an ISOBUS stone picker is easy and lets you work long days without getting tired. The automatics also prolong the service life of components by preventing excessive wear. In addition, the ISOBUS terminal displays service reminders and working time, which is a big help for contractors and users who share equipment,” says Mikko Lappalainen.

ISOBUS control provides two factory presets and two memory settings. Tractors with an ISOBUS Aux controller can bypass the automatics in challenging conditions. The ISOBUS system on Kivi-Pekka stone pickers has AEF certification for compatibility with different tractors.