MARKANT - - Square Balers Brochure

Small in stature, powerful in the field. MARKANT65 552MARKANT – the perfect baler for manageable bales.Economical.Today, a number of approaches are taken when it comes to straw and hay harvesting. On large farms, there is still a trend towards round bales or large square bales. In contrast – owing to the ease of handling by individual farm workers – a smaller bale size remains the preferred choice on smaller farms employing traditional farming methods.Classic.The MARKANT is a truly classic baler. The drive mechanisms are articulated and highly resilient. The pick-up assembly collects the crop from the field with razor-sharp precision, and the robust dual-arm crank feeder channels the crop to the bale chamber efficiently.The tried-and-tested CLAAS knotters tie perfect knots so that the bales stay in shape.Reliable.The MARKANT produces highly compressed, firm and perfectly shaped bales for ease of transportation and storage. The machine's high standards of efficiency and reliability over many years of harvesting, even under the most strenuous of conditions, are further selling points.3ReliabilityDrivesPowerful transmission.The MARKANT's main transmission features a hypoid gear assembly. The crown wheel and bevel wheel engage spirally, which enables a greater number of teeth to engage at any one time than in straight-cut bevel gears, boosting the overall reliability of power transmission.A large flywheel designed to cushion the strokes of the baling ram for smooth mechanical operation is positioned immediately in front of the transmission assembly. The slip clutch in the flywheel protects the MARKANT's drive and packing system from overloading.The freewheel capacity in the drive shaft prevents damage to the tractor's transmission resulting from deactivation of the PTO. The MARKANT comes to rest entirely independently.Powerful baling ram.The MARKANT's sturdy and powerful baling ram operates on maintenance-free, ball bearing-mounted rollers. The scrapers positioned directly in front of the rollers ensure a clean crop feed for smooth operation.When the machine is powered down, the drive shaft rests on an angled support to ensure that a clean chock profile is maintained and that the potential for hitching problems is eliminated.4Clean crop intake through the pick-up.Closely spaced dual-spring tines with angled points and an ideal pick-up diameter ensure the harvested crop enters the machine cleanly and efficiently. Long-stalked crops and short fluffy materials alike are harvested with razor-sharp precision. A crop guard fitted above the pick-up ensures the crop is channelled to the feeders rapidly for a smooth crop flow to the bale chamber. Spring suspension enables the machine to hover gently over the ground. An integrated shock absorber prevents bouncing at higher speeds.Powerful feeders.The harvested crop is collected from the pick-up assembly and transported efficiently and powerfully deep into the bale chamber by the two feeders attached to two crankshafts. This configuration ensures a high output and delivers uniform, highly compact and sharp-edged bales. Integrated shock absorbers cushion load peaks.A shear bolt secures each individual feeder tine to ensure the continuous efficiency of the feed rake.The pick-up can also be fitted with a height-adjustable stabiliser wheel for exact ground contour following.5Pick-upFeed rakeBaling chamberPerformance with passion.Dense, perfectly shaped bales.The long bale chamber produces uniform, highly compact, sharp-edged bales. The binding twine is run through deep grooves indented in the bales by angular rails to prevent sideways slippage and maintain the structure and composition of bales when handled roughly by the bale ejector or other conveying equipment.The bale length is fully adjustable within a generous range of 0.40 to 1.10 metres.The bale composition and density can be adjusted as required via the two crank handles at the end of the bale chamber.6Outstanding bale quality.Secure knots.MARKANT balers are equipped with tried-and-tested CLAAS knotters. CLAAS knotters are world-renowned for producing unshakable knots at peak bale densities in all conceivable harvesting conditions. The knotter hook holds the knot strap steady throughout the entire binding process, irrespective of bale pressure or twine strength. The knotter's configuration thus need not be modified in the event that the bale pressure or the binding twine used (sisal, synthetic) is modified. The MARKANT processes sisal twine from 150 to 200 m/kg, and synthetic twines with running lengths from 300 to 400 m/kg.CLAAS also provides a special version of the MARKANT equipped with customised knotters for processing baling wire. Baling wire ensures bindings remain durable when bales are transported over long distances or are held in storage over long periods, and is resistant to UV light and animal depredation.The integrated bale counter enables the operator to review the number of bales produced at any time.7Wrapping and tyingCLAAS continually develops its products to meet customer requirements. This means that all products are subject to change without notice. All descriptions and specifications in this brochure should be considered approximate and may include optional equipment that is not part of the standard specifications. This brochure is designed for worldwide use. Please refer to your nearest CLAAS dealer and their price list for local specification details. Some protective panels may have been removed for photographic purposes in order to present the function clearly. To avoid any risk of danger, never remove these protective panels yourself. In this respect, please refer to the relevant instructions in the operator’s manual.Closely spaced, angled pick-up tines for a clean pick-up in leaning cropsPick-up height adjustment via control cable from the tractor cab (hydraulic optional)Robust, heavy-duty, roller-mounted ram for high bale densityShaft drive for feeders, knotters and needleWear-resistant transmission with hypoid gear assemblyGentle, shock-free operation, thanks to transverse-mounted flywheelFreewheel facility to protect tractor transmissionSlip clutch and shear bolt to protect balerHeight-adjustable support jackExtended drawbar with dual drive shaftOptional pick-up stabiliser wheelAdjustment of feeder approach angle to crop2 dual crank feedersIndividual tines secured via shear boltsInternal feeder with shock absorber for vibration equalisationInclined stationary knife for fuel-saving, oblique shearingAll-twine knotter for secure bindingsThin sheet metal parts manufactured from corrosion-resistant, galvanised base materialConfigurable drawbar631012000610 AN DC 0312 / 000 189 271.3CLAAS KGaA mbHPostfach 116333416 HarsewinkelDeutschlandTel. +49 (0)52 47 12-0claas.com65 55Pick-up width m 1.85 1.65Feeder assembly: crank feeder conveyor Internal 3 tines 3 tinesExternal 3 tines 2 tinesNumber of ram strokes per minute 93 93Chamber dimensions (width x height) mm 460 x 360 460 x 360Bale length m 0.40 – 1.10 0.40 – 1.10Recommended power requirement kW (hp) 44 (60) 33 (45)Knotter machines Qty. 2 2Rolls per twine box Qty. 8 6Standard tyres Left 11.5/80-15.3 6PR 11.5/80-15.3 6PRRight 10.0/80-12 4PR 10.0/80-12 4PRFeed rake cover ? –Dimensions (without chute)Length mm 5600 5450Width mm 2720 2540Height mm 1450 1410Track width mm 2400 2190WeightWeight kg, approx. 1480 1260OptionsHydraulically swivelling drawbar ? ?(+ 1 x double-acting)Hydraulic pick-up lift ? ?(+ 1 x single-acting)Support wheel for pick-up ? ?MARKANT? Standard ? Optional – Unavailable