Techs & Specs: November 2011 by The Western Producer

NOVEMBER 2011

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n this issue of Techs & Specs we are taking a look at a few of the many lines of haymaking products that are available in the Western Canadian marketplace. With the return to profitability of the beef cattle sector and sustained profits in the sheep industry, it seemed like a good opportunity to examine some of the equipment that is available for 2012. Whether expanding a herd or maintaining one, there were several years in the past decade where forage machinery replacement was restricted due to low operating margins. Lower North American breeding numbers and expanding world demand for animal protein appears to be powering the improved price cycle that is currently underway. For livestock producers a brighter economic horizon is sending many to their farm equipment dealers in search of new and late model haying equipment and larger, dual-purpose windrower swathers. We hope our summaries and specifications tables in this fall edition of Techs & Specs will be useful tools when seeking some new iron for the spring or comparing choices during 2012. While we endeavour to be comprehensive and accurate in our coverage, due to the complexities of publishing technical specifications, space constraints and the wide variety choices available to the North American farmer, we are confident there will be some omissions in our tables. We encourage readers to contact their local dealers and machinery manufacturers when making purchasing decisions.

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Quality hay could step in for grain By Brian Cross, Western Producer staff

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low energy and high fibre.” Ziegler said cutting grasses at the early bloom stage and forage High grain prices could cause problems this year for beef producers crops at the bud to early flower stage will ensure a high quality trying to keep winter feeding costs in check. harvest. Ken Ziegler, a beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture, Producers should consider cutting their forage crops a week to two said cattle producers anticipating high grain prices should be looking for weeks earlier than normal this year, he added. alternatives to feed grain. Ziegler said curing and moisture content also warrant close “In years when grain was cheap, it was logical to make up for consideration. nutrient shortfalls with a bit of extra grain,” Ziegler said. Losses during cutting and harvest are caused primarily by “Today, because of the rising cost of grain, the quest to control the respiration and leaf shatter. cost per pound of gain is more challenging.” Producers should cut feed early in the day to reduce respirationHe said feeding high quality hay or silage can eliminate the need for related losses and lay material in wide swaths to increase solar drying. supplemental grain. Ideally, producers will make round bales when the moisture Hay or silage that contains total digestible nutrients (TDN) of 65 content is close to 18 percent. Square bales have a lower moisture percent will provide backgrounded calves with enough energy to record tolerance and should not exceed 15 percent, although bale density an average daily gain (ADG) of 1.75 pounds. should also be considered. Using implants or feed with even higher TDN values could improve gain rates to as much as two lb. per day. Ziegler said producers hoping to harvest high quality forage should cut their feed at the optimal stage of plant growth and minimize quality losses during storage. Forage quality is high but yields are low early in a feed crop’s growth cycle, while yields increase but forage quality decreases as the plant matures. That’s because the amount of fibrous stems increases relative to leafy material, where most nutrients are found. Jenifer Heyden, a regional livestock specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, said stage of maturity is the most important factor affecting hay quality. “As plants age, protein and energy decrease and fibre increases,” she said. “In 2010, we saw a lot of over-mature hay or hay that was severely impacted by weathering. Most feed analysis came back as low protein,

Andre Bonneau, a forage management specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, said producers might be able to bale hay at slightly elevated moisture levels depending on the size and density of the bale and its ability to release heat. Baled hay’s moisture content can be increased if chemical or biological forage preservatives are used, but the cost may be prohibitive and the efficacy of some products are hit and miss. To hasten dry down of cut crops, wide swaths can be raked with little or no forage loss when moisture content is 40 to 50 percent. Leaf loss or leaf shatter is a critical consideration. Leafy material generally dries down three to five times faster than stems and becomes brittle at moisture levels below 30 percent. The risk of nutrient losses and weather damage can be greatly reduced if swathed forages are harvested at moisture levels of 40 to 55 percent. Harvesting as chopped silage is a proven strategy for maximizing quality. Another is haylage or bale tubing. While traditional hay is normally baled at less than 20 percent moisture, haylage can be baled at up to 50 percent moisture. The bales are wrapped in a polyethylene tubing at harvest and are resistant to spoilage and weather damage as long as the wrapping is not punctured. Drawbacks include additional machinery costs and the weight of the bales during handling and transport. Ziegler estimated that 10 percent of the hay made in Alberta is wrapped as haylage. Producers who dry down feed and harvest as hay bales should ensure bales are stored properly. Dried bales should be moved off the field immediately and placed under cover, either in a hay shed or under a tarp.

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Self-Propelled Windrowers Case IH

Case IH haying systems share their forage platform with well-known haymaker New Holland. The wide range of horsepower choices and attachments make the Case IH brand a popular choice with producers looking for a hay unit that doubles as a home for the draper header during grain harvest. The HDX sickle headers have a floating auger that resists plugging in heavy crops.

CASE IH Model

WD1203

WD1903

WD2303

Displacement L

4.5

6.7

Aspiration

turbocharged w/ air-to-air intercooler

Engine power, h.p.

126

190

226

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L)

120 (454)

Transmission type

two speed hydrostatic

Maximum field speed, m.p.h.

