Specialists in the Art of Baling
Leader in baling technology
The ability to produce top quality bales in
all crop conditions sets Vicon LB balers
apart from all others. Perfect shaped bales,
combined with huge output and outstanding
long durability, ensure that an LB baler will
be a profitable investment. Vicon has many
years of experience in square baler
technology and this knowledge has been
put to good use, to ensure ease of
operation over long working days while
achieving consistently high daily outputs.
Profitable operation
Bale quality and density are fundamental to
the profitable operation of a square baler.
Unique Vicon innovations such as Power
Density and Integral Rotor Technology
make a real difference in field performance.
Vicon LB balers have the ability to pack the
absolute maximum into each bale,
increasing the potential for profitable
operation by reducing the cost per ton of
crop baled, whether operating in silage, hay,
straw or energy crop.
Service
Vicon LB balers are designed to keep service
requirements to an absolute minimum.
In the event of a breakdown, an extensive
network of professionally trained dealers is
fully qualified to provide expert support.
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Flexibel Solutions
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The LB 1270 makes bales from 120 cm
width, has a bale height of 70 cm and can
make bales up to 300 cm.
With or without a 23 knife cutting device.
The LB 1290 makes bales from 120 cm
width, has an adjustable bale height of 80
or 90 cm and can make bales up to 300 cm.
With or without a 23 knife cutting device.
Excellent Intake Performance
Integral Rotor – a constant flow
of crop for optimum throughput
Vicon’s Integral Rotor Technology raises
intake performance to a new level. Large
diameter, heavy duty auger flights are
incorporated directly onto the outer sections
of the rotor. Crop is positively handled by
feeding tines arranged in a helix pattern,
maintaining an even feed, regardless of
variations in swath condition. This means
the heaviest of swaths are force-fed through
the intake system, resulting in higher forward
speeds for outstanding productivity. 4
Intake
Smooth crop flow
Large diameter, height adjustable guide wheels
with pneumatic tyres carry the spring balanced
pickup over every ground contour, resulting
in the cleanest raking job. A crop baffle plate
above the pickup helps to even out the flow
of material, pre-compressing the crop in front
of the rotor regardless of conditions.
For the most awkward swaths, the baffle
plate can be equipped with a roller press to
guide it over the swath for even smoother
material flow.
Heavy duty driveline with camclutch protectioin
The ultimate in crop cutting
Next to the standard integral rotor Vicon
offers the OmniCut Intake rotor. This large
diameter rotor takes the crop directly from
the pick-up en spreads this evenly to the
pre-chamber.
Where crop chopping is required, the operator
can choose to engage all 23 knives, with a
theoretical cutting length of 45mm, or select
alternate banks of 11 or 12 knives within
seconds. Every single knife is hydraulicly
protected against foreign objects.
Inspecting, sharpening and changing the
knives is a quick and easy job. The knives of
the OmniCut rotor are mounted on a frame
that slides out from the right hand side of
the baler.
Omnicut
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Integral Rotor Technology
Vicon’s integration of a feed rotor into the
pickup raises intake performance to a new
level. Large diameter, heavy duty auger flights
are incorporated directly onto the outer
sections of the rotor, giving the crop nowhere
to go, but inside the baler.
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With the unique Vicon “Power Density”
feeding system uniform bale formation is
assured. Power Density constantly adapts
to the size of crop entering the pre-chamber
regardless of wether the baler is working in
a small second cut silage crop or a large swath
of dry brittle straw. The result; less bale-
handling, lower twine and wrap usage and
lower haulage cost per ton of crop baled.
Crop is fed from the intake rotor inro the
pre-chamber. A single feeder fork (red)
works at twice the speed of the plunger,
continuously clearing the entrance to the
pre-chamber and pre-compressing the crop.
As the pre-chamber is filled, pressure is
exerted on wedges (white) at the top of the
pre-chamber. At a certain point the pre-set
pressure on the wedges is overcome,
triggering the feederfork to take an extended
stroke, sweeping the pre-compressed crop
up into the bale chamber where the plunger
compresses the crop to form the bale.
