New Holland was honored with the Gold medal at the 2021 edition of the Edison Awards for the ground-breaking Loop-Master knotting technology featured on its BigBaler 1290 High Density and BigBaler PLUS range. The annual award competition recognizes excellence in new product and service development, marketing, human-centered design, and innovation. Winners are selected based on four criteria: Concept, Value, Delivery, and Impact.

Carlo Lambro, New Holland Brand President, stated:

“We are honored to receive this recognition for our patented Loop-Master technology, which brings significant cost and environmental benefits to our customers. By recognizing that bale quality is key to delivering maximum productivity and minimum waste, over the years our team has been focusing its resources on how to enhance these two aspects further while making baling even more sustainable.”

Felix Ramuenke, Global Product Manager for Large Square Balers, added:

“The Loop-Master technology takes the best from the two existing knotting technologies and combines them to provide a solution that is an industry first. This unique solution has attracted great interest from industry experts and farmers, and has been very well received by customers.”

The Loop-Master technology has received multiple industry awards in recognition of its unique solution. It combines the concepts of the two existing knotting technologies, the ‘loop’ knotter, and the double knotter. On the one hand, it eliminates the loose twine ends generated by double knot technology, which is left behind in the field, representing a cost for farmers, a hazard to livestock that consumes baled forage and contaminates the environment. On the other, the Loop-Master solution adopts the higher tensile strength of the ‘loop’ knotter, increasing it by 26%. This means that lower grade twine can be used and bales are more resistant to handling.

The advantages of the Loop-Master technology are clear: by eliminating offcuts, about 100 pounds or 3.5 miles of twine is saved over a 10,000-bale season, resulting in cost and environmental benefits. The higher tensile strength together with the high compression system of the new baler results in denser bales, optimizing truck transport with more tonnage per load. This means transporting fewer loads, further reducing the impact on the environment.

Source: New Holland

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Producers can achieve maximum bale density and high-quality bales with the Case IH LB436 HD large square baler. With many new features and advancements, this baler delivers the highest bale density in the Case IH large square baler lineup. To make the most of baling windows, the baler is durably built and designed to perform in tough conditions.

“Today’s commercial hay growers, as well as dairy and beef producers, need equipment that delivers more capacity and density to drive their bottom line,”

said Brian Spencer, Case IH hay and forage equipment marketing manager.

“With a simple, innovative design and advanced technology to boost productivity, producers can rely on this new high-density baler to drive efficiency on their operation.”

The LB436 HD large square baler features a bale chamber that is 16% longer and provides up to 50% more plunger force than other Case IH models. A robust compression system and fully automatic bale density control system help achieve higher, more consistent densities and bale weights — even in changing field conditions.

Efficient, reliable features

Several design features and enhancements are incorporated into the LB436 design to help producers boost productivity:

• Patented two-speed gearbox provides easy start-up and smooth power flow and maximizes power to deliver 48 strokes per minute
• Innovative TwinePro knotter provides reliable tying with the addition of a loop knot, delivering increased knot strength
• The short drawbar provides an unobstructed view of the pickup area, as well as maximum maneuverability
• Dual-axle hydraulic suspension provides a smoother ride at high speeds
• Five tine bars and ideal tine distribution reliably and cleanly pick up windrows, even at higher speeds, while the large tine bar diameter handles heavy crop loads
• LED work and service lights enable operators to stay productive through long hours
• A large density ring utilizes seven hydraulic cylinders to apply pressure to the chamber for increased density and excellent bale shape

Adding to the machine’s overall durability, a heavy-duty frame is designed to withstand high-density loads and maximize uptime. Maintenance is simple as baler adjustments can be made quickly and easily, with ground-level access for routine service (includes slide-out knife drawer, swing-out doors, twine).

ISOBUS Class 3 integrated automation

The LB436 HD large square baler is equipped with ISOBUS Class 3 integrated automation, providing ease of use, while the intuitive AFS Pro 700 display puts important information, such as bale weight and moisture, at the operator’s fingertips. Feedrate Control enables the baler to run at optimal performance by controlling the speed of the tractor and provides two running operations:

• Charge Control: Automatically slows or speeds up the tractor without operator input to run at full capacity.
• Slice Control: The operator determines desired number of flakes, and then the baler automatically adjusts ground speed to reach the target.

Spencer said:

“The LB436 HD prioritizes density and ease of use. The advanced technology and exclusive features deliver the performance, simplicity, and reliability that today’s commercial hay growers are looking for.”

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