10.6

12.5

Maximum road speed, m.p.h.

15.8

Tire size, drive

18.4x26, 12PR

23.1x26, 10PR

Tire size, castor

14Lx16.1, 8PR

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

TIRES

Massey Ferguson Hesston / Challenger

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AGCO now has two brands of haymaking equipment, Massey and Challenger. Both are based on the well-known Hesston platform. From 85 horsepower to 220, with two distinct frame systems, the company provides Susi, Cummins and Cat engine power depending on the brand, size and model year of the machines. Drivelines, chassis and hay headers are common to both lines, with the choice for producers being based on dealers and brand names. The WR series offers higher field and transport speeds and more power than the SP lineup. CHALLENGER / Massey Ferguson Hesston Model

WR9740

WR9760

AGCO 4.9 turbocharged 137 130 (492)

AGCO Quadboost 4.9 turbocharged aftercooled 188 130 (492)

hydrostatic 16 21

23.1 x 26 14L x 16.1

ENGINE Displacement, L Aspiration Engine power, h.p. Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) TRANSMISSION Transmission type Maximum field speed, m.p.h. Maximum road speed, m.p.h. TIRES Tire size, drive Tire size, castor

John Deere

John DeerE Model ENGINE Displacement, L Aspiration Engine power, h.p. Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (L) TRANSMISSION Transmission type Maximum field speed, m.p.h. Maximum road speed, m.p.h. TIRES Drive Castor

The 400 series from John Deere benefits from a new torsion-style rear suspension and rear steering assist system that increases steering control as speed rises. Larger drive wheels and a taller frame increase crop clearance compared with the previous 95 series. The ISOBUS integrated electronics take advantage of the Deere Greenstar guidance and machine diagnosis systems.

A400 PowerTech E 4.5 turbocharged 140 125 (473)

R450 PowerTech E 6.8 turbocharged 200 125 (473)

hydrostatic 16 21

480 x 80 R38 14L x 16.1

New Holland

The H8000 machines from New Holland range from 126 to 226 horsepower, making them one of the more powerful haymaking lineups. An air-ride seat and cab suspension keep the 8000s easy on the operator and on par with the best in the marketplace. The H8040 Prairie Special options set comes with glow-plug starting, a center delivery draper package, 18.4R-26 R1 drive tires and fixed position crop shields with an upgraded cab for those looking for a lighter duty hay unit that is at home swathing a canola crop. NEW HOLLAND Model

H8080

H8040

H8060

H8040 Prairie Special

Displacement, (L)

6.7

4.5

6.7

4.5

Aspiration

turbocharged w/ air-to-air intercooler

Engine power, h.p.

226

126

190

126

Engine rated speed, r.p.m.

2200

2300

2200

2300

Alternator rating, Amps

150

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L)

120 (454)

Transmission type

two speed hydrostatic

Maximum field speed, m.p.h.

12.5

10.6

12.5

10.6

15.8

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 18 Tire size, drive

23.1x26, 10PR

18.4x26, 12PR

23.1x26, 10PR

18.4x26, 12PR

Tire size

14Lx16.1, 8PR

SP115B/9435

SP185C/9535

AGCO 6.6 turbocharged aftercooled 220 130 (492)

Cat 4.4/Cummins 3.3 natural 85 80 (303)

Cat 4.4/Sisu 4.4 turbocharged 115/120 80 (303)

Sisu 6.6 turbocharged 190 100 (378)

hydrostatic 16 21

hydrostatic single speed 11 11

hydrostatic two speed 8.6 15

hydrostatic two speed 11 15

23.1 x 26 14L x 16.1

18.4x26,16.9x28 14Lx16.1, 12.5Lx15

23.1x26, 18.4x28 14Lx16.1

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SP85B/9225

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Self-Propelled Windrowers MacDon

With its dual direction, swiveling operator’s station for transport the M series self propelled windrower from MacDon is the fastest traveler between farm and field and one of the easiest to pilot. At 37 k.p.h. the machine covers a lot of ground and the reversed operator’s position the Winnipeg company has added safety and stability to those fast transports. The machines clear the crop by 45 inches, making them among the tallest in the field. A moveable maintenance platform provides easy access to the powertrain.

MacDon Model ENGINE Displacement, L Engine power, h.p. Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) TRANSMISSION Transmission type Maximum field speed, m.p.h. Maximum road speed, m.p.h. TIRES Tire size, drive Tire size, castor steering DIMENSIONS Wheelbase, inches Frame/Rear Axle ground clearance, inches Weight, lb. (kg)

M205

M200

M150

M100

Cummins 6.7 220 97 (358)

Caterpillar 6.6 213 97 (358)

Cummins 4.5 130 97 (358)

Cummins 3.3 99 97 (358)

three speed hydrostatic 16 23

two speed hydrostatic 11 23

two speed hydrostatic 11 16

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HEADers Case IH Model

HDX122

HDX142

HDX162

HDX182

RD132, 162, 182

Width in feet

13, 16, 18

Discs

10, 12, 14

Knives

overserrated, bolted, double cut

2 knives per disc

Rolls

rubber, intermeshing

intermeshing rubber, steel on steel, chevron pattern

steel on steel, rubber on rubber, urathane high contact (16/18 only), intermeshing spiral

