Kverneland 6500F High-Performance Fixed Chamber Balers for Wet Silage Conditions

Kverneland has updated its round baler product range with the introduction of a new high-capacity fixed chamber baler targeted at professional farmers and contractors.

Designed for use in heavy silage conditions the Kverneland 6500F incorporates an 18 roller bale chamber – increased from 17 rollers in previous models, with two rollers located in the bottom of the bale chamber to give extra support for heavy, wet silage bales. Bale density is taken care of by a new hydraulic density system designed to ensure consistent bale quality in all conditions.

Bale Production on a New Level

Extensive knowledge from many years in the baler business has been incorporated into the new Kverneland 6500F fixed chamber baler from Kverneland. Unrivaled bale
quality, superb output, and outstanding reliability are key features provided by the fully
optimized design.

The production of high-quality bales is key to efficient operation. Experienced baling professionals will appreciate the well-formed, dense bales. They don’t just look good,
but they are better to wrap, stack and transport, giving benefits all the way down the
line, maximizing forage quality and the feed value of valuable crops.

High Capacity Pick-Up

Despite its class-leading working width, transport width remains narrower than rivals due to an innovative internal drive system – there’s no need to remove or fold the guide wheels prior to road transport, making your life easier and reducing downtime.

The low-profile reel effectively gets under the shortest crops, while five rows of closely spaced tines provide clean raking even in the toughest working conditions.

Performance has been further enhanced with 10mm longer tines in combination new with wider strippers for even more effective cleaning in wet conditions.

Renowned Reliability

As well as offering outstanding performance Kverneland pick-up reels have a reputation for reliability. Compare the specification with competitors and the difference is clear to see: Each tine bar is supported on multiple bearings, while the tine bars are operated by a cam track located at both ends of the pick-up.

In addition, the entire pick-up driveline on the Kverneland 6500F model has been upgraded for further enhanced durability – a truly great combination that gets your crop off the ground with minimal maintenance during long working days.

Compact internal Drive System

The Kverneland 6500F pick-up features a patented internal drive system. This offers multiple advantages compared to conventional systems:

  • Overall width is reduced as the drive sprocket is contained within the guide flares, so pickup wheels do not need to be removed for transport. (Although onboard storage is also provided for those really tight spots)
  • The twin-cam tracks are located on the outside of the pick-up frame, allowing for easy access to both the cam itself and the cam follower bearings.
  • The large diameter drive sprocket results in reduced wear potential compared to separate externally mounted sprockets.
  • There is no ‘dead area’ at the outside of the pickup to potentially restrict crop flow.

Extra capacity in all Crop Conditions

Reduced power requirement compared to previous models is provided by a new design of cutting floor, which features a smoother profile for improved crop flow. Enjoy hassle-free blockage clearance with Kverneland’s patented parallelogram drop floor system.

Its unique action gives increased clearance when lowered, not just at the rear like conventional drop floors, but also at the front, so you are quickly back baling again.

Individual Knife Protection

Each knife is individually spring protected against foreign obstacles, giving a higher level of protection than systems that protect only the complete knife bank. In the event of contact with a foreign object such as a stone, the knife will deflect.

When the obstacle has passed, the knife automatically resets. Working with or without knives can be selected from the comfort of the tractor seat, with the monitor showing the status of the knives at all times.

Crop hungry intake Performance

A new intake rotor with re-profiled tines and a 15% larger diameter provides assured capacity to cope with the toughest harvest conditions. Tines are arranged in a double helix which has been shown to reduce peak loads. The resulting boost in performance is especially useful when working in heavy first cut crops.

Fast Acting Net Cycle

Kverneland 6500F is equipped with the patented front-mounted PowerBind net system.
PowerBind eliminates troublesome feed rollers and has market-leading cycle time.
Minimum Time Stationary – Maximum Time Baling
The net is continuously retained in the PowerBind injection arm. When the bale is 90%
complete the arm moves forward ready for the net injection. When the bale is 100%
complete net is fed directly onto the bale in a flat movement angle keeping the net tight at all times, providing accurate and extremely reliable net injection. PowerBind gives you the confidence of doing a professional job, without influence from wind or crop build-up.

Easy to Use Control Systems

Take long working days in your stride, with 6500Fs’ simple to use control system. Clear color screen displays and simple graphics show baling information at a glance. All important settings are made from the comfort of the tractor seat, allowing on-the-move adjustment and a comfortable working environment.

Focus 3

Kverneland 6500F is standard equipped with the Focus 3 terminal designed for easy operation with the following functions controlled from the terminal:
  • Bale density adjustment
  • Net quantity adjustment
  • Tying information during binding cycle
  • Selection of manual or automatic binding
  • Five daily bale counters & total bale counter
  • Selection of knives, drop floor, or pick-up raise/ lower function

Source: Kverneland