GrapelinerSeries 6000

Perfection in the vineyard

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Proven system - new technology

Keep the good, integrate the new - those were the instructions for develop-ment of the ERO Grapeliner Series 6000. The innovative drive concept sets new standards for economy and efficiency, and provides the greatest possible driving comfort. The harvesting head is readily accessible for cleaning and easy to maintain. The spacious, vibration-damped comfort cabin offers out-standing all-round visibility, a large touchscreen provides for intuitive opera-tion, and there is an ergonomic joystick; in combination they add up to an optimum working environment.

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Basic equipment:

� Spacious, vibration-damped comfort cabin with air-condi-tioning, radio/CD combination with USB socket and Blue-tooth hands-free speakerphone, air-sprung comfort seat, electrically adjustable, heated exterior mirrors, and a roomy storage compartment; � Economical, electronically-controlled 6-cylinder engine (DEUTZ®), water-cooled, and deending on the model 114 kW/155 HP to 129 kW/175 HP, Tier 4i; � Twin-LockTM (Poclain) drive system improves climbing and increases safety even in difficult terrain; � Five freely programmable harvesting routines and a wa-shing program; � Three-stage adjustment of beater amplitude; � Hydraulic adjustment of the opening between the beaters from the driver‘s seat; � Ultrasonic height display with memory function; � Gradient display in percent; � Speed control unit for uniform harvesting speed and results; � Grape bin with a capacity of 2,200 l and side-tipping.

Please see pages 30 and 31 for an overview of standard equipment and options for all models.

The heights of the front and rear axles can be adjusted by 75 cm. With ma-ximum slope compensation of almost 36 percent, the ERO Grapeliner can cope with extremely steep vineyards.

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Your workplace: ergonomic, comfortable and spacious

The central, generously glazed comfort cabin provides a panoramic view and, with a volume of over 3 m3, the largest cabin of any grape harvester on the market. The glass floor reveals a view of the row of vines from above. Sound insulation and vibration damping ensure a quiet workplace and help you con-centrate on the job. All control elements are ergonomically positioned. On the 10.4“ colour touch-screen the driver is guided intuitively through the operating menu. The home button goes straight back to the start menu where the driver can see all the har-vest parameters on a single page. Using the compact joystick with short control motions the ERO Grapeliner 6000 is simple to operate.

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Height and inclination settings can be controlled using either the joystick or the foot buttons.With stepless adjustment of height and inclination, the compact steering wheel, and the air-sprung comfort seat, drivers of any size can find their ideal seat position. Air-conditioning, heating, multi-stage ventilation, a radio/CD combination, and electrically adjustable, heated exterior mirrors are fitted as standard to all models. An LED interior light and antiglare night lighting are also standard equipment.And of course the cabin has been tested to the ROPS safety standard DIN ISO 5700.

A roomy storage compartment offers adequate space for food, drinks and personal effects.

Ergonomic joystick controls all important functions.

Glass cabin floor provides a clear view of the row.

Intuitive 10.4“ colour touchscreen shows all important parameters in a single screen.

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The harvesting head: just like a hand-picked harvest

Carefully harvested grapes are the basis for outstanding wines. But every varietal has its own specific needs. That is why the ERO Grapeliner 6000 is equipped with a finely adjustable harvesting head. Not only can the number and vertical spacing of the beaters be varied, but their amplitude and flexibi-lity are individually adjustable. In addition the width between the beaters and the shaking frequency can be easily adjusted by the driver on the touchscreen while the machine is in use.

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With side tipping you have a good overview and save valuab-le time, because there is only one tank to empty.

Slat track with needle bearings, shaker mechanism and leaf rake.

The rotation speed of all harvester units is continuously monitored. Optical and acoustic signals warn the driver if there is a fault. Both the main and transverse conveyors are equipped with standstill monitors. A message on the screen informs the driver, who can then react immediately to a fault caused, for example, by a foreign object. The extremely free-moving slats, which run on needle bearings, are maintenance-free during the working season, so that there is more time for harvesting.Should the unexpected happen, the slat track can be folded downwards with a few simple operations, so that, with the shaker mechanism opened hydrau-lically, the machine can be returned to the row.

Shaker mechanism with 0-16 cm adjustment of passage width.

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Harvested grapes are conveyed on one side only: shorter cleaning times, fewer parts to wear out

The three-point harvest cleaning system reduces leaf content to a minimum. To avoid juice losses approximately 70 % of the leaves are removed from the harvest by the carefully optimised crossflow jet and the leaf rake. Next, the suction fan collects further leaves before the grapes are transported upwards by the belt conveyor. And finally the upper suction fan, located at the transverse conveyor, removes remaining leaves so that only a clean harvest reaches the grape bin. The single-sided conveying system with just one conveyor belt combines a substantial reduction in cleaning and maintenance work with fewer parts that are subject to wear.