Windrow width inches

36 to 96

John DeerE Model

896 Auger

994 Rotary

995 Rotary

Width in feet

14, 16, 18

13, 14

Discs

8, 9

Knives

chrome, twin cut, overserrated

Rolls

urethane intermeshing cleats, steel on steel, v-shaped flutes

urethane intermeshing cleats, steel on steel, v-shaped flutes, V-tines impeller

Windrow width inches

34 to 92

36 to 85, 45 to 85 (impeller conditioner)

Compatability

A400, R450

R450

Massey Hesston Model

Razorbar disc 9183

Razorbar disc 9195

Razorbar disc 9196

9126 auger

9146 auger

Width in feet

14, 16, 18

14, 16

Discs

Knives

16, 2 per disc, 18 degree

20, 2 per disc, 18 degree

2 sickles

Rolls

steel herringbone

steel herringbone, 2 sets

herringbone steel on steel or spiral rubber on steel

herringbone steel on steel on front, rear spiral rubber on steel

Windrow width inches

40 to 96

New holland Model Width in feet Compatibility Discs

Rolls Windrow width inches

Discbine 12 15 NH 8060, 8080 12 14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated

Discbine 14 18 NH 8060, 8080 14 14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated

Sicklebar 12,14,16,18 NH 8040, 8060, 8080 dual cut sickle chevron rubber

38 to 96

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Discbine 10 13 NH 8060, 8080 10 14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated slatted steel or rubber chevron pattern NA

MACDON A30 Auger

A40 Auger

R80

R85

16,18

14,16,18

13, 16

Discs

8, 10

Knives

double heat treated, overserrated, bolted

variable rate, double heat treated, overserrated, bolted

2 knivers per disc, variable rate

Rolls

steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

reversible, steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

Windrow width inches

36 to 100

36 to 102

Compatability

130, 195 h.p.

130, 231 h.p.

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Model Width in feet

ROUND BALERS CASE IH Model

RB444

RB454

RB464

RB554

RB564

Bale diameter, inches

30 - 48

36 - 60

36 - 72

36 - 60

36 - 72

Bale width, inches

46.5

61.5

300 (136) - 750 (340)

400 (181) - 1,200 (544)

400 (181) - 1,650 (748)

500 (227) - 1,550 (703)

500 (227) - 2,200 (998)

Overall length, gate closed, inches

135

185

187

180

190

Overall width, inches

111

Overall height, gate closed, inches

116

126

108

124

Weight, lbs (kg)

2,950 (1,338)

5,050 (2,291)

5,900 (2,676)

5,525 (2,506)

6,920 (3,139)

Number of forming belts

Type of belts

3-ply

Belt width, inches (mm)

7 (178)

Belt length, inches

273

343

421

343

421

Number of rolls, total

Tensioning method

2 extension spring assemblies

1 extension spring; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 2 hydraulic cylinders

hydraulic optional

Feeder type

standard

one segment stuffer w/16 fingers

standard

Overall width, inches

Feeder type

Two segment stuffer w / 16 fingers

Two segment stuffer w / 22 fingers

Overall width, inches

83.9

94.4

Width between outside tines, inches

71.1

81.6

Tine spacing, inches

2.63

Number of tine bars

Number of tines

112

128

Number of windguard rods

Pickup drive

chain

adjustable ratchet clutch

BALE SIZE

Bale weight, lb. (kg) BALER DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

BALE FORMING

BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector description STANDARD PICK UP

WIDE PICKUP OPTION #1

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Pickup drive protection

adjustable ratchet clutch

Pick up wheel

2 standard

Twine system type

one pivoting arm, two twine tubes

dual twine arms

Twine system control

electric, manual

electric, adjustable spacing

electric, Automatic

Number of twine balls

Netwrap option

optional

Standard main drive protection

shear bolt

slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m.

540

540 / 1,000

Standard baler tire size

11L x 14

31 x 13.5-15

14L x 16.1

Optional baler tire size

19x45-17

WRAPPING SYSTEM

MAIN DRIVE

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p. TIRE SIZE

CLAAS Model BALE SIZE Bale diameter, inches Bale width, inches BALE FORMING Number of compaction rollers/belts Type of belts Number of rolls, total Tensioning method BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector STANDARD PICK UP Feeder type Width, inches Pickup drive protection WRAPPING SYSTEM Twine system type Number of twine balls Netwrap option MAIN DRIVE

Rollant 260

Rollant 340

Variant 360

Variant 380

60 48

49 47

35 - 61 48

35 - 71 48

17 (roller)

16 (roller)

NA 16 hydraulic

multi-ply NA hydraulic

bale ramp

Feed rake 71 shear bolt

Feed rake 73 shear bolt

force feed with chopping rotor 83 shear bolt

automatic 12 Yes

Standard main drive protection shear bolt

shear bolt

PTO, rated r.p.m. TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p. MONITORING Twine wrap monitor Net wrap monitor TIRE SIZE Standard baler tire size

