Round balers

KRONE round balers stand for high bale densities, bales that retain their shape and powerful technology for forage harvesting. Whether for silage, hay or straw, KRONE offers round balers for a wide range of requirements on farms and in contracting businesses, with different series, baling chambers and equipment options. The product range extends from compact balers with a straightforward design to high-performance baler-wrapper combinations that bale and wrap in a single operation.

Round balers with fixed semi-variable and variable chambers

Depending on the required bale size and application, round balers are available with fixed, semi-variable or variable baling chambers. In a fixed chamber, the bale diameter is determined by the design. Semi-variable chambers offer several predefined bale diameters, while variable chambers allow particularly flexible adjustment of bale size. The Comprima range, for example, covers a fixed bale diameter of 1.25 m, semi-variable bales from 1.25 to 1.50 m and variable bale diameters from 1.00 to a maximum of 1.80 m.

From the swath to a round bale that retains its shape

Uniform crop intake is the foundation of the baling process. Different pick-up and feed systems are used depending on the series. On KRONE round balers, the EasyFlow pick-up collects the swath. Feed and cutting rotors then convey the crop into the baling chamber. Models equipped with a cutting system can process the forage before baling. On Comprima, for example, a feed or cutting rotor with a diameter of 530 mm ensures high throughput, while the precision cutting system is designed for accurate cutting with low power requirements.

Inside the baling chamber, the collected crop is continuously rotated and compressed until the required bale diameter and the preset bale density are reached. Bale size and density can be adjusted depending on the baling system, crop and intended use. Smaller round bales, for example, are often used for grass silage, while larger bales can offer advantages for hay and straw. Variable baling systems also allow the baling pressure to be adjusted to different requirements, such as high density or a softer bale core for hay.

Net binding film binding and baler-wrapper combinations

Once formed, the round bale is bound. Different binding systems are available depending on the machine and its equipment. In addition to conventional net binding, selected KRONE balers also offer film binding. In baler-wrapper combinations, the finished bale is then transferred directly to the wrapping unit and wrapped in film. This efficiently combines baling and wrapping, particularly when harvesting silage. On the ComPack Pro, the baler-wrapper combination operates automatically according to the selected settings for baling pressure, bale diameter and wrapping.

KRONE round balers for different requirements

The KRONE range covers different performance and application requirements. Bellima offers a compact, robust entry into round baling, while Fortima is available with fixed and variable baling systems. Comprima combines fixed, semi-variable and variable chamber solutions within one series. ComPack Pro complements the range with robust standalone balers and baler-wrapper combinations featuring semi-variable or fully variable baling chambers. VariPack and VariPack Pro are designed for high throughput and variable bale sizes. VariPack Pro, for example, can produce round bales with diameters from 0.80 to 1.65 m or 1.90 m, depending on the model.

For particularly demanding requirements in terms of throughput and bale density, CombiPack HDP complements the portfolio. Its fully variable baling chamber allows bale diameters from 1.00 to 1.65 m. A heavy-duty single belt is designed to achieve high bale density and a uniform bale shape; its wide, closed surface is also intended to reduce crop losses. A cutting system, net and film binding, and an integrated wrapping unit complete the machine.

With different baling systems, bale sizes, cutting systems and binding and wrapping technology, KRONE offers round balers for a wide range of requirements in professional forage harvesting. From compact balers to high-performance baler-wrapper combinations, the focus is on quality, innovation and reliable agricultural machinery, delivering bales that retain their shape and efficient harvesting of silage, hay and straw.