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201 2018 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
NEW THIS YEAR… Award-winning New BiG X 680, 780, and 880 Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
Cutting Edge™ Forage Quality is at the CONTENTS
Heart of Everything We Do
4 Cutterbar Features
We know your goal is to grow and harvest the highest
6 AM™ Disc Mowers
quality hay and forage. Here’s why Krone is uniquely able
to help you do just that: 8 EasyCut™ Mounted Disc Mowers
• Because hay and forage equipment is all we do, every 10 EasyCut Trailed Disc Mowers
Krone employee is charged with taking the time to
12 EasyCut Front-Mounted & Rear-Mounted
truly get to know you—our customers—and what Butterfly Disc Mowers
you need.
14 KW™ Rotary Tedders
• Krone is a privately-held company; that means we
answer only to the needs of our customers…and NOT 16 Swadro™ Rotary Rakes
to the demands of corporate shareholders. 18 Bellima™ Fixed Chamber Round Balers
• Our equipment is German-engineered—specifically for
20 Fortima™ Variable Chamber Round Balers
the North American market—so you know we will not
accept quality-reducing shortcuts. 22 Comprima™ Round Balers
24 Comprima Baler Wrappers
Please enjoy learning how each piece of Krone equipment
delivers on our Krone Customer Promise: 26 Crop Packaging
27 Parts & Service
Build Premier Hay and Forage Equipment that helps
growers achieve Cutting Edge Forage Quality. 28 BiG Pack™ HighSpeed Large Square Balers
30 BiG Pack 1290 HDP II Large Square Balers
31 BaleCollect™ Bale Accumulator
32 BiG M™ Self-Propelled Mower Conditioners
34 BiG X® Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters
36 NEW BiG X 680, 780 & 880
38 BiG X Harvester Heads
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The key to achieving Cutting Edge Forage Quality is a crisp, clean cut. Krone cutterbars deliver that
top quality cut in both short- and long-stemmed crops.
• Fully welded cutterbar reduces risk of leaks and breaking
• Large, low RPM idler gears generate less heat and decrease maintenance
• Offset pinion gear drives individual mower discs
• Skid shoes provide maximum wear protection to the cutterbar
• No inner shoe reduces mower drag and horsepower requirements
Available features on EasyCut, Easy Cut R and AM R models:
• SafeCut™ hubs shear a roll pin if an obstacle is hit, reducing the risk of damage
• Quick Change™ blades make changing blades quick and easy with a single tool*
• SmartCut cutterbar increases the blade overlap
SmartCut Cutterbar EasyCut Cutterbar
*Not available on EasyCut TC
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Krone Mowers
CUTTERBAR FEATURES
The wedge-shaped, fully welded cutterbar produces
perfect cuts even in the most difficult conditions.
The discs do not extend beyond the cutterbar for
maximum protection. The large double disc drive
bearings withstand peak loads and provide
more protection.
The SafeCut disc protection system is standard
specification on several mowers. If the disc hits
an obstacle, the roll pin shears and the disc spins
up on the threaded drive shaft and out of the way
Standard Quick Change blades make changing blades of its neighboring discs, which continue spinning
quick and easy with a single tool. (Not available on without damage. (Available on EasyCut, EasyCut R
EasyCut TC.) and AM R models.)
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Krone AM R disc mowers are built with small to medium hay operations in mind. These high-quality
machines are strong, sturdy and absolutely dependable.
• Reliable operation with minimal maintenance
• The weight allows operation on smaller frame tractors for lower fuel consumption
• Direct drive system does not utilize belts
• Standard safety breakaway
• Quick hitch compatible with optional equipment
• Over-center transport position balances the mower in transport and lowers
overall transport height
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Mowers
AM R DISC MOWERS
Since the mid-1990s this mower has utilized large
spur gears to transfer power down the cutterbar. All
auxiliary drives and discs are mounted in a forward
position for optimum blade overlapping and perfect
cuts. This system delivers quiet, reliable operation
in all conditions.
Model AM R 200 AM R 240 AM R 280 AM R 320 AM R 360
Work Width 6’6” 7’10” 9’2” 10’6” 11’10”
Recommended PTO HP 45 / 50 60 / 65 75 / 80 85 / 90 95 / 100
(Minimal / Optimal)
AM R series mowers are now equipped with Quick Change blades and SafeCut hubs. Refer to page 5 for
more information.
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Krone EasyCut R disc mowers have been proven in many
conditions all over North America. Delivering Cutting Edge
quality results, these mowers are the best in mowing
technology. Medium to large hay operations utilizing higher
horsepower tractors will benefit from the EasyCut R models.
These models feature Krone innovations including an No inner skid shoe or end curtain support for
optimum crop flow, wide spreading and quicker dry
external driveline and center of gravity suspension.
down times.