540

shear pin / cam-type cut-out clutch 540 / 1,000

72 Standard Standard

70 Yes Yes

NA Yes Yes

11L X 15.6 6 ply

15.0/55 X 17

Massey Ferguson Hesston 1746

1756

2746 / 2746 Silage

2846 / 2846A Auto-Cycle

2856 / 2856A AutoCycle

BALE SIZE Bale diameter, inches Bale width, inches

30 - 52

30 - 62

30 - 72

32 - 72

46.5

61.5

1,250 (567)

1,500 (680)

2,199 (953)

46.5 46.5 61.5 1,644 (746) / 1,644 (746) / 2,200 (998) / 2,400 2,200 (998) Silage 2,200 (998) Silage (1,089) Silage

5, mini grip pattern

6, wedge grip pattern

8, wedge grip pattern

6, wedge grip pattern

8, wedge grip pattern

4.8 (122)

7.0 (178)

springs

springs / hydraulic hydraulic

hydraulic

tine

38.8

46.8

61.8

67.6

82.6

3 42 chain

4 72 chain

72 chain

96 chain

4 96 chain

4 120 chain

automatic

electric

hydraulic

540

540 / 1,000

11L X 15

31 x 13.5-15 std.

14L x 16.1 std.

14L-16.1 opt.

21.5L x 16.1 opt.

Bale weight, lb (kg) 550 (249) BALE FORMING Number of forming belts Belt width, inches (mm) Tensioning method STANDARD PICK UP Feeder type Overall width, inches Number of tine bars Number of tines Pickup drive WRAPPING SYSTEM Twine system

manual / opt. electric / opt. electric auto tie

Twine system rope actuated control Number of twine 2 balls Netwrap option NA MAIN DRIVE PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor 30 PTO h.p. TIRE SIZE Standard baler tire 7.60 X 15 size Opt. baler tire size NA

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JOHN DEERE Model

448

458

468

558

568

Bale diameter, inches

35 - 51

35 - 60

32 - 72

35 - 60

32 - 72

Bale width, inches

750 (340) - 1,250 (567)

1,750 (794)

1,650 (748) - 2,200 (998)

1,750 (794)

2,200 (998) - 2,400 (1,089)

Number of forming belts

Type of belts

diamond pattern, 3-ply

Belt width, inches

Tensioning method

hydraulic

mechanical ramp

hydraulic ramp

bale push bar opt.

hydraulic ramp

bale push bar opt.

Width, inches

45.9

Number of tines

belt

roller chain w/slip clutch

roller chain & v belt

roller chain w/slip clutch

Overall width, inches

61.4

Number of tines

120

Number of windguard rods

Pickup drive

Belt

roller chain w / slip clutch

Twine system

hydraulic

electric

double wrap / hydraulic

electric

Twine system control

manual

automatic

electric

Optional twine system

electric

net wrap

Number of twine balls

Netwrap option

Standard main drive protection

shearbolt / opt. slip clutch

slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m.

540

540 or 1,000

540

540 or 1,000

Standard baler tire size

9.5L - 14

11L - 14 8 ply

31x13.5 - 15 8 ply

11L - 14, 8 ply

31x13.5 - 15 8 ply

Optional baler tire size

31x13.5 - 15

21.5x16.1 10 ply

31x13.5 - 15 8 ply

21.5x16.1 10 ply

BALE SIZE

Bale weight, lb. (kg) BALE FORMING

BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector description STANDARD PICK UP

Pickup drive WIDE PICKUP OPTION #1

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WRAPPING SYSTEM

MAIN DRIVE

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p. TIRE SIZE

Challenger

Krone

AGCO offers its Challenger branded round balers to producers looking for the reliability and heritage of the Hesston machines with the option of dealing with their existing Challenger dealer. The RB line has dual twine tubes for fast tying once the hay has been formed in the vertical, variable bale chamber. The automatic 463A and 563A models use a selfcontained hydraulic system. The belt tension system keeps belts tight during bale ejection, preventing belt crossing. Four hydraulic cylinders provide belt tension control for dense bale forming, critical in large bale making.

The only company covered in Techs & Specs that uses a slat and chain system versus the typical belt design in their round balers. The aggressive slat design on two continuously rotating chains starts and grows bales even in dry conditions, such as early season wheat straw and pasture hay or when bales get heavy. It also has no starter roller, opting for a spiraling roller with scrapers to get the material into play. The slat chain is hydraulically tensioned. KRONE Model

Vario Pack 1500

Vario Pack 1800

Bale diameter, inches

39 - 60

39 - 72

Bale width, inches

Forming system

chain

Number of rolls

chain & slat conveyor

Challenger

Tensioning method

hydraulic adjustable

Model

BALE SIZE

BALE FORMING

BALE CUTTING Bale cutting description

Krone multi-cut

BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector

RB46C

RB56C

Bale diameter, inches

30 - 72

32 - 72

Bale width, inches

46.5

61.5

Bale weight, lb. (kg)

1,644 (746) / 2,200 (998) Silage

2,200 (998) / 2,400 (1,089) Silage

BALE SIZE

bale kicker

Feeder type

rotary tine

Overall width, inches

Number of forming belts

6, wedge grip pattern

8, wedge grip pattern

Number of tine bars

Type of belts

laced

Chain

Belt width, in. (mm)

7.0 (178)

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Tensioning method

hydraulic

Twine system

double twining system

STANDARD PICK UP

Twine system control

automatic, manual

Feeder type

tine

67.6

82.6

STANDARD PICK UP

Pickup drive

BALE FORMING

Chain

Netwrap option

Standard

Number of tine bars

Number of tines

120

Pickup drive

chain

Twine system type

automatic

Twine system control

hydraulic

Number of twine balls

Netwrap option

540 / 1,000

Standard baler tire size

14L x 16.1 std.

