The Forage Harvester

 KRONE – Passion is our Drive

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BiG X 4
EasyFlow 6
XDisc 8
EasyCollect 10
The Magic 6 12
Making the Right Cut 14
The Whole Truth 16
3800 tons in 11 hours 18
Chopper That Means the Business 20
The X-Factor 22
Another Pair of Eyes 24
Self-Thinking 26
Your Favorite Place 28
Daily Business 30
A Passion to Succeed 32
Less is More 34
Time is on Your Side 36
Facts & Figures 38
 BiG X – Chopping in a New
Dimension
Family Business Working
KRONE has been building Forage Harvesters since 1977. At that
For Your Business time due to lower horsepower tractors, KRONE started with

Your Requirements at the

towed and hitched Forage Harvesters. The industrialization of
Focal Point Agriculture has advanced in leaps and bounds and the farmers
began to specialize more and more. KRONE anticipated in many
Closer to You
trends and brought out new machines to the market, long before
the majority of Farmers asked for them. With the row-indepen-
We Stand by Our Equipment
dent Corn Harvester MC 16 B with 5' working width, KRONE
took the first step in higher productivity machines in the mid
1980s. Today we have taken leadership in, not only in
Horsepower, Productivity, but more importantly Chop Quality –
As what comes out the machine is what counts. We welcome
you to the new dimension of Forage Giants.

A single-row disc wheel Corn Harvester for Although KRONE had forever impressed many Farmers and Contractors – and also many
the three-point hitch was introduced under Competitors – with the introduction of the BiG M Self-Propelled Mower Conditioner. But the
the name “Corn Chopper” back in 1977. first prototypes of the BiG X shocked the industry. Our critics never thought it would work,
More than 5000 of these machines were but just like life - you have drove us on even more and today we are the ones to beat not
sold throughout the world. This was only to compete. And thanks to you, you are the ones driving us on.
the start of something BiG. We are proud of
our History. But we do not lie on our laurels
– our focus is the future not the past!

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 “The best compliment an Engineer can give is to copy your idea.”
(Henry Ford, 1863-1947)

“When KRONE previewed the BiG X, it presented a fully new Forage Harvester
••• concept. The innovative features, for example – from to 1000 hp level or 14
rows that means more than a 10 meter (34'5") working width, and as standard,
road travel at 40 km/h (25 mph). Thanks to the innovative transmission with fully
automatic adaptive engine-transmission control allowing maximum speed on
the road with the minimum engine rpm – Eco mode, saving time and fuel up to
25%. Or think about the hydraulically driven feed rollers that enable the chop
length to be adjusted directly from the cab and also on-the-move. The KRONE
BiG X is innovative, comfortable and does not forget the basis for the best pos-
sible Chop Quality. The latest example of leadership is the synchronization of
two differing horsepower rated engines, that is within the heart of the
BiG X 800.
These are just some examples that KRONE has been for many years leading
the pack and heading in the right direction. The basis for our innovation force
is our highly qualified employees and our precious Customers. Your demand is
our duty, not for nothing I have called our BiG X as the “Listening Harvester”
from day one. And that is not going to be different in future either. The name
KRONE stands for closeness to Customers and this is the milestone for real
innovation”.

Dr. Bernard Krone

On the market for only seven years and already distinguished several times for its innovations. Awards are nice to have, but the
goal is to satisfy and bring solutions to our Customers as this is the real endorsement. BiG KRONE thinking that is revolutionizing the
Forage industry: the BiG X from KRONE.

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 EasyFlow – The Ultimate Pick-Up

Easyflow: Totally Cam-Less With the all-new EasyFlow Pick-Up, KRONE is the first
Pick-Up manufacturer Worldwide to offer a Cam-Less Pick-Up for harve-
30% Higher Speed for sting equipment, operating completely without a cam-track.
Higher Throughputs The tine carriers are welded directly to the rotor discs on
the left and right-hand side of the Pick-Up.
Adaptive Speed Matching of
the Head to Ground Speed The traditional wear-intensive cam-tracks
are now eliminated with EasyFlow. Thanks
Optimum Ground Adaptation to the increased speed and outstanding
via a Pendulum Frame crop lifting of Pick-Up the throughput
increases even more on the Forager.
More innovation and benefits that you
can use to increase your profitability –
More throughput and lower operating
costs, a win-win situation.