• Center of gravity flotation system allows the mower
to effortlessly follow the contour of the ground in the
most uneven fields
• Over-center transport position balances the mower in
transport and lowers overall transport height
Over-center transport position
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Mowers
EASYCUT R MOUNTED DISC MOWERS
Model EasyCut R 280 EasyCut R 320 EasyCut R 360
Work Width 8’11” 10’4” 11’10”
Conditioner N/A N/A N/A
Recommended PTO HP 90 / 95 100 / 105 110 / 115
(Minimal / Optimal)
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NEW THIS YEAR…
The Krone EasyCut TS 320 Disc Mower
Krone continues to build Cutting Edge performance disc mowers for
the North American grower, now adding the new EasyCut TS 320 Pull-
Type Disc Mower (without conditioner).
•Get industry-leading Krone reliability thanks to fewer moving parts
•Easy maintenance and narrow transport from new rounded corners
and folding curtains
•Get a close, clean, high-quality cut from this mower’s center of
gravity flotation
•Exclusive Krone SmartCut Cutterbar with Quick Change Blades and
SafeCut Protection
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EASYCUT TRAILED DISC MOWERS
& MOWER CONDITIONERS
Trailed disc mowers and mower conditioners cater to a wide variety of demands and applications.
Krone’s extensive range of mowers offer producers like you the choice to select the mower that
is right for your specific operation. Krone’s range comes in multiple sizes, pivoting options and
conditioning options.
• Pull-type mower allows greater flexibility in tractor size and horsepower
• Swivel gearbox is standard on all trailed units for sharper turning angles
• EasyCut TC models have the ability to switch from working position to transport without leaving
the cab, with optional endwise transport
The high capacity CV mower conditioner with The available full width CR rollers ensure
steel V-tines conditions the crop uniformly across uniform conditioning across the entire working
the full working width to promote wilting, reduce width. A stepless adjustment system allows the
field traffic and produce top quality forage. The operator to easily adjust the roller clearance and
conditioner rotor with pivoting steel V-tines has a pressure to the current crop yield and variety. The
large diameter of 6”. polyurethane conditioner coating gives lasting
resistance to abrasion and wear.
Model EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut
2800 CRi 2801 CV 3200 TS 320 3200 CV 3201 CV* 3210 CV
Work Width 8’11” 8’11” 10’4” 10’4” 10’4” 10’4” 10’4”
Conditioner Rubber Steel V-Tines N/A N/A Steel V-Tines Steel V-Tines Steel V-Tines
Rollers
Recommended PTO 75 / 80 80 / 85 70 / 75 70 / 75 85 / 95 90 / 100 85 / 95
HP (Minimal / Optimal)
Model EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut EasyCut
3200 CRi* 3210 CRi 3600 CV* TC 400 TC 500 6210 CV
Work Width 10’4” 10’4” 11’8” 13’ 16’2” 20’4”
Conditioner Rubber Rubber Steel V-Tines None / Steel or Rubber Steel V-Tines
Rollers Rollers Rollers / Steel V-Tines
Recommended PTO 85 / 95 85 / 95 90 / 100 120 / 125 150 / 160 175 / 180
HP (Minimal / Optimal)
Available conditioner versions: CV = Steel V-tines, CR = Rollers
*Available with merger as special order. Please consult the Krone Support Team for availability before speaking to an end user about
the machine.
www.krone-na.com Mowers 11Krone’s front-mounted and rear-mounted disc mowers and mower conditioners stand out for easy
handling, straightforward design and superior functionality.
• Triple mowers cut up to 30+ acres per hour
• Increased capacity reduces harvest time
• The SmartCut cutterbar on EasyCut B 1000 models increases the blade overlap
• EasyCut B 1000 is ISOBUS compatible
• The Combi Float active hydraulic flotation is adjusted from the monitor
• Two-speed gearboxes allow adjustment of conditioner speed on CV models
• The diamond-patterned conditioner plate on CV models enhances the conditioning quality
• Profiled rubber rollers on the CR model have a 10-inch diameter for highest throughputs and
intensive conditioning
12 Krone Product Overview 2018Mowers
EASYCUT FRONT-MOUNTED AND REAR-MOUNTED
BUTTERFLY DISC MOWERS
Model EasyCut F EasyCut F EasyCut F
280 M 320 M Glide 360 M Glide
Work Width 9’2” 10’4” 11’8”
Conditioner N/A N/A N/A
Recommended PTO HP 60 / 70 70 / 75 80 / 85
(Minimal / Optimal)
Model EasyCut F 320 CR EasyCut F 320 CV EasyCut F 360 CR EasyCut F
Glide Glide Glide 360 CV Glide
Work Width 10’4” 10’4” 11’10” 11’10”
Conditioner V-shaped steel tines V-shaped steel tines Rubber or V-shaped steel tines
steel rollers
Recommended PTO HP 85 / 90 85 / 90 95 / 105 95 / 105
(Minimal / Optimal)
Model EasyCut B EasyCut B EasyCut B EasyCut B EasyCut B EasyCut B EasyCut B
870 CR 870 CV 970 1000 CV* 1000 CV 1000 CR* 1000 CR
Collect Collect
Work Width 28’6” 28’6” 31’10” 33’2” 33’2” 33’2” 33’2”
Conditioner Rubber Steel V-Tines N/A Steel V-Tines Steel V-Tines Rubber Rubber
Rollers Rollers Rollers
Recommended PTO HP 200 / 230 200 / 230 200 / 230 225 / 255 240 / 275 225 / 255 240 / 275
(Minimal / Optimal)
*These models are also available as Basic with only a control box.