The ability of the Power Density system to
always feed a consitent volume of crop to
the bale chamber ensures consistent, well
shaped bales in all conditions.
Power Density
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High efficiency plunger
The plunger is driven directly from the main gearbox. The drive is
transmitted by two crank shafts and two conrods which ensure even
loading on the plunger. The Plunger is supported by extra large
guide rollers (150 mm in diameter) which run on hardened rails,
resulting in minimum friction and minimum wear. In addition the
guide rollers are placed at the easily accessible outside of the bale
chamber, greatly reducing thte risk of fouling and damage. Due to
the optimum shape of balechamber and plunger a very high density
is reached. All greasing points from the plunger are connected to
one central greasing point near the knotters.
Hydraulic system
The hydraulic bale density is controlled from your tractor seat, so
there is no need to leave your tractor. The oilflow is directly driven
from the main gearbox. By the use of a 3 meter long balechamber
this results in a denser bale. The bale is still completely in the
balechamber during tying. This prevents unwanted expansion.
Suits your Demands in Every Crop
Non Stop Baling
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The Vicon LB series features a unique fully automatic protection
system for all vital parts in the event of an overload.
The main drive is protected by cam type torque limiters which are automatically activated in
case of an overload. They are located as close as possible to the components they protect,
including the feeder fork, rotor and pickup. No more time wasted replacing shear bolts, since
they have been completely eliminated from the main drivelines.
When a cam clutch is activated, the intake of crop is stopped. The clutch re-engages when the
operator reduces tractor PTO speed. The feeding system then works at low speed to clear
the blockage automatically before normal operation resumes. For maintenance and service
the pre-chamber inspection door easily can be opened for a clear entrance.
Increased reliability with reduced maintenance time
The automatic greasing system reduces maintenance time by taking care of all the greasing
points on the baler. This automatic greasing system is being monitored by the ISOBUS
software.
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Easy access
With pivoting twine boxes the needle frame
and drivelines are very easily accessible for
monitoring and maintenance. The twine
boxes itself are closed to prevent pollution.
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Binding without Stress
Less maintenance, more security
The knotters guarantee perfect bale density
by rapid and smooth tying. If the twine is not
running, this can directly be seen in the
tractor cab on the Terminal
Twine release during baling
During baling the twine release is in its normal
position and is holding tension on the twine
to ensure maximum density in the bale.
Twine release during binding
When the needles are coming upwards, the
twine release is becoming active and turns
backwards. The tension on the twine is
reduced and a tension free knot can be made.
Last bale ejector
After releasing the bale chamber pressure
the bale easliy can be moved out of the
balechamber. Standing next to the
balechamber the operator has excellent view
of the process. The bale is being moved out
of the balechamber by two rows of forced
steered tines.
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Comfort in Control
ISOBUS
The new LB 1270 and LB 1290 balers are
ISOBUS compatible. That means when your
tractor is also ISOBUS compatible you, won’t
need a separate control box for the baler.
Those who don’t have ISOBUS compatible
tractors can use Vicon’s Focus or Tellus
control boxes.
Focus
With the Focus terminal you have total control
shown on a large, clear display.
With large soft-touch buttons on the Focus
terminal, baler adjustments can be easily
made from the comfort of the tractor cab.
The terminal provides all information needed
and warns in case of errors.
Tellus
The ISOBUS compatible Tellus terminal gives
increased clarity with a full-colour screen.
Machine adjustments can easily be made
with the intuitive, large soft-touch keys.
The Tellus terminal can also be used with
many other ISOBUS compatible machines.
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Putting your Energy into Good Use…
Vicon LB balers are putting the engery into good use
With an LB baler on the field you will have huge capacity against low fuel consumption. Next to that and even as important the baler works in
all crop conditions. Normal agricultural crops like silage and grain are no issue but also the though engery crops like tropical grass and hemp.
These crops can be baled without any adaption to the baler.
The balers are standard equiped with heavy duty bearings, special hardened plunger knives and rails.
The Vicon LB, a Solid baler which produces Solid bales in all conditions.
