{"id":440,"date":"2026-05-21T07:53:44","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/?post_type=product&p=440"},"modified":"2026-05-25T08:59:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T08:59:57","slug":"4byh-1-3-kidney-bean-puller","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/product\/4byh-1-3-kidney-bean-puller\/","title":{"rendered":"4BYH-1.3 Kidney Bean Puller"},"content":{"rendered":"
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EverPower Baling Machinery Australia<\/span><\/p>\n

Precision Spring-Tooth Puller for Small Farms, Organic Growers & Specialty Bean Crops<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf31 1.3 m Working Width<\/span>\ud83d\ude9c \u2265 40 kW | 540 rpm PTO<\/span>\ud83d\udcca 0.65\u20131.04 hm\u00b2\/h | 3-Year Warranty<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Product Specifications<\/h2>\n
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No.<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nSpecification<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
1<\/td>\nModel Name<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n4BYH-1.3 Kidney Bean Puller<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nHitching Method<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nSuspension Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPicker Type<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nSpring Tooth Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nWorking Width<\/td>\nm<\/td>\n1.3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nMatched Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n\u2265 40<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nOperation Speed<\/td>\nkm\/h<\/td>\n5\u20138<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nOverall Dimensions (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n2500 \u00d7 1800 \u00d7 1250<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nPTO Speed<\/td>\nr\/min<\/td>\n540<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nWheel Track<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n1,300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nProductivity<\/td>\nhm\u00b2\/h<\/td>\n0.65\u20131.04<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nOperators<\/td>\nperson<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nStructural Mass<\/td>\nkg<\/td>\n600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Product Overview<\/h2>\n

The 4BYH-1.3 Kidney Bean Puller occupies the entry point in EverPower’s 4BYH range \u2014 a 1.3 m working-width machine designed specifically for small-to-medium bean-growing operations, organic farms, and specialty legume growers where precision over volume is the priority. Where larger-scale pullers prioritise throughput and wide-row compatibility, the 4BYH-1.3 centres its design around minimising soil disturbance, reducing root damage, and delivering the gentle uprooting action that organic certification standards and premium-market quality specifications demand.<\/p>\n

The spring-tooth picker system is the engineering core of this gentleness. Spring teeth flex under root resistance rather than applying rigid force \u2014 the pulling action follows the root geometry of each plant rather than forcing a standard pull angle. This adaptive compliance reduces root breakage and stem splitting that can result in bean pods being left underground or in the soil surface, compounding harvest losses. At the 3\u20135% harvest-loss target that premium and organic operations specify, spring-tooth performance is consistently superior to rigid-finger alternatives on the variable soil conditions common across Australian bean-growing regions.<\/p>\n

Compatible with tractors from 40 kW upward including John Deere 5075E and 5E Series, Kubota M Series, and Massey Ferguson MF 4700, the 4BYH-1.3 suspension hitching mounts directly on the tractor’s three-point linkage. The 600 kg machine weight is within the rear-linkage capacity of all compatible tractors without requiring counterweights, and the 1,300 mm wheel track is narrow enough for inter-row operation on standard Australian kidney bean row spacings of 750\u2013900 mm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Core Features \u2014 Gentle Pulling Without Crop Loss<\/h2>\n

Spring-Tooth Picker \u2014 Adaptive Root Following<\/h3>\n

The spring-tooth design is the defining feature of the 4BYH-1.3 relative to rigid-tooth alternatives. When the tooth contacts a kidney bean root zone, the spring tension allows the tooth to deflect slightly under resistance before the pull force increases \u2014 this brief deflection gives the root a fraction of a second to release cleanly from the soil before peak pulling force is applied. On the fine, fibrous root structure of kidney beans, that deflection window is the difference between a clean whole-plant pull and a root snap that leaves the pod cluster in the ground. Organic growers and premium fresh-market bean producers consistently report 15\u201325% lower field losses with spring-tooth pullers versus rigid-tooth alternatives at equivalent forward speeds.<\/p>\n