Two working widths of the Pick-Up are available either the 3 or the The little things make the difference. With the pendulum suspen-
3.8 m (9'8"-12'5"). We only build Heavy-Duty Pick-Up’s, as normal- ded frame, all harvesting attachments adapt to the ground con-
ly this head takes the most abuse, rough ground or operating in tours. As standard, all the heads can be carried or pushed down by
heavy Winter Forage conditions. That’s why they come standard simply dialing in the value desired into the control terminal, select
with 6 tine rows and a tight tine spacing of 55 mm (2 1/4") guarantees the pressure or connection angle and it automatically adjusts in mil-
not only high Pick-Up capacity but also very clean pick-up. No crop liseconds. Peace of mind, sit back and enjoy the ride. When moving
remains on the ground even at high working speeds! from field to field, the lateral guide wheels are swung in hydraulical-
ly from the cab – more time saving ideas.

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••• Another KRONE Exclusive: The Cam-Less EasyFlow Pick-
Up, forever eliminating the mechanism of the wear intensi-
ve cam-track control. With six rows of tines mounted on
supported tine carriers it is a high performance attachment
for a high performance machine.

More Outstanding Features as Standard:

- Adaptive speed matching of the head to the ground
speed, thanks to the hydraulic drive.
- Reversing after metal detection, the head reverses first
then the feed rolls – the benefit is easier and quicker to
find the metal.
- Two separate safety systems for the driveline: More
Safety, More Security & More Speed.

Hydraulic drive with infinitely variable speed control for faster or Increase the daily output by 10% - Crop press rollers with an inte-
slower running, it has a very wide spectrum of 300 – 750 rpm, or grated deflection plate are standard: the continuous crop-flow is
just activate the automatic speed matching – sit back and be always guaranteed and crop jamming is prevented, even at fast
amazed at what it can eat. The crop-flow starts at the front and the ground speeds. As it pushes the windrow down and flicks the crop
better it feeds the better the Harvester operates. on to the tines helping to take out the lumps. Plus, the full automa-
tic management system lifts it out when reversing and it lowers
itself down when you start moving forward again – There are no
buttons to press, only press the stick forward - making life easier.

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 XDisc – Do Two Jobs in One

Whole-Crop Silage is gaining more and more importance

6.2 m (20') Working Width
in Agriculture, as animal feed and as raw material in the
Direct Harvesting for Whole- bio-energy industry.
Crop Silage or Biomass
The XDisc direct cutting system, which has a working
width of 6.2 m (20'), has been developed for high
A Fully welded One-Piece
Cutterbar throughput direct harvesting. Working with the XDisc can
guarantee high performance harvesting without any crop
Massive Auger Diameter
for high Throughput without losses and outstanding cutting quality. These are just
Plugging
some points that distinguish this KRONE development
from the rest.

This is the heart of the head, a clean cut ensures that the crop The massive intake auger guarantees efficient feed of the crop
quickly re-establishes and guarantees more output from the field. to the feed rolls. With a diameter of 90 cm (35"), the XDisc works
The XDisc has a one-piece Cutterbar that is fully welded for without plugging even in very tall crops. Another plus is that the
maximum durability and the wedge shaped edge of the Cutterbar head is fully enclosed to reduce crop losses but access to the
protects the Sward/ Stubble from damage. The large cross-sectio- head is made in seconds by the easy-to-open protective covers.
nal profile of the Cutterbar reduces the ground pressure and com-
paction, helping a quicker regeneration of the crop.

