techs & specs: november 2011

Forage equipmentINSIDE: Round balers, large square balers & self-propelled windrowers

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Western Producer Publications

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publisher: LARRY HERTZ

advertising director: KELLY BERG

managing editor: MICHAEL RAINE (306) 665-3592 (306) 934-2401 FAX [email protected]

design & layout: SHELLEY WICHMANN (306) 665-9683 (306) 665-9644 FAX [email protected] inquiries: TECHS & SPECS C/O THE WESTERN PRODUCER BOX 2500 SASKATOON, SASK. S7K 2C4 (306) 934-2401 FAX [email protected]

I 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 oppor-tunity 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 replace-ment 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.

Mike RaineManaging Editor – Western Producer Media

4 Qualityhaycouldstepinforgrain

6 Self-propelledWindrowers

9 WindrowHeaders

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By Brian Cross, Western Producer staff

High grain prices could cause problems this year for beef producers trying to keep winter feeding costs in check.

Ken Ziegler, a beef and forage specialist with Alberta Agriculture, said cattle producers anticipating high grain prices should be looking for alternatives to feed grain.

“In years when grain was cheap, it was logical to make up for nutrient shortfalls with a bit of extra grain,” Ziegler said.

“Today, because of the rising cost of grain, the quest to control the cost per pound of gain is more challenging.”

He said feeding high quality hay or silage can eliminate the need for supplemental grain.

Hay or silage that contains total digestible nutrients (TDN) of 65 percent will provide backgrounded calves with enough energy to record an average daily gain (ADG) of 1.75 pounds.

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,

Quality hay could step in for grainlow energy and high fibre.”

Ziegler said cutting grasses at the early bloom stage and forage crops at the bud to early flower stage will ensure a high quality harvest.

Producers should consider cutting their forage crops a week to two weeks earlier than normal this year, he added.

Ziegler said curing and moisture content also warrant close consideration.

Losses during cutting and harvest are caused primarily by respiration and leaf shatter.

Producers should cut feed early in the day to reduce respiration-related losses and lay material in wide swaths to increase solar drying.

Ideally, producers will make round bales when the moisture content is close to 18 percent. Square bales have a lower moisture tolerance and should not exceed 15 percent, although bale density should also be considered.

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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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CHALLENGER / MAssEy FERGusoN HEsstoN

Model WR9740 WR9760 WR9770 SP85B/9225 SP115B/9435 SP185C/9535

ENGINE

Displacement, L AGCO 4.9 AGCO Quadboost 4.9 AGCO 6.6 Cat 4.4/Cummins 3.3 Cat 4.4/Sisu 4.4 Sisu 6.6

Aspiration turbocharged turbocharged aftercooled turbocharged aftercooled natural turbocharged turbocharged

Engine power, h.p. 137 188 220 85 115/120 190

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) 130 (492) 130 (492) 130 (492) 80 (303) 80 (303) 100 (378)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission type hydrostatic hydrostatic hydrostatic hydrostatic single speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed

Maximum field speed, m.p.h. 16 16 16 11 8.6 11

Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 21 21 21 11 15 15

TIRES

Tire size, drive 23.1 x 26 23.1 x 26 23.1 x 26 18.4x26,16.9x28 18.4x26,16.9x28 23.1x26, 18.4x28

Tire size, castor 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1 14Lx16.1, 12.5Lx15 14Lx16.1, 12.5Lx15 14Lx16.1

CASE IH

Model WD1203 WD1903 WD2303

ENGINE

Displacement L 4.5 6.7 6.7

Aspiration turbocharged w/ air-to-air intercooler

turbocharged w/ air-to-air intercooler


Engine power, h.p. 126 190 226

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) 120 (454) 120 (454) 120 (454)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission type two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic

Maximum field speed, m.p.h. 10.6 12.5 12.5

Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 15.8 18 18

TIRES

Tire size, drive 18.4x26, 12PR 23.1x26, 10PR 23.1x26, 10PR

Tire size, castor 14Lx16.1, 8PR 14Lx16.1, 8PR 14Lx16.1, 8PR

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CAsE iHCase 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 popu-lar 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.

MAssEy FERGusoN HEsstoN / CHALLENGER

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.

