DAIRY NEWS APRIL 13, 2021
MACHINERY & PRODUCTS // 23
Let the good times (un)roll MARK DANIEL markd@ruralnews.co.nz
MOUNTED BALE
unrollers are popular on New Zealand farms, with one Kiwi-owned manufacturer claiming to have figured out what works best for farmers, and why. Hustler Equipment, celebrating its 60th year, uses an exhaustive process that starts with an idea, moves to building a machine, which is then handed to farmers to use and test in real world conditions. User feedback results in tweaks and adjustments to produce the ideal configuration – a process the company
Hustler has used farmer feedback to develop the cradle shape of their Unrolla range bale unrollers.
used to develop the cradle shape of their Unrolla range bale unrollers. The shape of the cradle was designed to deal with perfectly shaped bales, while also allowing for
crops or conditions that might misshape some bales. A single-piece thermoformed floor made from polyethylene is said to reduce bale drag by up to 30%, while durable bis-
alloy steel sprockets and covered drive shafts eliminate crop wrapping on any drive components. Bale weights have grown substantially over the last decade, so
the Unrolla LX105 has a substantial subframe, 12,000lb roller chains and 40mm x 40mm box-section galvanised feedbars. Aimed at users wishing to feed 50 to 800
bales per annum, with weights of up to 1000kg, the machine requires one double-acting hydraulic outlet with an available flow rate of 30 to 60 litres per minute. A single lever control system allows fine adjustment of feed rate and easy selection of left or righthanded discharge. From a practical point of view, Hustler Unrolla’s are fitted with an automatic hands-free connection and disconnection system called Snaplox, allowing users to disconnect the cradle, load a bale from an adjacent stack, then reconnect without leaving their tractor or hanging out the window to pull a rope.
‘YOUNIVERSE’ FAIR NEW HOLLAND is set to hold a
“Youniverse” digital fair, a 10-day online event, next month where farmers and prospective customers can “meet” with some of the company’s specialists and explore the “New Holland world”. The event runs from April 9 to April 18, registration is free, and it will feature a “live” event on April 12th, hosted by Carlo Lambro, New Holland Brand President, on the dedicated Youniverse TV channel. Announcing this virtual fair, the company said “visitors” can check out its products and latest innovations through a series of virtual landscapes. Talking it up in advance, the manufacturer says the fair will be “much more than a live streaming event or showroom”, claiming it
will “offer an immersive, infotainment experience”. The firm says visitors will be able to see a selection of products in an “immersive farm setting”, accessing a wide range of multimedia content, 3D simulations and full details on the machines. The “immersive farm environment” will showcase more than 20 machines, and New Holland’s latest introductions.
These will include the Big Baler 1290 Packer model; the CH7.70 Crossover Harvesting combine; the T6160 Dynamic Command tractor; new W170D wheel loaders, and the new implement ranges. Also, in this area will be the record-holding CR10.90 Revelation combine, the T7.315 HD tractor, and the T6.180 Methane Power tractor, which enters the New Holland range later in the year.
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Forged bale spears of unequal length allow the easy pick up of bales and smooth reconnection to the cradle after bale loading. This feature is complemented with the ability to connect to either end of the cradle and feed out to either side, offering maximum manoeuvrability, adaptability and the versatility to work in conjunction with any front-end loader, skid-steer or telescopic handler. Throughout the machine, bearings are favoured instead of bushes, increasing the durability and working life of the units, a fact the company recognises by offering a 4-year warranty.