Dewulf introduces the MP 18-110

The new North American standard for efficient, product-friendly storage

Dewulf, full-liner in machines for potato and root crop cultivation, proudly launches the MP 18-110 – an entirely new store loader developed specifically for the North American market. With an impressive belt width of 110 cm, a capacity of 250 tonnes per hour and an exceptionally stable construction, the MP 18-110 offers growers and processors a powerful, product-friendly, intuitive solution for efficiently filling storage sheds and trailers. Intelligent functions such as proportionally adaptive pivoting and automatic filling programs make this store loader a complete, multi-functional solution.

High-capacity performance with maximum control

Dewulf developed the North American Piler first and foremost for enormous processing capacity, combined with the ability to fill arch-roofed storage buildings with maximum efficiency. With a belt speed of 50 m/min (164 ft/min), the machine easily achieves a capacity of 250 tonnes per hour (275 US short tons/hour), placing it firmly in the top tier of store loaders. The MP 18-110 is equipped with 110-cm (43.3 inch)-wide conveyors, with minimal drop between the elevator and boom. The telescopic boom features a single-piece conveyor belt, ensuring consistent product flow, minimal maintenance and exceptionally product-friendly handling.

Slip detection on both the boom belt and the elevator belt continuously monitors operation and prevents unplanned downtime, even in challenging conditions. Start and stop actions for the conveyors can be carried out either in three steps (boom, elevator, feed line) or as a single action. This is a major advantage, when filling trailers for example, as it allows the machine to run completely empty.

Wide range of possibilities

With a pivot radius of 23 metres (75.5 ft) and a net boom length of 15.5 metres (50.9 ft) measured to the wheels, the MP 18-110 is particularly well suited for filling trailers from the rear. Depending on the product type, you can choose an elevator with either a rubber belt or a belted chain, available in four pitches. Thanks to the wide range of configuration options, the machine can be easily tailored to both capacity requirements and different product groups.

One of the key innovations of the MP 18-110 is its proportionally adaptive pivoting system. The machine detects the product flow at the boom discharge point and automatically adjusts the pivoting speed: slower at lower capacity, faster as product flow increases. This system prevents jolts, ensures exceptionally smooth movement and guarantees perfectly even distribution of the product in all conditions. Automatic height compensation during pivoting is also included as standard.

Built for North American conditions: stable, manoeuvrable and user-friendly

The MP 18-110 combines exceptional stability with heavy-duty construction and remarkable manoeuvrability in operation. Optional hydraulic support legs and an extendable drawbar—also available with hydraulic control—make it easy to connect the machine to a tractor for transport. With its large wheels, the machine can travel on the road at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph). The generous steering angle of the wheels greatly improves manoeuvrability in and around storage facilities. Thanks to its stable design and the smooth response of the boom during operation, vibrations and unwanted motion are kept to a minimum—benefiting both the product flow and the machine’s automatic functions.

Users also benefit from a high level of operating convenience. The MP 18-110 comes as standard with a wired remote control and a 7-inch full-colour touchscreen featuring an intuitive graphical interface. A wireless remote control with display is available as an option, showing information such as the discharge height and the active filling program. The machine has also been designed for arch-roofed storage buildings, where the side walls curve into the ceiling: with the optional ceiling-detection sensors, the top of the boom always maintains a safe distance and will automatically change pivoting direction in good time.

Fully automatic filling programs with Top-Fill

The MP 18-110 offers two automatic filling programmes, both featuring Top-Fill: a function that allows the machine to fill evenly at a fixed height by automatically lifting as the boom retracts. The Dynamic program is ideal for building up the store layer by layer, where the operator manually creates a new layer but can also follow a straight A–B line—for example when filling a trailer or when working around fixed ventilation ducting. The Premium program operates fully automatically and also forms new layers on its own, greatly reducing the operator’s workload and ensuring exceptionally consistent filling quality. Once a layer has been completed, the boom will automatically lift, then extend and pivot along the side wall for product detection before starting the next layer. This process is repeated until the top layer is completed. An acoustic signal will then indicate that the filling program has finished, or the entire line can be shut down automatically.

Another notable advantage of the machine is its energy efficiency (average 40 A @ 460 V / 60 Hz, 3-phase) and a noise level of around 83 dB, which is considerably quieter than comparable machines. The MP 18-110 has furthermore been designed with future automation in mind and fits seamlessly within Dewulf’s broader innovation strategy.