BB9000 Series Big Square Balers

PROVEN HERITAGE

World-wide leadership is not a coincidence

New Holland has played a dominant role in the big square bale revolution from the start. Together with industry partners New Holland was responsible for some of the major product and feature introductions. This shared expertise is the basis for the world-wide success of the uncontested leader on the big baler market. Large farmers and contractors have given their confidence to the brand and that confidence was awarded, model after model.

The high performance farming and contractor business

Four models of big balers combining bale widths of 80 or 120 cm and bale heights of 70 or 90 cm, represent the largest portion of the big baler market. Four different bale sections not only result in different package volumes, but also allow perfect adapting to any handling system and storage situation. The four new models described in this leaflet are a development of an extremely successful and proven range of big balers.

FEEDING

Even the shortest piece of straw or the smallest dry leaf of valuable hay is taken up by the Super Sweep™ pick-up. Proven characteristics like curved tines and close tine spacing combined with an efficient wind-guard and pneumatic gauge wheels help to sweep fields clean at a high speed.

Excellent field behaviour

For a smooth field operation, the Super Sweep™ pick-up mounting includes an adjustable flotation spring. Adjusting the flotation range is quick and simple and doesn’t require the use of any tools.

CHOPPING

In response to varying chop length requirements

Varying crop-growing conditions, evolving crop conservation methods and specific fodder requirements call for different chop lengths. The new range of BB9000 big balers provide the flexibility that is requested by the customers.

Reduced power consumption with the CropCutter™ system

The proven design of the CropCutter™ system with the W-tine pattern rotor assures an even spread of the cutting force and a smooth cutting action. The ingenious design not only divides the power requirement equally over the two rotor halves – for both the 80 cm and the 120 cm bale widths – but it assures an equal distribution of the crop over the full of the precompression chamber and the bale chamber.

Excellent chopping with the packer cutter

A basic cutting of the straw or silage, using three packer forks and six double tines is possible on the 80 cm wide models. This introduces an important degree of crop compaction for improved silage and a reduced number of bales to be handled, and it also eases the feeding. Engaging or disengaging the cutting function on these packer cutter models is done with ease from the comfort of the tractor seat.

Easy sharpening demands less energy

The knife drawer can be slid out of the baler to exposes the knives for easy sharpening. The simplicity, with which this is carried out, encourages the operator to do it when required, resulting in a smoother cutting action that demands less power. To extend the interval between sharpening a hard faced knives kit is available as a dealer installed accessory.

BALE FORMATION

Bales formed the right way

The stuffer forks that lift the crop from the precompression chamber to the bale chamber only operate when the trip sensor fingers indicate that the required density has been reached. This assures a consistent bale density wad after wad. This quality of a big bale is highly appreciated when it is opened for bedding or feeding.

Square corners, equally filled

As the stuffer fork moves the precompressed crop into the bale chamber, its speed is increasing. This “fine tuning” of the bale formation process, introduced on the new BB9000 models, further assures a perfect filling of the top corners of the bale, whether it be working in straw, hay or silage.

Consistently firm packages make a perfect stack

An extremely consistent density management system that is monitored by the InfoView™ II or IntelliView™ III monitoring systems, constantly measures the load on the plunger sensors. Any change in that load or any change of the density requirement results in an automatic adjustment of the hydraulic pressure on the side doors and top chamber rail. Each and every bale will be exactly made the way you want it!

DOUBLE KNOTTING

Higher bale density, lower strain on the knotters and increased knotting reliability are the known result of the proven double knotter system. Two twines are fed to the knotter who makes a final knot for the bale that is complete and a starting knot for the bale that is still “in production”. Four knotters on the 80 cm wide models and six knotters on the 120 cm wide models maintain the bale integrity even when producing high density bales.

Reliable knotter efficiency

Knotter fans are fitted as standard: clean knotters add to the knotter performance. The new round shielding on the knotter compartment furthermore amplifies the air-flow for improved fan efficiency.

Twine for a long baling day

A maximum of 30 twine balls can be stored in the dust proof twine box. This keeps you going for the longest working day in any condition.

