Feed rate control system for Case IH

The market-leading CaseIH LB 436 HD Big Square baler not only leads the way with bale formation and density, it now comes with class-leading ISOBUS TIM technology to aid the operation and ensure peak performance throughout long days in the field.

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Case IH

Feed rate control features two modes of operation, the first is charge control, available for rotor cutter models only and the second is slice control featured on all big baler models.

Charge Control Function

‘Charge Mode’ allows the baler to run at optimal performance by controlling the tractor speed in relation to swath size.

The driver simply selects charge mode and sets the optimal forward speed along with desired plunger capacity.

The baler then monitors crop flow and uses this data in conjunction with pre-set algorithms to control the tractor speed and ensure maximum output is achieved.

In field testing, this function not only improved the driver’s experience and reduced fatigue but also increase the output of the baler by 9%, with the additional benefit of improving fuel economy.

It is a great feature to help less experienced operators get the most out of their day.

Slice Control Mode

‘Slice control mode’ allows the driver to easily achieve bales with a uniform slice count.

After selecting Slice Control, the operator sets the maximum speed and desired slices per bale. The baler monitors the size of each bale slice as it is formed and will control the tractor’s forward speed to ensure the desired slice count is achieved.

The slice control mode guarantees a uniform number of slices in each bale and an identical thickness of each slice. With traditional baler operation, the operator can- not react quickly enough to insure this level of uniformity. These inconsistencies can lead to poorer bale handling, unstable stacks, and increased twine failures.

Bales with uniform slice formation will have constant density and present wellshaped and square-edged every time.