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••• The satellite driveline throughout the
Cutterbar was a KRONE invention –
imitated by many. The advantage is a
smoother operation and a cleaner cut,
as the discs are further forward and
have more area and time to cut the
crop. More safety and money saving
features are built into the cutting discs.
For example, the blades can rotate
360° to help protect them from rocks
or foreign objects, if they hit anything
they can simply swing out of action.
Also, the blade holders can be indivi-
dually exchanged instead of the com-
plete disc assembly. The XDisc has
Brawn & Brains.

No time is wasted hooking on this head. Just one driveshaft and The transport trailer has a long wheelbase and runs on two axles.
the machine is good-to-go. The beauty of this head is the drive-line; This enables simple and fast coupling and uncoupling of the
it is straightforward, strong and has safety is built-in, the Cutterbar XDisc cutting system for transport. There are no axles under the
has an overrunning clutch and the auger has a star ratchet – period! frame that are prone to damage when unloading and loading. The
specially developed transport trailer ensures safe transport even at
40 km/h (25 mph) with an integrated braking system.

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 EasyCollect – The Name of Success

Row-independent KRONE offers a completely new Corn head design that is truly
Harvesting: row-independent, working widths from 6 to 10.5 m (20'-34' 6") or
6 to 10.5 m (20'-34' 6")
8, 10, 12 and 14 rows. Use the advantages of a harvesting head
Exclusive Collector
with a larger working width, you can increase your productivity by
Principle for Better Forage
Quality at least 5% day for day*. Not only will you increase your
throughput but more importantly sink your fuel consumption per
Low Weight & Power
Requirement harvested ton up to 18%*. How is that possible? With a wider
header your forward speed is reduced and you utilize the engine
Up to 75% More Area power for cutting, not for propelled the machine over the ground.
Covered per Pass*
Also you get other positive effects like less tire tracks and a higher
degree of maneuverability, plus less time at the headlands.
* “KRONE Maize Workshop 2006”: EasyCollect 6000 Vs. EasyCollect 1053

Stalk Control: The stalks are cut in a simple scissor-type manner. Compact on the Road - Wide in the Field: These heads can be
The continuous rotation of cutting knives on the Collector, pulls the simply folded hydraulically into transport position within seconds.
Corn plants against the serrated stationary knives for a quick and Another KRONE first, all the heads are rated to a transport speed
clean cut. The specially shaped tines of the Collector grasp the of 40 km/h (25 mph) getting you from field to field or location to
plants and transport them to the feed rolls. The “Pick & Place” location faster. We keep you out in front.
tines ensure a trouble-free feed and also provide additional support
for the plants, which is very important when harvesting tall Corn.

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••• Who wishes to break frontiers needs
courage and foresight! By using a 14
row Corn head compared to an 8 row
Corn head, you harvest 75% more
ground in one pass! This is a technolo-
gy break-through helping to break
down your bottom-line. Getting more
done and better done this is our goal
at KRONE. Expand your Horizons with
the widest Corns heads in the indu-
stry.

The heads are row-independent on the EasyCollect Corn heads, Amazing! Try picking one row, and even better the outside row.
they are also yield independent, and it doesn’t matter if its tall or Here is the proof of the outstanding feeding. We are cutting and
small Corn, it will harvest everything. Even in the toughest conditions moving the plant over 5m (16+‘) and it has not fallen over or touched
or in laid crop you are guaranteed to harvest it. That is dependabili- the ground. Stalks first, the deflection roller pushes the plant bund-
ty you can rely on with the EasyCollect heads. le forward so that the stalks are guaranteed they are being fed “Feet
First”. The “Rolling Change-Over” guaranteeing a continuous
crop-flow.

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 Feed Rolls: The Magic 6

On Forage harvesters the chop quality has been already decided

6 Pre-Compression Rollers
for Better Forage Quality by the crop intake. Therefore the feed rollers play a critical and
influential factor. Higher the pre-compression – higher the chop
Largest in the Industry - quality. That’s why the KRONE design is very unique within this
a Throat Volume of 158 l
area. Six large-diameter pre-compression rolls – instead of the

Longest in the Industry –

customary four – provides higher levels of compression. This
Metal Detector 820 mm (32") means that the crop is cut more easily and is precisely delivered
to Shearbar
to the Cutterhead. Due to the infinite variable hydraulic drive, the
chop length can be adjusted remotely from the driver’s cab and
4.6 tons of Pre-Compression
on-the-move. These feed rollers give you more control on what’s
going on, either it be the length-of-cut, metal detection or stone
detection the color EasyTouch board computer keeps you up to
speed in milliseconds.

