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Balers and Bale Wrappers New Case IH LB436 HD baler The first large-format “High Density” LB436 HD balers from Case IH have completed their first season on farm, impressing operators with their speed and bale quality. Ideal for largescale farmers and contractors, this baler is designed to provide high-performance baling of more than 40 tons per hour and to pack 500kg into each bale in all crops. A patented two-speed mid-gearbox will speed up the PTO in two stages from 1000 to 1445 rpm and allows smooth startup with 240 hp tractors. It also features automatic declutch in case of overload. The pick-up bar with a working width of 235 cm, 5 tine bars and perfect bale tine distribution, reliably and cleanly picks up the swath even at higher speeds. An automatic lubrication system minimises downtime and maintenance
work and the dust-proof twine boxes are large enough for 36 spools of twine. Reinforced plungers, TwinePro twin-knot technology as standard, and a hydraulically suspended, steered tandem chassis all increase the efficiency of the baler and set standards in bale density and ground speed. Case IH also continues to offer the LB4 XL series with 4 models available, producing bales from 80x70 TO 120x90 CM. In the round baler market, Case IH offers a variety of products including the RB545 model producing bales of 122125 CM. The RB545 can be supplied with or without the silage pack wrapper which features a tandem axle and wider tyres to minimise ground compaction.
The chopping system comes with up to 20 blades, while the dual pre-wrapping system means bales can be pre-wrapped with either plastic film or net, depending on preference. The RB455 and RB465 models offer high-capacity variable chamber baling with Feeder, Rotor Cutter and
Overshot versions. All feature durable endless belts and the 1.3m wide Edge Wrap duckbill netwrap system to produce uniform-density, clean-edged bales. Finally, the RB344 produces bales of 120x125 cm and is ideal for farmers that prefer independence at an affordable price.
chains. The oil lubricating the chain is pumped from the large
storage tank by an adjustable eccentric pump. Lubrication is
New heavy duty Rollants from Claas The latest Rollant 540 and 520 fixed chamber round balers have been completely redesigned and include new rollers, a stronger chassis, a new drive concept and ease of maintentance, all ensuring high performance, excellent reliability and a long service life. Both Rollant balers produce a 1.25m diameter bale, the Rollant 520 bale being 1.20m wide and the 540 bale 1.22m In the fixed chamber, the Rollant 540 has 15 newly redesigned rollers all made from 4mm thick steel and the Rollant
520 has 16, of which eight are made from 3-mm-thick sheet steel, and the other eight from 4-mm-thick sheet steel. The ribbed profile of the rollers ensures precise rotation of the bale, even under moist conditions. Storage and power transmission functions are performed by the heavy duty stub shafts that can be individually replaced if necessary, like the rollers themselves. The rotor, main drive and tailgate rollers are fitted with Zubakki 1.25-inch (Rollant 540) or 1.00-inch (Rollant 520) drive
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