Upper suction fan

Lower suction fan

Leaf rake

Crossflow jet

Stainless steel con-veyor channel with quick-action fasteners for opening

Crossflow fan

Slat track

Transverse conveyor

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Post guidance and post detection with automatic interruption of the shaking mechanism are useful extras in vineyards with wooden or concrete poles.They prevent damage to the trellis installation and considerably reduce beater wear. The 38 cm wide slat track passage makes entering a row easier and provides clearance for vines, posts and anchors.

The leaf rake and crossflow jet remove leaves even before they come into contact with the grapes.

The de-stemmer allows only the best grapes into the grape bin.

The rectangular cross-section of the beaters helps to ensure uniform wear and a longer useful life.

Shaker mechanism: flexibility of the beaters can be ad-justed individually.

Post guiding and post detection with automatic interruption of shaking enable harvesting in vineyards with concrete posts.

The capacity of the de-stemmer allows for a higher har-vesting speed, even with a heavy crop.

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De-stemming with the Grapeliner 6000: Optimum harvesting with large or small crops

The quality of red wine benefits when stems and grapes are separated at an early stage. For this reason ERO has had a grape harvester with a built-in De-stemmer in its range since 1989. The de-stemmer on the Grapeliner 6000 has automatic level regulation sys-tem. This means that conditions remain the same even when running along a slope. The optional plastic de-stemmer basket is very gentle to the grapes, even with a large crop.

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The rotation speeds of the de-stemmer basket and stripping shaft can be adjusted and monitored separately on the touchscreen to suit the type of grape and degree of ripeness. Once correctly set, the speeds can be saved in the harvesting routines.A brush ensures uniform stripping results even with high throughputs.If the de-stemmer is not required, it can be quickly and easily switched off - without the driver having to climb down from the grape harvester. That reduces wear and the daily cleaning time.

While running the driver can keep an eye on the stems ejected from the de-stemmer and the harvest entering the tank, and correct the settings if necessary.

De-stemmer with plastic basket and cleaning brush.

Just like a hand-picked harvest

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The VITIselect System: nothing but berries in the grape bin

So that only the precious berries reach your grape bin, ERO offers the Gra-peliner 6000 with the VITIselect sorting table. In addition to proven three-stage harvest cleaning, the de-stemmer with sorting table ensures a perfect grape harvest. The sorting table can handle large quantities and ensures the cleanest possible harvest at high operating speeds.

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At the touch of a button in his cabin the driver can decide whether the grapes are stripped and sorted. Similarly the speed of the sorting table can be adjus-ted from the driver‘s cabin. The spacing of the sorting rolls can be adjusted to suit the variety and grape diameter. The robust design guarantees a long working life and minimum wear. VITIselect ensures not just the best possible harvest, it is also extremely economical.

From the cabin the driver has a good view of the de-stemmer and sorting table, and can make any necessary setting changes without delay.

To make cleaning and maintenance easier, the housing of the de-stemmer can be opened and the sorting table extended.

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Harvest transfer, destemming and sorting - easy for the ERO Grapeliner Series 6000

High harvest quality is becoming ever more important. For the same reason de-stemming in the vineyard during harvesting has been standard practice in Europe for about ten years. For several years now many grape harvesters for the European market have also been equipped with a sorting table. With their large vineyard areas, very long rows of vines and high yields, the capacity of the grape bin is not sufficient for the quantity of grapes produced by a row.Grape harvesters with a transfer conveyor solve this problem, but until now did not offer the option of stripping the grapes and sorting them.

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ERO has developed a grape harvester with transfer conveyor, which can be equipped with both a de-stemmer and a sorting table. It is the first grape harvester worldwide to combine all three systems - conveyor transfer, de-stemming and sorting. In addition the system features a grape bin with a capacity of 1,500 litres. Just by pressing a button the driver can switch from the transfer conveyor to the grape bin. This enables the harvesting of short rows without an accom-panying transport vehicle.

The driver has a second joystick with which he can adjust the height and angle of the transfer conveyor while driving.

The conveyor continuously transfers harvested grapes to the transport vehicle. In this way long rows of vines with a high yield can be efficiently mechanically harvested.

The 1,500 litre grape bin can be used to store grapes while the trans-port vehicle is being changed. The grape harvester can continue to operate uninterrupted. The grape bin is tipped to empty it - the ope-ration is quick and treats the grapes gently.