820 mm

The two outer pre-compression rollers are Peace-of-mind! The metal detector is integrated in the front lower roller. Six magnets
stainless steel and are both covered with ensure precise location of metal even at the outer edges of the intake throat; the sensing
replaceable teeth. Also within the housing range can be adjusted to meet your requirements and is continuously self-calibrating for
there are wear liners that cover every 100% reliability. The distance from the metal detector up to the Cutterhead is a huge
820 mm (32"). This provides more safety even at maximum chop length. With this long
part that the crop will ever touch, this
distance metal objects cannot reach the Cutterhead!
reduces maintenance costs again. In fact
the complete machine is covered from
head to toe with wear liners, this is the
small but BiG difference of the BiG X.
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••• Baring our teeth – the vice grip. Once
in, there is no way back. This massive
throat opening ensures the BiG X
never goes hungry. With the largest in
the industry, a throat volume of 158 l.
We are guaranteeing throughput and
chop quality straight from the start.
These six feed rolls are HD – High
Definition!

With over 4.6 tons of compression force on the six rolls ensure Chop length adjustment the on-the-move. You can quickly dial
the crop is delivered as requested to the Cutterhead. This gives the up the chop length via the “SpeedDial” on the color EasyTouch ter-
exact chop length you have dialed up, you select 18.8 mm you get minal or save two pre-sets on the small joystick for touch-and-go.
18.8 mm. As showed above this is the in-line crop feed within the Further optimizing forage quality within crops of mixed maturity.
feed roll cabinet which is only delivered by the EasyCollect Corn
Heads.

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 Cutterhead – Making the Right Cut

Massive Effective Cutting How do you get the best possible forage quality and highest
Width of 800mm (31.5") possible throughput into one operation? A simple answer: Design
The Correct Approach & the best possible Cutterhead to include a large, efficient cutting
Departure Angles – Lowers process with an effective knife configuration. Here the BiG X sets
Power Requirement
new standards: With a effective cutting width of 800 mm (31.5")
More Safety & Smoother plus a weight of over 500kgs (1200lbs) and a cutting frequency of
Running – Knives behind
the Shearbar your choice: 11000, 15400, 22000, 16800 or 24000 cuts/min. But
lets talk about the angles, the approach angle of the knives to
Reduces Fuel Consumption shearbar is a massive 11° and the departure angle of the crop
by 16.4%* with BioGas
Drum under the knife carrier is optimized for exact crop flow. This means
the Cutterhead has Brawn & Brains. These details lower power
consumption and increase productivity levels, which stack up for
your daily operation. It has IQ built-in.

BiG X offers the perfect knife for every The knives are arranged in a chevron pat- The Cutterhead concave is once again
application. The grass cutting knife has a tern, which has two large advantages, 1st another advantage. The fully adjustable
cross section that is thicker behind the cut- the crop is cut easier, 2nd it starts bundling concave lets you fine-tune your machine
ting edge to suit professional grass cuts the crop together and thus improving the for maximal output. It doesn’t matter if you
whereas the maize knife has a hard faced crop-flow. The 11° approach angle of the are chopping sticky Alfalfa or tall Corn in
edge for optimum cuts in maize. These knives to the shearbar guarantees to cut minutes you can adjust the concave ste-
options make BiG X the perfect all-round the crop easier – just like a pair of scissors. pless all-round to get the blow you wish.
machine. Another advantage for you on the 28 and We are prepared.
40 knife Cutterheads you always have a
knife that runs behind the shearbar = pure
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 The design of the Cutterhead within
the BiG X have a large significance on
••• forage quality, crop-flow, low power
requirement and low fuel consumpti-
on. For example, the prefect departu-
re angle of the crop from the knife to
the kernel processor or to the dischar-
ge accelerator ensures the crop is not
carried around again, but it is been
ejected at the right time, decreasing
wear and increasing throughput. The
heavy knives are each fastened with
five bolts to the knife holders – for
maximum durability, we cut crop NOT
corners. The knives have elongated
holes for quicker, faster and precise
fitment. This considerably reduces the
time required for adjusting or changing
knives. The fastening bars are design
to take the wear NOT the knife, after all
the job of the knife is cut the crop.

