award winninghigh output design

a singleoperator

bales andwraps in asingle pass

high output integrated unit...Built to last and developed and tested on some ofthe worlds most rugged terrain, the McHale productrange is known worldwide for its durability,reliability, innovation and value for money.

McHale recognise that there is constant pressureon businesses to reduce costs. As with all McHalemachines the Fusion integrated baler wrapper hasbeen designed with the demands of today’s farmersand contractors in mind.

The McHale Fusion combines two traditionallyseparate jobs and integrates them into a singleoperation which can be done by one man and onemachine. This results in cost savings associatedwith financing & running a second tractor andsourcing & paying a second person.

This robust machine is simply not a wrappercoupled onto the back of a baler, it has beenspecifically designed as a high output integratedunit.

Outstanding reliability in an ingenious two-in-onebaler/wrapper combination earned McHale the topmachinery award at the 2005 English Royal Show.

The verdict from the judging panel was...

““TThhee rreelliiaabbiilliittyy ooff tthhee mmaacchhiinneewwaass oouuttssttaannddiinngg,, lluubbrriiccaattiioonnttiimmee mmiinniimmaall,, aanndd tthhee sseerrvviicceeaanndd aatttteennttiioonn ffrroomm MMccHHaallee

ooff tthhee hhiigghheesstt oorrddeerr,,””

McHale Patented Bale Transfer

1. Simple transfer & reduced handling

As the bottom half of the bale chamber doubles as atransfer mechanism, it eliminates the need for amoving table or lift arm between the baler and thewrapper.

This results in reduced handling, higher levels ofreliability, a faster transfer time and a compactdesign with a total machine length of just 5.8 metres.

2. Positive bale transfer on steep ground

The bale is transferred directly onto the wrapper byfive drive rollers in the lower section of the chamber.On hilly conditions an additional roller outside thebale chamber aids the bale transfer and guarantees apositive result.

3. Reliable bale transfer on hillsides

When working with some combined baler wrappers onhillsides, there may be issues with the bale crosstravelling as it is being transferred from the baler tothe wrapper. With the McHale Fusion these problemsare eliminated as the bale is supported in position bythe side walls of the bale chamber during thetransfer. This results in a reliable transfer even ontougher ground conditions.

4. A fast smooth transfer

The transfer of the high density bale occurs over theaxle of the baler, this reduces the stress on thetractor and the machine.

Due to the simplicity of the unique McHale baletransfer, there is a reduced number of moving partsand electronic monitoring systems. Overall this leadsto a more reliable machine.

5. High Output

The transfer occurs in one pass as the chamber isopening and closing to release the bale. This means,the machine takes a similar amount of time totransfer the bale, as a traditional baler would take toeject a bale from the chamber. In effect the transferdoes not slow down the machine output.

The bale chamber splits horizontally (like a clam shell) and the lower section of the bale chamber doubles as a transfermechanism to transfer the netted bale into the vertical wrapping ring. This unique McHale patented system has a numberof advantages over other combined baler wrappers, namely;

Bale Netting in Chamber & Wrapped Bale being Tipped

Bale Transfer

Baling while Wrapping

High Capacity Intake

Drop the FloorShould a blockage occur thesound of the slip clutch alerts theoperator who can hydraulicallylower the drop floor from thetractor cab.

Re-engage the PTOThis widens the feed channel andon re-engaging the PTO theblockage will be fed through.

Reset the FloorThe floor can then be reset andbaling can resume.

Drop Floor as StandardBecause baling conditions are not always ideal, uneven swarths can occur which can lead to blockages.

The main drive chain is protected by a slip clutch on the PTO.

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1. Chassis DesignThe Fusion 2 benefits from a new chassis design. Thechassis is made from tubular steel and has no crossmembers, the new chassis design delivers a number ofbenefits namely;

- Reduced crop build up

- A faster and more positive bale transfer

- A machine with a lighter footprint

- Better road travel

2. Split Drive Gear BoxThe left hand side of the gearbox drives the rollers in thebale chamber, while the pick up and chopper unit aredriven from the right hand side of the machine. This systemensures direct short transfer paths and optimal powerdistribution.