Minimal Soil Disturbance \u2014 Organic Farm Requirement<\/h3>\n

Organic bean growing operations carry certification requirements about soil structure and weed management practices \u2014 excessive soil disturbance during harvest pulls up weed seeds from deeper layers, compromising the organic protocol for the following season’s crop. The 4BYH-1.3’s spring-tooth mechanism pulls plants with minimal lateral soil movement, compared to the broader soil disruption that higher-powered, faster machines create. The mechanical arm geometry is designed to lift the plant cleanly upward from the root zone rather than sweeping it laterally through the soil profile. This upward-lift motion is also gentler on the root-stem junction where bean pods attach \u2014 keeping pods on the plant through to the following combine or picking operation.<\/p>\n

1.3 m Width \u2014 Precision Row Matching<\/h3>\n

The 1.3 m working width is sized for Australian kidney bean row spacings of 750\u2013900 mm, covering a standard two-row operating configuration. The 1,300 mm wheel track positions the tractor wheels in the inter-row spaces when operating on 750 mm rows, leaving the crop rows and the root zones undisturbed by tyre compaction ahead of the pulling pass. For growers on 900 mm rows, the 1.3 m width covers one wide row per pass with the wheel track positioned outside the crop zone on both sides.<\/p>\n

Suspension Hitch \u2014 Precise Depth Control<\/h3>\n

The three-point suspension hitch allows the operator to set picker depth precisely via the tractor’s rear linkage controls. Kidney beans vary in root depth across soil types and through the season as moisture content changes \u2014 shallower roots on sandy soils, deeper on clay-loam profiles. The hydraulic depth setting allows the operator to adjust tooth depth from the cab during the pull pass without stopping, maintaining optimal tooth-to-root contact as field conditions change across a paddock.<\/p>\n

0.65\u20131.04 hm\u00b2\/h \u2014 Matched to Small-to-Medium Operations<\/h3>\n

The productivity range of 0.65\u20131.04 hm\u00b2\/h at 5\u20138 km\/h is deliberately calibrated to small-to-medium operations. A 10 ha bean paddock completes in 10\u201315 hours of operating time \u2014 achievable in two working days with a single operator and tractor. For specialty growers and organic operations where the premium market demands careful harvesting and the paddock areas are measured in tens rather than hundreds of hectares, this throughput rate is entirely appropriate. Rushing bean pulling with a faster, wider machine to save time typically costs more in harvest losses than the time saving is worth on premium crops.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How the 4BYH-1.3 Works in the Field<\/h2>\n
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Step 01<\/div>\n
Depth Setting & Alignment<\/div>\n

Lower the three-point linkage to position the spring teeth at the correct depth for the soil type and root depth of the specific paddock. Align the wheel track with the inter-row spaces before the first pass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 02<\/div>\n
Forward at 5\u20138 km\/h<\/div>\n

The tractor moves forward at 5\u20138 km\/h while the spring teeth engage the root zone of each bean plant. The teeth flex under initial root resistance and then pull the plant cleanly upward as the forward motion builds tension.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 03<\/div>\n
Plant Deposited Behind Machine<\/div>\n

Pulled plants are deposited behind the machine in a windrow for collection, field drying, or direct combine pickup. The mechanical arm timing ensures plants are deposited without tangling, maintaining a clean, consistent windrow layout.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Step 04<\/div>\n
Follow with Collection or Combine<\/div>\n

After the pull pass, field-dried plants are collected by combine, hand-picked, or threshed in the field depending on the operation type. The clean plant deposition from the 4BYH-1.3 makes any of these follow-up methods more efficient.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

An operational note for first-time users: forward speed discipline is the primary variable that determines harvest loss rate. At 5 km\/h, losses on most soil types and bean varieties run 1\u20133%. At 8 km\/h on the same conditions, losses typically increase to 4\u20137%. The difference arises because spring teeth at higher speed have less dwell time in the root zone and the deflection-compliance window narrows. Organic and premium growers consistently choose 5\u20136 km\/h to hold losses in the 1\u20133% range where they matter financially.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Applications \u2014 Where the 4BYH-1.3 Is the Right Choice<\/h2>\n