Opt. baler tire size

21.5L x 16.1 opt.

MAIN DRIVE Standard main drive protection

friction clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m.

540

friction clutch

WRAPPING SYSTEM 540

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p.

Hydraulic remotes needed

55 3

MAIN DRIVE PTO, rated r.p.m.

MONITORING Twine wrap monitor

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Net wrap monitor

Minimum tractor PTO h.p.

Standard baler tire size

11.5 / 80-15.3

15.0 / 55-17

Opt. tandem axle

TIRE SIZE

T h e W e s t e r n P ro d u c e r

Supplement

Number of twine balls

Overall width, inches

ROUND BALERS NEW HOLLAND Model

BR7050

BR7060

BR7070

BR7080

BR7090

BALE SIZE Bale diameter, inches

30 - 48

36 - 60

36 - 72

36 - 60

36 - 72

Bale width, inches

46.5

61.5

Bale weight, lb. (kg)

300 (136) - 750 (340)

400 (181) - 1,200 (544)

400 (181) - 1,650 (748)

500 (227) - 1,550 (703)

500 (227) - 2,200 (998)

BALE FORMING Number of forming belts Type of belts

mini-rough top

Belt width, inches (mm)

7 (178)

Belt length, inches

273

343

421

343

421

Number of rolls

Tensioning method

2 extension spring assemblies

1 extension spring; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 2 hydraulic cylinders

none

BaleSlice knives

none

BaleSlice knives optional

standard

hydraulic opt.

standard

hydraulic opt.

standard

one segment stuffer w/16 fingers

ne segment stuffer w/16 fingers

standard

BALE CUTTING Bale cutting BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector description STANDARD PICK UP Feeder Overall width, inches

Pickup drive

chain

Pickup drive protection

adjustable slip clutch

adjustable ratchet clutch

adjustable slip clutch

Pick up wheel

1 standard; 2 opt.

2 standard

Feeder

two segment stuffer w/16 fingers

two segment stuffer w/22 fingers

Overall width, inches

Width between outside tines, inches

Pickup drive

chain

Pickup drive protection

adjustable ratchet clutch

Pick up wheel

Twine system

one pivoting arm, two twines applied

dual pivoting arms

Twine system control

electric, manual

AutoWrap - mech., automatic

Optional twine system

none

Bale Command Plus, automatic

WIDE PICKUP OPTION #1

Techs & Specs - November 2011

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Number of twine balls

Netwrap option

opt.

Standard main drive protection

shear bolt

slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m.

540

540 / 1,000

Standard baler tire size

27 x 9.50x15

31 x 13.5-15

Optional baler tire size

19x45-17

MAIN DRIVE

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p. TIRE SIZE

VERMEER Model

5410 Rebel

504M

5410 Rebel

604 Super M

505M Classic

605M

664 Rancher

665 Rancher

5520 Rebel

Bale diameter, in.

Bale width, in.

Bale weight, lb. (kg)

1,000 (454)

1,300 (590)

1,000 (454)

2,000 (907) / 2,500 (1,134) Silage

1,400 (635)

2,400 (1,089)

1,300 (590)

1,700 (770)

1,400 (635)

Number of 6 forming belts

Type of belts

three ply

smooth

three ply

laced

three ply

smooth

three ply, mini rough

three ply

Belt width, inches (mm)

6 (154.2)

6.8 (173)

6 (154.2)

6.8 (173)

7 (178)

6.8 (173)

Tensioning method

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic/ spring

hydraulic / spring

spring loaded ramp optional

spring loaded, hydraulic ramp optional

spring loaded ramp optional

hydraulic ramp

spring loaded ramp optional

Overall 58 width, inches

72.5

Number of tine bars

Number of tines

32 double

55 double

32 double

110

50 double

65 double

40 double, rubber mount

50 double, rubber 32 double mounted tine

BALE SIZE

BALE FORMING

BALE EJECTOR Bale ejector description

STANDARD PICK UP

Pickup drive

chain

Pickup drive protection

radial pin clutch

Twine system electric type

electric

automatic

electric

Number of twine balls

Netwrap option

opt.

Standard main drive protection

radial pin clutch

cut-out clutch

radial pin clutch

cut-out clutch

radial pin clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m.

540

540 / 1,000

540

540 / 1,000

540

Supplement

Twine wrap monitor

opt.

Net wrap monitor

opt.