The 20 knife Cutterhead is specially The 28 knife Cutterhead is the universal The 40 knife Cutterhead is known as the
designed for long chop on the BiG X 650 or drum within the BiG X 650, 800 or 1000 for BioGas Drum within the BiG X 650, 800 or
800 from a range of 5 to 28mm. This Cut- a chop range of 3.5-20mm that fits for most in the 1000. The BioGas drum can guaran-
terhead comes standard on the BiG X 500, operations. Or if fitted with half knives gives tee you higher throughput and lower fuel
which gives a chop length range from 4.5 a maximum chop length of 40mm. In the consumption of up to 16%* when opera-
to 21mm with all knives fitted. BiG X 500 this Cutterhead is known as the ting at 5 mm (1/4"). Chop length range of 3.5
BioGas drum that gives a chop length to 17 mm. This short chop increases the
range of 2.5 to 15mm. output of the BioGas power plants as the
crop converts quicker into energy.
* “KRONE Maize Workshop 2006” held for leading international Agricultural Press.
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 K.P. – The Whole Truth

The highest digestibility of the forage is a standard requirement.

250 mm (10") diameter:
One of Industry Largest For this purpose every kernel must be cracked, even with long
Frictional Surfaces
chop lengths. KRONE has the solution.
The K.P. in the BiG X has a larger surface friction area, which
5 Different Rolls to Choose
From means it can operate with a larger roll gap when compared to
competitors, but it still achieves the same quality of conditioning.
The K.P. is Fast & Easy to Your advantage is that the K.P. takes less power to drive, which
Exchange
equates to less fuel consumption plus it can handle throughputs
up and over 400 t/h mark. The Corn Silage made from the BiG X
In-cab Roll Gap Adjustment
provides optimal digestive qualities, improving your forage
utilization. Cutting Corn NOT Corners!

The one-piece K.P. rolls found in the The roll gap can be adjusted stepless by a Heavy-duty double-row roller bearings
BiG X are an improvement over assembled electric motor from the cab. The gap can that have proud diameter of 110 mm (4.3")
rollers found in conventional harvesters. be varied from 0.5 mm up to 10 mm. The guarantee the highest reliability under large
Each roller is balanced to run quieter and color EasyTouch terminal always displays shock loading. The bearings are supplied
smoother this considerably increases the your current roll gap. continuously with grease through the Auto-
service life. Due to their large surface, wear lube system, a standard feature on the
rates are lower compared to rolls with smal- BiG X.
ler diameters.

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••• The kernel processor is driven by a
hydraulically tensioned 6-groove lami-
nated V-belt. The standard differential
speed is 20%. It is also possible to run
optionally with 40% differential speed
for special conditions. Only a few
minutes are required to install or remo-
ve the K.P.: Simply loosen two bolts,
the unit is lowered onto the service
cart (delivered as standard equipment)
with the aid of the electric winch and
you are finished. Since this process is
so simple, the K.P. does not remain
installed when harvesting grass. This
protects the bearings against high fre-
quency vibrations, extending the life
of the K.P.

For long chop a K.P. roller with 123 teeth is The standard rollers are equipped with 144 As a further option KRONE offers a roll with
recommended, improving performance in teeth for chop lengths up to 16 mm, opti- 166 teeth with a saw-toothed profile. This
Corn Silage that has chop length from 16 mum for nearly all European conditions. is desirable for cereal Whole-Crop Silage.
mm. Also available are these 123 tooth rolls Thanks to the large diameter all kernels are Even after the milk-ripe stage each kernel is
with a Saw-toothed profile to aid their fractured. These can be requested with a fractured. The rolls can also be operated
aggressiveness plus are chromed faced. Saw-toothed profile and chromed faced. with a differential speed of 40 %.

