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The BiG Pack Plus models are designed for cost-effective baling with embedded practical features.
Recently revealed, Krone’s new Series Six, BiG Pack Plus and Pro balers are designed to use standardised components, interfaces, and control concepts, including pick-up, knotter systems and user interfaces.
Broadly speaking, the BiG Pack Plus models are designed for costeffective baling with embedded practical features, while the aim for the Pro versions is “maximum performance, comfort and adaptability in professional, continuous use”.
Complementing the standard model for the sixth generation of the BiG Pack large square balers launched last year, the two new additions are said to provide a baler for alternative performance classes.
The Plus and Pro models share numerous components, including the pick-up technology, knotter systems, and user interfaces. Alongside shared componentry, the duo will also benefit from a “wide range of service, accessory and retrofit solutions”. Features such as moisture measurement, working lights, and silage additive applicator units are also standardised across the series.
The German company aims to simplify servicing and improve supply of spare parts with the increased number of shared components, while also promising that the technical distinction between the Plus and Pro models will be deliberately maintained.
The BiG Pack Plus models (BP 1270, BP 1290 and BP HDP 1290) are marketed as Krone’s cost-effective large square baler solution, aimed at farms and contractors wishing to combine reliable baling performance, ease of use, and attractive investment costs.
The Plus models benefit from a new Liebherr main gearbox, the easyto- maintain EasyFlow Pick-up that is fitted to all models and additional covers for the hydraulic and electronic infrastructure to reduce soiling.
Krone’s XCut cutting unit comes with 26 blades and a blade group control system, available on all the Plus models. In addition, the BiG Pack 1270 Plus is available with the VariCut cutting unit, featuring 51 blades. The machines also use Krone’s Variable Filling System (VFS), which the company says ensures consistent bale quality and a high level of reliability, alongside PowerClean Plus, which cleans the knotting area and the upper baling flap.
The BPW tandem axle from the Pro series is used on the sixth generation of the BiG Pack Plus, allowing for a “more comfortable driving experience”, while a redesigned drawbar is slimmer, easier to adjust and fitted with a sturdy hose cabinet.
The BiG Pack Pro models (BP 1270, BP 1290 and BP HDP 1290) all use the VariCut cutting system, in 26 or 51-blade configurations, with the company suggesting that the version is specifically designed for high bale counts, demanding crops and challenging operating conditions, with reduced wear and sustained high output performance.
Alternatively, the machine can be fitted with Krone’s PreChop frontmounted pre-chopper, which further breaks down the straw and improves its absorbency when used as bedding.
The Pro models also offer enhanced functions such packer settings, the residual bale ejector, and the cutting unit to the twine boxes can be controlled directly from the cab.
The company has ensured a robust drive train is part of the design, via the Liebherr main gearbox and a reinforced clutch assembly, while HDP models feature a redesigned bale channel, stronger side bale channel flap cylinders and side plunger blades, which are designed for consistently high bale weights, even in dry and difficult conditions.
Featuring an electronically adjustable VFS, hydraulically folding twine boxes, a silage additives system, bale tagger and PowerClean Pro, Krone claims that it is a “high-performance, complete solution for professional users”.
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