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NEW HoLLANd

Model H8080 H8040 H8060 H8040 Prairie Special

ENGINE

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 150 150 150 150

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) 120 (454) 120 (454) 120 (454) 120 (454)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission type two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic

Maximum field speed, m.p.h. 12.5 10.6 12.5 10.6

Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 18 15.8 18 15.8

TIRES

Tire size, drive 23.1x26, 10PR 18.4x26, 12PR 23.1x26, 10PR 18.4x26, 12PR

Tire size 14Lx16.1, 8PR 14Lx16.1, 8PR 14Lx16.1, 8PR 14Lx16.1, 8PR

CHALLENGER / MAssEy FERGusoN HEsstoN

Model WR9740 WR9760 WR9770 SP85B/9225 SP115B/9435 SP185C/9535

ENGINE

Displacement, L AGCO 4.9 AGCO Quadboost 4.9 AGCO 6.6 Cat 4.4/Cummins 3.3 Cat 4.4/Sisu 4.4 Sisu 6.6

Aspiration turbocharged turbocharged aftercooled turbocharged aftercooled natural turbocharged turbocharged

Engine power, h.p. 137 188 220 85 115/120 190

Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) 130 (492) 130 (492) 130 (492) 80 (303) 80 (303) 100 (378)

TRANSMISSION

Transmission type hydrostatic hydrostatic hydrostatic hydrostatic single speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed

Maximum field speed, m.p.h. 16 16 16 11 8.6 11

Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 21 21 21 11 15 15

TIRES

Tire size, drive 23.1 x 26 23.1 x 26 23.1 x 26 18.4x26,16.9x28 18.4x26,16.9x28 23.1x26, 18.4x28

Tire size, castor 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1 14Lx16.1, 12.5Lx15 14Lx16.1, 12.5Lx15 14Lx16.1

JoHN dEEREModel A400 R450ENGINE PowerTech E PowerTech EDisplacement, L 4.5 6.8Aspiration turbocharged turbochargedEngine power, h.p. 140 200Fuel tank capacity, U.S. gal. (L) 125 (473) 125 (473)TRANSMISSIONTransmission type hydrostatic hydrostaticMaximum field speed, m.p.h. 16 16Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 21 21TIRES Drive 480 x 80 R38 480 x 80 R38Castor 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1

JoHN dEEREThe 400 series from John

Deere benefits from a new torsion-style rear suspension and rear steering assist sys-tem 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 inte-grated electronics take advan-tage of the Deere Greenstar guidance and machine diag-nosis systems.

NEW HoLLANdThe 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.

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MACdoNModel M205 M200 M150 M100ENGINE Displacement, L Cummins 6.7 Caterpillar 6.6 Cummins 4.5 Cummins 3.3 Engine power, h.p. 220 213 130 99Fuel tank capacity, gal. (L) 97 (358) 97 (358) 97 (358) 97 (358)TRANSMISSIONTransmission type three speed hydrostatic three speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostatic two speed hydrostaticMaximum field speed, m.p.h. 16 16 11 11Maximum road speed, m.p.h. 23 23 23 16TIRES

Tire size, drive18.4 x 26 bar or turf, 23.1 x 26 turf, 600-65 R28 bar-tread

18.4 x 26 bar or turf, 23.1 x 26 turf, 600-65 R28 bar-tread



Tire size, castor steering7.5 - 16 SL or 10 x 16 formed casters, 10 x 16 or 16.5L - 16.1 forked casters

7.5 - 16 SL or 10 x 16 formed casters, 10 x 16 or 16.5L - 16.1 forked casters



DIMENSIONSWheelbase, inches 158 158 158 158Frame/Rear Axle ground clearance, inches

45.7 45.7 45.7 45.7

Weight, lb. (kg) 9,900 (4,500) 9,553 (4,323) 9,493 (4,296) 8,800 (4,000)

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MACdoNWith 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.

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HEAdERs

CAsE iH

Model HDX122 HDX142 HDX162 HDX182 RD132, 162, 182

Width in feet 12 14 16 18 13, 16, 18

Discs NA NA NA NA 10, 12, 14

Knivesoverserrated, bolted, double cut

overserrated, bolted, double cut



2 knives per disc

Rolls rubber, intermeshingintermeshing rubber, steel on steel, chevron pattern

intermeshing rubber, steel on steel, chevron pattern

intermeshing rubber, steel on steel, chevron pattern

steel on steel, rubber on rubber, urathane high contact (16/18 only), inter-meshing spiral

Windrow width inches

36 to 96 36 to 96 36 to 96 36 to 96 36 to 96

MAssEy HEsstoN

Model Razorbar disc 9183 Razorbar disc 9195 Razorbar disc 9196 9126 auger 9146 auger

Width in feet 13 16 16 14, 16, 18 14, 16

Discs 8 10 10 NA NA

Knives 16, 2 per disc, 18 degree

20, 2 per disc, 18 degree

20, 2 per disc, 18 degree 2 sickles 2 sickles

Rolls steel herringbone 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 40 to 96 40 to 96 40 to 96 40 to 96

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Model 896 Auger 994 Rotary 995 Rotary

Width in feet 14, 16, 18 13, 14 16

Discs NA 8, 9 10

Knives chrome, twin cut, overserrated NA NA

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

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

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) 36 to 85, 45 to 85 (impeller conditioner)