www.krone-na.com Mowers 13NEW THIS YEAR…
Cover more acres per hour with
43’ and 51’ working widths!
The Krone range of rotary tedders provides dependable machines in a full range of sizes and
configurations. These machines not only deliver a superior quality of work and a high level of
standard specifications, but also include several innovative features such as the maintenance-free
OctoLink finger clutches and liquid grease rotor drives. Krone rotary tedders give peace of mind
and superior operator comfort.
• Tines of unequal length help you achieve Cutting Edge Forage Quality by reducing the chance of
ground contact and crop contamination
• OctoLink™: maintenance free, frictional 8-finger clutch keeps everything in time
• Gearbox is not part of the main frame resulting in increased frame strength and easier repairs,
if necessary
• Rotor gearboxes contain liquid grease and are maintenance free without grease points
• Strong, tubular steel tine arms handles all crop types
• Central boundary spreading allows the operator to change the working angle to throw the crop
away from fence and tree lines
OctoLink clutches always interlock for Heavy-duty and maintenance-free
full power. gearboxes are bolted underneath the
frame for ultimate stability.
14 Krone Product Overview 2018Tedders
KW ROTARY TEDDERS
All Krone KW tedders come standard with
central boundary spreading, tine angle
adjustment, rotor angle adjustment, and
anti-wrap guards.
Model KW 462* KW 552 KW 672 KW 782 KW 792
Work Width 15’ 18’ 22’ 25’7” 25’11”
No. of Rotors 4 4 6 6 8
Hitch Type 3-Point Cat. I/II 1 x SA remote
Recommended PTO HP 50 50 70 75 75
Model KW 882 KW 552 T KW 782 T KWT 882 DB KWT 782
Work Width 28’11” 18’ 25’7” 28’11” 25’7”
No. of Rotors 8 4 6 8 6
Hitch Type 3-Point Cat. I/II 1 Drawbar Drawbar Drawbar 2-Point Cat. I/II 1
x DA remote 1 x SA remote 1 x SA remote 1 x DA remote x SA remote
Recommended PTO HP 90 45 60 80 65
Model KWT 882 KWT 1122 KWT 1300 KWT 1600
Work Width 28’11” 36’1” 43’ 51’
No. of Rotors 8 10 12 14
Hitch Type 2-Point Cat. I/II 1 2-Point Cat. II 3-Point Cat. II 3-Point Cat. II
x DA remote 2 x DA remote 1 x SA & 1 x DA 1 x SA & 1 x DA
Remote Remote
Recommended PTO HP 80 85 90 100
www.krone-na.com Tedders 15The Krone range of Swadro rotary rakes offers an extensive choice of
models that feature up to six rotors. This range of side and center delivery
rakes covers working widths from 12’5” to 62’4” to meet all farming
requirements. Krone Swadro rotary rakes feature technology to deliver
excellent outputs and a superior quality of work with durable tine arms,
gearboxes and overall construction.
• Get Cutting Edge Forage Quality thanks to exclusive Krone rake design:
– Heavy-duty tandem axles keep tines out of the ground for less The Dura-Max cam track comes with a
three-year warranty. The large guide rollers
crop contamination and the extra thick walled tine arms, which
– The Krone Jet Effect lifts the front end first—then lowers the mount in aluminium housing, withstand
back end first—eliminating the risk of crop contamination the heaviest loads and stresses.
• Get faster dry down thanks to less roping and cleaner forage
• Rotor gearbox is maintenance-free
• Individual tine arms and bearings are easy to remove
The trailed Swadro 38 T, 42 T and 46 T:
High productivity for small tractors.
16 Krone Product Overview 2018Rakes
SWADRO ROTARY RAKES
A. The Swadro TS 740 Twin is a flexible
side delivery rake that can produce
one or two windrows at a working
width of 26’10”.
B. Swadro 1010 is a side delivery rake
with three rotors and a working width
of 31’9”.
A. B. C. The Swadro TC 800 double rotor
center delivery rotary rake has a
working width of 28’11”.
D. The Swadro rakes consistently
produce airy and evenly formed
windrows for decreased dry down
time and ease of baling.
