BiG Pack

• Chamber sizes from 80 x 70 cm to 120 x 130 cm
• X-Cut and VariCut cutting systems and PreChop for short cutting lengths
• VFS along with electronic baling pressure control for even bale densities
• New ­KRONE V-knotter system for highly compacted and dimensionally stable bales without snippets
• MultiBale system packs up to nine small bales in one single BiG Pack
• Up to 70% higher throughput or up to 10% higher bale densities than from the HDP HighSpeed
• Bale accumulator mounted directly on the rear of the baler for effective and soil-friendly bale collection

By buying a ­KRONE big baler you’re investing in experience and expertise in baler design. With so much experience under its belt, ­KRONE knows exactly what farmers need in the field and offers a complete range of balers with different chamber dimensions. The Variable Filling System, the unique MultiBale system and the camless EasyFlow pick-up with mechanical-drive rotor (Active Pick-up) are the stand-out features that have won international recognition and underpin the great success of the ­KRONE BiG Pack.

• Up to 70% higher throughputs than the BiG Pack 1290 HDP HighSpeed
• or up to 10% higher density than the BiG Pack 1290 HDP HighSpeed
• Eight double knotters (­KRONE V-knotters) for maximum baling densities without any snippets
• The twine boxes lower hydraulically for easy maintenance and refilling
• Machine cleaning ­KRONE PowerClean – as standard on the BiG Pack 1290 HDP II

Up to 70% higher throughput or up to 10% higher bale density than the BiG Pack 1290 HDP HighSpeed – these were the ambitious targets the ­KRONE engineers set themselves in designing the new BiG Pack HDP II. Many interesting features increase the efficiency of this baler and operator comfort.

• Clean work: More power due to 30% higher speed compared to a controlled pick-up
• Powered feed roller: for superior performance even in brittle material
• Smoother running thanks to camless design
• Less wear with 68% fewer moving parts
• Maintenance-free and long-lasting

­KRONE Active Pick-up – a clever combination of the tried-and-trusted camless EasyFlow Pick-up plus an additional powered feed roller. The speciality of this pick-up is the design of the galvanized scrapers, which ensure a continuous and smooth crop flow as the tines retract. EasyFlow can work 30% faster – allowing for faster forward speeds and higher throughputs.

• 16 blades or 26 blades provide 44 mm theoretical cutting length depending on channel width
• The tines have wide, hard-wearing Hardox plates
• The blade cassette lowers hydraulically and pulls out like drawer
• The blades are controlled in groups
• Lowest power requirement in the market

With a full set of blades, you can achieve theoretical cutting lengths of 44 mm. Wide Hardox supporting surfaces on the V-shaped paddle tines reduce the power requirement and ensure the best cutting quality, high throughput and long service life.

• Up to 51 blades
• Variable blade control system
• Belt drive and four-star rotor for maximum efficiency
• Produces top quality short straw
• Easy and convenient to maintain
• Extremely highly protected drive train for the highest throughputs on the market

The ­KRONE VariCut is an ultra-flexible multiple blade cutting system for the BiG Pack 1270 and BiG Pack 1290 HDP and comes with a choice of up to 51 blades. VariCut can produce short straw with a theoretical LOC of at least 22 mm – the ideal solution for animal feed or bedding.

• Short chop lengths – minimum 21 mm nominal lengths
• Adjustable LOC, two selectable counterblades
• Defibration effect for added liquid absorption
• Mechanical gearbox and hydraulic height control

PreChop is an integral front-mounted chopping unit on the KRONE big balers of the BiG Pack 1270 (XC/VC), 1290 (XC) und 1290 HDP (XC) series. It has 96 rotating blades and two rows of 47 counterblades that achieve a nominal LOC of 21 mm. But PreChop doesn’t only chop, it also visibly defibrates the stalks.