Compatability A400, R450 R450 R450

NEW HoLLANdModel Discbine 10 Discbine 12 Discbine 14 Sicklebar Width in feet 13 15 18 12,14,16,18Compatibility NH 8060, 8080 NH 8060, 8080 NH 8060, 8080 NH 8040, 8060, 8080Discs 10 12 14

Knives14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated

14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated

14 degree twist, 7 degree twist, rock, 14 degree serated

dual cut sickle

Rollsslatted steel or rubber chevron pattern

chevron rubber

Windrow width inches NA NA NA 38 to 96

MACdoN

Model A30 Auger A40 Auger R80 R85

Width in feet 16,18 14,16,18 13, 16 13, 16

Discs NA NA 8, 10 8, 10

Knives double heat treated, overser-rated, bolted

variable rate, double heat treated, overserrated, bolted

2 knivers per disc, variable rate 2 knivers per disc, variable rate

Rolls steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

reversible, steel on steel, inter-meshing N-bar

steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

steel on steel, intermeshing N-bar

Windrow width inches

36 to 100 36 to 100 36 to 102 36 to 102

Compatability NA NA 130, 195 h.p. 130, 231 h.p.

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RouNd BALERs

CAsE iH

Model RB444 RB454 RB464 RB554 RB564

BALE SIZE

Bale diameter, inches 30 - 48 36 - 60 36 - 72 36 - 60 36 - 72

Bale width, inches 46.5 46.5 46.5 61.5 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)

BALER DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

Overall length, gate closed, inches 135 185 187 180 190

Overall width, inches 85 95 95 111 111

Overall height, gate closed, inches 85 116 126 108 124

Weight, lbs (kg) 2,950 (1,338) 5,050 (2,291) 5,900 (2,676) 5,525 (2,506) 6,920 (3,139)

BALE FORMING

Number of forming belts 6 6 6 8 8

Type of belts 3-ply 3-ply 3-ply 3-ply 3-ply

Belt width, inches (mm) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178)

Belt length, inches 273 343 421 343 421

Number of rolls, total 11 14 14 14 14

Tensioning method2 extension spring assemblies

1 extension spring; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 2 hydraulic cylinders


BALE EJECTOR

Bale ejector description NA hydraulic optional hydraulic optional hydraulic optional hydraulic optional

STANDARD PICK UP

Feeder type standardone segment stuffer w/16 fingers

one segment stuffer w/16 fingers

standard standard


WIDE PICKUP OPTION #1

Feeder type NA NATwo segment stuffer w / 16 fingers

NATwo segment stuffer w / 22 fingers

Overall width, inches NA NA 83.9 NA 94.4

Width between outside tines, inches

NA NA 71.1 NA 81.6

Tine spacing, inches NA NA 2.63 NA 2.63

Number of tine bars NA NA 4 NA 4

Number of tines NA NA 112 NA 128

Number of windguard rods NA NA 14 NA 16

Pickup drive NA NA chain NA chain

Pickup drive protection NA NAadjustable ratchet clutch

NAadjustable ratchet clutch

Pick up wheel NA NA 2 standard NA 2 standard

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system typeone pivoting arm, two twine tubes

dual twine arms dual twine arms dual twine arms dual twine arms

Twine system control electric, manualelectric, adjustable spacing

electric, adjustable spacing

electric, adjustable spacing

electric, Automatic

Number of twine balls 4 6 6 6 6

Netwrap option NA NA NA NA optional

MAIN DRIVE

Standard main drive protection shear bolt slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 540 540 / 1,000

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Minimum tractor PTO h.p. 40 60 70 70 80

TIRE SIZE

Standard baler tire size 11L x 14 31 x 13.5-15 31 x 13.5-15 14L x 16.1 14L x 16.1

Optional baler tire size NA NA NA NA 19x45-17

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CLAAsModel Rollant 260 Rollant 340 Variant 360 Variant 380BALE SIZE Bale diameter, inches 60 49 35 - 61 35 - 71Bale width, inches 48 47 48 48BALE FORMING Number of compaction rollers/belts

17 (roller) 16 (roller) 4 4

Type of belts NA NA multi-ply multi-plyNumber of rolls, total 16 16 NA NATensioning method hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulicBALE EJECTOR Bale ejector bale ramp bale ramp bale ramp bale rampSTANDARD PICK UP Feeder type Feed rake Feed rake force feed with chopping rotor force feed with chopping rotorWidth, inches 71 73 83 83Pickup drive protection shear bolt shear bolt shear bolt shear boltWRAPPING SYSTEM Twine system type automatic automatic automatic automaticNumber of twine balls 12 12 12 12Netwrap option Yes Yes Yes YesMAIN DRIVE

Standard main drive protection shear bolt shear boltshear pin / cam-type cut-out clutch

shear pin / cam-type cut-out clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 / 1,000 540 / 1,000TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p. 72 70 NA NAMONITORING Twine wrap monitor Standard Yes Yes YesNet wrap monitor Standard Yes Yes YesTIRE SIZE Standard baler tire size 11L X 15.6 6 ply 11L X 15.6 6 ply 15.0/55 X 17 15.0/55 X 17

