CH570 Harvester Motion Retrofit

I’m retrofitting a John Deere CH570 cane harvester and need a practical design that splits the elevator’s functions—its vertical travel must stay under simple manual control, while its left-right swing should operate automatically. The topper also remains on a manual mechanism. Because the machine works in dusty, cane-field conditions, the solution has to be sturdy yet as economical as possible. Here’s what I’m after: • A complete mechanism layout showing how the elevator can be raised and lowered manually, and how the same elevator can pivot left and right with an automated drive. • A manual topper movement system that matches the elevator’s vertical control in feel and cost. • Basic cab and exterior detailing so the operator area and bodywork look tidy and service-ready, but no show-level polish. • A parts list and sourcing notes that clearly favour the cheapest viable option—hydraulic, mechanical lever, or electronic—whichever meets the brief for the lowest cost. • Assembly drawings, control schematics, and concise step-by-step instructions I can give the workshop crew. • A quick ballpark of your labour and expected material spend, keeping the total project under the $800 ceiling I’ve set. If you’ve engineered farm machinery or similar field-tough equipment before, this should feel familiar. Accuracy, clarity, and a design I can build without exotic components will win the job.

Project ID: 40412572