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Features
KVERNELAND GROUP SPARE PARTS
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Kverneland Group spare parts are designed to give reliable, safe and optimal machinery performance - whilst ensuring a low cost life-cycle. High quality standards are achieved by using innovative production methods and patented processes in all our production sites.
The Kverneland Group has a very professional network of partners to support you with service, technical knowledge and genuine parts. To assist our partners, we provide high quality spare parts and an efficient spare parts distribution worldwide.
1 Wide opening doors
2 Full cam clutch protection on main drive
3 Good access to flywheel
4 Fits to every tractor
5 Integral rotor
6 Pivoting PU wheels
7 Power Denstity
8 Knive cassete
9 Wheels
10 Rollershute
LB 1270 LB 1270 OC LB 1290 LB 1290 OC
Bale dimensions
Width 120 120 120 120
Height 70 70 80 or 90 80 or 90
Length 60 up to 300 60 up to 300 60 up to 300 60 up to 300
Pickup
Intake width 230 230 230 230
Pickup diameter 34 34 34 34
Number of tine bars 5 5 5 5
Tine spacing 61
Bale chamber
Number of plunjer strokes 46 / min
Plunjer stroke 69,5
Density control 4 Hydr. Cyl. 4 Hydr. Cyl. 4 Hydr. Cyl. 4 Hydr. Cyl.
Bale chamberlength 300
Control Focus / Tellus
Tying system
Number of knotters 6 6 6 6
Twine capacity 24 24 24 24
Twine release Opt. Opt. Standard Standard
Intake system
Intake system Integral rotor OmniCut Integral rotor OmniCut
Knives / cutting length - 23/4.5 - 23/4.5
Knife protection - Single hydr. - Single hydr.
Wheels and Axles
Single axle 500/60-22.5 500/60-22.5 - -
Single axle (opt) 600/50-22.5 600/50-22.5 600/50-22.5 600/50-22.5
Single axle (opt) 700/40-22.5 700/40-22.5 700/40-22.5 700/40-22.5
Tandem axle steered 16.0/70-20 16.0/70-20 16.0/70-20 16.0/70-20
Tandem axle steered (opt) 500/55-20 500/55-20 500/55-20 500/55-20
Tandem axle steered (opt) 560/45-22.5 560/45-22.5 560/45-22.5 560/45-22.5
Brakes system Air / hydr. Air / hydr. Air / hydr. Air / hydr.
Dimensions
Length 780 780 800 800
Width 276 276 300 300
Height 270 270 275 275
Weight 8500/9000 8500/9000 8900/9400 8900/9400
Minimum power requirement 75kW (100hp) 87kW (115hp) 98kW (130hp) 109kW (145hp)
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Information provided in this brochure is made for general information purposes only and for worldwide circulation. Inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and the information may thus not constitute basis for any legal claim against Kverneland Group. Availability of models, specifications and optional equipment may differ from country to country. Please consult your local dealer. Kverneland Group reserves the right at any time to make changes to the design or specifications shown or described, to add or remove features, without any notice or obligations. Safety devices may have been removed from the machines for illustration purposes only, in order to better present functions of the machines. To avoid risk of injury, safety devices must never be removed. If removal of safety devices is necessary, e.g. for maintenance purposes, please contact proper assistance or supervision of a technical assistant. © Kverneland Group Geldrop BV
Technical Specifications
Extensive Product Range
Vicon offers an extensive range of farm
implements: mower conditioners, drum and disc
mowers, tedders, rakes, fixed and variable
chamber round balers, big square balers, bale
wrappers, fertiliser spreaders, maize choppers,
sprayers, soil cultivation and seeding systems.
Kverneland Group UK Ltd.
Walkers Lane, Lea Green, St. Helens
Merseyside WA9 4AF, UK
phone 017 448 532 00
www.vicon.eu
Kverneland Group
Kverneland Group is a leading international
company developing, producing and distributing
agricultural machinery and services.
Strong focus on innovation allows us to provide a unique and
broad product range with high quality. Kverneland Group offers an
extensive package of systems and solutions to the professional
farming community. The offering covers soil preparation, seeding,
forage- and bale equipment, spreading and spraying.
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