BiG Pack – The fifth generation

• The cutting system: Maximum variability thanks to VariCut – different blade cassettes with 26 or 51 blades available for all models
• VFS packers: Tried and tested just got better! Read more on the updated VFS variable filling system
• Bale chamber: All models gain the much longer baling chamber from the 1290 HDP for firmer, tighter and heavier bales
• ­KRONE V-knotter: New ­KRONE V-knotter with the usual reliability of the Deering double knotter system, with no more twine snippets
• Twine boxes: A new and most functional approach – learn more about the new twine boxes
• The additive dispenser: The 5th generation Big Pack models are available with an integral dispenser for applying addivites that improve fermenation or conservation of the crop
• ­KRONE PowerClean: A brand new hydraulic knotter fan cleans the knotter permanently. The best part of this is that the air flow is also directed to the areas behind the twine boxes cleaning further areas of the machine
• Even after more than 25 years of big baler production in Spelle, there is no sign of any let-up in the sheer innovative strength of the ­KRONE engineering team, as is evident from the new series of BiG Pack balers.

Over several years of intensive development, they have come up with a completely new generation of BiG Pack balers which incorporate many well-known technologies and, above all, offer a significant increase in comfort. Almost all of the existing features have been upgraded and adapted to user requirements. How exactly, you will learn on the following pages.

• BiG Pack 1270 (VC, MultiBale): 120 x 70 cm chamber, with or without cutting system / MultiBale system
• BiG Pack 1290 (VC): 120 x 90 cm chamber, with or without cutting system
• BiG Pack 1290 HDP (VC): 120 x 90 cm chamber; High Density baler with or without cutting system

More than 25 years of experience and expertise has been built into the KRONE big balers The Variable Filling System, the unique MultiBale system and the camless EasyFlow pick-up with mechanical-drive rotor (Active Pick-up) are the landmark features that have won international recognition and that underpin the success of BiG Pack. Based on this design, the new generation of BiG Pack models is now being launched.

• A more effective pick-up thanks to a powered feed roller leaves no haulm behind
• Massive crop press roller for superior performance
• Optional hydraulic pick-up drive with speed control and forward/reverse function
• 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 two combined make a perfect match that delivers a pick-up performance second to none on the market while keeping wear to a minimum. More than that, they feed the material in an exceptionally smooth flow into the machine – regardless of whether it is equipped with cutting system or not. Increase your work rates and throughputs.

• Up to 51 blades produce short and highest-quality straw
• Variable blade group control for various chop lengths
• Belt drive and four-star rotor for maximum efficiency
• Optional reversing system reduces blockage hold-ups
• Choice of two systems with 26 or 51 blades to suit individual needs

VariCut26 and VariCut51 offer machine buyers a very flexible and easy-to-use solution, a cutting system for big balers that ticks all boxes. VariCut26 with 26 blades is the best option for those who cut at a minimum length of 44 mm whereas VariCut51 with 51 blades is for those who seek cuts of half this length.

• 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 new BiG Pack 1270 (VC), 1290 (VC) and 1290 HDP (VC) series. It has 96 rotating blades and two rows of 47 counterbQlades that cut the material to a nominal length of 21 mm. More than than, PreChop also defibrates the stalks visibly.

• „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
• Hydraulic starting aid is an option for smooth machine starts

KRONE has always preferred massive flywheels that are able to absorb peak loads and improve the fuel efficiency of such a big baler. All chains have been replaced by gearboxes and driveshafts for optimum efficiency throughout the entire powertrain. You won’t find shear pins on the KRONE BiG Pack drivelines but overload clutches protecting all drives.

• A longer baling chamber for firmer, tighter bales in dry crops
• Massive hydraulic cylinders control the baling pressure
• An electronic star wheel sensor ensures uniform bale lengths
• Electronic baling pressure control for even bale densities
• Deselectable pusher dogs either push out only the last bale or clear the entire chamber

BiG Pack features a 20% longer baling chamber that has now a full-width top plate to produce even firmer, tighter bales especially in very dry crops and at high work rates and throughputs. 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.

• Double knotter technology for extra reliability
• ­KRONE PowerClean as standard: With overpressure to prevent soiling
• Central lubrication provided as standard
• Long service life

There is no way around double knotters when the task is to make high-density bales. The technology feeds the upper- and under-thread to the knotter without tensioning them. The threads are fixed inside the knotter only for the short moment of tying the knot. This reduces significantly the strain on the thread and on the knotter increasing the reliability of the system.