The best in class knotter with absolute refining

An important part of the development effort with the new BB9000 range of big balers, was directed to the knotter performance. Although proven for many years all over the world, the complete system was looked at in detail, and taking into account the development of the tying requirements detailed refinements were made to further upgrade the double knotting system: larger diameter knotter brake disc, reduced twine tension, changes to the bill hook profile and other detail changes have resulted in more than 15,000 bales without a single mis-tie during testing.

MONITORING

Monitoring to suit your fleet

BB9000 big balers are ready for operating with any ISOBUS compatible tractor. Full baler information and control are possible using the tractor’s built in monitor. In case the baler will be operated by a non ISOBUS tractor, it can be fitted with a separate monitor. The top of the range IntelliView™ III touch screen colour monitor which is also fitted on other New Holland equipment offers the advantages of:

• Easy navigation between screens with simple finger tip operation.
• An output that can be linked to a rear view camera available as a dealer installed accessory, for improved visibility.

Have a look behind

A quick inspection of the completed bale, a check if reversing is safe, or checking for any traffic behind while on the road. It is made possible with the dealer installed camera which can be connected to the IntelliView llI touch screen colour monitor. The monitoring/camera display is easily switched from the cab, while at work.

Monitor controlled oiling and greasing gives peace of mind

Increased reliability and reduced maintenance requirements are achieved by the automatic oiling system. There is also a standard centralised greasing bank which gives easy access to all greasing points. As an option a automatic greasing system can be specified, which is controlled from the monitor in the cab.

BALE EJECTION

Full or partial Bale-Eject™ system

For easy cleaning out of the baler after finishing a day’s work, the standard Bale-Eject™ system fully clears the bale chamber of any remaining crop. Two rails in the bottom of the bale chamber, each with 4 tines, operated by hydraulics with a dedicated control lever at the rear of the baler, eject the entire bale completely from the bale chamber. Allowing ejection of only the completed bale and leaving the start of the next bale in the chamber, is made possible with the optional partial Bale-Eject™ system which can be added to the standard full Bale-Eject™ system. Separate pushing teeth on each side of the chamber are activated by separate hydraulics. By leaving a number of wads inside the bale chamber, the start off of the next bale is much faster for increased in-field productivity.

Rely on the safe bale delivery

Highly appreciated in any crop and working condition is the roller bale chute. It is standard equipment on all models. For even smoother ejection the last two rollers are mounted on bearings. The long bale chamber lower floor also adds to a smooth bale ejection and the design of the side supports of the bale chute assures a long service life. 

AXLES

Axle choice for any operating terrain

For adapting to the area of operation and to the basic field conditions a choice can be made between a single axle and a tandem axle. The large diameter tyres mounted on single axle units reduce the risk of bulldozing whereas the tandem axle reduces soil compaction as well as vertical baler movement. It also improves the ride when working in the field or when travelling on the road at high speed.

Enhance manouverability

To reduce ground friction the models with a rotor cutter can be fitted with an Auto-Steer™ tandem axle. The steering system allows the tyres to follow the driving direction. To reduce ground compaction and bulldozing tendency even further, a new Auto-Steer ™ tandem axle with large 620/50x22.5 tyres can be specified.

Slim hitch for tight turns

The design of the drawbar includes a straight driveline arrangement. The overall tongue construction is kept narrow. This results in a 5% improvement on headland turns when compared to previous range and improves the overall baling capabilities. It also improves the baler’s manoeuvrability when on the road or in the yard.

INNOVATIONS & AWARDS

Fully informed: bale moisture content

Accurate information about the condition of the crop being baled prevents processing a crop which is not really ready. The displayed information provided by the moisture sensing system available as a dealer installed accessory, also allows precise application of additives. Because the two star wheels are penetrating the bale, they provide an extremely accurate measurement of the moisture content.

Handy weighing on-the-go

A bale weighing system with an accuracy of +/- 2% that can easily handle different bale sizes in any kind of crop condition is available as a dealer installed accessory. It provides a quick and reliable recording of valuable information for the farmer as well as for the contractor.

Ideal bale length consistency

Maximum bale length accuracy eliminates frustration in the haulage and stacking process and improves crop conservation. Fitted in addition to the mechanical bale length measuring system, the dealer installed electronic system uses the “average wad” information to trip the knotting cycle. The precision of the system is guaranteed by the notched wheel that measures a precise movement of the bale in the bale case. Setting or changing the bale length is extremely simple and is controlled from the comfort of the tractor seat.