MAssEy FERGusoN HEsstoN

Model 17341745 / 1745 Auto-Tie

1746 1756 2746 / 2746 Silage2846 / 2846A Auto-Cycle

2856 / 2856A Auto-Cycle

BALE SIZE Bale diameter, inches

30 - 52 30 - 62 72 72 30 - 72 30 - 72 32 - 72

Bale width, inches 39 46.5 46.5 61.5 46.5 46.5 61.5

Bale weight, lb (kg) 550 (249) 1,250 (567) 1,500 (680) 2,199 (953)1,644 (746) / 2,200 (998) Silage

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

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

BALE FORMING Number of forming belts

5, mini grip pattern

6, wedge grip pattern





8, wedge grip pat-tern

Belt width, inches (mm)

4.8 (122) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178)

Tensioning method springs springs / hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulicSTANDARD PICK UP Feeder type tine tine tine tine tine tine tineOverall width, inches

38.8 46.8 46.8 61.8 78 67.6 82.6

Number of tine bars 3 4 4 4 4Number of tines 42 72 72 96 96 96 120Pickup drive chain chain chain chain chain chain chainWRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine systemmanual / opt. electric

electric / opt. auto tie

automatic automatic automatic automatic automatic

Twine system control

rope actuated electric electric electric electric hydraulic hydraulic

Number of twine balls

2 4 4 4 12 12 12

Netwrap option NA NA Y Y Y Y YMAIN DRIVE PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 540 540 / 1,000 540 / 1,000 540 / 1,000TRACTOR REQUIREMENT Minimum tractor PTO h.p.

30 40 55 70 65 65 70

TIRE SIZE Standard baler tire size

7.60 X 15 11L X 15 31 x 13.5-15 std. 31 x 13.5-15 std. 14L x 16.1 std. 14L x 16.1 std. 14L x 16.1 std.

Opt. baler tire size NA NA 14L-16.1 opt. 14L-16.1 opt. 21.5L x 16.1 opt. 21.5L x 16.1 opt. 21.5L x 16.1 opt.

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Model 448 458 468 558 568

BALE SIZE


Bale width, inches 46 46 46 62 62

Bale weight, lb. (kg) 750 (340) - 1,250 (567) 1,750 (794)1,650 (748) - 2,200 (998)

1,750 (794)2,200 (998) - 2,400 (1,089)

BALE FORMING


Type of belts diamond pattern, 3-ply diamond pattern, 3-ply diamond pattern, 3-ply diamond pattern, 3-ply diamond pattern, 3-ply

Belt width, inches 7 7 7 7 7

Tensioning method hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic

BALE EJECTOR

Bale ejector description mechanical ramp hydraulic ramp bale push bar opt. hydraulic ramp bale push bar opt.

STANDARD PICK UP

Width, inches 45.9 56 71 71 71

Number of tines 72 72 72 96 96

Pickup drive belt beltroller chain w/slip clutch

roller chain & v beltroller chain w/slip clutch


Overall width, inches 61.4 71 71 87 87

Number of tines 96 96 96 120 120

Number of windguard rods

NA NA NA NA NA

Pickup drive Beltroller chain w / slip clutch

roller chain w / slip clutch



WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system hydraulic electric electric double wrap / hydraulic electric

Twine system control manual automatic automatic automatic electric

Optional twine system electric NA NA net wrap net wrap


Netwrap option N Y Y Y Y

MAIN DRIVE

Standard main drive protection

shearbolt / opt. slip clutch

slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 or 1,000 540 540 or 1,000

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Minimum tractor PTO h.p.

45 55 65 55 75

TIRE SIZE

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 31x13.5 - 15 21.5x16.1 10 ply 31x13.5 - 15 8 ply 21.5x16.1 10 ply

RouNd BALERsJoHN dEERE

John Deere’s 8 series round balers offer bale size control from the cab via the Baletrack controller. The balers offer toughened pickup teeth and an extra wide feeder for hay-ing in tough conditions. Double twin arms speed up wrap-ping time. The Cover Edge bale wrap system can wrap a bale in as little at six seconds.