• Effectively avoids build-up of crop and debris
• Hydraulically powered for superior performance
• Cleans the knotters, the machine sides and axles
• Superior convenience and safety

The KRONE PowerClean is a pioneer development that cleans not only the knotter bay but also large areas of the machine. Maintaining a high air pressure inside the knotter bay, the system prevents material from collecting here in the first place. From here, the air flow is directed to the areas behind the twine boxes and down to the axles, cleaning the machine at maximum convenience and ensuring maximum safety in the field and on roads.

• Up to nine small bales in one single big pack
• Small bales from 0.30 to 1.35 m
• BiG performance in the field
• Small bales for easy handling in the yard

The KRONE MultiBale system converts your BiG Pack 1270 into a veritable multi-purpose machine. Available as an option, the kit allows you to make huge bales and clear even large fields fast and efficiently and at the same time deliver your customers small packs that are easy to handle in the barn without a loader. KRONE MultiBale is a unique system that gives you an edge over your competitors and helps expand your business.

• Stronger axle offers tongue loads of up to 3 tonnes
• Choice of top-mount or bottom-mount hitches and various hitch types
• New and stronger BPW tandem axle for up to 60 km/h
• The boogie axle with parabolic springs for superior rides is a special BPW development for BiG Pack

The KRONE BiG Pack offers convenient and safe rides in the field and during road transport thanks to a rigid or caster-steer tandem axle offering up to 60 km/h.

• High-resolution colour touchscreens
• The control units on ­KRONE BiG Pack big balers are all ISOBUS-compatible.
• When hitched to an ISOBUS-compatible tractor, the ­KRONE BiG Pack can be operated from the tractor terminal.
• On-board control panels allow operators to operate individual assemblies from the ground when servicing the machine

Even the entry-level DS 500 from ­KRONE offers convenient and comprehensive control of all major functions from a colour touchscreen. Maximum comfort is provided by the ISOBUS terminals CCI 800 and CCI 1200 which can be used simultaneously for machine operation and as a camera monitor.

• The side panels open and close hydraulically for convenient twine refills and optimum access to service and maintenance points
• Auto lubricator extends service intervals and minimises time spent servicing
• Hand wash tank with soap dispenser

Regular servicing increases reliability and lifespan of your BiG Pack. Therefore KRONE developed an innovative folding mechanism that opens the side panels hydraulically for convenient service, repair and twine refills. LED lights come on automatically when you open the panels and lower the twine boxes for excellent visibility day and night.

• Standard LED lights around the twine boxes and knotters for excellent visibility
• Further LED options are available for maximum operator comfort during night work
• Optional LED working lights enhance visibility in the field
• Choice of lighting kits available to suit individual needs

Turn night into day! Opt for one of the many lighting kits that are available from KRONE and specify your BiG Pack to your individual needs and requirements. The lights inside the twine boxes, above the needles and inside the knotter bay are standard specification. In addition to these, you can opt for more lights at service points and more LED working lights.

• Ground-breaking high-density baling technology
• Exceptionally high density and excellent handling
• Even more efficient straw logistics

Today, about one in ten large square balers sold worldwide is a ­KRONE BiG Pack 1290 HDP. This machine delivers high-density 120 x 90 cm square bales.

• Saves time and money in big bale logistics
• Telescoping drawbar for optimum rides behind the tractor
• Choice of unloading modes for subsequent work steps
• Standard and integral weighing system
• Efficient and gentle on the soil

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.

• A 400-litre tank is mounted above the bale chamber behind the yoke.
• A mobile pump assembly is housed in an easy-access and dust-tight box on the yoke.
• Spray nozzles above the pick-up apply the additive at selectable and uniform rates across the pick-up width.
• Various applications programs are available for accurate rates and best forage quality.
• Easy use, service and maintenance

Whether ensiling or preserving – with the optional, fully integrated silage additives unit, your 5th generation BiG Pack is even more versatile. The unit is used for applying silage and conservation additives when moisture levels are not ideal or for boosting the fermentation process in the bale.

• 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
• Silage additive dispenser optimises the forage quality

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.