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Automatic steering, ultrasonic height indicator and speed control unit: Relief for the driver and protection for the valuable vineyard

Automatic steering is a real convenience. Once activated it steers the Grapeliner safely through the vineyard and guides the harvesting head on the optimum path along each row. This prevents damage to the trellis installation due to driving errors. The driver can devote his full attention to monitoring harvest parameters and creating the conditions for an optimum harvest. Today there is hardly an ERO customer who would forego automatic steering. Since its introduction in 1981, more than 90 percent of ERO grape harves-ters have been equipped with automatic steering. Still today ERO is the only manufacturer able to offer this sensible feature ex-works.

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Automatic steering is standard on the Models 6175X and 6175X VITIselect. It is available as an option on all other models. The ultrasonic height sensor offers additional safety; it displays the distance between the harvesting head and the ground for the driver, and warns with a visual signal if it falls below a critical limit. The harvesting height can be saved and called up again when changing rows.With the speed control unit, harvesting can be carried out at a preset, uniform speed.

Automatic steering: the Grapeliner 6000 is guided safely along the row of vines.

Height display via sensors- both ultrasonic and mechanical.

The speed control unit ensures a uniform harvesting speed.

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The engine: economical, powerful and quiet

A choice of three DEUTZ® engines (Tier 4i), all equipped with the latest DCR® injection technology and electronic regulation EMR®, enables fuel-saving operation at low engine speeds (from 205 g/kWh) and all with low noise emissions. The large diesel tank permits long working days without refilling.The automatic change from third to fourth gear when driving on the road ena-bles acceleration to maximum road speed without a manual gear-change. The ERO Series 6000 is the only grape harvester in which, on the basic mo-del, it is possible to change between the first two gears on the move.

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The high-performance Load Sensing hydraulic system provides the optimum oil supply regardless of engine speed and so ensures even lower fuel con-sumption. And that with a cost-saving, reduced quantity of hydraulic oil. The arrangement of the hydraulic system on one side of the machine, and good accessibility by opening the cladding panels simplify maintenance.The Twin-LockTM (Poclain) wheel drive system ensures optimum traction and safe driving even in difficult terrain. An automatic lock in the first two drive gears provides permanent four-wheel drive.

Three DEUTZ® engine variants. Easily accessible for mainte-nance work by opening the engine cover.

Simple radiator cleaning; the fan housing has quick-action fasteners so that it can be removed easily for cleaning.

Removing the screen provides good access to the engine from the inside.

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Driving Comfort Package - at 40 km/h from vineyard to vineyard, quickly, safely, and in comfort

The Driving Comfort Package is standard on the 6175X and 6175X VITIselect models, and available as an option on Model 6175. It includes Automotive Vehicle Drive, a sprung front axle, and 40 km/h road speed. Automotive Vehicle Drive controls the engine speed independently and ac-cording to requirements so that it always exploits the optimum performance range for maximum efficiency. It makes manual setting of the engine speed unnecessary. You can control speed either using the foot pedal or, by simply switching over, with the joystick.

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Sprung front axle improves driving comfort and ensures safe handling, even on unpaved roads.

The sprung front axle improves driving comfort, ensures safe handling, even on unpaved roads, and generally makes life easier for both machine and driver. Travelling time is unproductive time. That is why the ERO Grapeliner 6000 can be equipped to run at 40 km/h on the road - it is the fastest grape harves-ter in the world! At maximum road speed the engine turns at only 1,700 rpm, which helps reduce fuel consumption. You reach your destination quickly and economically, and can harvest a greater area annually.

Automotive Drive: requirement-oriented automatic control of engine speed for maximum efficiency.

40 km/h road speed: less time on the road, more time in the vineyard.

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Additional safety in the vineyard and on the road

Foot-operated, four-wheel brakes are standard on the 6175X and 6175X VITIselect models and optional on Models 6155, 6165 and 6175; they gua-rantee short braking distances, even at maximum road speed. Particularly in conjunction with the 40 km/h road speed, this is of decisive importance.A differential lock offers increased traction on steep slopes. It is an option on models 6175, 6175X and 6175X VITIselect.

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Driving down a steep slope is always a particular challenge. For the greatest possible safety, even in critical situations, we offer a steep terrain protection device on models 6175, 6175X and 6175X VITIselect.

Differential lock: maximum safety even on steep slopes.

Foot-operated, four-wheel brakes guarantee short braking distances, even at maximum speed.

The steep terrain protection device offers freedom of action in critical situations.

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Main features in summary

A long wheelbase (3.25 m) en-sures smooth running, and the low centre of gravity, stability.

The large storage compartment contains the fire extinguisher, which is included in the stan-dard equipment, but also provi-des plenty of space for tools and spare beaters.

