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Based on the premium KUHN VB 3100 Series, the KUHN VBP 3100 Series variable chamber BalePacks are our versatility experts. With their unique bale chamber design they provide the best results in a very broad range of crops.
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The cam steered pick-up on the VBP series maximises the full capacity of the machine. With a working width of 230 cm, the machine is capable of working in all swaths and will not let you down, even in the toughest conditions. Straight pick-up tines help release the crop and reduce crop wrapping. Camless-shaped crop guides result in a more aggressive and efficient pick-up. A cam track pulls the tines straight down in the rearward position to avoid wrapping, making this the only hybrid pick-up on the market today. As Standard, the pick-up features a pendulum frame and optional pivoting pick-up wheels to allow the pick-up to adapt to changing field conditions. Choose one of our INTEGRAL ROTORS: the 14- knife or 23-knife OPTICUT cutting rotor.
The entire VBP range is equipped with our INTEGRAL ROTOR Technology. This simple, maintenance-free intake system guarantees an enormous throughput capacity at all times. The short distance between the rotor and pick-up tines maintains consistent crop flow. The design of this force-fed intake makes higher forward speeds possible for increased productivity and reduced crop damage. The INTEGRAL ROTOR has rotor tines made out of HARDOX® wear plates. HARDOX combines extreme hardness and toughness to reduce rotor tine wear. Longer wearing life of the rotor tines will help to provide time and money savings for the operator.
KUHN OPTICUT (OC) cutting rotors are designed for unlimited intake capacity and excellent cutting quality. OC cutting rotors, with elliptical-shaped rotor tines, are acknowledged by users as one of the best cutting systems on the market. The silage is guided and drawn down to the knives from an early stage which improves flow and cutting performance while requiring minimal force – this also prevents unwanted blockages. The INTEGRAL ROTOR, with the 14-knife OPTICUT system, is designed to even out the swath and force-feed the crop into the baler for maximum throughput. The 14-knife OPTICUT cutting system provides a theoretical cutting length of 70 mm. Each single knife is spring-protected against damage from foreign objects. With GROUP SELECTION, the operator can choose to have 0, 4, 7, 7, or 14 knives in operation. The INTEGRAL ROTOR with the 23-knife OPTICUT system has the benefits of intensive cutting and mechanical protection. The 23-knife OPTICUT system provides a theoretical cutting length of 45 mm. Each single knife is spring-protected against damage from foreign objects. With GROUP SELECTION, the operator can choose to have 0, 7, 11, 12, or 23 knives in operation. GROUP SELECTION enables easy knife changing and improved driver comfort.
The floor and knives can be hydraulically lowered from the tractor cab in the case of a rotor blockage. After the blockage is cleared, they can easily be brought back into work position.
In extreme circumstances, double security is provided by a standard rotor disengagement
clutch. Both the rotor disengagement and DROPFLOOR technology ensures a fast clearance in case of a blockage and enables you to quickly continue your baling operation.”
The baler’s overload protection clutch activates whenever the baler’s intake gets obstructed by the amount of crop being fed in. The DROPFLOOR automatically lowers and the knives are retracted. The operator is informed about the ongoing process via the terminal. After the PTO is re-engaged, the rotor restarts and the crop is guided unobstructed into the bale chamber, the DROPFLOOR and knives automatically return to their position.
The PROGRESSIVE DENSITY system has proven its value on all KUHN VB(P) balers. The system increases tension as the bale grows, providing a firm bale with a tough outer shell.
How does it work?
As the bale grows within the bale chamber, the belt tensioning arm is subjected to steadily increasing resistance from two hydraulic cylinders and a spring tensioner. So as the diameter increases, the bale’s density does too. The result is a very firm bale with a moderate core – not too soft, not too hard. With a tougher outer layer, straw bales will be more tolerant to bad weather conditions, while silage bales will maintain their shape for improved stacking and easier handling.
The 5 belt, 3 roller design of the VBP 3100 Series bale chamber ensures fast, consistent bale formation whatever the intake system. The aggressive profile of the top chamber roller improves crop contact and reduces crop loss. The front segment of the baler is fitted with a large smooth roller and driven cleaning roller that prevents crop build up at the front of the machine. The unique mix of the KUHN PROGRESSIVE DENSITY system and smart bale chamber design guarantees perfect bale formation every time.
A BEKA-MAX continuous chain oiling system allows individual adjustment of the amount of oil on each chain. The sturdy and wide oil brushes on the chains ensure perfect lubrication.
To minimize idle time and maximize output, a rapid bale transfer is required. The side guide protection plates ensure a rapid and secure bale transfer even when working in steep or sloping fields. The 4-belt wrapping table with 2 large rollers and 4 side cones provide maximum bale traction, even bale rotation and proper film overlap, regardless of the bale shape. The improved ‘twin loading fork’ system offers a faster bale transfer of up to 30%.
The KUHN patented film binding system uses two regular 750 mm stretch-film rolls. This eliminates the need for special wide film, which simplifies your inventory management. Film binding improves the silage quality, bale shape, stability and opening of the bale. Using regular wrapping film enables you to use a much higher pre-stretch ratio compared to conventional wide film binding systems. This reduces your film binding costs by up to 37%. The stretched film, with tack between the layers, can withstand damages without the risk of bursting bales or sliding of the film during baler-to-wrapper bale transfer. KUHN TWIN-reel film binding extends the film change intervals by another 30%. Thanks to the limited weight per roll (not more than 27 kg), the rolls are easy to handle. This, combined with the low lifting height and the user-friendly film roll system, makes the exchange of film rolls an easy job. The film and net binding systems are two separate systems, which enable the operator to carry both film and net at the same time. Switching between the two is quick and easy – you don’t have to change rolls and there are no tools needed.
