Upgraded beet harvester for 2025/26 campaign

Sugar beet machinery specialists Vervaet has introduced a facelift version of its popular Vervaet Q-616 sugar beet harvester for the 2025/26 campaign.

The updated Q-616 features a new cab, a range of technical improvements, including styling and numerous new options – continues the progression of the design in line with Vervaet’s policy of ongoing development.

“Since its launch in 2016, the Q-Series has been a huge success,” says Jonathan Hoekman, commercial director at Frans Vervaet BV.

“Thanks to its modular design, manoeuvrability, and straight-forward layout this machine has proven itself across various markets and countries.

Robust machine

“With this latest update we aim to continue and strengthen this success. As a family-owned company now in its third generation, we feel we have built a robust machine for the immediate future.”

Imported by J Riley Beet Harvesters, the Q-616 is hugely popular in the UK, outselling both its siblings in the Vervaet range. With almost a decade of performance under its belt, there is also a strong demand for refurbished used machines.

“The Q-616 has proven itself in the UK as a worthy successor to the legendary Vervaet 17-T and Beet Eater 617,” says J Riley’s managing director Matt Carse, who supplies a considerable number of new and used machines to new owners annually.

“Its versatility makes it well-suited to both farmers and contractors lifting across the full range of soil types, it has consistently outsold the competition since its introduction.

“The large UK population means we can also offer good-quality refurbished machines and first-class backup, which is all as part of the package.”

New features

Key updates include a new Claas X11 cabin, which is larger, quieter, and more comfortable for the operator. The cabin is fully CAN-bus controlled, ensuring better and more accurate data transmission.

The lifter frame has been upgraded to improve efficiency and precision during harvesting, resulting in fewer losses and a cleaner harvest. The latest topping and lifting gear includes a third generation front-end as standard.

Owners can choose from three toppers to match their specific needs. Additionally, there is a choice between a rollerbed or turbine-only primary cleaning system to suit different soil types and harvesting conditions.

New styling includes fully electric mirrors for optimal visibility. A new 360-degree camera system gives the operator a complete overview of the machine and work area, contributing to more efficient operation and reducing the risk of damage.

Several hydraulic upgrades include new valves and pumps. These improvements provide better responsiveness and greater efficiency. An extensive software update ensures better performance, greater ease of use and even more reliability.