The suspension can be extended steplessly up to 75 cm. Slope compensation is also 75 cm.

Three-fold cleaning of the coll-ected crop with cross-flow jet, leaf rake and the lower suction fan combined with a further suc-tion fan at the transverse con-veyor at the top ensure a perfect harvest.

38 cm wide slat opening makes driving into a row easier.

The side-mounted grape bin is located in the middle, between the front and rear wheels. That has a positive effect on climbing ability.

The grape bin, with time-saving side tipping, is available in three sizes from 2,200 l (standard) to 3,000 l. The driver has a good view when emptying, even when the grape collection truck is small.

Seventeen work lights fitted as standard ensure a good view in twilight or by night.

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Choice of three engines from 114 kW/155 HP to 129 kW/175 HP and optional 40 km/h road speed.

Twin-LockTM (Poclain) wheel drive system ensures optimum traction and safe driving even in difficult terrain. An automatic lock in the first two drive gears provides permanent four-wheel drive.

The central comfort cabin provi-des an optimum view of the front wheels and the entry to the har-vesting head.

Foldable, electrically adjustable and heated external mirrors with additional wide-angle mirror.

Steering angle of 90° gives a small turning circle.

The harvesting system is concentrated on one side of the ma-chine, which reduces daily cleaning time considerably.

The generously glazed cabin provides the driver with the best possible all-round view.

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Standard equipment

Intuitively operated, 10,4“ colour touch-screen displays the speeds of all harves-ting units on one page.“

A roomy storage compartment in the cabin offers adequate space for food, drinks and personal effects.

Camera system with two colour cameras (optional on models 6155 & 6165; standard on models 6175, 6175X and 6175X VITIselect).

In the generously-dimensioned storage compartment below the grape bin there is room for a toolbox and spare parts besides the standard-equipment fire extinguisher.

During harvesting, the direction display in the cockpit shows in which direction the steering wheel should be turned.

Electrically adjustable and heated exter-nal mirrors with wide-angle mirror.

With a few simple operations the slat channel can be folded down to enable reversing while in a row

Removable plastic rails enable thorough cleaning of the stainless steel conveyor channel.

Quick-action fasteners enable fast, easy opening of the stainless steel conveyor channel for daily cleaning.

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Options

Central lubrication system for a con-tinuous supply to the lubrication points.

The shortened tipping edge is another way to empty into a small container.

One of the tyre options is the Trelleborg Twin 414, 600/55-26.5

Post guiding and post detection with automatic interruption of the shaker mechanism enable harvesting in vineyards with concrete posts.

Grape bins in three sizes: 2,200 l (standard), 2,600 l and 3,000 l.

Electric height adjustment of the lower suction fan is a great convenience for operation and servicing.

The steep terrain protection device offers freedom of action in critical situations.

At 40km/h unproductive road time is substantially reduced.

With the harvest separator the grape bin can be emptied into two small containers.

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Maintenance

All cladding panels are easy to open for cleaning and maintenance of the Grapeliner. With a single manual operation you have access to each com-ponent behind any panel. The radiator screen can be removed easily for cleaning. By releasing two fasteners the fan housing can also be quickly and easily removed for cleaning.

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As a winegrower, you depend on the reliability of your machinery. But even so, problems arise – then ERO guarantees you the best possible service and rapid supply of spare parts. During the harvesting season we set up a service telephone line on which you will receive competent advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week, can request a visit by a service technician, or order spare parts. In one of our commission stores in your area the most important spare parts are always available for you. We dispatch all spare parts by quick, reliable carriers. If you order on a weekday before 5:00 pm, your spare parts will leave our works the same day – guaranteed!

Because every minute counts: Service by a specialist

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Equipment and Options

= Standard equipment = Option — = Not available

ModelEquipment 6155 6165 6175 6175X 6175X

VITIselect

Vibration-damped comfort cabin with air-conditioning, radio/CD with USB socket and Bluetooth hands-free speakerphone, air-sprung comfort seat, heating, ventilation, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, tool and storage compartments, fire extinguisher (6 kg)

Three leaf separation systems

Standstill monitoring of all harvesting units

Slat track with low-maintenance needle bearings, replaceable plastic stop and new quick-change system for individual slats

Row stabilisers to prevent trellis shaking

Mudguards and engine hood with foldable quick-opening system

Removable plastic guides for main conveyor belt for easy cleaning

Electronically regulated EMR® engine (DEUTZ®), 6 cylinder, 6057 cm3 capa-city, Tier 4i (kW|HP)