Organic-Certified Bean Operations<\/h3>\n

Organic kidney bean and legume operations have specific harvesting constraints: minimal soil disturbance to protect soil health certification, chemical-free operation (the machine is entirely mechanical), and low harvest losses that make the economics of organic premium cropping viable. The 4BYH-1.3 meets all three requirements \u2014 spring-tooth action with minimal soil disruption, purely mechanical operation with no chemical inputs, and harvest-loss rates of 1\u20133% at careful operating speeds that preserve the per-kilogram premium that organic certification earns.<\/p>\n

Small-Scale Specialty Bean Growers \u2014 5 to 30 ha<\/h3>\n

Specialty bean varieties \u2014 borlotti, cannellini, navy beans, and heritage varieties \u2014 are increasingly grown by small-scale specialist producers supplying direct-to-restaurants, farmers’ markets, and health food retail channels. These operations prioritise product quality and presentation over maximum throughput, and the 4BYH-1.3’s gentle pulling action protects both qualities. The lower harvest-loss rate directly improves per-hectare revenue on specialty varieties where the market price is 3\u20135x conventional commodity prices.<\/p>\n

Soybean Production \u2014 Compact Paddocks and Headlands<\/h3>\n

Soybean pulling has the same root-structure characteristics as kidney beans \u2014 spring-tooth compliance reduces the pod shatter and root-snap losses that rigid-tooth equipment causes on soybeans. The 1.3 m working width is practical for the compact paddock layouts and headland-tight configurations common on irrigated soybean blocks in the Riverina and South-East Queensland. The 5\u20138 km\/h operating speed range is consistent with agronomist recommendations for minimising pod shatter on soybeans at the end of the maturation window.<\/p>\n

Trial Plots and Research Blocks<\/h3>\n

University research stations, seed companies conducting variety trials, and pulse industry R&D operations value the 4BYH-1.3 for its narrow width and precision operation on the small plot sizes typical of replicated field trials. A 1.3 m working width can pull individual trial plots without contamination of adjacent plots \u2014 a capability that wider machines simply cannot provide. Several Australian agricultural research institutions have adopted the 4BYH-1.3 specifically for its compatibility with standard trial-plot layouts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Maintenance \u2014 Simple Mechanical, Long Service Life<\/h2>\n

Pre-Season Inspection<\/h3>\n

Inspect all spring teeth for fatigue cracking at the coil and straightness through the working section. A spring tooth that has taken a permanent set \u2014 meaning it no longer returns to its original angle after deflection \u2014 should be replaced before the season: a set tooth provides less compliance during pulling, which increases harvest losses and accelerates wear on adjacent teeth. Check the suspension hitch top link and lower link pins for wear, and confirm the linkage category (CAT 2 on most 40+ kW tractors) matches the machine’s hitch configuration.<\/p>\n

During Operation \u2014 Field Adjustments<\/h3>\n

The most common field adjustment is depth setting as soil conditions change across the paddock. Sandy soil sections typically require a shallower depth setting than clay-loam to follow the root zone accurately; moving from one soil type to another mid-paddock without adjusting depth produces a step change in harvest loss rate. Monitor the deposited plant windrow for signs of root breakage \u2014 broken roots in the windrow are the first visible indicator that depth setting needs adjustment or forward speed should be reduced.<\/p>\n

End of Season<\/h3>\n

Clean all soil from the spring-tooth assembly \u2014 accumulated clay in the tooth coils reduces spring compliance and increases the effective pull rigidity that reduces performance. Replace all teeth showing fatigue cracking or permanent set as a complete set for consistent compliance performance across the working width. EverPower holds 4BYH-1.3-specification spring-tooth sets at the Condell Park depot for next-day east coast delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1.3 m<\/div>\n
Working Width<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Harvest Loss Rate<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Machine Weight<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Warranty<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Why the 4BYH-1.3 Is the Precision Choice<\/h2>\n
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Spring-Tooth Compliance<\/div>\n

Teeth flex under root resistance \u2014 follows root geometry rather than forcing a fixed pull angle. 15\u201325% lower losses versus rigid-tooth alternatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Organic Farm Compatible<\/div>\n

Minimal soil disturbance, purely mechanical operation, no chemical inputs. Meets organic certification soil-health protocols.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1.3 m \u2014 Row-Precise<\/div>\n