Standard tire size

11L -15

31 X 13.5 - 15

11L -15

14L X 16.1

31 X 13.5 - 15

14L 16.1

11L -15

14L 16.1

11L -15

opt. tire size

31 X 13.5 - 15

21.5L X 16.1

21.5L 16.5

31 X 13.5 - 15 21.5L 16.5

WRAPPING SYSTEM

MAIN DRIVE

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

TIRE SIZE

31 X 13.5 - 15

T h e W e s t e r n P ro d u c e r

MONITORING

Minimum tractor PTO h.p.

LARGE SQUARE BALERS Case IH

The two large square balers from CNH under the Case IH brand are the LB333 and the LB433. The 333 has four knotters, while the 433 uses six. Knotter fans are controlled from the cab along with bale density and the constant monitoring of twine movement to prevent mis-ties. The system also tracks flakes per bale and the central greasing system’s operation and the number of bales. An optional bale length kit allows bale length to be set from the tractor. The new balers have wider opening bale chambers, improving ejection. Two ejection levers handle bale ejection, one kicks out the rear-most bale at the end of the field, while the other pushes the most recently finished out of the bale chamber at the end of the field or season.

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CASE IH Model TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Tractor PTO h.p. PTO speed r.p.m. BALE SIZE Bale width, inches Bale height, inches Bale length maximum, inches Bale length minimum, inches MAIN DRIVE Main gearbox Drive protection Flywheel diameter, inches Flywheel weight, lb. Plunger speed, strokes/ minute PICKUP Operating width, inches Number of tines Number of tine bars Pickup protection FEEDER Speed r.p.m.

LB433 Standard

LB333 Standard

122 1,000

102 1,000

47.3 35.4

31.5 35.4

102.4

47.2

triple reduction gears w/ oil bath shearbolt, over-running clutch & slip clutch

31.5

595

516

88.6 64 double 4 slip and over-running clutch

78 56 double 4 slip and over-running clutch

168 3 fork, 9 single tine Feeder packer Feeder protection pre-set slip clutch Feeder drive chain PRECOMPRESSION CHAMBER Charge chamber 10.6 volume cubic feet Windrow size adj. stuffer trip, compensation w/automatic engage Stuffer fork, 6 tines oil bath gearbox & PTO Drive shaft Speed (cycles/min.) 42 Stuffer Protection shearbolt DENSITY CONTROL Density Control 3 way monitor control independent sealed System hydraulic Density cylinders double acting KNOTTERS oil bath gearbox & PTO Drive shaft Knotter double knot Number of knotters 6 Twine box carrying 30 capacity, balls std. autolube Lubrication system centralized greasing Knotter fans 3 BALE EJECTION SYSTEM Bale Ejection System hydraulic ISO compatible ISOBUS Y

168 2 fork, 6 single tine packer pre-set slip clutch chain 8.83 adj. stuffer trip, w/automatic engage fork, 4 tines oil bath gearbox & PTO shaft 42 shearbolt 3 way monitor control independent sealed hydraulic double acting oil bath gearbox & PTO shaft double knot 4 30 std. autolube centralized greasing 2 hydraulic Y

CLAAS Model

Quadrant 2200 / RC

Quadrant 2100

Quadrant 3200

Quadrant 3400

Quadrant 3400 RC

Tractor PTO h.p.

150

100

120

150

PTO speed r.p.m.

1,000

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

BALE SIZE Bale width, inches

Bale height, inches

27.5

Bale length, maximum, inches

118

Bale length, minimum inches

Hitch Type

vertical pin

Jack

hydraulic

HITCH

MAIN DRIVE Main gearbox hyd. pump

Drive protection

cut-out clutch

Plunger speed, strokes/ minute

PICKUP Operating width, inches

92.5

Number of tines

128

Tine spacing, inches

2.4

Number of tine bars

Pickup protection

ratchet clutch

Gauge wheel size

16 x 6.50-8 4PR

Feeder

feed rotor / Rotocut

feed rake

feed rotor / Rotocut

Feeder protection

overload clutch

overload ratchet clutch

overload clutch

Feeder drive

shaft

chain

hydraulic, chain

FEEDER

BALE CHAMBER Chamber length

118

108

118

Stuffer

packer tines

Drive

mechanical

Speed (cycles/min)

Stuffer protection

cut-out clutch

DENSITY CONTROL Density control

Claas Communicator

pressure gauge

Claas Communicator

System

electronic

hydraulic

electronic

mechanical

KNOTTERS Drive Knotter

electronic

Number of knotters

Twine box carrying capacity, balls

Lubrication system

central automatic pump

central hand pump

central automatic pump

Knotter fans

500/55-R 20

520/50-R 17

500/55-R 20

620/55-R 26.5

Tires Tandem axle Steering tandem

500/55-R 20

Single axle

600/50-R 22.5

LARGE SQUARE BALERS challenger

AGCO’s big square baler heritage dates back more than 30 years. The Hesston brand is well known in haymaking circles and the LB B balers are a product of that lineage. Faster plunger speeds in the new models boost production. Auto-lubed knotter blowers are a standard feature on the machines, keeping the double knotters clear of debris. The machines are ISO compatible, so tractors of any make with ISOBUS monitors can make use of that technology. CHALLENGER Model

LB44B

LB34B

LB33B

Tractor PTO, h.p.

