Lamma 2023 saw the launch of a new grassland machinery package from Krone, including the world’s widest front folding mower, a fully automated wrapper and its new 980 wide body BiG X forager.
EasyCut F 400 CV fold mower
The first of the three machines in the grassland package is the EasyCut F 400 CV fold mower which boasts the world’s widest folding cutter bar with a 4m working width. National sales manager for Krone, Jim Holmes, reports that the EasyCut saves up to 25% cutting time and delivers up to 33% increased efficiency and maximised overlap in the field. Its ability to fold to a 3m transport width means that it is also suitable for UK roads. He said: “The new mower is also manufactured with SafeCut technology, meaning it offers maximum wear-free driveline,”
Easy Wrap 165 T bale wrapper
The second machine available in the package is the new EasyWrap bale wrapper which saves time and minimises operator risk due to its fully automatic road-to-field set up.
Krone EasyWrap 165 T Bale Wrapper
Mr Holmes explained that the large diameter rollers allow for heavy bales up to 1,650kg and 165cm high, to be effectively and efficiently wrapped. He said: “The EasyWrap 165 T offers quicker cycle times than the previous 150 model, for maximum efficiency, at a wrapping speed of 40RPM.”
BiG X 980 wide body forage harvester
Krone’s largest forage development on show was the new BiG X 980 forager, which, according to Mr Holmes has been brought to the market as a response to customer demand for a machine that bridges the horsepower gap between the 880 and 1080 models. He said: “The 980 contains all the features of the 1080, but with a more attainable price tag,
“It’s built with an entry level V12 engine to deliver power and fuel efficiency with the best value-for-power over any other Krone forager.”
GX general-purpose trailer
In addition to the three new forage machines, Krone presented the UK’s first multipurpose moving floor agricultural trailer. Mr Holmes explained that the GX has versatile year-round uses ranging from transporting high value vegetable crops to woodchip for biomass. He said: “The GX’s award-winning exact unloading feature delivers the load in an even spread in the desired location. This makes it ideal for loading grain, grass or woodchip onto drying floors.”
He added that the trailer incorporates excellent safety measures including external LED lighting for visibility, a hydraulic underride guard, and remote control for operation from the ground or cab allows for operation at a safe distance.
For more information about the new machines, please visit krone-uk.com or contact your local dealership.