The starting string of the film ensures secure binding and a reliable start-up in all circumstances, resulting in minimum downtime. Regardless of rain or hilly terrain, the binding will start. The two strings of film ensure the binding material is applied on top of the bale. It is not necessary to feed some extra material in the chamber at this point. From being pulled in as a string, the film quickly reaches the full width of the bale. Another film saving compared to a conventional wide mantle film system!
The net binder with active stretch technology ensures a firm bale shape maintaining a constant net tension throughout the entire binding cycle. The net is fed into the front of the bale chamber to ensure it is taken by the bale immediately. The net roll can be loaded from the side of the machine and pushed into place via a roller for operator ease.
KUHN’s innovative design maintains constant net tension during the binding process. The net wrap system runs at a lower speed than the bale’s rotational speed to be able to consistently stretch the net up to 10% without breaking it. The pre-stretched net results in a bale that will hold its density. The net binding system spreads the net to the corners of the bale to prevent air pockets once the bale is wrapped, which will preserve the forage quality for longer.
KUHN has been a pioneer in baling and wrapping technology for many years. One of the results of this visionary approach is a revolutionary wrapping technique called INTELLIWRAP. This technology uses sophisticated electronics and hydraulics to monitor the wrapping process and continuously control the film overlap, allowing complete flexibility.
For the best conservation and fermentation of your valuable crop, wrapping the bale is crucial in this process. Depending on personal preferences, crop conditions and the storage periods, the amount of film layers (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9…) can easily be adjusted.
| VBP 3165 OPTICUT | VBP 3195 OPTICUT | |
|---|---|---|
| Bale chamber dimension (width x diameter) (cm) | 120X80-160 | 120X80-185 |
| Bale chamber | 1 starter roller - 2 bale chamber rollers - 5 endless belts | 1 starter roller - 2 bale chamber rollers - 5 endless belts |
| Bale chamber configuration | driven clean roller in front segment including second belt drive | driven clean roller in front segment including second belt drive |
| Proportional valve soft core | electric pressure setting in cab as standard | electric pressure setting in cab as standard |
| Wrap able size bales | from 1,00m to 1,60m | from 1,00m to 1.60m (transfer bales max 1,85m towards the wrapping table) |
| Transport width (cm) | 299 (320 on 620/40-22.5 wheels) When equipped with 620/40-22.5 wheels, the transport width exceeds 3,00m | 299 (320 on 620/40-22.5 wheels) When equipped with 620/40-22.5 wheels, the transport width exceeds 3,00m |
| Transport height (cm) | 292 | 292 |
| Transport length (cm) | 660 | 660 |
| Teardrop plate | as standard | as standard |
| Automatic chain oiling system | as standard (BEKA-MAX continuous chain oiler with 8L reservoir) | as standard (BEKA-MAX continuous chain oiler with 8L reservoir) |
| Pick-up width (cm) | 230 | 230 |
| Number of pick-up tine bars | 5 | 5 |
| Pick-up crop roller | as standard with big diameter | as standard with big diameter |
| DROPFLOOR technology | as standard GROUP SELECTION OC 14: 0/4/7/7/14 OC 23: 0/7/11/12/23 | as standard GROUP SELECTION OC 14: 0/4/7/7/14 OC 23: 0/7/11/12/23 |
| Independent knife / dropfloor selection | in cab controlled via terminal | in cab controlled via terminal |
| Automatic rotor DEBLOCK (includes automatic knife cleaning) | as standard | as standard |
| Theoretical cutting length (mm) | OC14: 70 OC23: 45 | OC14: 70 OC23: 45 |
| Knife protection | individual spring protected | individual spring protected |
| Rotor disengagement | manual | manual |
| Net storage | 1+1 storage | 1+1 storage |
| Film roll magazine | closed storage up to 10 rolls as standard | closed storage up to 10 rolls as standard |
| ISOBUS compatible | as standard | as standard |
| Baling pressure setting | in cab controlled via terminal | in cab controlled via terminal |
| Wrapper system | twin satellite with 2 x 750mm pre-stretchers | twin satellite with 2 x 750mm pre-stretchers |
| INTELLIWRAP | as standard | as standard |
| Wrapping table | 4 belts | 4 belts |
| Bale support rollers | 4 | 4 |
| Kit for 1/2 table speed to work with one roll of film | As standard | As standard |
| Automatic stop by end of film / tear | As standard | As standard |
| Pre-stretch ratio | as standard 70% (60% optional) | as standard 70% (60% optional) |
| Minimum required tractor hydraulic connections | 1 double and 1 single acting with 3/4 inch free return | 1 double and 1 single acting with 3/4 inch free return |
| Oil flow and pressure required | 40-60 l/min at 180 bar | 40-60 l/min at 180 bar |
| Load sensing kit | as standard | as standard |
| Minimum PTO power requirement kW(hp) | 80 (109) | 80 (109) |
| Road lights | as standard | as standard |
| Drawbar | standard | standard |
| Weight min - max (kg) | 5400-6300 | 5400-6300 |
