Kuhn Farm Machinery has updated its popular range of VB variable-chamber round balers, with four new models now available in the UK.
The new VB range consists of four main models: the VB3160 and VB3165 (1.20m x 0.80m x 1.60m bales) and the VB3190 and VB 3195 (1.20m x 0.80m x 1.85m) bales, all of which offer net or twine binding, and are suitable for baling a range of wet and dry crops: from hay and straw (5-20 per cent moisture), to haylage (18-35 per cent moisture) and silage (35-80 per cent moisture).
All models are equipped with progressive-density baling chambers that use two chamber rollers, a starter roller and five endless baling belts to produce evenly shaped bales. Belt pressure increases as the bale grows, and can be adjusted from the tractor cab to compensate for variations in crop type quality and to maintain a constant density as the bale is formed.
The VB3160 and VB3190 are available with Kuhn’s OptiFlow, OptiFeed or OptiCut 14 intake rotors. The VB3165 and VB3195 are available with Kuhn’s OptiFeed, OptiCut 14 or OptiCut 23 intake rotors.
OptiFlow uses a 2.10m pick-up and non-restricted, open-throat intake rotor for handling heavy crops. A top roller pre-compacts the intake feed enabling higher working rates.
OptiFeed uses a 2.30m pick-up and patented integral rotor and side augers to achieve a high input capacity from a reduced power requirement. The rotor tines are manufactured from Hardox wear-resistant steel for improved longevity. Kuhn’s DropFloor and hydraulic rotor disengagement system enables blockages to be cleared quickly and effortlessly.
OptiCut 14 uses a 2.30m pick-up and patented integral cutting rotor with 14 knives to provide a cutting length of 70mm. The cutting rotor is manufactured from Hardox wear-resistant steel for improved longevity. Kuhn’s DropFloor and hydraulic rotor disengagement system enables blockages to be cleared quickly and effortlessly.
OptiCut 23 uses a 2.30m pick-up and patented integral cutting rotor with 23 knives to provide a cutting length of 45mm. The cutting rotor is manufactured from Hardox wear-resistant steel for improved longevity. Kuhn’s DropFloor and hydraulic rotor disengagement system again enables blockages to be cleared quickly and effortlessly.
Each variant within the new VB range is powered by a simple and sturdy drive system that uses just three main chains, each of which are designed to have a low maintenance requirement and can be fitted with automatic chain lubrication as an option.
All VB variants can be supplied with, and controlled by, Kuhn’s new ISObus terminals – the 14.3cm CCI50 and the 30.5cm CCI1200, both of which can be used to control any ISObus-ready machine. The CCI50 is a touchscreen terminal, but also has 12 back-lit function keys, an auto-brightness sensor, and ports for video input, USB data transfer, GPS antenna input and biomass sensor input.
The CCI1200 features a large touchscreen display that can be used either horizontally or vertically, and is easy to view in direct sunlight. The unit’s flexible layout display can be configured to suit the individual operator’s preferences or machine’s requirements and features a split-screen function which enables the operator to view and control two machines in tandem. The option of displaying several mini-view windows also enables the operator to monitor multiple parameters at once.
For more information visit www.kuhn.co.uk.
