Vicon FastBale - Fixed Chamber Baler

Integrated Baler

The art of round baling took a massive leap forward with the unveiling of FastBale – a revolutionary non-stop round baler wrapper combination that cleverly integrates a pre-chamber with a main chamber and a wrapper. Machine layout is truly innovative with two chambers arranged in series, allowing a number of rollers to be shared. Operating as a pre-chamber, the first section of FastBale produces two-thirds of the bale. As the pre-chamber reaches its preset density, crop flow is diverted into the main bale chamber allowing baling to continue.

FastBale represents two world firsts: it is currently the world’s only non-stop fixed chamber baler and secondly, it is the world’s only non-stop fixed chamber baler wrapper combination. 
FastBale has received multiple awards!

Advantages:

- Non-stop baling and wrapping – the new standard for maximum output
- Baling non-stop saves up to 15-18 seconds for every bale made
- No compromise on bale quality
- New wrapping concept
- Simple bale transfer from baler to wrapper
- Gentle bale discharge
- Compact size; easy field access and stress-free road transport
- Fully automatic operation, with animated real-time display

Specifications

FastBale

Bale diameter: 1.26 x 1.27m

Number of rollers: 17 main chamber, 14 pre-chamber (11+ 3 rollers shared)

Intake Rotor Diameter: 800mm

Blockage Clearance: Hydraulic drop floor - utilized for both bale chambers

Pre-chopping System: 25-Knife, manual group selection - 6/12/13/25

Power Requirement: 180hp

Hydraulic Supply: Load Sensing (pressure, return, sensing) + 1x double-acting valve

Dimensions: 
- Length: 5.85m
- Width: 2.76m with standard tires 
- Height: 3.05m

Weight: 7990kg

Standard Wheel Size: 600/55-26.5``

How it works

The bale is formed in the main bale chamber in the conventional manner until the required density is reached. When the bale is fully formed, the crop flow is diverted to the pre-chamber, while net is applied to the complete bale. The tailgate opens, and the completed bale rolls into the wrapper by gravity.

The wrapper is raised to its working position, and wrapping commences.

Crop flow continues to fill the pre-chamber until the preset density is reached.

Crop flow and pre-compressed crop are transferred to the main bale chamber.