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New Equipment - Forage Harvester

 
Krone North America - Big X Product Information
 
 

Welcome to the Machine!

To meet the demands of custom harvesters and large dairy operations around the world, Krone introduces the Big X forage harvester.

Two models to choose from (based on horsepower):

  • 605 HP
  • 780 HP

For Grass Silage

 
  • Up to 24 acres an hour in grass silage

For Corn Silage

 
     
   

Header Width Options
New Krone Design

Row Independent Header Options:

  • 8 Row
  • 10 Row
  • 12 Row
 

New Ergonomically Designed Cab Maximizes Comfort and Function

 

Perfect visibility in all directions with 16 lights and large open glass windows

 

Air suspension seat with integrated control and monitor units. Adjustable steering column.

 

Information monitor allows all functions of the chopper to be viewed and data to be recorded.

 

New joystick allows fast access to all driving and header functions.

 

Cab comfort controls are easily accessible for lights, radio, wipers, air/heat, and drink cooler.

 

Additional controls for differential lock, header hydraulic fold, transport and work functions, spout folding, and safety controls.

Licensed for Power!

 

Power when you need it with two Daimler-Chrysler engines to choose from:

  • 605 HP
  • 780 HP
 

Access panels allow for easy access to engine service parts.

 
 

Air to air aftercooler for increased horsepower.

 
 

Proper radiator cleaning with a special rotating vacuum screen.

Transport Speed up to 25 mph with Engine RPM at 1600

 

Operation speeds:

  • 0-10 mph - field
  • 0-25 mph - transport

All controlled from joystick.

 
 

Hydraulic drive for:

  • Work/transport travel
  • Header
  • Cylinder tensioning
 
 

All wheels have their own individual drive motors for maximum productivity.

 
 

Large 42” wheels plus duals available as an option for the front.

 
 

New front axle construction for:

  • Smooth ride
  • Adequate space for large open throat and tensioning device.
 
 

Excellent turning radius with up to 55° angle of rear steer.

Chopper Built for Highest Productivity

 

The end product is high quality forage.

 
 
 
 
 
 

The Krone chopping design allows for a straight flow of material through the machine, as shown in the illustration above. 6 hydraulically driven compression rollers with a leading diameter of 31.5” allow precise cutting lengths from 1/8” to 7/8”.

 
 

Highest pre-compression with a metal detector.

 
 

The Krone chopping unit with its V-form design allows for up to 20 or 28 knives. A strong belt drive system powers the chopping unit and accelerator.

   
 

A fast “on-the-go” knife sharpening system boosts productivity.

 
 

The chopping unit can be easily accessed by hydraulically moving it forward.

 
 

Unloading spout is 19’ 6” long, allowing a safe transfer of material to trucks.

  Krone EasyCollect Corn Heads can now be outfitted to other makes of self-propelled forage harvesters. Adapter plates are available from Krone for: Claas, John Deere, and New Holland machines.