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Tenant of the Schobersteinhaus, 4453 Trattenbach
The Mitterhumer family has three 3-point buckets in use, a Samurai and a Sumo for both tractors (in some cases on the rear and front hydraulics simultaneously) and a "Judo" for the Metrac.
The Mitterhumers run the Schobersteinhütte, a hut that is well-loved by hikers, and in the valley in Trattenbach they run a farm with a wine bar. The inn is almost exclusively supplied by the three-point buckets. Water tanks and drinks are transported this way - even over rough terrain.
"Nobody believes what we are able to do with our three buckets. In any case, we keep the Schoberstein in good shape with them: Repairing paths, construction work, clearing snow and even avalanches... Yes, avalanches always involve large stones and so it is impossible to drive a snow blower.
With the three-point buckets we have by far the most robust solution and also the most versatile. That's why they are also our stalwarts and are in use every day," says Mitterhumer, pleased with his helpers. "They are also indispensable in agriculture. Transporting the fruit for the must, loading pigs, clearing out manure ..."
From ARGE Kompost & Biogas in Enns
The demands on the loading machinery are high with composting. Enormous tonnages must be mastered every day. High hourly outputs demand everything from the machines.
Inspired by the diverse Rosensteiner adapter range for mounting the three-point buckets on different basic vehicles, Rudolf Hofmann from the ARGE Kompost & Biogas in Enns came up with an ingenious idea. He adapted the Rosensteiner three-point frame to his telehandler himself. Then he sent it back to Rosensteiner, where it was powder-coated and fully assembled on a new SUMO.
The three-point bucket is almost the only thing used now, in place of the standard bucket. Because the three-point bucket does not tilt downwards for dumping, but rather the bucket is lifted above the pivot point, it gains so much lifting height that the telescopic arm usually does not need to be extended at all. In addition, the three-point bucket reacts much more quickly when tipping out and when sliding in. In this way Hofmann saves a lot of time and wear and can really go "above and beyond" with his telehandler.
Mr. Hofmann especially appreciates the robustness, the huge loading volume and the 5t payload, which leaves plenty in reserve. Just as his compost will let a lot of flowers and fruits sprout, we appreciate this fruitful idea.
A Sumo three-point truck for a mountain farmer?
5 t payload, 2.50 m bucket width... What does a mountain farmer do with such a huge Rosensteiner three-point bucket?
The family looks after 15 cows and 35 young cattle for breeding and fattening oxen and is also a member of an alpine pasture community. There is always plenty to transport. In this steep terrain the 3-point bucket is superior to any trailer or truck. With the Sumo, the power and manoeuvrability of the tractor can be fully utilised. Mounted on the tractor for 200 days a year proves the universal benefits of the machine. However, this is also demonstrated by community services such as snow clearing or working with wood chips.
The Sumo is easy to mount, can be parked whilst loaded and can be re-mounted without having to get down. Großauer would also like to see this solution with centring discs for other devices: "Well, Rosensteiner is always ahead with their customer focus", he is pleased about the innovative spirit of the nearby manufacturer.
As a perfectionist, design is also important to Großauer and that "everything is neatly in place". It was also critical to choose an attachment that perfectly matches the tractor performance. Taking all this into account, there was really only one choice: The Sumo from the wide range of Rosensteiner three-point buckets
SUMO three-point bucket with municipal package in use in the municipality of Attersee.
