Case IH upgrades RB5 round balers

Case IH has announced a series of upgrades to its RB455 and RB465 balers aimed at increasing versatility and ease of maintenance.

A new in-cab density control system allows operators to make adjustments to the bale construction quicker and easier without having to leave the cab.

“This improvement was made in response to customer feedback and it certainly makes a huge difference for a farmer to have the ability to customise the bale that’s produced,” said Case IH Product Manager for Hay and Harvest, Tim Slater.

“Depending on the individual crop and conditions, a producer may want to change the final bale profile, and the end-purpose of the bale can also be a determining factor in the bale core density.”

For example, the operator can simply swap from a soft core bale to be put through a feed mixer to a well-rolled hard core bale to be rolled out.

Another update to the RB455 and RB465 was a change in the sledge and tailgate rollers, which Case IH said is a big improvement for the operator as it significantly reduces clean down time.

The number of pickup reel bars on the RB5 Series has been increased to five to allow for more consistent feeding, more efficient movement of crop from the pickup to the feeder, and more tynes to get all of the crop picked up, particularly shorter crops.

The new RB5 series balers also come with ISOBUS Class 3 automation, which when coupled with an appropriate tractor, stops the tractor when the target bale size is reached; allows for automatic application of net wrap to the bale; and automatically raises and lowers the baler tailgate to eject the wrapped bale.

“These balers represent Case IH’s ongoing commitment to quality hay, operator efficiency and maximum durability, producing the perfect bale, every time,” Slater said.

Case IH’s RB5 Series balers was the result of three years of worldwide field testing, designed to offer superior bale shape and density as well as features that offer greater control in the paddock.

The RB455 and RB465 produce bales of up to 1.5m and 1.8m in diameter respectively and both models feature a dual cylinder hydraulic density system.

“The two cylinders have 2000 psi, providing more force than a single cylinder at 2600 psi – increasing bale density and consistency across the bale, resulting in higher silage quality and better-looking bales,” Slater said.

Other features on the RB5 Series’ balers include:

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