C. D.
Model SW 38 SW 42 SW 46* SW 38 T SW 42 T SW 46 T
Work Width 12’6” 13’9” 15’1” 12’6” 13’9” 15’1”
No. of Rotors 1 1 1 1 1 2
Hitch Type 3-Point 3-Point 3-Point Drawbar Drawbar Drawbar
Recommended 40 50 60 40 40 40
PTO Horsepower
Model SW TC 640 SW 710 T SW TC 680 SW TS 680 Twin SW TS 740 Twin SW TC 760
Work Width 18’8” – 20’12” 20’4” Single 22’4” 22’4” Single 24’3” Single 22’4” – 24’11”
2 x 11’2” = 22’4” 2 x 12’6” = 25’ 2 x 13’5” = 26’10”
Two Two Two
No. of Rotors 1 1 1 1 1 1
Hitch Type 2-Point Drawbar 2-Point 2-Point 2-Point 2-Point
Recommended 65 60 70 70 70 70
PTO Horsepower
Model SW TC 880 SW TC 1000 SW 1010 SW 1400 SW 2000
Work Width 24’11” – 28’11” 28’10” – 32’10” 31’10” 36’1” – 44’4” 32’10” – 62’4”
No. of Rotors 1 1 1 2 1
Hitch Type 2-Point 2-Point 2-Point 2-Point 2-Point
Recommended 75 90 90 100 140
PTO Horsepower
www.krone-na.com Rakes 17Krone fixed chamber round balers deliver Cutting Edge bale density. German-engineered, they are
simple by design, offering superior reliability at an affordable price. Krone round balers operate all
over North America, proving themselves in every condition.
• An enclosed bale chamber minimizes fragmentation and dust
• Endless slat-and-chain elevator performs excellent in silage, hay and straw
• Low horsepower requirement
• The straight forward design minimizes maintenance
• Minimum number of drive chains and sprockets reduces wear
• No complicated electronics for simple operation
18 Krone Product Overview 2018Balers
FIXED CHAMBER ROUND BALERS
The Bellima is simple in design with few moving parts,
resulting in a longer service life and less downtime.
Model Bellima F 125 B Bellima F 125 D Fortima F 130 B Fortima F 130 D
Bale Diameter 4’ x 4’ 4’ x 4’ 4’ x 4’ 4’ x 4’
Pick-Up Width 4’6” 4’6” 5’9” 5’9”
Recommended PTO HP 40 / 45 40 / 45 40 / 45 40 / 45
(Minimal / Optimal)
www.krone-na.com Balers 19Krone’s Fortima variable chamber models produce 4’ x 3.25’ to 4’ x 6’ bales. Smaller bale sizes
are often preferred in grass silage, while larger diameter bales are preferred in hay and straw. The
variable chamber allows producers the flexibility to adjust the bale size depending on the crop.
Whether you are baling dry hay, baleage or both, the Fortima is the round baler for you.
• Two slat-and-chain elevators are used to optimize performance in difficult conditions, while
oversized pulleys provide longevity
• The camless EasyFlow pick-up boosts throughput and reduces wear
• The MultiCut knife system contains 17 knives with a minimum cut length of 2.5”
• QuattroSpeed twine tying system wraps the bale with four strands of twine to decrease tying time
• Well-proven, front load net wrap system allows you to continuously monitor the wrap from the cab
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VARIABLE CHAMBER
ROUND BALERS
The Elevator: Running on massive guide and tensioning
rollers, the two endless elevators form uniform and dense
bales. The elevator meshes with the bale, turning it without
stopping — even when working in short and dry crops.
Model Fortima V 1500 Fortima V 1500 MC Fortima V 1600 Fortima V 1600 MC
Bale Diameter 4’ x 3’3” – 5’ 4’ x 3’3” – 5’ 4’ x 5’ 4’ x 5’
Pick-Up Width 6’9” 6’9” 6’9” 6’9”
Recommended PTO HP 75 / 80 90 / 95 65 / 70 80 / 85
(Minimal / Optimal)
www.krone-na.com Balers 21The Comprima round baler delivers Cutting Edge Forage Quality,
thanks to the camless EasyFlow pick-up and the NovoGrip™ elevator.
The NovoGrip belt is made with a combination of fabric and rubber
layers. Two belts on each side of the baler are connected with metal
slats. This system leads to a dramatic increase in bale density and
number of bales produced per day, while providing reduced wear and
maintenance. The Comprima is ideal for large producers baling all
NovoGrip Belt and Slat System:
types of crops, including baleage, who want to bale more bales per
The system relies on extremely
day, and get high bale density. high belt tension that
• Versatile baler excels in all crops and conditions and creates transfers the power onto
superior silage bales the bale. This is the ideal
combination for highest
• Novogrip belt and slat system—with Krone-backed reliability: density in straw, hay
3-year, 30,000 pro-rated bale warranty—ensures quiet running and silage.
and creates dense bales
Krone EasyFlow:
• Dense bales and high throughput, due to the EasyFlow camless
The camless pick-up
pick-up, allow more tonnage per day with less time in the field feeds the crop at a
• More seat time and less unplugging due to the drop-floor knife width of 84”. Operating
tray (found on X-cut™ models) or the standard hydraulic reverser at a 30% higher speed than
other track pick-ups on the
(found on non X-cut models). market, it is able to increase the
• The Comprima holds the world record for most bales made in an machine’s capacity and maintenance
hour - 149 bales is reduced.
