Standen Rapide Tanker Beet Harvester Manual – Working Instructions & Illustrated Parts List

Comprehensive Operator’s and Illustrated Parts Manual for the Standen Rapide Tanker Beet Harvester

This detailed PDF manual covers the Standen Rapide Tanker Beet Harvester – both Lifting Wheel and Share Models – fitted with the Top Windrowing Attachment. Designed and manufactured in Ely, Cambridgeshire by F.A. Standen & Sons (Engineering) Ltd, the Rapide series is built for efficient sugar beet harvesting across varying field conditions.

Whether you’re a contractor, mechanic, or experienced grower, this manual delivers clear, no-nonsense guidance to get the most from your equipment, reduce downtime, and ensure long-term machine performance.

What This Manual Covers:

• Setup & Operation: Step-by-step instructions for tractor wheel alignment, fitting the P.T.O. coupling, and rear wheel positioning for optimal row tracking.
• Adjustment Procedures: Practical setup advice for the topping unit, shares, depth control (for both share and lifting wheel variants), flail height and lateral position, and spring-loaded knife use.
• Cleaning & Efficiency: Guidance on agitator options, cleaner weights, and elevator chain adjustment for improved beet cleanliness and machine performance.
• Attachments Explained: Full instructions for the Mk II Top Windrowing Attachment, including how it collects beet tops for silage or folding without ground contamination.
• Steerage & Slope Use: Notes on the optional steerage attachment for improved control on side hills and uneven terrain.

Who This Manual is For:

This manual is a must-have for:

• Farmers and growers harvesting root crops like sugar beet using the Standen Rapide range
• Contractors and operators working with Top Windrowing or Flail Topper setups
• Agricultural mechanics and restorers maintaining or overhauling vintage Standen equipment

Parts List & Diagrams

A full illustrated parts breakdown accompanies the working instructions. You’ll find exploded diagrams and itemised listings across:

• Tank and main frame components
• Rear axle, main wheels, drive assemblies, guards
• Lifting wheel and paddle shaft setups
• Webs, tracks, rollers, sprockets, bearings, and chains
• Top Saver rear elevator and side elevator assemblies
• Flail drive and topping unit elements including knives, arms, feeler wheels, and tensioners
• Optional Automatic Dumper and Trash Extractor attachments
• Share conversion kit and depth wheel assemblies

Models Specifically Covered:

The manual directly covers the Standen Rapide Tanker Beet Harvester, including:

• Lifting Wheel Model
• Share Model
• Top Windrowing Attachment
• Top Saver Models (rear and side elevator options)

Key Topics Include:

• Safety precautions and maintenance reminders
• Depth and pitch settings for optimal beet lifting
• Flail topper configuration for varying crop conditions
• Feeler wheel adjustments to protect beet crowns
• Drive chain maintenance across main and auxiliary systems

Optional Equipment and Configurations Discussed:

• Steerage unit for sloped terrain
• Top Windrowing for clean silage beet tops
• Spring-loaded knives for stony soil
• Automatic dumper box for mechanised unloading
• Trash extractor assembly for enhanced field performance

Whether you're running a working machine or restoring a classic, this manual ensures you’re equipped with the exact setup, operation, and parts info you need—direct from the original manufacturer.

This is a scanned PDF copy of the original manual. It will be delivered instantly by email after purchase. No physical item will be shipped.