Wheel track sits in inter-row spaces on standard 750\u2013900 mm row spacings. No tyre compaction in the root zone ahead of the pull.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3-Year Warranty<\/div>\n

Every 4BYH-1.3 comes with a 3-year whole-machine warranty administered by EverPower Australia directly from Condell Park NSW.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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About EverPower Baling Machinery Australia<\/h2>\n

EverPower Baling Machinery Australia Pty Ltd \u2014 27 Harley Crescent, Condell Park NSW 2200 \u2014 is the direct Australian arm of an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer with a 32,000 m\u00b2 factory, 180 staff, and a dedicated R&D centre. Every machine carries a genuine Australian warranty administered locally, backed by spare parts stocked for 72-hour national delivery.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcde +61 2 9708 3322<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0\u2709\ufe0f sales@silage-baler.com<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0|\u00a0\u00a0silage-baler.com\/about-us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
\nWhat makes spring-tooth picking gentler than rigid-tooth alternatives?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Spring teeth deflect slightly under root resistance before applying peak pull force \u2014 a brief compliance window that allows the root to release cleanly from the soil rather than being snapped. Rigid teeth apply force instantly at a fixed angle, which increases root-snap and stem-split losses. On the fine, fibrous root structure of kidney beans, the spring-tooth compliance window is the primary variable controlling harvest loss rate. Organic and premium growers consistently achieve 1\u20133% losses with spring-tooth versus 4\u20138% with rigid-tooth at equivalent speeds.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat row spacings is the 4BYH-1.3 compatible with?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
The machine is optimised for two-row operation at 750\u2013900 mm row spacing<\/strong> (1.3 m total working width covers both rows). On 750 mm rows, the 1,300 mm wheel track positions tractor wheels in the inter-row spaces. On 900 mm rows, the wheel track sits outside the 1.3 m working width with the tractor slightly offset from row centre. For row spacings wider than 900 mm or single-wide-row configurations, consult EverPower for row-specific guidance.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nCan the 4BYH-1.3 be used on soybeans and other legumes?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
Yes \u2014 the spring-tooth pulling mechanism is effective on any legume with a taproot or fibrous root structure similar to kidney beans. Soybeans, navy beans, black-eyed peas, borlotti, and cannellini beans are all compatible. For very deep-rooted legumes (chickpeas on heavy clay soils), a deeper tooth adjustment may be needed and operating speed should be kept at the lower end of the 5\u20138 km\/h range.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat tractor linkage category is required?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
The 4BYH-1.3 uses a Category 2 three-point suspension hitch<\/strong> compatible with all tractors in the \u2265 40 kW class. The 600 kg machine weight is within the rear-linkage capacity of all compatible tractors without counterweights. The top-link angle determines the tooth entry angle into the soil \u2014 setting within the recommended range of 15\u201325\u00b0 from vertical is important for optimal pulling performance.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nWhat warranty and after-sales support is included?+<\/span><\/summary>\n
3-year whole-machine warranty<\/strong> \u2014 the longest warranty on any machine in EverPower’s range, reflecting confidence in the 4BYH-1.3’s mechanical simplicity and durability. Spring-tooth replacement sets, hitch pins, and linkage hardware stocked at Condell Park NSW for 72-hour national delivery.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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Precision Harvest \u2014 Less Loss, More Value Per Hectare<\/h2>\n

Contact EverPower about the 4BYH-1.3 for your bean operation \u2014 pricing, stock, and whether the 1.3 m or 2.6 m model matches your row configuration and annual area.<\/p>\n

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The 4BYH-1.3 is EverPower’s precision entry-level kidney bean puller \u2014 a 1.3 m spring-tooth machine designed for organic growers, small-scale specialty producers, and research plots where harvest loss rates of 1\u20133% are achievable at careful 5\u20136 km\/h operating speeds. Compatible with tractors from 40 kW, 600 kg, suspension hitch, and backed by a 3-year warranty.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":104,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[27],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-440","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bean-puller","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/440","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=440"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/104"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=440"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=440"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=440"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silage-baler.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=440"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}