Case IH HD square baler produces 15pc denser bales

Case IH claims its new LB436 HD baler creates bales up to 15 per cent denser than those of the existing LB434 XL model, thanks to a new bale chamber with greater plunger force and a new driveline with two speed gearbox for higher power transfer.

Both baler models create the same size bale, which is 120cm x 90cm.

According to Case IH Australia and New Zealand Hay and Harvest Product Manager, Tim Slater, denser bales mean more material in each bale which translates to transport cost savings and reduced handling requirements.

The LB436 HD baler has been put through its paces in Australian paddocks in recent months, with Slater confirming the machine is a good fit for Australian and New Zealand operations.

“To be able to show, in Australian conditions, just what this baler is capable of in terms of bale density and shape is very exciting. Getting more weight into bales optimises truck loads which at the end of the day creates the productivity enhancements Case IH is always seeking to bring its customers,” he said.

“And, the LB436 HD’s design is perfectly suited to the straw market, which has grown in Australia in recent years, with its ability for quick, clean crop gathering in even the most challenging of conditions.”

A key reason the LB436 HD baler is able to produce denser bales is the new chamber design featuring a plunger with a maximum speed of 48 strokes/min. The plunger stroke is effectively longer than on the LB434 XL, Case IH said, that serves to move the crop further into the bale chamber and prevent interference with the previous slice when feeding.

Plunger force on the LB436 HD is also 150 per cent greater than that of the LB434 XL, Case IH said. In addition, a newly designed density ring with seven double acting hydraulic cylinders serves to control bale density.

To generate and accommodate higher power needed for the components to work as intended, the LB436 HD features a new driveline incorporating a new main gearbox and mid-ship gearbox with gearshift overload protection to generate more flywheel inertia while ensuring driveline safety.

A 2.35m pick-up fitted to the LB436 HD features a mechanically-driven top-assist roller and roller windguard to ensure effective crop transition even in large swaths; ensuring swift, clean crop gathering for efficient baling.

The LB436 HD also features a new TwinePRO™ knotter system that effectively binds the bales using less twine, resulting in cost savings and preventing twine offcuts from contaminating animal feed and the field.  

The new machine is fully ISOBUS Class 3 compatible, meaning there can be two-way communication between tractor and baler.  This means operators can control the baler via  an ISOBUS terminal in the tractor cab, and the baler can also control the tractor’s actions, such as increasing forward speed in light areas of swaths, to automatically boost work rates.

Other features include Case IH’s Rotor Cutter chopping system, which features 29 knives and an adjustable knife selector allowing 0, 7, 8, 14, 15 or 29 of these to be engaged.

The Case IH LB436 HD baler is now available in Australia. For more information, visit caseih.com.au or speak to your local dealer.

Case IH LB436 HD features at a glance:

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