Continuous longitudinal flow root crop harvesting

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A harvester for root crops such as beets is provided which preferably provides continuous flow of root crops from a header along a transfer assembly, through a processing run and to an elevator assembly. The harvester can be configured to include or accommodate interchangeable header assemblies having different numbers of rows and/or row spacings. The transfer assembly can be of a floating type and helps to provide an even distribution of beets to the grabrollers. The processing run includes full-length cleaning grabrollers disposed parallel to the direction of travel. Modular elevator assemblies can be provided to further enhance harvester versatility. Such an approach includes …