3. Pick UpThe 2 metre galvanised pick up lifts even the shortest ofcrop. Accurate height control can be achieved through aspring balanced hydraulic lifting system. The pick up isfitted with lateral feed augers that smoothly guide the cropinto the chopping unit.

4. Pick Up BearingsThe pick up cam bearings are double raced to stand up tothe most testing conditions.

The cam is fitted with a side inspection port that allows theoperator to quickly check the rollers and the cam track.

5. Rotor Design & Chopper UnitAs crop enters the spiral rotor, pairs of rotating tines feedthe crop through the chopping unit. The double tines on therotor ensure high output while the spiral layout reduces theload peaks as the machine works in heavy swarths. Therotor design encourages a uniform crop flow which reducesthe risk of blockages, thus maximising output.

Knives can be engaged and disengaged from the tractorcab. When engaged, the knives extend into the spine of therotor which ensures a consistent cut quality.

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Bale Chamber Doubles as a Transfer Mechanism

When the netting process is complete thebale chamber splits horizontally. As thetop section of the bale chamber movesup, simultaneously the lower section ofthe bale chamber moves up and out,transferring the bale into the wrappingplatform.

Once the chamber is closed, wrappingwill automatically start and baling canresume, this delivers maximum output.

Progressive Greasing & Oiling

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3. The drive, rotor and pick up chains receive a measured amount of oil.

4. At the same time the chamber bearings, rotor bearings and pick up gears automaticallyreceive a measured amount of pressurised grease.

5. After a pre-set number of bales, a lube alarm will sound reminding the operator to top upthe lubrication system.

6. Roller Design & SealingRollers have heavy duty 50mm forged shafts made from high

grade steel. The roller ends are fitted with high performance self

cleaning seals. The seals protect the grease around the bearings

from becoming contaminated by crop.

7. Chamber BearingsThe machine is fitted with high quality bearings. The rollers are

fitted with 50mm bearings on the drive and non-drive side. Drive

side bearings which experience the most load are double raced.

8. ChainsThe machine is fitted with heavy-duty drive chains and sprockets,

which ensure long life and minimum down time.

- Drive side chains are 1-1/4” (20B) - Rotor chain is 1” (16B-2)- Pick up chains are 3/4” (60H)

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1. The bearings and chains are supported by a progressive greasing and oiling system. Theamount of oil and grease can be adjusted through the control console depending on thecrop conditions.

2. Each time a bale is ejected from the machine, oil and grease pass through the respectiveprogressive blocks. The blocks measure and regulate the amount of grease and oil goingto the bearings and chains. This ensures that the machine consistently delivers the correctamount of oil or grease.

Oil line

Grease line

The machine is fitted with two film break sensors, which monitorthe film as it goes onto the bale.

Should one of the rolls of film break or run out the machine willalert the operator via the control box and automatically switch tosingle dispenser mode.

In single dispenser mode the bale rotation is slowed and the ringdoes additional rotations to ensure that the bale is wrapped withthe remaining roll of film.

Should the film on both dispensers break or run out themachine will notify the operator that it’s out of film and thedispensers will stop in the film loading position.

Film Break Sensors

Intelligent Monitoring

2. Cut and Holds

On the last rotation of the wrapping cycle the cut andholds extend out and the film is gently supported in therail, once supported the cut and holds gather the film toone point where it is cut and held. This system makes themachine’s performance much more reliable particularly inhot or wet conditions.

1. Vertical Wrapping RingThe vertical wrapping ring is fitted with two 750mmdispensers, which take approximately 20 seconds to applyfour layers and 30 seconds to apply six layers of film. Thismeans that the wrapping platform is always waiting for thenext bale.

5. Bale Tip / Side TipWhen the machine tips off the wrapped bale, the outerwrapper roller moves down to ground level and ejects thebale. This eliminates problems associated with bales beingtipped from a height and getting damaged as they rollaway.

In stalky crops or on rougher ground conditions a side tipoption is available which allows the machine to tip thebales on their ends where there is additional film.

