Disc mower range gets upgrade
Kuhn has announced an expansion of its range of disc mowers, distributed by Norwood in New Zealand, with the addition of two new vertically folding rear mounted models, the GMD 3515 and GMD 4015.
Kuhn has introduced the new VB 7100 series balers, aimed at large farmers and contractors looking for a high-performance machine.
These variable chamber round balers are said to create bales of up to 140 kg/m3 in straw with a capacity of up to 30 tonnes/hour – subject to crop conditions.
The VB 7100 series features the new KUHN patented system i-DENSE, utilising a twin tension arm system to provide high bale densities. Working in combination with a moisture sensor, this automatically adapts the baling pressure – according to the different crops and crop conditions – without input from the driver.
The i-DENSE system and the 4 belt/3 roller design in the bale chamber is said to ensure a consistent bale formation in any crop condition. This is helped by the integral rotor at the pick-up that promotes an even crop flow. The machine also features the fastest tailgate operation in the marketplace – taking only 4 seconds from bale’s ejection to fully closing the tailgate.
Extreme durability is achieved with the use of oversized components, wear resistant and oversized chains, with an automated continuous chain greasing system. Rotor tines are manufactured from of HARDOX wear plate, while 50 mm spherical roller bearings are fitted on the main driven rollers with special KUHN-patented seals on the idling rollers.
Operator convenience has also been made a focal point, with the baler taking control of the baling density and power consumption. Meanwhile, moisture indication and many other data points can be monitored at the ISOBUS display terminal.
The net wrapping system is easy loading from both sides of the machine from ground level, utilising new KUHN-patented support brackets. This allows net rolls to slide easily from the storage position, without needing to lift the whole roll. Switching between the different sets of knives is quick and easy when using KUHN’s proven GROUP SELECTION technology.
Two models, the 7160 and 7190, produce 1.60m and 1.85m round bales respectively. Both machines are fully ISOBUS compatible, allowing the intuitive user interface to be displayed on an ISOBUS tractor terminal, or on CCI 800 or CCI 1200 terminals supplied by KUHN.
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