What happens if the PTO shaft overloads \u2014 for example, when starting in a heavy root mass?<\/p>\n
The integrated friction overload clutch in the PTO driveshaft slips at a pre-set 450 Nm torque threshold, absorbing the overload before it reaches the gearbox or tine assembly. The slip is audible as a brief rattling sound during engagement. After the root mass clears, the clutch re-engages automatically. If the clutch slips frequently during a full field, reduce forward ground speed by 1 to 2 km\/h or raise the three-point hitch slightly to reduce share depth until soil conditions improve.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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How long does shipping take from the U.S. warehouse, and does the machine arrive assembled?<\/p>\n
Standard freight transit from the California warehouse to most U.S. destinations runs 5 to 10 business days. The 4BYH-1.3 ships largely pre-assembled; final field-ready setup involves attaching the PTO driveshaft, mounting the share point bolts, and connecting the three-point lower arms \u2014 approximately 20 to 30 minutes for an operator familiar with three-point equipment. The included assembly guide covers every step with diagrams, and the U.S. support team is available by phone for real-time guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Customer Reviews from U.S. Dry Bean Operations<\/h2>\n
The following reviews come from 4BYH-1.3 owners who have run the machine through at least one full harvest season on their own operations. Locations, crop types, and soil conditions are noted to help prospective buyers compare to their own situation.<\/p>\n
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Gerald Kowalski, Pinto Bean Producer, Tuscola County, Michigan (early 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n
We grow about 180 acres of pinto beans in the Thumb region on sandy loam with a lot of stones scattered through the field. I had my doubts about whether the spring tines could handle the rocks without snapping constantly, but we ran about 160 acres before the first tine needed replacing, and it was a clean break from a direct rock hit rather than gradual wear. The hookup on my Kubota M6040 (60 HP) took maybe 20 minutes the first time and under 10 minutes after I learned the sequence. Pod shatter was noticeably lower than what we were getting from a neighbor’s contract operation. Very satisfied with the purchase.<\/p>\n
\nLori Bengtson, Navy Bean Grower, Cass County, North Dakota (mid 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n
The Red River Valley has heavy clay in spots, and I was worried the share would ride up in the wet zones near the low corners of the field. It didn’t. The spring tines have enough give that they followed the soil profile even through the sticky spots. We ran about 95 acres on a Case IH Farmall 75C and the tractor handled the load without complaint. The windrow came out clean and uniform \u2014 our custom combine operator commented that it was the most consistent bean windrow he had picked up that season. The tines are showing wear after 95 acres, and I ordered replacements which arrived in four days. Good machine and good support.<\/p>\n
\nMarcus Webb, Black Bean Contractor, Box Butte County, Nebraska (late 2024)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/p>\n
I do custom bean pulling for about 12 farms in the Nebraska Panhandle, mostly black beans and some pintos. Added the 4BYH-1.3 to handle the smaller fields where my 4-row unit is too wide for efficient turns. It fills that role very well \u2014 I can pull 30-acre fields that weren’t worth setting up the big machine for. Hookup is fast enough that moving between farms the same day is practical. Four stars because the manual photos are small and hard to read in sunlight, but the actual machine performs exactly as advertised and the support team answered my depth-setting questions over the phone.<\/p>\n
\nRyan Ashworth, Dark Red Kidney Bean Producer, Twin Falls County, Idaho (mid 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n
We grow 120 acres of dark red kidney beans in a furrow-irrigated system where the soil surface has pronounced ridges. Previous pulling equipment either skipped the furrows or dug too deep on the beds. The 4BYH-1.3’s spring tines flex enough to follow the ridge-and-furrow profile consistently. We ran the full 120 acres at 6 km\/h without any plugging incidents or major shatter events visible in the windrow. The machine arrived pre-assembled and we were in the field the same afternoon it came off the truck. Replacement shares ordered mid-season arrived in three business days. Would recommend to any Idaho bean producer running under 200 acres.<\/p>\n
\nPatricia Nordstrom, Certified Organic Pinto Bean Farm, Polk County, Minnesota (early 2025)<\/strong><\/p>\n\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n
As a certified organic operation, I cannot use any contract equipment that has been on conventional fields without a full cleaning protocol \u2014 which rules out most custom operators in my area. The 4BYH-1.3 lets me self-harvest and maintain full chain-of-custody documentation for my organic certification. The machine handles our sandier soils very cleanly with minimal soil pickup in the windrow. After 75 acres I had shatter losses well under what my certifier tracks as the acceptable threshold for IP certification. The Section 179 deduction covered a significant portion of the purchase cost in year one. Will be running it again this fall.<\/p>\n
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