NIKO HYDRO 68

The NIKO 68 caterpillar is designed to help for any vineyard work during all seasons. The NIKO 68 is perfect for vineyard widths from 1.30m to 1.80m depending on frame width and has a larger 68vc – 49kW engine. Can be used for mid-row soil cultivation, intervine cultivation, with adaption to Boisselet tools. The 68 also has the option of a cabin and comes with a PTO so existing vineyard equipment can be adapted. It is adapted to canopy management with trimming, leaf stripping and spraying.  Other possibilities are grape transportation and mulching with a range of further attachments available. The Caterpillar is light, compact and manoeuvrable with very low soil compaction and a proven track record in high density vineyards.

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NIKO HYDRO 68

Specifications:

• Stand up or Seated option with rotating seat 180 degrees
• Width: 90/105cm
• Length: 224cm
• Frame: Bogies
• Chain width: 250mm
• Gross weight: 1350kg
• Motor: Diesel, Yanmar, Water cooled, 68vc – 49kW
• Emission Standard: TIER EU STAGE V with particular filter
• Traction: Hydraulic
• Oil flow: 45 litres
• Oil flow of second pump for tools : 45 l/min
• Speed: 0-8 km/h
• Electrical Distributors
• 3 point linkage: Hydraulic lifting CAT.1, capacity 500kg
• Fuel Tank: 30L
• Roll Bar
• PTO

The 68 can be ordered with a cabin option on request.

Boisselet Tools:

AMOS and Boisselet have been working together for many years to integrate undervine tools in close planted vineyards. The complete Biomatic range is available to attach to the Boisselet tool bar for the Niko range.

Boisselet Tool- Bars: 3-point attachment with option of hydraulic tilting, lifting and orientation for precise control.

Bio Matic- Static intervine tools:  Working with the servo motor the range of tools can be to cultivate or plough.

• Cutmatic
• Juramatic
• Valmatic
• Decavatic
• Facamatic

Bio Matic- Rotary range intervene tools: Also working with the servo motor and an independent hydraulic motor on each tool, the rotary tools give the option of hoeing with different effects or mowing

• Filmatic
• Petalmatic
• Starmatic
• Brosmatic

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AMOS has developed and intergrated innovative tools in line with market needs.

Leaf Remover – A.TWIN

Leaf Remover mounted on caterpillar. It is specially designed to remove the leaves from the grape area of the vine.  Improves local microclimate and reduces local disease pressure. Also improves local spraying application and help grape maturation in necessary years.

• Working height: 30 or 39 cm
• Specific for high density vineyards
• Hydraulic turbine integrated
• Reversed rollers to vacuum leaves and brush
• Vacuum leaf removal
• Hydraulic flow 20L/min
• Turbine flow adjustable for better precision
• Can be left or right mounted 

Trimmer

• hydraulic driven
• width, height and tilting adjustable
• 2 semi rows
• Oil flow regulation
• 2 hydraulic motors
• 4 rams
• Own trolley

Sprayer DLEVO3A

3 Row Spraying Unit gives the user great versatility and excellent coverage.

Features

• Mountable to Hydro 40 or 68 via 3-point linkage
• Steel frame painted
• 10 hp maximum power consumption
• Pump flow 34l/min
• Hydraulic drive of the turbine and pump, 38l/min flow
• 3 soft descents + 4 spray nozzle outputs
• Each spray level isolatable on demand
• Hydraulic and independent adjustment of the left and right booms for a working
  width of 0.90m to 1.30m
• 180L capacity polyethylene tank with agitation calibrated feedback device and a remote drain on tank
• 3L fresh water tank

Sprayer TS9

• Integrated into the Niko Hydro 40
• 25.000m 2/h air flow
• 150 L tank integrated on the tractor
• 145kg weight
• 25L min pump – 20 bars
• Axial blower
• 40L/min oil flow demand – up to 18HP
• 8 nozzle – Electric command for 4 zones of nozzle

Powder Duster  MTH1002

AMOS has always developed innovative tools in line with market needs. The need for reactivity, efficiency and simplicity, from our clients pushed us to develop a compact duster that can be mounted on a caterpillar (40 hp). Amos patented a specific part into the tank to eliminate powder build-up and blockages. The Amos Duster will provide full satisfaction for dust application on your vineyard.

• 70L polyethylene tank

• Turbine diameter 180mm. Hydraulic drive (operating flow 20L) with hoses and turbine speed regulation.Frame with fixings for NIKO 38/2010 – 40/2010 chaser
• The descent has two adjustable diffusers
• Protective Guard
• Progressive dosing system from 0 to 30Kg / HA

Mid row Seeder

• Soil preparation up front then seeding
• From 10 to 80kg/ha
• Mechanical wheel to follow speed
• Cage roll to press after seeding
• From 50 to 80cm

Fertilizer Spreader

600L capacity, for fresh compost or soil. Localised spreading (close to vine) or mid row.

• Adjustable speed of belt and spreader
• Reversible belt
• Quick attach and own feet

Spreader SL

• Hydraulic driver and spreading
• mixer for regular flow
• 200 up to 500L capacity

Mulchers

• from500 to 1000mm wide
• Can be knife or hammer
• prune cane mulching or weeds mulching
• hydraulic driven
• for up to 2km/h