2.2-m (7.2-ft) width facilitates swath feeding

Directly derived from well-known 900 Series components, the V451G Baler features a 2.2-m (7.2-ft) width pickup (1.92-m [6.3-ft] tine-to-tine width) that easily grabs large straw or hay swaths. The 5-mm (0.2-in.) tine diameter, teamed with a four-tine bar pickup match-picking capacity, is traditionally expected by small and mid-size farms.

The V451G Baler pickup does not need any shear bolt or cam-clutch protection — tines are designed to fold in case of foreign objects or potential overload. The overall system is protected by the bending capacity of the tines. Tines have been tested for hours and feature an extended lifespan. The sealed ball bearings on each side offer a quiet ride.

To give good gliding capacity and maintain performance levels, pickup strippers are made from high-quality galvanized steel that prevents the material from rusting.     

Cam-track design offers the best versatility

Even though the best results may come from baling in dry crops, the V451G Baler is fully able to harvest haylage or regular silage. The V451G Baler pickup features a versatile cam-track technology.

Cam-track technology provides an efficient solution for such needs. The traditional stripper design provides reduced space between the pickup tines and rotor feeder, while the tine motion helps to avoid pinching. The cam-less technology requires long strippers, creating a dead zone between the tines and rotor. Additionally, fixed tines can easily pinch crops in sticky conditions, causing plugs that need to be manually removed.

The cam-track pickup features an 18 percent lower turning speed than on the previous generation of balers, while bearings have been implemented on both sides of the tine bars. The cam levers have switched to forged steel and the cam bearings size has increased by 36 percent. All these features lend themselves to a long component life that cannot be compared to the old pickup design. 

Bales up to 1.65-m (5.4-ft) in diameter maximize weight for optimal density

As for fixed chambers or M-/R-Series Variable Chamber Balers, the V451G Baler features a 1.21-m (3.97-ft) bale chamber width. Compared to previous generation balers with similar bale diameters, bales are up to 3.6 percent bigger than before. Considering a similar density, that is a huge advantage.

 

The bale diameter on the V451G Baler can be adjusted from 1 m (3.3 ft) to 1.65 m (5.4 ft) from the monitor. The maximum diameter of 1.65 m (5.4 ft) is an added 10 cm (3.9 in.) compared to the previous generation. This allows the grower to produce bales up to 17 percent larger than previous 852/854 Balers and facilitates production of similar 1.6-m (5.25-ft) hay and straw bales.

 

Bale diameter progress can be followed from the cab with BaleTrak™ monitor as soon as the bale is larger than 1 m (3.3 ft).

High density provided regardless of bale diameter

The bale chamber on the V451G Baler provides high-density bales regardless of the bale diameter or crop type. A dedicated pair of cylinders applies strength to the density arm while mechanical hooks firmly lock the tailgate in the closed position. Another pair of cylinders manage the tailgate opening/closing and avoid potential interferences between the two functions and tension loss to the belts.

Bale density is easily set from the baler hydraulic valve, a simple but efficient solution for operators not changing hydraulic settings several time in a day. Bale density can be controlled from the cab thanks to a hydraulic gauge on the front of the baler.

 

To optimize harvested hay quality, a softcore is offered as standard, which removes hydraulic pressure. This function can be adjusted (from 1-m [3.3-ft] bale diameter) and activated from cab no matter the monitor choice. By providing a loose bale core, softcore function is particularly helpful when baling hay that has residual moisture or when unrolling bale by hand.

Bale chamber design optimizes machine versatility

The bale chamber on the V451G Baler features a starter roll and two front rolls, all driven, to allow a quick crop rotation, whether harvesting short silage or brittle crops.

 

Easy bale starting, facilitated by the three rolls, avoids aggressive belt patterns that often cause crop accumulations. The six belts – derived from traditional diamond John Deere belts – keep the three plies but adopt a smooth pattern.

 

Belts are powered by a single big-diameter rubber roll. A second driven roll is available as an attachment for extreme conditions.

 

The belts are all joined thanks to proven and durable MATO® type lacers. Belts can be easily removed and repaired, something not possible with an endless belt design.

 

Due to initial empty bale chamber geometry, round bales created by the V451G Baler feature a star-shaped core comparable to the one offered by fixed chamber balers. This star shape guarantees easy bale unrolling, no matter the density settings.

 

MATO is a trademark of MATO GmbH & Co.

Optimize the display depending on real needs

The V451G Round Baler can be delivered with two different displays, both from the BaleTrak™ monitor family.

BaleTrak Easy monitor manages essential functions

The BaleTrak Easy monitor has been specially designed for small and medium farms and is focused on the following essential functions:

• On and off
• Bale diameter setting
• Softcore activation and diameter setting
• Net system settings (number of turns, tying delay)
• Manual net wrapping process launch
• Manual net system actuating

The liquid-crystal display (LCD) offers complementary information such as:

• Current bale size
• Tying status
• Total bale count
• Resettable bale count

BaleTrak Easy is not compatible with net plus twine-tying option. BaleTrak Easy can only be ordered with net-only option. As a member of the BaleTrak system range, the BaleTrak Easy offers expected reliability, allowing longer usage life.

BaleTrak monitor fits demanding operator expectations

The BaleTrak display is offered as an option on the V451G Baler. The monitor provides the same functions as the BaleTrak Easy, plus additional settings and information:

• Electronic bale shape status (no bale shape indication, even mechanical on the baler with BaleTrak Easy)
• Twine system management capability, including independent right/left space from twine end to bale edge and twine feeding monitoring
• Full icon description, such as gate status, tying mode, tying status, bale status, battery status, and stop alarm
• Five resettable bale counters
• Total hours counter
• Four factory presets for the wrapping cycle, plus one customizable

 

The BaleTrak display is mandatory when choosing the net and twine binding option.