Case IH releases flagship RB6 HD Pro round baler
New heavy-duty round baler suitable for contractors and farmers who do plenty of baling year-roundCase IH’s latest addition to its round baler range, the RB6 HD Pro Series, currently sits at the top of the range offering plenty of new features aimed at boosting durability, productivity and performance.
The RB6 HD Pro was officially launched into the Australian market in late August at the AgQuip field days in Gunnedah, NSW. The RB6 HD Pro series produces bales up to 165cm or 190cm in width depending on the model - both larger than the equivalent sizes able to be produced by the current RB5 Series models, Case IH said.
“As well as larger bales, the RB6 HD Pro Series has been designed for high frequency use, offering increased durability and heavier components to suit those customers who produce a high annual bale count like contractors and larger hay producers,” said Case IH Australia/New Zealand Product Specialist, Andrew Wood.
“It’s actually about a tonne heavier than its current RB5 series sibling and is basically a completely new baler.”
A new “from the ground up” driveline with a heavy-duty T type gearbox delivers power to both sides of the baler, reducing complexity and transmitting power more evenly for better balance and smoother operation, Case IH said. A larger 520mm rotor also helps increase the baler’s overall capacity.
“The four belts used by the RB6 HD Pro series balers are deflected only 10 times as they rotate through the machine, reducing belt stress and increasing their service life, with most of the bale weight carried on the floor roller to aid in extending the life of the belts,” Wood said.
“We've really simplified the bale chamber design and reduced the number of moving components in the machine to try and keep the wear and maintenance as minimal as possible.”
A new feature is the active drop floor which automatically moves to allow heavy crop flow to pass and avoid plugging. This movement is also constantly monitored so the operator can be alerted when excessive floor movement is being detected.
Other features include:
- The need for only two sets of hydraulic remotes on the tractor due to a new hydraulic valve bank on the baler with hydraulic function selections chosen through the display;
- A new user interface delivering sharp graphics with a clear layout and easy-to-use set-up menus;
- A new belt path and roller configuration which has been designed to create a compact core-forming chamber ensuring tight bale core formation is achieved quickly;
- The rollers are larger, as well as a number of bearings, chains and sprockets, for added durability;
- The 5-bar pick-up has been revised from the current RB5 Series with a change to the pick-up mount, increasing the forward angle to allow for an even smoother crop flow as it transitions between the pick-up and the rotor;
- The option to configure the baler to operate with ISOBUS Class 3-compatible tractors to control several tractor and baler functions without any operator input;
- The option to add moisture sensors and an automatic greasing system; and
- LED lighting under the side shields for easier maintenance and inspection during night-time operation.
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“This new round baler offers some of the best features we have come to know and love on the RB5 Series, combined with a raft of new features to appeal to a range of farming and contracting businesses looking for that next level machine,” Wood said.
“It’s got the durability and versatility for a variety of crop types and conditions, baling even the heaviest crop with remarkable speed and efficiency, and with an emphasis on ease of operation and maintenance,” he said.
For more information on Case IH’s RB6 HD Pro balers, contact your local Case IH dealer.
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