150 to 180; NA w/cutter

135 to 165; 180 w/cutter

120 to 150; 170 w/cutter

PTO speed r.p.m.

1,000

Remote hydraulic valves

Two double acting

Bale width, inches

47.2

31.5

Bale height, inches

34.4

Bale length maximum, inches

108

Main gearbox construction

enclosed double reduction

Drive protection

over-running, slip clutch & shearbolt

Operating width, inches

Width at deflectors, inches

117.9

Width at external tines, inches

80.6

Number of tines

128

Tine spacing, inches

2.6

Pickup protection

slip and overrunning clutches

Feeder Type

fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines

Feeder protection

splined slip clutch

Stuffer

fork type

Drive

chain

Speed (cycles/min.)

Stuffer Protection

shear bolt

Drive

chain

Knotter

double knot

Number of knotters

Twine box carrying capacity, balls

Lubrication system

Autolube

Knotter fans

transverse impeller fan

opt.

Single

28Lx26, 16 ply

700/50x22.5

600/50x22.5

Tandem

500/50x17

500/45x22.5

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

BALE SIZE

MAIN DRIVE

PICKUP

FEEDER

Techs & Specs - November 2011

BALE CHAMBER

KNOTTERS

BALE EJECTION SYSTEM Bale Ejection System TIRES

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LARGE SQUARE BALERS Massey Ferguson Hesston

Hesston began making big square bales more than 30 years ago. The three platforms are a 3x3, 4x3 and 4x4 foot configurations. The new 21 series moves the pickup from spring loaded floatation to an adjustable torsion bar system. Hydraulic pickup lift is standard. The pre-compression bale chamber builds bale flakes independent of windrow size or machine travel speed, providing consistently built bales with uniform density. Models 2190 and 2170 have six knotters, while the 2150 has four. Onboard hydraulics run and lubricate the knotter fan system. The 2170, 2190 offer optional flat bale chute kits, while all offer a bale weight and length kit. MASSEY FERGUSON Model

2190

2170

2150

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Tractor PTO, h.p.

150 to 180; NA w/cutter

135 to 165; 180 w/cutter

120 to 150; 170 w/cutter

PTO speed r.p.m.

1,000

Remote hydraulic valves

Two double acting

BALE SIZE Bale width, inches

47.2

31.5

Bale height, inches

34.4

Bale length maximum, inches

108

MAIN DRIVE Main gearbox construction

enclosed double reduction

Drive protection

overrunning, slip clutch & shearbolt

PICKUP Operating width, inches Width at deflectors, inches

117.9

Width at external tines, inches

80.6

Number of tines

128

Tine spacing, inches

2.6

Pickup protection

slip and overrunning clutches

FEEDER

Feeder

fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines

Feeder protection

splined slip clutch

fork type

BALE CHAMBER

Techs & Specs - November 2011

Stuffer Drive

chain

Speed (cycles/min.)

Stuffer Protection

shear bolt

KNOTTERS Drive

chain

Knotter

double knot

Number of knotters

Twine box carrying capacity, balls

Lubrication system

Autolube

Knotter fans

transverse impeller fan

opt.

Single

28Lx26, 16 ply

700/50x22.5

600/50x22.5

Tandem

500/50x17

500/45x22.5

BALE EJECTION SYSTEM Bale Ejection System TIRES

NEW HOLLAND Model BB9080 Standard TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Tractor PTO h.p. 122 PTO speed r.p.m. 1,000

BB9060 Standard 102 1,000

BALE SIZE Bale width, inches Bale height, inches Bale length, maximum inches Bale length minimum, inches MAIN DRIVE Main gearbox construction Drive protection Flywheel diameter, inches Flywheel weight, lb. Plunger speed, strokes/ minute PICKUP Operating width, inches Number of tines Number of tine bars Pickup protection FEEDER Speed r.p.m.

47.3 35.4

31.5 35.4

102.4

47.2

triple reduction gears w/ oil bath shearbolt, overrunning clutch & slip clutch

31.5

595

516

88.6 64 double 4 slip and over-running clutch

78 56 double 4 slip and over-running clutch 168 2 fork, 6 single tine packer pre-set slip clutch chain 8.83 adj stuffer trip, w/automatic engage fork, 4 tines oil bath gearbox & PTO shaft 42 shearbolt 3 way monitor control independent sealed hydraulic double acting

Direct Seeding Into Sod Late summer direct seeding hay land sprayed after harvesting a second cut; Seeding newly broken land; Pasture rejuvenation; Late summer seeding to extend grazing options for cattle; and Seeding into cereal and canola stubble.