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COMPRIMA ROUND BALERS
N E W C O M P R I M A U P D AT E S F O R 2 0 1 8 …
• Improved pick-up design for better feeding and a more uniform bale shape
• Modern, streamlined round baler design
The Comprima F 155 is the only round baler on the market that operates on the fixed c hamber principle, while producing bales
of 3
9”-60” in diameter. Combining the functions of both fixed and variable chambers, the semi-variable chamber is a unique
system. The simple system allows you to change the bale size with fewer chains and moving parts. Relying on the NovoGrip
system, the design combines quiet running with high bale density.
Semi-Variable Chamber
Model Comprima F 155 Comprima F 155 XC Comprima CF 155 XC
Bale Diameter 4’ x 4’ – 5’ 4’ x 4’ – 5’ 4’ x 4’ – 5’
Pick-Up Width 7’1” 7’1” 7’1”
Recommended PTO HP (Minimal / Optimal) 75 / 85 90 / 95 135 / 150
Variable Chamber
Model Comprima
Comprima V Comprima V Comprima V Comprima V Comprima CV
CV 150 XC
150 150 XC 180 180 XC 150 XC
X-Treme
Bale Diameter 4’ x 3’ – 5’ 4’ x 3’ – 5’ 4’ x 3’ – 6’ 4’ x 3’ – 6’ 4’ x 3’ – 5’ 4’ x 3’ – 5’
Pick-Up Width 7’1” 7’1” 7’1” 7’1” 7’1” 7’1”
Recommended PTO HP 85 / 95 100 / 115 90 / 100 105 / 120 140 / 160 140 / 160
(Minimal / Optimal)
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Balers
COMPRIMA BALER WRAPPERS
With over 20 year of experience designing and building baler/wrapper combinations, Krone has
engineered a baler that improves baling efficiency and bale quality. Krone’s line of baler/wrapper
combinations consists of the Comprima CF and CV models. These balers boast the same bale making
power as the Comprima round baler with a fully automatic system for wrapping.
• Reduces labor and fuel costs by only requiring one person to bale and wrap
• 17 or 26 knives allows you to change the chop length to 2.5” or 1.7”
• Separate hydraulic system does not put extra load on the tractor and can run with lower horsepower
than other baler/wrapper combinations
• Maximum operator comfort because the baling functions of the Comprima are fully automated
A. Once the bale chamber is filled,
A. B. the bale is tied.
B. The bale is transferred to
the wrapping table and
baling resumes.
C. While the next bale is being
formed, the bale on the
wrapping table is wrapped.
C. D.
D. Upon the completion of the
wrapping cycle, the table tips
the bale off. The bale in the
chamber is then transferred to
the wrapping table.
Baler Wrapper Combination
Model Comprima CF Comprima CV
155 XC 150 XC
Bale Diameter 4’ x 4’ – 5’ 4’ x 3’ – 5’
Pick-Up Width 7’ 1” 7’ 1”
Recommended PTO HP 135 / 150 140 / 160
(Minimal / Optimal)
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KRONE CROP PACKAGING
Krone always uses the best materials, and for that reason, you can rest assured that Krone excellent twine,
excellent edge net wrap and silage film meet the highest standards. Tried and tested in fields across North
America, these products have been proven many times. With Krone net wrap, silage film and twine, rest
assured it will hold up to your demands. Trust crop packaging from Krone — developed by professionals
for professionals.
NET WRAP TWINE SILAGE FILM
• Premium quality • Superior tear resistance • High UV stability
• UV Protection up to 1 year • Flexible • Resistant to tearing
• Multiple sizes and lengths • UV stability and puncture
available • Excellent for double knotters • Guaranteed stretch up to
• Left & right roll marking for 70% without tearing
• High tensile strength from
user friendly handling 350 to 700 knot strength • Available in 20” and 30”
• Designed specifically for rolls
• Specifically designed for
Krone balers Krone HDP balers
26 Krone Product Overview 2018Parts & Service
Your equipment is vital to your operation and bottom line. Don’t trust any part. Demand Krone Genuine parts for your
equipment. Krone Genuine Parts and Krone highly trained Service Technicians are your keys to a successful season.
When uptime is critical, only trust your equipment to the skilled Krone technicians and demand the best, Krone
Genuine Parts. To get the most out of your equipment every season:
Schedule your pre-season check early to ensure your start the season off on the right foot. Some discounts
and special programs may be offered.
Insist on Krone genuine parts. They are engineered specifically for your Krone equipment.