4. User-Friendly Film Loading Film can be loaded from the left hand side of themachine.

After loading film on the first dispenser, the operator canpush the index button and the dispensers will then rotatearound and automatically stop at the loading position forthe second dispenser. This allows the operator to easilyload the second roll of film.

3. Film StorageFour rolls of film can be stored inside the centre panelson either side of the machine. Two additional rolls can betransported on the dispensers.

The film holders swivel down to allow the operator toeasily unload the plastic from the storage compartment.

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User Friendly Operation

Fusion Control BoxThe single cab-mounted control console is the operator’s link to thisefficient machine, which monitors and controls baler and wrapperoperations. The control console features a large graphic display, whichgraphically displays the machine operation as it performs it functions.

While the machine is fully automatic in operation, the operator canselect various options depending on the crop and ground conditions.The operator can select, if they want;

- the knives in the chopper unit on or off.

- the machine to tip or hold the wrapped bale.

- a ‘bale only’ programme for hay or straw.

- various bale transfer options depending on ground conditions.

- to record multiple bale totals.

The control box also monitors the lube usage and reminds the operatorto check the grease and oil every 300 bales.

Technical Specifications

Machine Dimensions

Pick Up

Drop Floor

Bale Transfer

Net Storage

Vertical Wrapping Ring

Split Drive Gear Box

User Friendly Controls

Tractor Requirements

Dimensions & Weight FusionLength 5.8mWidth 2.76/2.94m*Height 3.02mWeight 5700Kgs

Pick UpWorking width 2000mmTine Bars 4Tine Spacing 70mmPick Up Lift HydraulicPick Up Guide Wheels (pneumatic) Standard

Chopper UnitMax No. of Knives 23Theoretical Chop Length 50 mmKnife Protection HydraulicKnife Control Hydraulic from Tractor CabUnblocking System Drop Floor

Bale ChamberDiameter (m) 1.25Width (m) 1.23Number of Rollers 18Bearings 50mm**Greasing Progressive (Standard)

Net WrapControl Manual or AutomaticNet System Pivot Stretch (4 bar)Net Roll Capacity 1+1 StorageNet Adjustment Manual on Baler

WrappingSystem Vertical Wrapping RingFilm Stretch 70% standard (55% optional)Dispensers 2 x 750mmFilm Layers 2+2+2 SystemFilm Storage 8 Rolls & 2 on the Wrapper

DrivesGearbox Split DriveMain Drive Protection Cam ClutchPick Up Protection Slip ClutchChain Lubrication Progressive (Standard)

ControlControl System ExpertOperation Fully Automatic ElectronicDensity Adjustment On Baler Valve

OtherMinimum PTO Power Requirements 80kW (107hp)Hydraulic System Open, Closed or Load SensingMin. Hydraulic Flow 45 litres / min at 180 barElectronics 12 Volt DC, 7 amp approx.Tyre Sizes 560/60R 22.5 (standard)

650/50R 22.5 (optional)

*Width will depend on tyre selection. **Bearings are 50mm double raced on the main load points.

Castlebar Road, Ballinrobe,Co. Mayo, Ireland.Tel: 353 94 95 20300Fax: 353 94 95 20356Email: sales@mchale.netWeb: www.mchale.net

McHale has evolved from a farm machinery retail outlet, which isstill in existence today. This background has provided an excellentfoundation for the design and manufacture of farm machinery, dueto direct contact with the end user.

Manufacturing takes place in a purpose built facility which utilisesthe latest in laser and robotics manufacturing technology andoperates to ISO 9001/2000 accreditation.

All research and development is conducted in-house using leadingedge technologies. Machines go through rigorous testing during theproduct development process and machine performance isconstantly monitored.

As a result, this ensures that product of the highest quality,specification and design are delivered to you, which explains why aMcHale product is truly “an investment in the future”.

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This literature is designed for worldwide circulation. Due to continuing policy of product improvement, we reserve the right to alter specifications and constructions without notice. As machines are exported to many different countries, generalinformation, pictures and descriptions are provided; these should be taken as approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specification. Please consult your local dealer/ distributor for further information.

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