BiG Pack 5th Generation Large Square Baler

Model Comparison Product Features Specifications

The fifth generation of the Big Pack range of large square balers has improved operator comfort and reduced cost of ownership without compromising on key features. These include amazing productivity, bale shape and density, high reliability, camless pick-up, VFS packer system with auto reset, 600kg flywheels for smooth operation and soft start (option for standard balers). BiG Pack HDP models come equipped with Krone's High Density Press, capable of producing over 100 straw bales per hour by increasing bale density up to 500kg. VC models come equipped with the VariCut cutting system, a flexible multiple-blade cutting system with up to 51 blades capable of producing cuts down to 22 mm.

Model Comparison

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163 hp
190 hp
210 hp
245 hp

Product Features

Active Pickup

The Krone Active Pick-up features the EasyFlow camless pick-up with an additional powered feed roller, keeping wear to a minimum. Crops are continuously fed into the machine by the massive spring suspended crop press roller, which is conveniently controlled by a crank. With a working width of 2.35 meters and five rows of tines 55 mm apart, the camless EasyFlow Pick-up ensures a clean pick-up every time.

Active Pickup

Specifications

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Dimensions & Weight

Name	BP1290-G5	BP1290VC-GS	BP1290HDP-GS	BP1290HDPVC-GS
Chamber Width	1,200 mm	1,200 mm	1,200 mm	1,200 mm
Chamber Height	900 mm	900 mm	900 mm	900 mm
Bale Length Min.	1,000 mm	1,000 mm	1,000 mm	1,000 mm
Transport Width (depending on tyres)	3,200 mm	3,200 mm	3,200 mm	3,200 mm
Weight (approx.)	11,000 kg	12,800 kg	12,900 kg	14,700 kg
Transport Length	8,850 mm	8,850 mm	8,850 mm	8,850 mm
Working Length	10,310 mm	10,310 mm	10,310 mm	10,310 mm
Height	3,450 mm	3,450 mm	3,450 mm	3,450 mm
Transport Width (depending on tyres)	3,200 mm	3,200 mm	3,200 mm	3,200 mm
Working Width (depending on tyres)	2,990 mm	2,990 mm	2,995 mm	2,995 mm
Pick-up Working Width	2,350 mm	2,350 mm	2,350 mm	2,350 mm
Cutting length Min.		44 mm		44 mm
Tyre Size	620 / 50 R 22.5	620 / 50 R 22.5	620 / 50 R 22.5	620 / 50 R 22.5

Specifications

Name	BP1290-G5	BP1290VC-GS	BP1290HDP-GS	BP1290HDPVC-GS
PTO Min.	163 hp	190 hp	210 hp	245 hp
VC VariCut System / No. of Knives		26		26
PTO Shaft 20 Spline 1 3/4" with Freewheel
Tandem Steering with Hydraulic Brakes
Double Knotter – V Knotter
Knotters	6	6	6	6
Twine Storage	30	30	30	30
Strokes Per Minute	45	45	45	45

Standard Options

Name	BP1290-G5	BP1290VC-GS	BP1290HDP-GS	BP1290HDPVC-GS
PowerClean Knotter Clearing System
VFS System
Hydraulically Folding Twine Box with Integrated Twine Box (similar to HDPII)
Split Bale Ejector
Electric Bale Length
Active Pickup with Active Driven Auger
Integrated Weight Scale with 4 Weight Cells
Work Lights for Knotter Platform
Krone Twine Rolls Included	12	12	12	12
KSC SmartConnect Telematics Activation

Standard Extras

Name	BP1290-G5	BP1290VC-GS	BP1290HDP-GS	BP1290HDPVC-GS
Comfort ECU (monitor not included) Isobus Ready
Isobus Terminal Option	CCI800 / CCI1200	CCI800 / CCI1200	CCI800 / CCI1200	CCI800 / CCI1200
Hydraulic PTO Soft Start (dealer fit)
Retrofit STW Power Harness for Non Isobus Tractor
Knotter Emergency Kit (inc. bill hooks, tongues, knife arm etc.)
Extra LED Work Lights & Beacon Light
Ball Joint Drawbar Eye CAT 3 - 40mm (CAT 4 - 50mm available as an option)
Safety Chain
Hydraulic Parking Jack