The reloading bunker BNP-30ES for the European market, improvements for the benefit of Ukrainian farmers

The TECHAGRO 2024 agricultural exhibition resumed its work after a significant break caused by the large-scale coronavirus pandemic. During April 7-11, the newest developments from Central and Eastern European countries in the category of equipment and machinery for agro-industrial enterprises were presented at the exhibition booths and sites.

With the participation of the Federation of Employers of Ukraine including the Association UkrAgroMash, the fifth national booth was organized, where leading domestic companies presented their products.

The well-known Ukrainian company Egritech has significant experience in the production of agricultural machinery, used to increase the efficiency of the harvesting and transportation of grain crops.

The modern reloadable storage bunker BNP-30 ES, fully adapted and certified for operating standards in European countries, generated a lot of interest among visitors.

Features and Appropriateness of Using Wheeled Self-Propelled Guns for Harvesting

Over the long course of millennia, grain cultivation has become one of the main factors in providing people with a basic food product. However, the harvesting of wheat and other cereals has always required that such tasks be carried out in the shortest possible time. There are many technological methods for prompt collection. One of them is the continuous increase in the units of involved machinery and vehicles for transportation.

Owners of large agro-holdings and smaller family farms faced a dilemma – either to lose the grown produce “at the root” due to delays in the harvesting company or to bear large additional financial costs for engaging more trucks and powerful combines.

A real find for solving this problem has been a new type of machinery – a convenient-to-use modern-designed storage bunker. Its fairly large capacity, made of metal on wide wheels, allows accommodating a significant volume of bulk produce. Movement across the field is carried out with the help of tractors of the required power, and the presence of augers solves the task of receiving grain from the combine and loading it into trucks or trailers.

This original mobile grain storage is selected based on the capacity of the combine’s bunker multiplied by a factor of 2, 3, 4. An example could be a combine bunker volume of 6 m3 and a SPG capacity of 24 m3 – the combine can unload 4 times.

The advantages of using such equipment include the following:

• Provides a time reserve for the return of vehicles from the field;
• Saves combine harvester working time. A unit in the form of a tractor with a grain reloading bunker allows for the reception of grain on the move;
• Three-link technology eliminates combine downtime even in cases of vehicle delays;
• The application of an innovative approach to the harvesting process allows to increase labor productivity indicators by 15-25% and reduce the required number of equipment by approximately a quarter.

The domestic market offers a wide selection of equipment in this category from leading domestic and foreign manufacturers. However, it was the reloadable storage bunker BNP-30 ES that generated significant interest among visitors at Techagro 2024 thanks to its full adaptability to working conditions in Europe.

Storage Bunker BNP-30 – Design Features and Operational Characteristics

Egritech is a newcomer to the prestigious exhibition venue, however, according to the Commercial Director Sergey Kostenko, the latest development has become a true highlight of the national stand. This was facilitated by several important and unique developments embodied in the modern model of the BNP:

• presence of a rear steering axle;
• the option of locking the rear axle for steering synchronization in small areas;
• a system of additional sliding gates in the bunker for the accelerated unloading of grain;
• the unloading of the full volume takes only 3 minutes;
• a dual-circuit pneumatic brake system;
• enhanced axle strength parameters;
• two reliable cardan shafts.

This model can be coupled with tractors of medium power – 220-240 hp.

Compliance with European market requirements and an attractive solution for Ukrainian farmers

Participation in one of the largest agro exhibitions of 2024 is a very rational and beneficial decision for developing an optimal algorithm of relations and potential cooperation with EU country dealers. During presentations and business discussions, interest in deepening partnerships with representatives from Hungary, Moldova, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland, and the Czech Republic was identified.

The storage bunker BNP-30 attracts potential buyers with a balanced ratio of impeccable quality and a democratic price. It’s also worth mentioning its versatility. Besides harvesting, similar equipment can be used for transporting mineral fertilizers and delivering seeding material to the needed location. The 560/60 R 22.5 tire specifications significantly reduce pressure on the soil surface, preventing negative impact on the field structure.

Egritech is very confident in the rapid growth of demand for such equipment on the domestic market and in expanding business relations with European partners.