• OCT / NOV 2020
MACHINERY 53
Kuhn Extends Film Binding to Variable Chamber Baler-Wrapper Range
KUHN ’ S patented twin-reel film binding system is available for the first time on its variable chamber baler-wrappers following its introduction to the VBP 3100 series machines . This development now brings the advantages of film binding , which include better forage quality , improved feeding efficiency and easier environmental management , to KUHN ’ s full range of round baler-wrappers .
Proven on KUHN ’ s fixed chamber baler-wrappers , including FBP and i-BIO ranges , this unique system uses two regular 750mm stretch-film rolls , which offers several advantages compared to other film binding systems available on the market that are using wide mantle film .
According to KUHN , film binding with its twin-reel system enables customers to benefit from a lower film purchase price and to use a much higher pre-stretch ratio compared to conventional wide film binding systems . Moreover , the processing time is optimised as the starting and end string are as short as possible . This reduces the film binding costs by up to 37 % and extends the intervals for changing film reels by another 30 %.
Alongside the advantages of having only one film type to manage , the regular stretch-film rolls are lighter and easier to handle , and film roll loading is made easier still by the relatively low access point on KUHN baler-wrappers .
Film and net binding are two separate systems on all KUHN baler-wrappers , enabling the operator to carry both film and net at the same time . Switching between the two is quick and easy as there is no need to change rolls and no tools are required .
KUHN ’ s VBP 3100 series includes two variable chamber baler-wrapper combinations that offer the versatility to work efficiently in silage , hay or straw . The VBP 3165 and VBP 3195 are designed with KUHN ’ s Progressive Density baling chamber which uses 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 Progressive Density system is key to these combinations having the versatility to bale ( and wrap if necessary ) a range of wet and dry crops : from hay and straw ( 5-20 % moisture ), to haylage ( 18-35 % moisture ) and silage ( 35-80 % moisture ).
Finance offer VBP 3100 baler-wrappers , with film binding , are included in KUHN ’ s latest 0 % finance offer that is available until 31st December 2020 . The finance scheme applies to 50 % of the list price of all KUHN variable and fixed chamber balers and baler-wrapper combinations including the FB , FBP , VB , VBP and i-BIO machines . It is offered either on a 4 + 44 monthly payments basis , or on a 1 + 4 annual payments basis . KUHN Finance can also offer tailored finance plans , making KUHN equipment affordable for any farming cashflow .
KUHN Finance is a partnership between KUHN Farm Machinery and De Lage Landen Leasing Limited . Further details are available by calling 0845 366 KUHN or 0845 3665846 , or by visiting the KUHN Finance page at www . kuhn . co . uk
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