AMV Design drew up plans for the combine-harvester exterior, but its main focus was the cabin, which comes in two sizes and can be mounted on a range of models. The study began with the concept designs, and then moved on to feasibility analysis and sketches. The early designs proved to be extremely innovative and were readily approved by the client.
The sketches were used to create the style surfaces, after which two versions were put forward so that Rostselmash could choose the most suitable investment plan. The production costs needed to take into account modifications to production capacity, as an entirely brand new machine had to be built. One version was to be made almost entirely of plastic and the other was to include metal parts. There followed a meeting with Rostselmash management in Rostov to present the versions, after which it was decided that the finished machine would be a combination of both.
Once the surfaces had been updated, AMV Design made a 1:5 mock-up of the machine. The mock-up was then inspected and subsequently approved by Rostselmash, which paved the way for the design phase. The cabin mock-up was made on a 1:1 scale so that the ergonomics and comfort of its seats and control devices could be studied more carefully and thus ensure an overall improvement in efficiency performance. The cabin is luxurious, comfortably sized and 30% larger than the average of its competitors’ cabs.
This phase saw AMV Design and Rostselmash work in perfect harmony to fine-tune every single detail of the combine harvester. Both teams met on numerous occasions, and AMV Design also provided consultancy for the exterior and interior materials.
After the combine harvester had been engineered, Rostselmash took charge of making the moulds and producing the prototype. The first complete machine was unveiled at the Moscow Agrosalon, where it gave an impressive demonstration that wowed visitors and competitors alike, winning the combine harvester awards for its unique range of devices.
The RSM-161 has revolutionised the design of combine harvesters and is the outcome of a first-rate decision that recognised the trademark Italian flair of AMV Design. The result was that the RSM-161 was acclaimed by the agricultural-machine industry. This stylish, powerful, luxury-cabined combine harvester embarked on a world factory tour to demonstrate its strength and efficiency, and led to it becoming the best in its class.
The control joystick is particularly noteworthy. Its style and ergonomics were engineered by AMV Design, and the electronics were developed by a company in Padua.
Every part of the RSM-161, especially its looks, cabin and command console, was designed with the utmost care and the very latest technology.
