Application of VIMLIFT and demountable bodies in the transportation of potatoes and vegetables
Yearly harvest of potatoes and vegetables, as well as their subsequent implementation through the trading network is one of the most stressful and expensive handling operations across the entire Russia. To solve the problem of transport support harvesting and other transportation work is designed and manufactured semi- agricultural purposes. It is equipped with demountable system VIMLIFT representing hydraulic hook lift for loading and unloading device, and includes a number of swap bodies, which can be used in the car or truck tractor. Comparative analysis of harvesting and transport process using VIMLIFT system with interchangeable bodies and with the use of conventional trucks showed the effectiveness of the system VIMLIFT. This is accompanied by increased productivity, reduced labor costs for handling, reduced fuel consumption, providing year-round vehicle loading.