More pick-up performance

Stronger pick-up assist auger flights are made from 25% thicker steel, up from 4mm to 5mm, resulting in longer service life, particularly in stalky crop conditions. There’s also a hardened pick-up drive shaft and a new safety clutch, for reduced stress and increased reliability. A new bearing locks the pick-up onto the packer shaft, eliminating axial play, to improve component lifetime.

More consistent bales per hour

On LB434 XL models, the bale chamber is now 31% longer, having been extended by 80cm. In conjunction with automatic feed rate control, that means you get not just better bale shape and greater bale density, but also more consistent density across the day as conditions change.

The perfect bale in under 60 seconds

Bale formation improvements on new LB balers include new reinforced crop holding fingers, a more durable plunger and a new needle cleaning kit. A new advanced multi-sensor miss-tie detection system ensures reliable knotting time after time, while an improved knotter cleaning system keeps knotters cleaner than ever.

Smoother on the road, easier on the land

Case IH LB series big square balers are available with single or tandem axles, and flotation tyres for minimum impact on the field and maximum comfort on the road.

Smooth-running rotor cutter

A massive rotor, available in two widths, uses a series of alternating long and short tines that help prevent rotor blockage. Up to 29 knives (depending on model) can be fitted for a short theoretical chop length of 40mm. On new LB4 rotor cutter models, new options include a biomass-configured pre-chamber and a dealer-installed kit to enhance performance in damp grass. All models benefit from strengthened crop-holding fingers and plunger, plus a new needle cleaner option.

Consistent density bales

As soon as the pre-compression chamber is filled to the required density, the stuffer fork pushes the material upward into the bale chamber, this cycle being repeated until the correct bale length is achieved. During bale formation the bale chamber’s three- dimensional density control system maintains bale shape. A new proportional density control valve allows higher relief pressure, meaning more stable density regulation when working at maximum pressure. Density blocks can be installed to increase pressure when baling dry crops, and an enhanced stuffer trip mechanism prevents false trip detection.

New active bale ejection system

Three-dimensional bale shape control

Total control

The AFS Pro 700 monitor display provides a clear and simple overview of operating status at a glance, providing operators with all the data they need to make informed decisions quickly and accurately. As a result, whether it’s you or one of your operators in the driving seat, you quickly and consistently get maximum productivity from your baler – and that holds true even for those who might be new to Case IH LB4 series balers. In short, these are machines which allow you to quickly extract the maximum from their potential. When in Work mode, a series of automatic alarms monitor twine condition and knife position. They also warn of any miss-ties or shearbolt failures. For additional safety a sensor fitted to the end bale chute roller signals the last bale drop.

ISOBUS III control

With ISOBUS III compatible tractors and Feed Rate Control technology, it’s possible for the implement to control the tractor for the ultimate in efficient operation. The load imposed on the baler by the density of the windrow is continuously measured, and this information is used to regulate the tractor‘s speed. That means the combination of tractor and baler is consistently operating at maximum capacity to maintain the highest productivity and minimise fuel consumption. This means not just lower baling costs, but greater productivity and less stress on the operator.

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