Keep adequate quantities of wear parts and packaging products on hand for routine maintenance needs.
Make note of your dealer’s phone numbers, business hours and in-season contact information.
Krone Genuine Parts. Engineered for your Performance.
www.krone-na.com Parts & Service 27Krone has a comprehensive range of large square balers that offer various chamber dimensions. The
Krone BiG Pack models owe their success to innovations such as the unique MultiBale system, the
High Density Press (HDP) and the camless EasyFlow pick-up.
• The X-Cut knife sytem features a pull-out knife bed for easy-to-change knives and chop length
selection
• Camless EasyFlow pick-up has fewer parts, decreasing wear and increasing throughputs
• BiG Pack 870 and 1270: MultiBale packs nine small bales into one large bale. The large bales can be
cleared quickly from the field and stacked, and the small bales can be easily handled at time of use
• BiG Pack 1290 HDP: The High Density Press baling system and the longer bale chamber lead to an
increase in bale weight by up to 25% percent over traditional systems
MaxFlow inside: The cut and feed rotor with wide The VFS from Krone produces rock solid, well-shaped
feeding plates are made from hardened steel to en- bales, no matter the condition. This system operates
hance the crop flow, while keeping input power low. with four packer rakes and one feeder rake, as
well as a retainer. It feeds the material into the pre-
compression chamber where it builds a flake. After this
pre-compression chamber is packed with material, the
feeder rake feeds the material into the baling chamber.
28 Krone Product Overview 2018Balers
BiG PACK HIGHSPEED LARGE SQUARE BALER
High density bales are achieved with Krone’s BiG Pack 1290 HDP.
Featuring an extra long bale chamber, this baler delivers a new
dimension of bale density. Bales produced by the HDP baler are up
to 25% heavier than 3x4 bales from a standard large square baler. All Krone BiG Packs are HighSpeed
large square balers, which deliver
up to 20% more throughput. This
increase has been made feasible by
two major modifications: an increase
in throughput capacity of the VFS
packer system and an increased
number of plunger strokes.
Model BiG Pack 870 HDP BiG Pack 870 HDP BiG Pack 890 BiG Pack BiG Pack 1270
HS MultiBale HS XC MultiBale 890 XC Multibale
Bale Chamber (H x W) 2 ¼’ x 3’ 2 ¼’ x 3’ 3’ x 3’ 3’ x 3’ 2 ¼’ x 4’
Pick-Up Width 6’5” 6’5” 6’5” 6’5” 7’9”
Max. No. of Knives N/A N/A N/A 16 N/A
Recommended PTO HP 150 / 160 170 / 180 130 / 140 150 / 160 140 / 150
(Minimal / Optimal)
Model BiG Pack 1270 XC BiG Pack 1290 BiG Pack 1290 XC BiG Pack 1290 HDP BiG Pack 1290 XC
MultiBale HDP
Bale Chamber (H x W) 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’
Pick-Up Width 7’9” 7’9” 7’9” 7’9” 7’9”
Max. No. of Knives 26 N/A 26 N/A 26
Recommended PTO HP 160 / 170 150 / 160 170 / 180 190 / 200 210 / 225
(Minimal / Optimal)
Model BiG Pack 1290 HDP BiG Pack 1290 BiG Pack 1290 BiG Pack 4x4 BiG Pack 4x4 XC
X-Treme HDP II HDP II XC
Bale Chamber (H x W) 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’ 3’ x 4’ 4’ x 4’ 4’ x 4’
Pick-Up Width 7’9” 7’9” 7’9” 7’9” 7’9”
Max. No. of Knives N/A N/A 26 N/A 26
Recommended PTO HP 190 /200 280 / 300+ 300 / 320+ 210 / 225 230 / 245
(Minimal / Optimal)
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BiG PACK 1290 HDP II
With the BiG Pack 1290 HDP II, achieve up to 70% higher throughputs and 10% higher bale density over the existing BiG
Pack HDP. To hold these higher density bales, a patented eight double-knotter system was developed specifically for this
baler. Pre-compressing the crop inside the feed chamber maximizes bale chamber efficiency.
A. B. C. D.
A. Perfect Knots All The Time C. Twine Boxes
Holding extremely dense and well-shaped bales that are The twine boxes fold hydraulically from the covenience of the
produced at high ground speeds is a challenge for the twine, cab for easy refill and access to service points. Each twine
especially when the crop has a high tendency to expand. box on either side of the machine holds 27 balls of twine —
Therefore, Krone developed a new, patented knotter system holding enough twine to make it through long working days
specifically for the BiG Pack 1290 HDP II. This system is made of and make more than 800 bales without ever getting off
eight slim double knotters so the individual strands of twine are the tractor.
exposed to minimum pull and can hold denser bales.
