Fixed Chamber Round Balers

RF 2235 - RF 2235 BalePack
Fixed Chamber
Round Balers
Specialists in the Art of Baling
Leader in baling technology
Profitable operation
Spare parts supply
The ability to produce top quality bales in
Bale quality and density are fundamental to
Kverneland Group world wide spare parts
all crop conditions sets Vicon RF balers
the profitable operation of a round baler.
back-up is second to none, with a sophisti-
apart from all others. Perfect shaped bales,
Unique Vicon innovations such as BaleTrack
cated distribution network designed to reduce
combined with huge output and outstanding
and Integral Rotor Technology make a real
downtime by keeping lead times to a minimum.
long durability, ensure that an RF baler will
difference in field performance.
be a profitable investment. Vicon has many
Vicon RF balers have the ability to pack the
years of experience in round baler technology
absolute maximum into each bale, increasing
and this knowledge has been put to good
the potential for profitable operation by
use, to ensure ease of operation over long
reducing the cost per ton of crop baled,
working days while achieving consistently
whether operating in silage, hay or straw.
high daily outputs.
Service
Vicon RF balers are designed to keep
service requirements to an absolute minimum.
In the event of a breakdown, an extensive
network of professionally trained dealers is
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fully qualified to provide expert support.
Optimum Throughput
The crop baffle plate and the large guide wheels
give a clean raking job
Up to 2.3m intake width
The Vicon RF 2235 baler offers swath
collection from a 2.1m or 2.3m wide, fully
galvanised pickup that efficiently gathers the
heaviest of swaths at high forward speeds.
Integral Rotor – a constant flow
Smooth crop flow
of crop for optimum throughput
Large diameter, height adjustable guide
Vicon’s Integral Rotor Technology raises
wheels with pneumatic tyres carry the
intake performance to a new level.
spring balanced pickup over every ground
Large diameter, heavy duty auger flights are
contour, resulting in the cleanest raking job.
incorporated directly onto the outer sections
A crop baffle plate above the pickup helps to
of the rotor.
even out the flow of material, pre-compressing
Crop is positively handled by three rows of
the crop in front of the rotor regardless of
feeding tines arranged in a helix pattern,
crop conditions. For the most awkward
maintaining an even feed, regardless of
swaths, the baffle plate can be equipped
variations in swath condition. This means
with a roller press to guide it over the swath
the heaviest of swaths are force-fed through
for even smoother material flow.
the intake system, resulting in higher forward
speeds for outstanding productivity.
Optional swivelling guide wheels
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Designed for the Biggest Swaths
OptiFeed - for those who don’t
Vicon PowerPush means fast, easy
need crop chopping
unblocking
Where forage chopping is not required, the
Should the worst happen and a blockage
OptiFeed system uses Vicon’s Integral
occur, the RF 2235 is fully equipped to deal
Rotor Technology with the RF 2235. Bulky,
with the situation. Should the baler block,
dense, high dry matter crops can be fed to
the RF 2235 has a rotor disengaging facility,
the bale chamber without risk of blockage.
allowing the bale to be wrapped and discharged.
The rotor can then be re-engaged, allowing
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Vicon OptiCut system with
full power to be applied to the intake, to
14 or 23 knives
clear the blockage. On the rare occasions
Equipped with the OptiCut crop chopping
when this is not enough, the RF 2235’s
system the RF 2235 can increase bale weight
PowerPush system allows the blockage to
and density, while further improving silage
be pushed through with hydraulic assistance
quality. OptiCut chopped bales are also easier
simply by increasing the torque on the rotor
to open and mix into a feed ration, which is
from the tractor cab. If a foreign object has
a useful benefit for customers working with
been picked up, the system can also be used
diet feeders.
to reverse the rotor, and eject the obstruction.
The Vicon PowerPush system for fast and easy
unblocking
Vicon OptiCut System
with 14 or 23 Knifes
Vicon OptiCut 14
Equipped with three rows of tines, the
integral rotor used by the 14-knife OptiCut
system is designed for maximum
throughput.
Bulky crops or light swaths are force-fed
into the bale chamber. The 14-knife OptiCut
chopping system creates a chop length of
70mm. Knives and scrapers overlap across
the prechopping area for maximum efficiency.
The 14-knife OptiCut crop cutting system delivers a chop length of 70mm
Vicon SuperSilage 23
SuperSilage, exclusive to Vicon, combines
the benefits of intensive cutting with 23 knives
and the simplicity of mechanical protection.