• Uniform densities courtesy of a multiphase feeding sequence
• Pre-compression in the feed chamber for maximum filling
• Stable bales even from small swaths
• Uniformly compressed bales for higher bale weights
• Automatic overload clutch for operating at full performance capacity

How the VFS system works: As the first step, the packer in combination with a feeder bar feed the material into the feed chamber where it is collected and pre-compressed. Once the feed chamber is filled to capacity, the feeder bar pushes the crop into the bale chamber. The VFS Variable Filling System from KRONE delivers rock-hard bales that keep their shape even in thin swaths and at slow forward speeds.

• High inertia and high speeds for a quiet running system
• Power is transmitted down clutch-protected drive shafts
• No shear pins in the drive train for maximum operator comfort
• Electronic baling pressure control for even bale densities

The on-board hydraulic system with automatic baling pressure control ensures firm bale shapes and tidy edges, even in wet conditions and in different crops. Two sensors measure the current force of the plunger. A control system compares this measurement with the operator settings and the on-board hydraulic system automatically adapts the pressure exerted on the chamber walls.

• Massive hydraulic rams for maximum bale densities
• An electronic star wheel sensor ensures uniform bale lengths
• Tandem axle up to max. 60 km/h or single axle up to 40 km/h
• A rigid or caster steer boogie axle

The ­KRONE BiG Packs have massive hydraulic rams for highest densities. Rigid or caster-steer 60 km/h tandem axles are available to boost productivity.

The Boogie unit is available in two versions – rigid or with a self-steering axle which can be used to lock the steering axle in the centre position thanks to a locking cylinder. Both versions are approved for up to 60 km/h provided they are fitted with appropriate tyres. The self-steering rear wheels ensure that nothing is damaged and the valuable sward is preserved. The BiG Pack with tandem axle as a Boogie unit runs extremely smoothly even at high driving speeds and is therefore gentle on the driver and the machine. The spring-mounted Boogie unit can be fitted with tyres from 17" up to 26.5", depending on the machine.

Consistent bale length every time: KRONE equips all BiG Packs with a star wheel that measures the bale length electronically. The star wheel is mounted centrally in the bale chamber floor.

• Absolutely reliable – simple twine feeding system
• Cleaning by air
• Central lubrication provided as standard
• Long service life

The ­KRONE knotting system delivers a high-density and firm bale every single time. The double knotter technology on the BiG Pack 870 HDP is fitted as standard on all chambers measuring more than 70 cm in height, where it ties even high-density bales and crops that are prone to expanding into packs that hold. BiG Pack 1270 is fitted with single knotters as standard, but double knotters are available as an option.

Small bales within a large bale

• Up to 9 single bales in one large bale
• Bale lengths as required: from 0.30 m to 1.35 m (1' to 4'5")
• Simple handling with small bales
• BiG performance in the field: Easy handling on the farm

• High-resolution colour touchscreens
• The control units on KRONE BiG Pack big balers are all ISOBUS-compatible.
• If the KRONE BiG Pack is hitched to an ISOBUS-compatible tractor, you can use the tractor terminal to control the baler.

Even the entry-level DS 500 from KRONE offers convenient and comprehensive control of all major functions from a colour touchscreen. The CCI 800 and CCI 1200 ISOBUS terminals take user comfort to the max, offering one screen that displays both the machine user interface and the images that are fed from camera.

• Saves time and costs in big baling
• Telescoping drawbar for optimum rides
• Choice of various patterns of depositing the bales to suit multiple bale handling strategies
• Standard and integral weighing system
• Efficient and reduced soil compaction

Running behind the baler, the KRONE BaleCollect collects up to three square bales from a 120 cm wide chamber or up to five bales from an 80 cm chamber. And has a choice of unloading modes to prepare the bales for the next steps in the field, significantly shortening post-baling loading times, reducing journeys and minimizing soil compaction.

• Fully integrated moisture sensor in the baling chamber
• Fully integrated weighing system in the bale chute
• Camera system for safe reversing
• Extra twine boxes at the rear

For even greater convenience and effectiveness, choose from a number of options that add even more features to your machine, including moisture sensing and bale weighing systems that give accurate information on the job at hand, or LED work lights and reverse cameras for unobstructed vision and a clear all-round view.