D. Compressed Air Cleaning
B. Boosting PTO Speed The air lines are directed at the heart of the knotter to keep
The intermediate gearbox on the drawbar boosts the PTO speed the area free of debris for dependable operation, even in
to 1,180 rpm, maximizing the utilization of the flywheels inertia, extreme conditions.
as well as the overall baler performance.
30 Krone Product Overview 2018Balers
BALECOLLECT BALE ACCUMULATOR
NEW THIS YEAR…
The Krone BaleCollect. This new large square bale accumulator helps
you bale and collect more bales per hour.
• Collect up to three bales, or up to five bales when baling with the
BiG Pack 890
• Telescoping drawbar creates in-line trailering for a tight turning
radius when in transport
• Designed exclusively for Krone BiG Pack balers
www.krone-na.com Balers 31Krone understands the equipment requirements for producing Cutting Edge Forage Quality. As a
result, the BiG M delivers outstanding efficiency and optimum conditioning and is engineered for the
professional North American hay and forage producer. The BiG M is available with a choice of conditioner
versions to offer users flexibility to mow in any condition and either spread or merge the crop.
• Mow up to 40 acres per hour
• Lowest fuel consumption per acre among all self-propelled mower conditioners and windrowers
• 60% more efficient than a 16’ windrower
• Narrow transport width of 9’10” and high transport speed of 25 mph
• Auto lube system increases reliability and reduces maintenance
• Cab is spacious and quiet with excellent visibility
• ISOBUS compatible and autoguidance ready
• Fully welded, heavy-duty cutterbar
• SafeCut hubs on EasyCut mowers offer maximum cutterbar protection
• Integrated merger comes standard
32 Krone Product Overview 2018Mower Conditioners
BiG M SELF-PROPELLED MOWER CONDITIONER
The SafeCut disc protection system from The Krone BiG M cab, with tinted windows The mergers give users flexibility to merge
Krone offers effective protection and and slim posts, offers a perfect view of all the crop or lay it flat. This feature is fully
peace of mind. Rather than transferring mowers. Also, its double floor leads to a controlled from the cab.
the shock load of the impact to the significant reduction in noise. Powerful H3
cutterbar, the system transfers the load to work lights turn night into day.
a roll pin, which shears as a result of the
impact. Then the disc moves 0.6” up on
a threaded drive pin and out of the way
from neighboring discs.
Model BiG M 420 CV BiG M 420 CRi
Max. Engine 415 415
Horsepower
Cubic Capacity 12.5 L 12.5 L
Conditioner Steel V-Tines Steel Rollers
Cutting Width 32’ 30’
www.krone-na.com Mower Conditioners 33Krone BiG X Self-Propelled Forage Harvesters come field ready—right from the factory—to deliver Cutting Edge
Forage Quality. No added kits needed. These durable, long-lasting Krone BiG X choppers will harvest all types
of silage crops—quickly and efficiently—while delivering accurate length of cuts and excellent kernel
processing scores.
• Excellent forage quality starts with six pre-compression rollers that create an even crop mat entering the
cutting drum for a superior quality of chop
• Large 2’2” cutting drum width handles higher throughputs
• The 10” diameter kernel processor rollers allow more surface area to make contact with the crop, providing
superior processing quality
• AutoScan™ automatic crop maturity detection adjusts chop length based on maturity level of the corn for
superior pack in the pit
• VariStream™ evens the crop flow, reduces fuel consumption and increases outputs with a spring-loaded drum
bottom and accelerator backing plate
• BiG X engines with PowerSplit:- Eco and X Power allows operators to tailor the engine output to the current crop
conditions for improved fuel economy
• ISOBUS compatible and auto-guidance ready
34 Krone Product Overview 2018Forage Harvesters
BiG X SELF-PROPELLED FORAGE HARVESTERS
The PowerSplit VariStream: Achieving
technology adapts highest throughputs and
the engine output a superior quality of chop
automatically to requires innovative features
the current harvest such as six hydraulic
conditions. This pre-compression rollers, a
technology allows for massive chopping cylinder
high productivity and and the VariStream crop
fuel economy. flow system.
Model BiG X 480 BiG X 530 BiG X 580 BiG X 630
Horsepower 460 hp 500 hp 555 hp 596 hp
Engine Type MTU 6R 1300 MTU 6R 1300 MTU 6R 1500 MTU 6R 1500
Cubic Capacity 12.8 L 12.8 L 15.6 L 15.6 L
Model BiG X 700 BiG X 750 C BiG X 850 BiG X 1100
Horsepower 775 hp 765 hp 850 hp 1,078 hp
Engine Type MAN V8 CAT C18 MAN V12 MAN V12
Cubic Capacity 16.16 L 18.1 L 24.24 L 24.24 L
www.krone-na.com Model/Equipment Name 35Introducing the new Krone BiG X 680, 780 and 880 Forage Harvesters. These new, award winning Krone
choppers bring a new standard of excellence to the North American forage harvester customer, equipped with
a complete package of upgrades that deliver standout harvesting performance compared to all competitors.