Each pair of knives is spring protected against
damage from hidden foreign objects in the
swath.
The SuperSilage crop cutting system with 23 knives delivers a chop length of just 45mm
OptiCut 23 with HydroProtect
For those who want ultimate flexibility, Vicon
offers the OC23 HydroProtect. The knives
are individually protected against foreign
objects by a dual circuit hydraulic system
with twin accumulators. Any obstruction simply
pushes the affected knife to its retracted position,
with the accumulator restoring the knife to its
working position as the obstruction passes.
Where crop chopping is required, the operator
can choose to engage all 23 knives or can
select alternate banks of 11 or 12 knives, so
that in difficult conditions one half of the set
can be used in the morning and the other
half in the afternoon, maintaining chop quality
throughout a long days work.
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Improved Bale Density
Baletrack rollers
A rugged design, with attention
to detail
Produced from high-grade steel, BaleTrack
profile rollers are constructed from two
overlapped pressed sections which are then
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fully seam-welded for maximum rigidity.
‘Baletrack’
Radial support rings located inside each
ribbed roller profile
section create additional strength, while the
An asymmetrical profile on the bale
end plate and roller stub shafts are forged in
chamber’s steel rollers ensures a reliable
one piece, which ensures maximum
bale rotation without stoppages - even in dry,
durability in heavy silage crops conditions.
short straw crops. Leaf loss in silage is also kept to a minimum.
Hydraulic rotor clutch
Continuous chain oiler reduces service
requirements
Easy-change heavy duty bearings
Heavy duty roller bearings
valve to produce maximum baling density at
Each roller is carried on heavy-duty bearings,
all times. Fast door opening and closing
mounted in cast housings and securely
means more bales per hour and improved
bolted to the outside of the bale chamber.
efficiency.
Roller bearings can be greased from four
conveniently located central grease banks.
Each roller can be removed for servicing if
Heavy duty drive line
needed, without removing any other major
The drive lines on the RF 2235 are designed
components - keeping expensive downtime
to cope with the toughest conditions. Drive
to a minimum.
to the chopping system and bale chamber is
split to allow a uniform transmission of high
PowerLock gives consistent bale
power and torque. Power is transmitted by
density
heavy duty 1 1/4” pitch drive chains that work
Strong, rear door hydraulic cylinders work in
in combination with large diameter sprockets
combination with an accumulator and lock
to minimise wear and keep running costs low.
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Total Operator Control
AutoPlus - simplified in-cab
controls
The AutoPlus in-cab control box provides clear,
easy to read information on the baling and
wrapping process. Choose from net or twine
tying, select the number of wraps, activate the
crop chopping system, pick-up or bale
counter - all functions can be preset with ease
and monitored through the control box.
The system can be switched between manual
or automatic modes at the touch of a button
to suit conditions. An integral magnet and
hook means the AutoPlus control box can
be quickly installed in the cab without tools.
Choose from net or twine tying systems
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Activation of pickup and crop chopping systems
Keep track of the work done, with bale
counters
A Neatly Formed Bale
- Time after Time
Easy and simple to use
The net and twine systems on the RF 2235
are designed to be very simple and totally reliable.
Changing the net roll is very easy, with simple
access from the front while still standing safely
on the ground. The net is applied to the bale
through the upper part of the bale chamber,
and is tolerant of variations in net quality, and
with a net spreader ensures total coverage of
the bale – right to the edges. The result: Always
perfectly shaped and tightly secured bales
High performance net and twine
systems
The RF 2235 can be equipped with both twine
and net-wrap systems. The tying process runs
automatically, but can be manually overridden.
Both twines cross after a few turns to ensure
consistently tied bales. There is room on board
for six spools of twine and an spare roll of net
Front-loading net system
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Perfectly Finished Bales
with Less Effort - Time after Time
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RF 2235 BalePack Combination
Two Machines in One
The RF 2235 BalePack baler/wrapper
combination offers an unbeatable package
for profitable one-man baling and wrapping
operations. As a world leader in both baling
and bale wrapping technology, Vicon has
Focus
been able to utilise this expertise to provide
With the Focus terminal you have total control
a really effective, simple to use machine,
shown on a large, clear display. With large
Tellus
capable of working on even the steepest
soft-touch buttons on the Focus terminal,
The ISOBUS compatible Tellus terminal
slopes. Fast and reliable bale transfer
baler adjustments can be easily made from
gives increased clarity with a full-colour screen.
combined with a high speed twin satellite
the comfort of the tractor cab.
