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A high-throughput two-screen air and screen pre-cleaner designed to move large volumes of freshly harvested grain through a first-pass scalp-and-sift cleaning cycle. Up to 1,000 BPH (27.2 MT/h). Supplied and supported across Western Canada by Vistasort.
The Clipper Conquest 286 is AT Ferrell's dedicated high-capacity pre-cleaner — engineered to move large volumes of freshly harvested grain through a scalp-top and sift-bottom cleaning cycle before storage, drying, or further precision cleaning downstream. It is a purpose-built first-stage machine, not a precision cleaner.
Two 86-inch screen decks — each made up of three 26-inch sections — provide extended screening surface that sustains high throughput without sacrificing separation quality. The top shoe runs a scalp screen to remove material larger than the target seed. The bottom shoe runs a sift screen to pull out fines, small weed seeds, and trash.
A key differentiator: the electronic variable speed vibratory inlet feed hopper is standard on the Conquest 286 — giving the operator precise, continuous feed rate control regardless of incoming grain condition. A 4-inch square, 1/4-inch thick steel frame matches the structural demands of sustained high-volume operation.
The Conquest 286 uses two separate shoe assemblies — each with its own screen configuration targeting a different category of contaminant. Together they remove both oversized and undersized material in a single cleaning pass.
Removes material larger than the desired seed — straw, clumped material, broken cobs, large rocks, and other oversized contaminants harvested with the grain. The scalp screen is sized to pass good product through while rejecting everything above the target size.
Removes fine material smaller than the desired seed — fine soil, small weed seeds, broken seed fragments, and dust that passed through the scalp screen above. The sift screen passes fines through while the good product continues over the screen surface.
After passing through both shoe assemblies, product passes through the air aspiration column from the reverse-incline fan. The calibrated air gate removes lightweight material — dust, chaff, light weed seeds — that mechanical screening alone cannot catch. Up to 6,400 CFM standard (15 HP / higher CFM option available).
The Conquest 286 is purpose-built as the first stage in a multi-step cleaning system — processing raw harvested grain at high volumes before precision cleaning downstream.
Raw, freshly harvested grain enters the Conquest 286. Up to 1,000 BPH scalp-and-sift pre-cleaning removes large trash, straw, fines, and weed seeds before any other processing.
Pre-cleaned grain is safe for bin storage or dryer intake. Removing trash before drying reduces fire risk, improves airflow uniformity, and protects dryer efficiency and longevity.
Pre-cleaned grain then goes through a Clipper Prelude 526, Prelude 826, or similar precision cleaner for final sizing, air separation, and certification-grade or export-grade finishing.
From infeed to clean product discharge, the Conquest 286 runs a controlled five-step process to remove both oversized and undersized contaminants from raw harvested grain at high throughput rates.
The electronic variable speed vibratory inlet feed hopper delivers an adjustable, uniform product stream through the air column and onto the top screen deck. The adjustable internal gate maintains consistent feed regardless of incoming grain condition.
The 86-inch top scalp screen removes oversized material — straw, clods, broken cobs, and large debris. Scalped material exits the front of the machine. Good product falls through to the bottom shoe assembly below.
The 86-inch bottom sift screen removes fines, small weed seeds, dust, and broken seed fragments. Siftings drop through the screen and are discharged by the air lock trash auger. Good product passes over the screen and continues to aspiration.
Rubber balls in the ball tray system continuously bounce against the underside of both screen decks during operation — preventing screen blinding and maintaining consistent throughput at high feed rates without production stops.
The calibrated air gate removes lightweight material from the product stream after screening. The air lock discharge trash auger maintains consistent air pressure in the separation column for stable, continuous operation at full capacity.
Built for sustained high-volume pre-cleaning with operator control over feed rate, air separation, and cleanout — engineered heavier than mid-size cleaners to match the throughput demands.
4-inch square, 1/4-inch wall tubular steel — heavier construction than mid-size cleaners to handle the structural stress of sustained high-volume pre-cleaning operation across long shifts.
Electronic variable speed vibratory inlet with adjustable internal gate is standard on the Conquest 286 — providing precise, continuous feed rate control throughout the cleaning run regardless of incoming grain condition.
Standard 10 HP reverse-incline fan generates up to 6,400 CFM. The optional 15 HP fan drive is available for high air discharge requirements — high-moisture grain, trashy harvests, or maximum-throughput operations.
The air lock discharge trash auger with bottom access door maintains consistent air pressure in the separation column during continuous operation. The bottom access door enables fast, thorough cleanout during crop changeovers.
Single calibrated air gate control provides precise, repeatable aspiration settings. Document your air gate setting by crop for consistent results across operators and shifts.
Rubber balls continuously prevent screen blinding on both shoe decks during operation. New-style ball trays allow screens to be changed without removing the trays — keeping downtime minimal between crop changeovers.
