How to bale faster, bale better

Weather windows play a crucial role in the agricultural industry, especially when it comes to baling hay, straw and other forage crops. Round balers have proven to be invaluable tools during these weather windows, as they enable farmers and ranchers to quickly and effectively transform large quantities of loose crop into compact, easy-to-handle bales.

"The biggest fear when making hay, especially when making dry hay, is the weather," says Derek Quies, KUHN Baler and Wrapper Product Manager. "Timing can be very tight — it's what farmers are always battling!"

The KUHN VB 560 5x6 round baler is the ideal tool to help meet this challenge. This highly productive and reliable baler was introduced to the market in 2019, with limited availability. Now with full availability, KUHN round baler dealers are ready to help their customers with this advanced model.

Three intake solutions are available on the VB 560 — the new TwinCharge, the OptiFeed non-cutting rotor and the OptiCut 19 cutting rotor — all of which are silage ready.

"The patented TwinCharge has us excited because no other intake on the market offers such high capacity for all crops, up to 33 tons per hour," says Quies. "It all comes down to speed and performance. If you need to make a lot of high-quality bales in a short amount of time, the TwinCharge is the answer."

One of the most innovative features of the VB 560 is its twin tensioning arm system. The arms keep maximum tension on the six heavy-duty belts that compress hay and forage into tight, high-density and consistently formed round bales.

"I think the twin tensioning arm system is really what sets the VB 560 apart from competitors," says Quies. "It compresses the material coming into the bale chamber to create the desired bale density and size in less time. It is truly unmatched in its class."

Thanks to the twin tensioning arm system, the baler also boasts the fastest tailgate cycle in the industry. Within four seconds, the bale is ejected and the tailgate is closed again.

The easy loading front net wrap system, with active stretch technology, guarantees consistent, sturdy bale shape. The side-load system allows the operator to support only a fraction of the roll's weight while loading it into the active position for greater efficiency and comfort.

With its rugged frame and heavy-duty components, the VB 560 is among the most durable and reliable machines in its class — and at the same time, it is remarkably easy to use. It can be easily controlled with the tractor's existing ISOBUS terminal or with one of KUHN's CCI terminals. Settings such as bale density, bale diameter and number of net wrap layers can be updated at the touch of a button from the tractor seat.

This combination of innovative features allows farmers and ranchers to maximize productivity and capitalize on tight weather windows to produce high-quality hay.

For more information about the KUHN VB 560 5x6 round baler, please click here.

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