Kuhn Farm Machinery is celebrating a decade of operation for its TwinPact double plunger technology, integrated into its large square baler range.
Fitted to its SB 1290 iD balers, the technology has enabled users to produce high-density, uniform bales without increasing the load or strain on the machine. According to the company, it can produce densities up to 25% higher than a conventional baler.
The design splits the plunger into upper and lower sections connected with a triangle rod. These compact the bale in series during a complete plunger cycle, applying a greater force per surface area and minimising peak loads on the machine.
Grassland product specialist, Rhodri Jenkins, said: “The low power requirement from the TwinPact design, and the reduced ‘nodding’ impact that is synonymous with weighty plungers on big square balers, are features that users require on modern machines. The split double plunger allows us to produce bales of greater density without increasing the stress on the machine and is why more users are investing in a Kuhn large square baler.”
Despite the higher density, the load on the machine is said to be comparable with a conventional 120×90 baler, eliminating the need for an oversized driveline, flywheel and mainframe.
For more information go to www.kuhn.co.uk