Machine adjustments can easily be made
wrapping system, give the RF 2235 BalePack
The Focus terminal controls and monitors the
with the intuitive, large soft-touch keys.
the capacity to achieve outputs of up to 60
bale growth, bale tying and rear door operation.
The Tellus terminal can also be used with
bales per hour.
The system also warns of baling errors.
many other ISOBUS compatible machines.
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The Intelligent Wrapping Technology
The pioneer in wrapping and baling
technology, leading the way for
over 25 years with innovative
products such as bale wrappers,
bale-wrapping combinations and
3-D wrapping, has developed a new
revolutionary way of wrapping
technique called
IntelliWrap™
IntelliWrap™ is a unique,
Pre-select the number of layers (5)
The bale is being covered with 3 layers and 67% overlap
Increased wrapping table speed
Finish wrapping with 2 layers and 50% overlap
intelligent and sophisticate way of
bale wrapping.
One of the features of IntelliWrap™ is that
we are able to pre-select any number of
layers without concessions to be made.
Easily select 4,5,6,7,8,… number of layers.
Just as easy as that. The machine will automatically take care of the settings. When 5
layers are selected this means 5 layers is
applied where ever on the bale.
Another feature belonging to IntelliWrap™ is the improved 3D
wrapping. 3D wrapping is a intelligent and innovative way of
applying stretch film to round bales. Key to the 3D process is its
ability to distribute the total film quantity more uniformly across the
entire surface of the bale. 3D comes into its own when wrapping
high value crops where maintaining the quality of forage is the
ultimate goal.
With the pre-stretchers in their horizontal position, only the bale is
turned on the wrapping table.
The satellite arms rotate automatically to ensure a overlap beyond the
edge of the bale. After closing the cylindrical site of the bale, the
pre-stretcher return in their vertical position to apply the remaining
12
layers to close the bale.
A clean and
secure cut.
Low mounted wrapping
table with four wide belts
and guide rollers
Robust Design =
Durability and Performance
Twin loading forks for rapid and reliable bale transfer
Key to the success and potential output of any baler/wrapper combination is the design of the bale transfer system. Vicon recognises that not all
silage is made in perfect field conditions, and the RF 2235 BalePack has been designed to perform even when working on steeply sloping fields.
The first loading fork (red) collects the bale as it leaves the bale chamber. The wrapping table
is tilted forward ready to receive the bale.
Vicon advantage:
There is no possibility of the bale rolling off the rear of the wrapping table even when facing
up a steep slope.
The second loading fork (blue) transfers the bale onto the wrapping table. The tailgate shuts
automatically, with the second fork still in the raised position.
Vicon advantage:
This saves time and also prevents any chance of the bale rolling forward into the tailgate when
facing downhill.
The wrapping table returns to the horizontal position and the second loading fork is lowered.
The bale sits low on the table supported by four wide belts and four lateral guide rollers.
Vicon advantage:
Even a poorly formed bale is well supported and can be effectively wrapped.
The twin satellite wrapping system with close mounted pre-stretchers rapidly wraps the bale
in either conventional or (optional) 3D mode.
Vicon advantage:
Vertically mounted pre-stretch units ensure no grass is sprinkled between the layers of film
during wrapping for effective sealing between film layers, promoting highest possible silage
quality.
The low mounted table allows the wrapped bale to be gently discharged on the move, either
automatically, or more usually at the operators convenience at any time during formation of
the next bale.
Vicon advantage:
When working on sloping ground, the wrapped bale can be discharged while net is being
applied to the following bale, saving time and increasing output potential.
Inherent strength and durability
The BalePack is constructed around a strong
chassis so loads are evenly distributed for
minimum stress and maximum durability.
Riding on a tandem axle rated at 7.6 tonnes,
the RF 2235 BalePack gives the operator a
comfortable ride whether in field or on road.
When equipped with 22.5” flotation tyres,
the BalePack still comes in at under 2.8m
wide, so manoeuvrability isn’t compromised.
It travels lightly, too.