Harvest More Acres Per Hour AND Get Cutting Edge Forage Quality
Exceptional Performance: Streamlined Crop Flow and NEW Tier 4 Final Liebherr Engines!
• Streamlined Crop Flow
– Six Feed Rollers, with increased reliability from stronger springs
– Exclusive VariStream™ crop flow system reduces fuel consumption and increases outputs
– Stepless transmission for optimum speed control
– Integrated additive system (high/low volume)
– RockProtect system quickly detects rocks to protect your investment
• New Liebherr Engines for Proven and Improved Power System
– All engines are Tier 4 Final
– Run all day thanks to improved fuel capacity and efficiency
– PowerSplit adapts engine to crop conditions, improving efficiency
– High pressure AdBlue system
– Improved turning radius
36 Krone Product Overview 2018Forage Harvesters
NEW BiG X 680, 780 AND 880
NEW THIS YEAR!
Increased Operator Efficiency: NEW Award-Winning Cab Lift New Krone
• First-of-its-kind Cab Lift elevates the operator above tall crops for an Forage Harvesters
unobstructed view recognized at 2017
• Great visibility (front, side, rear) AgriTechnica!
• Convenient, ergonomic controls “Machine of the
• Spacious, roomier cab with all the “living-room” comforts Year” Forage
• New lighting, wiper and camera systems, buddy seat, footrest and cooler Harvester award
Innovation award for
Easier Maintenance and Better Diagnostics New Cab Lift
• New touch screen display for simplified and advanced diagnostics
• Improved engine and drum access for easy servicing
• Swing out steps
• Rear Axle lift
Model BiG X 680 BiG X 780 BiG X 880
Horsepower 687 775 898
Engine Type Liebherr D 9508 V8 Liebherr D 9508 V8 Liebherr D 9508 V8
Cubic Capacity 16.16 L 16.16 L 16.16 L
Emmision Standard Tier 4 Final Tier 4 Final Tier 4 Final
www.krone-na.com Model/Equipment Name 37The word is out…The Krone EasyCollect Corn Heads are
known as the superior-performing corn head. That’s because
the EasyCollect corn heads feature the exclusive Krone
collector system design, featuring endless collectors that
feed the stalks to the middle of the machine, where they turn
90 degrees to enter the feed rollers. This design means the
corn stalks enter consistently, butt-first into the chopping
assembly. You get:
• Consistent, accurate chop lengths
• Self-sharpening knives Krone corn and hay heads are available for
• Less horsepower required to operate other brands of forage harvesters. Krone is now
• Cutting width options of 8, 10, 12 or 14 rows offering adapter kits for select models of non-
Krone choppers. See your Krone dealer for details.
• Quick-coupler (selected models)
Cutting Edge corn silage quality starts with the Krone
exclusive corn head design.
The Krone EasyFlow 380 hay head is well-known for its camless pick-up, which increases throughput by up
to 30%. That means cleaner gathering and increased productivity at high work speeds. This design operates
with fewer moving parts than traditional heads, so you enjoy smooth running, reduced maintenance, and
increased reliability. Six rows of tines with a spacing of 2.2” ensures the crop is picked up cleanly, no matter
the conditions. This exclusive Krone design gives you:
• Continuous, consistent crop flow
• Easy, automatic pick-up speed adjustment to match crop conditions
• Quick-Coupler (selected models)
38 Krone Product Overview 2018Forage Harvesters
BIG X FORAGE HARVESTER HEADS
Save time at harvest…cut and chop in one-
pass, with the 20’4” wide Krone X-Disc head.
Krone SafeCut technology protects discs
from damage by foreign objects, while 35”
auger adds capacity, and picks up long and
bulky crop, no problem!
CORN HEAD
Model EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect
450-2 600-2 750-2 600-3 750-3
Work Width 14’ 9” / 6 Row 19’ 8” / 8 Row 24’ 7” / 10 Row 19’ 8” / 8 Row 24’ 7” / 10 Row
Transport Type Bi-fold Bi-fold Bi-Fold Tri-fold Tri-fold
Model EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect EasyCollect
900-3 603 753 903 1053
Work Width 29’ 6” / 12 Row 19’ 8” / 8 Row 24’ 7” / 10 Row 29’ 6” / 12 Row 34’ 5” / 14 Row
Transport Type Tri-fold Tri-fold Tri-fold Tri-fold Tri-fold
HAY HEAD AND DIRECT CUT HEAD
Model EasyFlow 380 EasyFlow 380 S X-Disc 6200
Work Width 12’ 6” 12’ 6” 20’ 4”
www.krone-na.com Model/Equipment Name 39The Krone Customer Promise
Build Premier Hay and Forage Equipment
that helps growers achieve Cutting Edge Forage Quality.
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news updates, product information, the dealer locator, licensed merchandise,
parts and service information and more.
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