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Model Vario Pack 1500 Vario Pack 1800

BALE SIZE

Bale diameter, inches 39 - 60 39 - 72

Bale width, inches 48 48

BALE FORMING

Forming system chain chain

Number of rolls chain & slat conveyor chain & slat conveyor

Tensioning method hydraulic adjustable hydraulic adjustable

BALE CUTTING

Bale cutting description

Krone multi-cut Krone multi-cut

BALE EJECTOR

Bale ejector bale kicker bale kicker

STANDARD PICK UP

Feeder type rotary tine rotary tine

Overall width, inches 76 76

Number of tine bars 5 5

Pickup drive Chain Chain

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system double twining system double twining system

Twine system control automatic, manual automatic, manual

Number of twine balls 10 10

Netwrap option Standard Standard

MAIN DRIVE


friction clutch friction clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT


50 55

Hydraulic remotes needed

3 3

MONITORING

Twine wrap monitor Y Y

Net wrap monitor Y Y

TIRE SIZE

Standard baler tire size

11.5 / 80-15.3 15.0 / 55-17

Opt. tandem axle Y Y

KRoNEThe 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 spiral-ing roller with scrapers to get the material into play. The slat chain is hydraulically tensioned.

CHALLENGERAGCO 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 self-contained 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.

CHALLENGER

Model RB46C RB56C

BALE SIZE

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 FORMING

Number of forming belts 6, wedge grip pattern 8, wedge grip pattern

Type of belts laced laced

Belt width, in. (mm) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178)

Tensioning method hydraulic hydraulic

STANDARD PICK UP

Feeder type tine tine

Overall width, inches 67.6 82.6


Number of tines 96 120

Pickup drive chain chain

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system type automatic automatic

Twine system control hydraulic hydraulic

Number of twine balls 12 12

Netwrap option Y Y

MAIN DRIVE

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 / 1,000 540 / 1,000

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Minimum tractor PTO h.p. 65 70

TIRE SIZE

Standard baler tire size 14L x 16.1 std. 14L x 16.1 std.

Opt. baler tire size 21.5L x 16.1 opt. 21.5L x 16.1 opt.

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BALE SIZE


Bale width, inches 46.5 46.5 46.5 61.5 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


Type of belts mini-rough top mini-rough top mini-rough top mini-rough top mini-rough top

Belt width, inches (mm) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178)

Belt length, inches 273 343 421 343 421

Number of rolls 11 14 14 14 14

Tensioning method 2 extension spring as-semblies

1 extension spring; 1 hydraulic cylinder

2 extension springs; 1 hydraulic cylinder



BALE CUTTING

Bale cutting none BaleSlice knives none none BaleSlice knives optional

BALE EJECTOR

Bale ejector description standard standard hydraulic opt. standard hydraulic opt.

STANDARD PICK UP

Feeder standard one segment stuffer w/16 fingers

ne segment stuffer w/16 fingers standard standard


Pickup drive chain chain chain chain chain

Pickup drive protection adjustable slip clutch adjustable ratchet clutch

adjustable ratchet clutch

adjustable ratchet clutch adjustable slip clutch

Pick up wheel 1 standard; 2 opt. 2 standard 2 standard 2 standard 2 standard


Feeder NA two segment stuffer w/16 fingers

two segment stuffer w/16 fingers NA two segment stuffer

w/22 fingers

Overall width, inches NA 84 84 NA 95

Width between outside tines, inches NA 71 71 NA 82

Pickup drive NA chain chain NA chain

Pickup drive protection NA adjustable ratchet clutch

adjustable ratchet clutch NA adjustable ratchet

clutch

Pick up wheel NA 2 2 NA 2

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system one pivoting arm, two twines applied dual pivoting arms dual pivoting arms dual pivoting arms dual pivoting arms

Twine system control electric, manual AutoWrap - mech., automatic

AutoWrap - mech., automatic



Optional twine system none Bale Command Plus, automatic

Bale Command Plus, automatic




Netwrap option NA opt. opt. opt. opt.

MAIN DRIVE

Standard main drive protection shear bolt slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch slip clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 540 540 / 1,000

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Minimum tractor PTO h.p. 40 60 70 70 80

TIRE SIZE

Standard baler tire size 27 x 9.50x15 31 x 13.5-15 31 x 13.5-15 31 x 13.5-15 31 x 13.5-15

Optional baler tire size NA NA NA NA 19x45-17

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Model 5410 Rebel 504M 5410 Rebel 604 Super M 505M Classic 605M 664 Rancher 665 Rancher 5520 Rebel

BALE SIZE

Bale diameter, in. 60 62 60 72 60 72 66 66 60

Bale width, in. 47 47 47 47 61 61 47 61 60

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)

BALE FORMING

Number of forming belts 6 6 6 6 8 8 6 8 7

Type of belts three ply smooth three ply laced three ply smooth three ply, mini rough

three ply, mini rough three ply

Belt width, inches (mm) 6 (154.2) 6.8 (173) 6 (154.2) 6.8 (173) 6.8 (173) 7 (178) 7 (178) 7 (178) 6.8 (173)

Tensioning method

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic/spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

hydraulic / spring

BALE EJECTOR

Bale ejector description

spring loaded ramp optional



spring loaded, hy-draulic ramp optional


hydraulic ramp

hydraulic ramp

hydraulic ramp


STANDARD PICK UP

Overall width, inches 58 77 58 76 72.5 90 58 61 58

Number of tine bars 4 10 4 5 5 5 5 5 4

Number of tines 32 double 55 double 32 double 110 50 double 65 double

40 double, rubber mount

50 double, rubber mounted tine

32 double

Pickup drive chain chain chain chain chain chain chain chain chain

Pickup drive protection

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

WRAPPING SYSTEM

Twine system type electric electric electric automatic electric electric electric electric electric

Number of twine balls 4 6 4 10 6 10 6 6 4

Netwrap option opt. Y opt. Y Y opt. opt. opt. opt.