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 Synchronized: Chopper That Means the Business

Either 836 or 1020 hp Madness or Method? The worldwide structural change in Agri-
available
culture is happening very fast and is following in a trend called
Operate with One or “Economies of Scale”. That is why KRONE was the first on the
Two Engines
market with a Forage harvester over 1000 hp, as our Customers
True Synchronization with want to cut costs and increase their output even more. KRONE
Main drive gearbox
has answered this demand by innovative technology: the BiG X
Up to 50%* reduced fuel 800 & 1000 have two engines built-in and are fully synchronized.
consumption
What are the advantages? You can either operate with one or
both engines making you more flexible in your operating conditi-
ons, cutting in low yielding Grass or in tall heavy Corn. You can
simply select the power you wish. In transport mode only one
engine is operated making a big saving on fuel consumption.

Twin-Engine Power: Above is the power The key to true synchronization, KRONE We give you the power that you need, With
plant for the BiGX 800, it has two engines, has patented this synchronization master- one engine* only running while in transpor-
engine number one has 510 hp and engine piece of two engines working together, not tation mode and also for light yields in
number two has a proud 316 hp. When the against each other. Via the massive drive grass. This saves you up to 50% fuel con-
engines are synchronized they develop a gearbox that transmits this harmonized sumption. The second engine for maximal
massive horsepower of 836 hp. Or you can power to the Cutterhead, for power power in heavy crops.
simply harvest with the 510 hp unit and beyond.
then activate engine number two for a
power boost of 316 hp.
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••• Here we find the power plant for the
BiG X 1000, these two identical engi-
nes produce a synchronized power of
1020 hp. You have flexibility built-in,
harvest with one or two engines. For
light Grass the engine number one
engine has more than enough power
with its 510hp or start the second
engine for the full power in tall Corn to
harvest over 400 tons/h.

These engines are transversely mounted for optimal power transfer to the With the KRONE patented engine synchronization
Cutterhead and aid its excellent weight distribution. Not alone is the power enables both engines to harmonize exactly. They both
levels of the BiG X huge, so is the cooling package, design to handle out- adapt to each other to give uniform torque loading and
side temperatures of over 50° C (+120°F). guaranteeing uniform power delivery. This is all done within
milliseconds digitally. The KRONE system is a fully self-
monitoring; the operator can monitor the synchronization
via the color EasyTouch terminal.

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3800 TO
OF TOP-QUALITY COR

IN 11 HO
Not with just any
 TONS
ITY CORN SILAGE
Time is on Your side

HOURS
t any machine.
 The X-Factor – Quality in Quantity

What is important is what comes out! Every Customer wants to

Chop Quality in Quantity
work with the greatest possible cost effectiveness and to achieve
Very low Rates of Over- the highest possible productivity. KRONE listens to Farmers and
Length Fractions
Contractors and that’s why chop quality is a design criterion of
the BiG X, Quality in Quantity! This is our philosophy at KRONE,
More Output from the Crop
to listen closely on the market requirements and then letting
these requirements flow quickly into the design of our products.
Exceptionally Structured and
Uniform Forage Quality That why the BiG X is called the ”Listening Forage Harvester”.
Chop quality is something we are very proud of - the BiG X has
proved it over and over again with its uniform chop. And not to
forget it’s massive output too.

Chop quality starts at the front: The chopping quality of a You can tell the BiG X has an outstanding chop quality with the
Forage harvester depends on its harvesting head and feed of the uniform flow out of the Spout. As there is no leaves or over-length
crop into it. If stalks are fed offset to the Cutterhead, this will only fractions that normally deviate from the discharge. Also if you watch
deviate the selected chop length considerably. If the stalks are fed the discharge you can see a rainbow color spectrum (yellow-green-
to the Cutterhead in a longitudinal direction, the defined cutting yellow) the Corn stalks are being exactly cut longitudinally.
length can be maintained. These are facts, which speak in favor of
the longitudinal, inline flow of the EasyCollect.

