Massey Ferguson upgrades round balers

The new models comprise an upgraded MF fixed chamber round baler range, new MF fixed and variable chamber baler and wrapper combination units.

The MF RB 3130F features a new appearance, with re-designed side panels enhancing ergonomics and numerous improvements under the covers to improve performance and bale quality.

Additional versatility to produce chopped forage for easier feeding and enhanced feed quality is offered by the MF RB 3130F Xtracut.

MF RB 3130F balers use a camless pick-up for high speed feeding with low maintenance requirement.

The pick-up system has five tyne bars each spaced 64 millimetres apart, providing higher capacity and a smoother even feed at high speed.

The pick-up is positioned very close to the rotor, improving crop flow and reducing the risk of blockage.

Two large capacity 250mm-diameter feeding augers direct crop to the centre to create the best bale shape.

The 18 special powergrip rollers in the fixed chamber design ensure constant grip for best bale shape and appearance.

That has been enhanced by mechanical tailgate locks with pressure sensors on both sides to help maintain bale shape.

Left-right indication allows the operator to monitor the outer layers of bale via the in-cab screen.

The improved chamber has a spiral-type design with slightly reduced diameter at the front – improving feeding and bale rotation, increasing density and net grip when wrapping.

Roller support bearings in the bale chamber feature new scrapers, efficiently removing debris and moisture from the roller bearings and keeping the outside panels clean.

Designed for optimum performance, Xtracut models can be equipped with 13, 17 or 25 knives.

Cutter units are fitted with the longest knives on the market, ensuring that no material will pass through uncut.

Xtracut 17 and 25 versions feature two sets of hydraulically-operated knife banks that are controlled from the cab, allowing the operator to choose a single knife bank, both knife banks or the disengagement of all knives for ultimate flexibility.

Hydro-flex control offers a two-stage protection system against crop blockages, using automatic mechanical floor cushioning to clear minor blockages and hydraulically-controlled floor lowering to clear major obstructions.

Perfect wrapping is provided by the Varionet system, which features a special net tensioning and spreading device that is capable of dealing with various widths and types of net allowing for fast wrapping of bales from edge to edge or over the edge.

The new MF RB 3130F Protec and MF RB 4160V Protec balers combine all the benefits of the MF fixed and variable chamber balers with the addition of an integrated, specially-designed wrapper device for fast, non-stop baling and wrapping on-the-go.

A lower crop elevation angle for the new combination reduces the overall baler height, improving stability and allowing safer and faster hillside operation.

It also reduces back pressure in the feeding area, streamlining crop flow and minimising the risk of blockages.

The new design features two active guiding plates on both sides of the baler, clearly directing the bale to the centre of the wrapper plate, allowing for a faster and more secure transfer cycle.

For added safety on hillsides, the unique slope transfer mode allows for the transfer arm to move more slowly while the wrapper ring is lifted higher to receive the bale.

This ensures the bale will be securely delivered to the wrapper even on sloping terrain.

In transport mode the wrapper ring is folded forwards, reducing the overall machine length to 4.7 metres for safer transport and improved manoeuvrability.

Once the bale is transferred to the centre of the wrapping table, a hydraulically-driven wrapping ring begins its rotation, even before the tailgate is fully closed, completing the cycle well before the next bale is formed.

The wrapping table is lowered for unloading, which minimises the bale rolling speed, preventing film damage and maintaining the ideal bale shape.

An optional bale tipper puts bales on their ends, preventing them from rolling away and making for easier loading on the trailer.

The operator can also choose between automatic and manual unloading modes.

An external control panel on the back of the baler allows control of the tailgate, wrapping ring and table and the film pre-stretchers for easy film roll change, maintenance or cleaning.

The E-Link Pro monitor has integrated ISOBUS technology and features a large bright screen which offers monitoring of multiple parameters, giving the operator more information and control of the baler.

The MF RB 3130F Protec and RB 4160V Protec can also be controlled via the tractor’s ISOBUS monitor, where fitted.

The baler wrapper combination is fitted with a rear view camera for better control of the wrapper.