Configure the Conquest 286 to match your facility's specific electrical, lubrication, and control requirements — orderable through Vistasort.
Full machine dimensions, weights, screen configuration, and electrical requirements for the Clipper Conquest 286.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model | Conquest 286 |
| Manufacturer | AT Ferrell / Clipper Separation Technologies |
| Screen Decks | 2 (top scalp + bottom sift) |
| Deck Length | 86 inches (3 × 26-inch sections) |
| Top Assembly | Scalp screen |
| Bottom Assembly | Sift screen |
| Market Cleaning | Up to 1,000 BPH (27.2 MT/h) |
| Fan | Reverse-incline, up to 6,400 CFM |
| Air Gate | Calibrated single control |
| Inlet | Electronic variable speed vibratory (standard) |
| Screen Cleaning | Ball tray system |
| Trash Discharge | Air lock auger with bottom access door |
| Frame | 4" sq. tubing, 1/4" wall thickness |
| Screen Options | 150+ sizes available |
| Dimension / Weight | Value |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 137.08 inches |
| Overall Width | 87.28 inches |
| Overall Height | 86.14 inches |
| Base Length | 136.44 inches |
| Base Width | 71.5 inches |
| Base Height | 85.64 inches |
| Weight | 3,800 lbs |
| Authorized Dealer (CA) | Vistasort — Saskatoon, SK |
| Component | Motor | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Inlet Feed Hopper | ½ HP (0.375 kW) | Electronic variable speed — standard |
| Eccentric Drive | 2 HP (2.25 kW) | Standard |
| Main Fan | 10 HP (7.5 kW) | Reconfigurable for local electrical |
| High-Air Fan Option | 15 HP (11.25 kW) | Optional — for high air discharge |
| Motor Packages | 50/60 Hz · Single/3-Phase · TEFC or Ex-Proof | |
The Conquest 286 is especially effective on freshly harvested, high-trash grain — where its high capacity and robust two-screen design deliver the most value as a first-pass pre-cleaner.
Widely used as a high-volume first-pass pre-cleaner for cereal crops — removing straw, large weed seeds, and fines at intake before grain goes to storage, drying, or precision cleaning. Throughput at 1,000 BPH sustains high-volume harvest operations.
The 86-inch screen decks and robust construction handle high-volume corn pre-cleaning effectively — removing cob fragments, oversized debris, and fines that would slow or damage downstream precision equipment if not removed first.
Peas, lentils, and edible beans benefit from pre-cleaning before precision cleaning — removing pod fragments, clods, and weed seeds at high throughput before the product moves to a Prelude cleaner for final sizing and air separation.
In high-volume canola processing, the Conquest 286 removes pod material, large weed seeds, and coarse debris before precision cleaning — protecting the fine screens and gravity separators downstream from damage caused by large contaminants in the raw crop.
At commercial grain handling facilities, the 1,000 BPH capacity sustains high receiving rates at intake — pre-cleaning grain at the receiving leg before it enters bin storage, maintaining bin quality and reducing dockage on the entire volume received.
In multi-stage cleaning systems, the Conquest 286 serves as Stage 1 — processing raw grain at maximum throughput before the product flows to a precision cleaner such as the Clipper Prelude 526 or Prelude 826 for final grade cleaning and certification.
Vistasort is Western Canada's authorized Clipper Separation Technologies dealer — with over 40 years of experience designing and supplying seed and grain processing systems across the Prairies.
Clipper Separation Technologies, manufactured by AT Ferrell Company, is one of North America's most established seed and grain cleaning equipment brands. Vistasort is the authorized Clipper dealer for Western Canada — supplying, installing, and supporting the full Clipper line including the Conquest pre-cleaner series.
Since 1986, Vistasort has been specifying and supplying seed and grain processing equipment across Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba — with deep knowledge of Prairie crops, harvest conditions, and the pre-cleaning demands of high-volume operations.
Matching a pre-cleaner to your operation's harvest throughput, crop mix, and downstream cleaning equipment requires experience. Vistasort provides pre-cleaner sizing guidance and line layout support — not just equipment supply.
Vistasort supplies the complete processing line — the Conquest 286 pre-cleaner, downstream Prelude or Eclipse precision cleaners, aspirators, gravity separators, color sorters, and conveyance — designing the integrated system from first-pass pre-cleaning to final product discharge.
Vistasort is based in Saskatoon — providing Canadian-based parts availability and technical support for every Clipper machine we supply. No long lead times waiting for overseas manufacturers when you need service during peak season.
Answers to the most common questions about the Clipper Conquest 286 and how it fits into grain pre-cleaning operations in Western Canada.
Tell us your crops, harvest volumes, and downstream processing setup — Vistasort will spec the right Conquest 286 configuration for your operation.
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