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Options
Net and twine
tying systems
available
Baffleplate roller
Adjustable autolube system
KVERNELAND GROUP
SPARE PARTS
Kverneland Group spare parts are designed to give reliable, safe and
optimal machinery performance - whilst ensuring a low cost life-cycle.
High quality standards are achieved by using innovative production
methods and patented processes in all our production sites.
The Kverneland Group has a very professional network of partners
to support you with service, technical knowledge and genuine parts.
To assist our partners, we provide high quality spare parts and
an efficient spare parts distribution worldwide.
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Power Push
A wide choice of
wheel and tyre
equipment
Bale ramp
RF 2235 / RF 2235 BP
OptiCut 14
RF 2235 / RF 2235 BP
SuperSilage
RF 2235 / RF 2235 BP
OptiCut 23
Length (m)
4.600 / 6.435
4.600 / 6.435
4.600 / 6.435
Overall width (m) (16.0/70-20)
2.540 / 2.796
2.540 / 2.796
2.540 / 2.796
Overall width (m) (400/60-22.5)
2.540 / 2.796
2.540 / 2.796
2.540 / 2.796
Overall width (m) (500/45-22.5)
2.700 / 2.996
2.700 / 2.996
2.700 / 2.996
Overall width (m) (600/40-22.5)
2.950 /
2.950 /
2.950 /
Overall height (m)
2.450 / 2.725
2.450 / 2.725
2.450 / 2.725
Overall weight (kg)
2995 / 5000
3200 / 5205
3295 / 5300
2.30
Dimensions
-
-
-
Pick-up
Pick-up width (m)
2.10
2.30
Number of tine rows
4
5
5
Baffle plate
n
n
n
Pneumatic gauge wheels
n
n
n
Swiveling guide wheels
m
m
m
Roller for baffle plate
m
m
m
Rotor
Intergral cutting rotor
Single knife protection
n
n
n
Spring per knive
Spring per pair of knives
Hydraulic per knive
0-11-12-23
Group selection knives
-
-
Rotor disengagement
n
n
n
PowerPush
m
m
m
14
14
14
Bale chamber
No. of rollers
Diameter (m)
2.15
2.15
2.15
Width (m)
1.22
1.22
1.22
PowerLock
n
n
n
11/ 4 ” pitch drive chains
n
n
n
Wide angle PTO-shaft
n
n
n
Cam clutch
n
n
n
Drive line
Operation
Control box RF 2235
Control terminal RF 2235 BP
AutoPlus
AutoPlus
AutoPlus
Focus / Tellus
Focus / Tellus
Focus / Tellus
Binding
Twine binding
n
Net binding
m/n
m/n
m/n
Twine and net
m/m
m/m
m/m
3D wrapping system
m
m
m
Film break sensor
n
n
n
/-
n
/-
n
/-
Wrapping unit RF 2235 BP
Wheels
16.0/70-20 AW
n
400/60-22.5 AW
m/n
m/n
m/n
500/45-22.5 AW
m/m
m/m
m/m
600/40-22.5 AS
m/
m/
m/
/-
-
n
/-
-
n
/-
-
n = standard equipment m = optional equipment - = not available
Information provided in this brochure is made for general information purposes only and for worldwide circulation. Inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and the information may thus not constitute
basis for any legal claim against Kverneland Group. Availability of models, specifications and optional equipment may differ from country to country. Please consult your local dealer. Kverneland Group
reserves the right at any time to make changes to the design or specifications shown or described, to add or remove features, without any notice or obligations. Safety devices may have been removed
from the machines for illustration purposes only, in order to better present functions of the machines. To avoid risk of injury, safety devices must never be removed. If removal of safety devices is necessary,
e.g. for maintenance purposes, please contact proper assistance or supervision of a technical assistant.
© Kverneland Group Geldrop BV
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Kverneland Group
Kverneland Group is a leading international company developing, producing and distributing
agricultural machinery and services.
Strong focus on innovation allows us to provide a unique and
broad product range with high quality. Kverneland Group offers
an extensive package of systems and solutions to the professional farming community. The offering covers soil preparation,
seeding, forage- and bale equipment, spreading and spraying.
Extensive Product Range
Vicon offers an extensive range of farm
implements: mower conditioners, drum and disc
mowers, tedders, rakes, fixed and variable
chamber round balers, big square balers, bale
wrappers, fertiliser spreaders, maize choppers,
sprayers, soil cultivation and seeding systems.
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phone 017 448 532 00
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