114|155 120|163 129|175 129|175 129|175

20 / 25 km/h road speed (alternative) — —

Driving Comfort PackageAutomotive driveSprung front axle40 km/h road speed

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Foot-operated four-wheel brakes

Differential lock — —

Steep terrain protection device — —

Automatic steering

Post guiding

Post detection with automatic interruption of the shaker mechanism

Manual amplitude adjustment of the shaker mechanism in three stages

Hydraulic adjustment of the width between the beaters

Ultrasonic height display with memory function (height in cm)

Speed control unit

Camera system with two colour cameras

Central lubrication with one pump

Magnet to remove ferrous materials from harvest

2,200 l grape bin for rows wider than 1.50 m (standard)

2,600 l grape bin for rows wider than 1.70 m

3,000 l grape bin for rows wider than 1.90 m

Harvest separator

Tipping edge shortened to 1.60 m

Discharge conveyor with 1,500 l grape bin

De-stemmer with wire screen, including automatic level regulation —

Plastic basket for de-stemmer (for sensitive varieties) —

Roller sorting table to remove vine stalks and leaves from the harvest, for gradients up to 20 %, incl. plastic screen with 24 mm hole diameter

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1 – Front: Michelin XM108 420/65 R24, Rear: Michelin Agribib 16.9 R24 (approved for max. 20 km/h) — —

2 – Front: Continental 405/70 R24, Rear: Michelin XMCL 440/80 R24

3 – Front: Michelin Multibib 440/65 R24, Rear: Alliance 480/65 R28 Alternative Alternative

4 - Front: Michelin Multibib 440/65 R24, Rear: Michelin Multibib 540/65 R24 Alternative Alternative

5 – Front: Michelin Multibib 440/65 R24, Rear: Trelleborg 600/55-26.5

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Technical Data

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Voltage, on-board electronics 12 VBattery 12 V / 170 AhMaximum side slope compensation 75 cm / 36 %Fuel tank capacity 340 lFilling quantity, hydraulic oil 105 lMaximum steering angle 90°Minimum turning radius 4.20 mWheelbase 3.25 mMinimum height of machine with and without de-stemmer (harvesting head on ground)

3.82 m

Overall width of machine at height of grape bin2,200 l grape bin 2,600 l grape bin 3,000 l grape bin

2.55 m 2.75 m 2.93 m

Dimension from machine centreline to outer face of grape bin

2,200 l grape bin 2,600 l grape bin 3,000 l grape bin1.28 m 1.50 m 1.66 m

Tipping edge length 1.80 m

Maximum unloading height of grape bin2,200 l grape bin 2,600 l grape bin 3,000 l grape bin

2.80 m 2.80 m 2.55 m

Number of beatersStandard Maximum14 (2 X 7) 22 (2 X 11)

Maximum beater zone 1.55 mHeight inside harvesting head 1.90 mLowest passage 2.05 mHighest passage 2.80 mLength of slat track 2.80 mNumber of slats 28 left, 26 rightSlat track passage width 38 cmMinimum harvesting height 15 cmWidth of conveyor belt 33 cm

Weight, emptyWithout de-stemmer With de-stemmer

8,210 kg 8,640 kg

Weight distribution without de-stemmerFront axle Rear axle

3,695 kg / 45 % 4,515 kg /55 %

Weight distribution with de-stemmerFront axle Rear axle

3,890 kg / 45 % 4,750 kg / 55 %A - Minimum height with cabin, machine fully lowered 3.82 m

B - Overall length 4.50 mC - Width with 2,200 l grape bin (standard) 2.55 mC - Width with 2,600 l grape bin 2.75 mC - Width with 3,000 l grape bin 2.93 mTyre options Width Track, front Track, rearD - Tyre option 1 2.55 m 2.01 m 2.09 mD - Tyre option 2 2.54 m 2.01 m 2.06 mD - Tyre option 3 2.63 m 2.06 m 2.11 mD - Tyre option 4 2.69 m 2.06 m 2.15 mD - Tyre option 5 2.85 m 2.06 m 2.21 m

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ERO-Gerätebau GmbH

With 160 employees at two locations, ERO-Gerätebau GmbH is the largest manufacturer of vineyard equipment in Germany. We have been manufacturing grape harvesters to fulfil the most stringent requirements for over 30 years. There are 18 employees dedicated just to the design of new machines and the further development of existing products. Our employees are highly qualified and make use of the latest technology CNC machines

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ERO offers comprehensive advice before and after the purchase of your grape harvester. If you have questions about our products, please call us or send us an email. We look forward to helping you!Would you like credit finance for your new grape harvester? In cooperation with our finance partner we would be glad to prepare a quotation for you. Just contact us.

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