MAIN DRIVE


radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

radial pin clutch

cut-out clutch

radial pin clutch cut-out clutch cut-out

clutchcut-out clutch

radial pin clutch

PTO, rated r.p.m. 540 540 540 540 / 1,000 540 540 / 1,000 540 540 540

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT


40 60 40 70 50 70 40 75 40

MONITORING

Twine wrap monitor opt. opt. opt. Y opt. opt. opt. opt. opt.

Net wrap monitor opt. opt. opt. Y opt. opt. opt. opt. opt.

TIRE SIZE

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 NA 31 X 13.5 - 15 21.5L X 16.1 NA 21.5L 16.5 31 X 13.5 - 15 21.5L 16.5 31 X 13.5 - 15

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Model LB433 Standard LB333 Standard

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Tractor PTO h.p. 122 102

PTO speed r.p.m. 1,000 1,000

BALE SIZE


Bale height, inches 35.4 35.4

Bale length maximum, inches 102.4 102.4

Bale length minimum, inches 47.2 47.2

MAIN DRIVE

Main gearbox triple reduction gears w/ oil bath

triple reduction gears w/ oil bath

Drive protection shearbolt, over-running clutch & slip clutch

shearbolt, over-running clutch & slip clutch

Flywheel diameter, inches 31.5 28

Flywheel weight, lb. 595 516

Plunger speed, strokes/minute 42 42

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 88.6 78

Number of tines 64 double 56 double


Pickup protection slip and over-running clutch

slip and over-running clutch

FEEDER

Speed r.p.m. 168 168

Feeder 3 fork, 9 single tine packer

2 fork, 6 single tine packer

Feeder protection pre-set slip clutch pre-set slip clutch

Feeder drive chain chain

PRECOMPRESSION CHAMBER

Charge chamber volume cubic feet 10.6 8.83

Windrow size compensation

adj. stuffer trip, w/automatic engage

adj. stuffer trip, w/automatic engage

Stuffer fork, 6 tines fork, 4 tines

Drive oil bath gearbox & PTO shaft

oil bath gearbox & PTO shaft

Speed (cycles/min.) 42 42

Stuffer Protection shearbolt shearbolt

DENSITY CONTROL

Density Control 3 way monitor control 3 way monitor control

System independent sealed hydraulic

independent sealed hydraulic

Density cylinders double acting double acting

KNOTTERS



Knotter double knot double knot

Number of knotters 6 4

Twine box carrying capacity, balls 30 30

Lubrication system std. autolube centralized greasing

std. autolube centralized greasing

Knotter fans 3 2

BALE EJECTION SYSTEM

Bale Ejection System hydraulic hydraulic

ISO compatible

ISOBUS Y Y

CAsE iHThe 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 moni-toring 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 ejec-tion, 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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CLAAs

Model Quadrant 2200 / RC Quadrant 2100 Quadrant 3200 Quadrant 3400 Quadrant 3400 RC

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Tractor PTO h.p. 150 100 120 120 150

PTO speed r.p.m. 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

BALE SIZE

Bale width, inches 47 47 47 47 47

Bale height, inches 27.5 27.5 27.5 40 40

Bale length, maximum, inches 118 96 118 118 118

Bale length, minimum inches 36 48 19 19 19

HITCH

Hitch Type vertical pin vertical pin vertical pin vertical pin vertical pin

Jack hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic

MAIN DRIVE

Main gearbox hyd. pump Y N Y Y Y

Drive protection cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch

Plunger speed, strokes/minute 51 51 51 46 46

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 83 79 83 92.5 92.5

Number of tines 128 128 128 128 128

Tine spacing, inches 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4 2.4

Number of tine bars 4 4 4 4 4

Pickup protection ratchet clutch ratchet clutch ratchet clutch ratchet clutch ratchet clutch

Gauge wheel size 16 x 6.50-8 4PR 16 x 6.50-8 4PR 16 x 6.50-8 4PR 16 x 6.50-8 4PR 16 x 6.50-8 4PR