Greg Selzler owns a mixed farming operation near Mayerthorpe, Alta. He used Technotill in 2010 to direct seed cereals and rye into hay land, pasture, cereal and canola stubble fields. Selzler’s operation includes a cow-calf herd, commercial hay sales and cereal crops. His land is classified as grey wooded soil but includes areas of peat, sandy loam, heavy clay, gumbo and rocks. Normal rainfall is 14-16 inches but the spring of 2010 was dry, and rainfall during the growing season was below average. When Selzler considers seeding equipment, he has a number of priorities. “I want rapid, even germination in the spring so the crop is evenly ripened for harvest. Being able to direct seed into hay land and pasture is essential for my operation to efficiently manage our crop rotation, reduce seeding costs and manpower requirements, and maximize returns for our cattle operation. And, I want a smooth field finish. “In the longer term, I want to improve the soil quality on my farm. Reducing tillage is one strategy to accomplish that goal.” In April 2010, Selzler installed the Technotill Seeding System on his heavy duty Flexicoil 800 air seeder. He chose the knock-on opener with Bourgault Tillage Tools 3/4 inch knife to direct seed into sod. While seeding his own land and doing custom seeding for neighbours, he tried a number of applications with his new equipment:

“Despite extremely dry conditions this spring, germination across all the seeded acreage was even and rapid. It took fewer hours to seed the crop. I don’t miss all those extra operations we used to do to get sod fields ready to seed. “Spraying hay land in the fall is certainly a better practice because there is more time for plants to decompose before seeding. However, crop direct seeded into newly sprayed sod emerged well. “Generally, there was minimal disturbance and the sod is rotting down already. Fescue didn’t rip into large lumps. Some fields were rolled, with no apparent effect on emergence. It seems like the roller runs on the edges of the furrow and doesn’t compress extra soil over the seed row. “Rejuvenating pasture and late summer/fall seeding to extend the grazing season for our cattle is a real advantage for our operation. “Technotill was a cost effective retrofit for my seeding equipment. It’s a simple system that did the job for me in all kinds of conditions. I’m happy with my choice.” For more information about direct seeding into sod or pasture, see www.technotill.com.

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Cost effective retrofit Proven in Wet & Dry Conditions Sideband fertilizer Direct seed into sod

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168 3 fork, 9 single tine Feeder packer Feeder protection pre-set slip clutch Feeder drive chain PRECOMPRESSION CHAMBER Charge chamber vol10.6 ume cubic feet Windrow size compen- adj stuffer trip, sation w/automatic engage Stuffer Type fork, 6 tines oil bath gearbox & PTO Drive shaft Speed (cycles/min) 42 Stuffer Protection shearbolt DENSITY CONTROL Density Control 3 way monitor control independent sealed System hydraulic Density cylinders double acting KNOTTERS oil bath gearbox & PTO Drive shaft Knotter double knot Number of knotters 6 Twine box carrying 30 capacity, balls std. autolube Lubrication system centralized greasing Knotter fans 3 BALE EJECTION SYSTEM Bale Ejection System hydraulic ISO compatible ISOBUS Y

ADVERTORIAL

LARGE SQUARE BALERS Krone

Krone builds a variety of large square balers. A 3x3 foot baler to the unique 1270 Multibale, which builds nine small 47x27.5 inch bales and then packages them into on large bale up to 106 inches long. The 1290 model is the company’s 3x4 baler. The new pickup system on the Big Pack balers eliminates the cam from the design, reducing moving parts and maintenance. A rolling crop guide pushes the forage onto the tines, reducing lumps in the feeding. A pair of force sensors monitor the pressure applied by the bale plunger and compares this to the desired bale density. The system adjusts the pressure on the bale chamber doors accordingly.

KRONE Model

BiG Pack 128

BiG Pack 1290

BiG Pack 88

BiG Pack 890

Tractor PTO h.p.

140

120

PTO Speed r.p.m.

1,000

Bale width, inches

Bale height, inches

Bale length, maximum inches 98

108

Bale length, minimum inches

Drive protection

slip clutch

shear bolt or cam type ratchet clutch

slip clutch

shear bolt or cam type ratchet clutch

Plunger speed, strokes/ minute

38.5

Operating width, inches

Number of tines

100 double

80 double

Number of tine bars

Pickup protection

over-run clutch

integrated ratchet clutch

over-run clutch

integrated ratchet clutch

Feeder

feed rake / packer drum

5 packer rakes; one feeder rake

feed rake / packer drum

5 packer rakes; one feeder rake

Feeder protection

automatic ratchet clutch

shear bolts or cam type clutch

automatic ratchet clutch

shear bolts or cam type clutch

Feeder drive

shaft / gear box

Stuffer

rotary

feeder rake

rotary

feeder rake

Drive

mechanical

Speed (cycles/min)

automatic ratchet clutch

shear bolts or cam type clutch

automatic ratchet clutch

shear bolts or cam type clutch

Density Control

electronic

paired force sensors

electronic

paired force sensors

System

hydraulic

electronic/hydraulic

hydraulic

electronic/hydraulic

Density cylinders

4 cylinders

3 cylinders

Drive

mechanical

Knotter

double knotter

double knot

double knotter

double knot

Number of knotters

Twine box carrying capacity, balls

Lubrication system

central hand pump

electronic autolube

central hand pump

electronic autolube

Knotter fans

compressed air

hydraulic

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

BALE SIZE

MAIN DRIVE

PICKUP

FEEDER

PRECOMPRESSION CHAMBER

Techs & Specs - November 2011

Stuffer Protection DENSITY CONTROL

KNOTTERS

BALE EJECTION SYSTEM Bale Ejection System

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