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2017 Versatile RT490

The RT490 is a new 490 hp Class VIII combine from Versatile. True to the heritage of Versatile, the RT490 was designed to be rugged, reliable and simple to maintain and service. At the core of the Versatile RT490 is the revolutionary Rotating Concave Rotary System. A 360° concave wraps around a large rotor and counter-rotates. The counter rotation of the concave in relation to the rotor creates an unsurpassed threshing and separating area. Three separate “pinch points” are created during each rotor revolution allowing the grain to be threshed three times in each rotation.

Features may include:

• 4-Stage Feeder House - The unique inclined chamber replaces the traditional feeder housing with four feeding beaters. It provides a considerable increase in processing stability and combine productivity. The crop is accelerated through the feeder housing as each beater increases in speed to prevent plugging and allow a uniform layer to enter the rotor.

• Rotating Concave Rotary System - The RT490 separates itself from traditional rotary combines by utilizing a Rotating Concave Rotary system (RCR). A 360° concave counter rotates to the rotor at 8 rpm.

• Cleaning - The cleaning system used in the Versatile RT490 combine is designed to accommodate the large rotor throughput capacity.?The cleaning process is two-stage. The additional stage is provided in the form of an advance sieve. The shaker pan and lower sieve move in one direction, and the massive component of the upper sieve moves in the opposite direction.

• Grain Tank - The Versatile RT490 has a 340 bu. tank capable of being unloaded in less than two minutes. Two horizontal augers set at different heights feed grain into the grain tank to prevent start overload. A large grain tank observation window and a cab platform window give the operator two view points into the grain tank. The grain tank roof can be controlled from the cab to switch from working mode to transport or storage.

• Chopping and Spreading - The RT490 is equipped with an integrated straw chopper and spreader that performs two functions: shredding straw arriving from the rotor and chaff from the cleaning system. Straw and chaff are uniformly cut and spread or placed in a swath.

• The Versatile RT490 cab was designed for long operating days. A large glass area and panoramic widows create an excellent view of the header during harvesting. A standard training seat, cooler, air-conditioner and sun visor further the operator comfort on long working days.

• A Cummins 11.9L powers the RT490. The 490 hp unit provides ample power to harvest in any crop conditions. The QSX 11.9L engine incorporates the Cummins-patented Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) to improve fuel economy and help control emissions.

• Versatile is known for building equipment that is easy to service and maintain and the RT490 lives up to that reputation. The simplicity and accessibility of the combine allows operators to quickly perform daily maintenance tasks and adjustments. Large access areas to the RT490’s critical components and daily maintenance areas help reduce downtime. Belts and other wear components are changed in less time than it takes to service competitive units.