FEEDER

Feeder feed rotor / Rotocut feed rake feed rake feed rake feed rotor / Rotocut

Feeder protection overload clutch overload ratchet clutch

overload ratchet clutch

overload ratchet clutch overload clutch

Feeder drive shaft chain hydraulic, chain hydraulic, chain hydraulic, chain

BALE CHAMBER

Chamber length 118 108 108 108 118

Stuffer packer tines packer tines packer tines packer tines packer tines

Drive mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical

Speed (cycles/min) 51 51 51 51 51

Stuffer protection cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch cut-out clutch

DENSITY CONTROL

Density control Claas Communicator pressure gauge Claas Communicator Claas Communicator Claas Communicator

System electronic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic electronic

KNOTTERS

Drive mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical

Knotter electronic electronic electronic electronic electronic

Number of knotters 6 4 4 4 6

Twine box carrying capacity, balls 24 24 24 24 24

Lubrication system central automatic pump central hand pump central hand pump central hand pump central automatic

pump

Knotter fans Y Y Y Y Y

TIRES

Tandem axle 500/55-R 20 500/55-R 20 520/50-R 17 500/55-R 20 500/55-R 20

Steering tandem NA 500/55-R 20 500/55-R 20 620/55-R 26.5 620/55-R 26.5

Single axle 600/50-R 22.5 600/50-R 22.5 600/50-R 22.5

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Model LB44B LB34B LB33B

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 1,000 1,000

Remote hydraulic valves Two double acting Two double acting Two double acting

BALE SIZE

Bale width, inches 47.2 47.2 31.5

Bale height, inches 50 34.4 34.4

Bale length maximum, inches 108 108 108

MAIN DRIVE

Main gearbox construction enclosed double reduction enclosed double reduction enclosed double reduction

Drive protection over-running, slip clutch & shearbolt over-running, slip clutch & shearbolt over-running, slip clutch & shearbolt

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 86 86 86

Width at deflectors, inches 117.9 117.9 117.9

Width at external tines, inches 80.6 80.6 80.6

Number of tines 128 128 128

Tine spacing, inches 2.6 2.6 2.6

Pickup protection slip and overrunning clutches slip and overrunning clutches slip and overrunning clutches

FEEDER

Feeder Type fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines

Feeder protection splined slip clutch splined slip clutch splined slip clutch

BALE CHAMBER

Stuffer fork type fork type fork type

Drive chain chain chain

Speed (cycles/min.) 33 47 47

Stuffer Protection shear bolt shear bolt shear bolt

KNOTTERS


Knotter double knot double knot double knot

Number of knotters 6 6 4

Twine box carrying capacity, balls 30 30 30

Lubrication system Autolube Autolube np

Knotter fans transverse impeller fan transverse impeller fan opt.


Bale Ejection System Y Y Y

TIRES

Single 28Lx26, 16 ply 700/50x22.5 600/50x22.5

Tandem 500/50x17 500/50x17 500/45x22.5

CHALLENGERAGCO’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, keep-ing 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.

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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 1,000 1,000

Remote hydraulic valves Two double acting Two double acting Two double acting

BALE SIZE

Bale width, inches 47.2 47.2 31.5

Bale height, inches 50 34.4 34.4

Bale length maximum, inches 108 108 108

MAIN DRIVE

Main gearbox construction enclosed double reduction enclosed double reduction enclosed double reduction

Drive protection overrunning, slip clutch & shearbolt overrunning, slip clutch & shearbolt overrunning, slip clutch & shearbolt

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 86 86 86

Width at deflectors, inches 117.9 117.9 117.9

Width at external tines, inches 80.6 80.6 80.6

Number of tines 128 128 128

Tine spacing, inches 2.6 2.6 2.6

Pickup protection slip and overrunning clutches slip and overrunning clutches slip and overrunning clutches

FEEDER

Feeder fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines fork type w/6 hard surfaced tines

Feeder protection splined slip clutch splined slip clutch splined slip clutch

BALE CHAMBER

Stuffer fork type fork type fork type


Speed (cycles/min.) 33 47 47

Stuffer Protection shear bolt shear bolt shear bolt

KNOTTERS


Knotter double knot double knot double knot

Number of knotters 6 6 4

Twine box carrying capacity, balls 30 30 30

Lubrication system Autolube Autolube np

Knotter fans transverse impeller fan transverse impeller fan opt.


Bale Ejection System Y Y Y

TIRES

Single 28Lx26, 16 ply 700/50x22.5 600/50x22.5

Tandem 500/50x17 500/50x17 500/45x22.5

MAssEy FERGusoN HEsstoNHesston 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.

