Self-Propelled Flax Harvester
Harvesting flax requires more than simply removing the crop from the field. To produce high-quality fiber, flax stalks must be carefully pulled and evenly laid for the retting process, where natural microorganisms break down the pectin that binds the fiber to the woody core. Proper retting is essential for achieving efficient fiber separation and maintaining fiber quality throughout processing.
The Bastmec 4YMB-2 Self-Propelled Flax Harvester is designed specifically for mechanized flax harvesting. Combining crop pulling, field laying, and advanced mobility in a single machine, it helps growers improve harvesting efficiency while creating ideal conditions for natural retting and subsequent fiber processing.
Product Description
4YMB-2 Self-Propelled Flax Harvester
The Bastmec 4YMB-2 Self-Propelled Flax Harvester is a specialized harvesting machine developed for flax production. It is designed to harvest flax during the yellow ripening stage by gently pulling the plants from the soil and laying the stalks evenly across the field for natural dew retting.
By distributing the harvested flax uniformly, the machine promotes consistent exposure to moisture, air, and natural microbial activity. This retting process helps break down the natural gums within the stalk, allowing the flax fiber to separate more effectively from the woody core during subsequent processing stages.
The machine features a hydraulic stepless transmission system combined with four-wheel drive, providing smooth speed adjustment, excellent traction, and reliable performance under varying field conditions. Its self-propelled design improves operational efficiency while reducing labor requirements, making it well suited for commercial flax farms and agricultural cooperatives.
Key Features
• Designed specifically for flax harvesting operations
• Pulls flax plants during the yellow ripening stage
• Uniformly lays stalks for natural dew retting
• Hydraulic stepless speed control for smooth operation
• Four-wheel drive system for enhanced field mobility
• Promotes efficient fiber and core separation
• High productivity for large-scale cultivation
• Reduces labor intensity and harvesting costs
Applications
• Industrial flax cultivation
• Linen fiber production
• Field retting preparation
• Commercial farming operations
• Agricultural cooperatives
Benefits
✓ Improved harvesting efficiency
✓ Consistent field laying for uniform retting
✓ Better fiber quality and separation performance
✓ Enhanced traction and field adaptability
✓ Reduced labor requirements
✓ Reliable operation in large-scale production environments
Technical Parameters
Main Technical Parameters
| Project | Unit | Main Technical Parameters |
| Model name | / | 4YMB-2 Self-Propelled Flax Harvester |
| Operating speed | km/h | 8–15 |
| Walking speed | km/h | 20–30 |
| Engine power | kW | 162 |
| Work efficiency | hm²/h | 1.0–1.8 |
| Working width | mm | 2400 |
| Structural weight | kg | 7500 |
| Overall dimensions (L × W × H) | mm | 7700 × 3300 × 2900 |
| Drive type | / | Four-wheel drive |
| Walking system | / | Hydraulic |
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Product Name: Self-Propelled Flax Harvester
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