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Model BB9080 Standard BB9060 Standard

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Tractor PTO h.p. 122 102

PTO speed r.p.m. 1,000 1,000

BALE SIZE


Bale height, inches 35.4 35.4

Bale length, maximum inches 102.4 102.4

Bale length minimum, inches 47.2 47.2

MAIN DRIVE

Main gearbox construc-tion



Drive protection shearbolt, overrunning clutch & slip clutch

shearbolt, overrunning clutch & slip clutch

Flywheel diameter, inches 31.5 28

Flywheel weight, lb. 595 516

Plunger speed, strokes/minute 42 42

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 88.6 78

Number of tines 64 double 56 double


Pickup protection slip and over-running clutch

slip and over-running clutch

FEEDER

Speed r.p.m. 168 168

Feeder 3 fork, 9 single tine packer

2 fork, 6 single tine packer

Feeder protection pre-set slip clutch pre-set slip clutch

Feeder drive chain chain


Charge chamber vol-ume cubic feet 10.6 8.83

Windrow size compen-sation

adj stuffer trip, w/automatic engage

adj stuffer trip, w/automatic engage

Stuffer Type fork, 6 tines fork, 4 tines



Speed (cycles/min) 42 42

Stuffer Protection shearbolt shearbolt

DENSITY CONTROL

Density Control 3 way monitor control 3 way monitor control

System independent sealed hydraulic

independent sealed hydraulic

Density cylinders double acting double acting

KNOTTERS



Knotter double knot double knot

Number of knotters 6 4

Twine box carrying capacity, balls 30 30

Lubrication system std. autolube centralized greasing

std. autolube centralized greasing

Knotter fans 3 2


Bale Ejection System hydraulic hydraulic

ISO compatible

ISOBUS Y Y

Direct Seeding Into SodGreg 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 � elds.

Selzler’s operation includes a cow-calf herd, commercial hay sales and cereal crops. His land is classi� ed 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 ef� ciently manage our crop rotation, reduce seeding costs and manpower requirements, and maximize returns for our cattle operation. And, I want a smooth � eld � nish.

“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:

Direct seeding hay land sprayed in fall 2009; Direct seeding hay and pasture sprayed in

spring 2010;

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. “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 � elds 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 � elds 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 retro� t 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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Model BiG Pack 128 BiG Pack 1290 BiG Pack 88 BiG Pack 890

TRACTOR REQUIREMENT

Tractor PTO h.p. 90 140 85 120

PTO Speed r.p.m. 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000

BALE SIZE

Bale width, inches 48 48 39 32

Bale height, inches 32 36 32 36

Bale length, maximum inches 98 108 98 108

Bale length, minimum inches 39 39 39 39

MAIN DRIVE

Drive protection slip clutchshear bolt or cam type ratchet clutch

slip clutchshear bolt or cam type ratchet clutch

Plunger speed, strokes/minute

38 38.5 50 50

PICKUP

Operating width, inches 79 93 79 79

Number of tines 100 double 100 double 80 double 80 double

Number of tine bars 5 5 5 5

Pickup protection over-run clutch integrated ratchet clutch over-run clutch integrated ratchet clutch

FEEDER

Feeder feed rake / packer drum5 packer rakes; one feeder rake

feed rake / packer drum5 packer rakes; one feeder rake

Feeder protection automatic ratchet clutchshear bolts or cam type clutch

automatic ratchet clutchshear bolts or cam type clutch

Feeder drive shaft / gear box shaft / gear box shaft / gear box shaft / gear box


Stuffer rotary feeder rake rotary feeder rake

Drive mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical

Speed (cycles/min) 38 38 50 50

Stuffer Protection automatic ratchet clutchshear bolts or cam type clutch

automatic ratchet clutchshear bolts or cam type clutch

DENSITY CONTROL

Density Control electronic paired force sensors electronic paired force sensors

System hydraulic electronic/hydraulic hydraulic electronic/hydraulic

Density cylinders Y 4 cylinders Y 3 cylinders

KNOTTERS

Drive mechanical mechanical mechanical mechanical

Knotter double knotter double knot double knotter double knot

Number of knotters 6 6 4 4

Twine box carrying capacity, balls

24 32 24 32

Lubrication system central hand pump electronic autolube central hand pump electronic autolube

Knotter fans Y compressed air Y compressed air


Bale Ejection System hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic hydraulic

KRoNEKrone 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.

LARGE sQuARE BALERs

While other manufacturers scramble for long-term solutions, ours are already out there in the fields. And now, the same industry-leading Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) technology you’ll find in our high-horsepower tractors is available in our all new Axial-Flow® combines and Patriot® 4430 sprayers. More power. More fuel efficiency. Lower emissions. Roll into your local Case IH dealer or visit caseih.com/efficientpower.

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Join the conversation.©2011 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. Case IH is a registered trademark of CNH America LLC. www.caseih.com

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BETTER YIELD

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INTRODUCING THE NEXT GENERATION Morris Contour drill. The new C2 lets you cut through trash and seed in challenging conditions. With the dynamic reclined 12-degree shank and a catch point that’s been increased by 60 percent, trash moves up and off faster with less bunching. Plus, the proven parallel linkage gives you outstanding seed depth accuracy and more yield potential. To hear more trash talk, visit your Morris dealer or scan our QR code.

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