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••• Hundreds of shakeout tests have
shown the BiG X is capable of achie-
ving its claims. A very low rate of over-
length fractions with exceptionally
structured and uniform forage quality.
Only one equation applies for profes-
sional Farmers here:
Better chopping quality
= > better Silage compaction
= > less secondary fermentation
= > better forage quality
= > more output from the crop.

A typical KRONE BiG X sieve sample: Only Secondary fermentation should also be important is to focus on the chop quality
0.1 % of over-length fractions (> 20mm) for prevented even with long chop lengths. instead on the conventional thinking of
a set chop length of 9 mm. Even when the The key is that the chopped fractions theoretical chop length. The BiG X deli-
chop length is set to 14 mm the over-length are as uniform as possible without any vers Precision Chopping.
fractions remains at only 0.6 %, far below over-length fractions. But what is more
the customary 2 – 2.5 %. With KRONE you
obtain more structure in the forage but
without excess over-length fractions.

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 Another Pair of Eyes - The AutoScan System

The degree and stage of maturity is not always uniform within

Always the Optimum Chop the field. You know that too, it’s very easy to see in Corn. When
Length
the Corn has a brown color it means it’s more mature than the
green colored plants. Once again KRONE has developed
Optimum Stack Compaction a unique system to measure the maturity on-the-go.
Because your Customers want a uniform chop
Increased Feed Value quality in the stack. The AutoScan system
measures the maturity of the plant and auto-
Increase your Customers
Bottom-line
matically adjusts the length of cut to achieve
a uniform chop quality. The AutoScan system
eases the duties of the operator and gives
you more uniformity. AutoScan is standard
equipment to make your chopped forage
more than standard.
Length of Cut

Wet Dry
Degree of Maturity

The AutoScan sensor is an optoelectronic photocell integrated in Depending on the maturity of the crop the AutoScan sensor con-
the EasyCollect Corn head. The harvested Corn plants pass over verts this data into information. The system automatically deter-
the self-cleaning AutoScan sensor and their degree of maturity is mines the optimal length of cut for the crop and adjusts the
detected automatically. AutoScan system received an innovation length of cut on-the-go. To obtain a excellent Forage structure,
medal from the German Society of Agriculture – it is not only prac- green Corn is chopped longer, brown, dry Corn is chopped shorter
tical but helps you to get more out of the crop. this achieves improved compaction in the stack. Optimum chop
length is always guaranteed.

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 Daily practice during the Corn harvest:

••• Degree of Maturity Normal Chop length Target

Green 12-20 mm Good structure

in the forage
(high moisture
content) No pulp in
the forage

Brown-Yellow 5-9 mm Good compaction

in the stack

(low moisture Low percentage

content) of over
> 35% dry matter length fractions

The harvesting conditions fluctuate in every field. KRONE AutoScan detects the degree of maturity within the plants and automatically
adjusts to the optimal chop length. This guarantees you optimum forage structure at all times, allowing optimum stack compaction wit-
hout secondary fermentation.

The driver pre-selects a minimum and maximum chop length before starting work. Then The cows digest the high quality feed with
AutoScan varies the chop length within this range. The actual chop length is shown in the higher nutrition values better. This leads to
color EasyTouch terminal. The driver only has to select the maximum and minimum length the animals eating more per day and
of chop and the AutoScan then sets to work in automated chop length mode. Perfect increasing their output either it be Milk or
forage quality is achieved in every crop condition. Only consistently good chopping Meat. The perfect situation, satisfied cows
quality guarantees the high quality from the Corn Silage and assures an exceptionally high and happy Farmers.
feed value.

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 Self-Thinking – Brains & Brawn

At KRONE we do not only build BiG machines we also build

Intelligent Equipment
intelligent machines. To achieve high productivity or chop quality
Increase its Awesome not only do you require horsepower but also user-friendly intelli-
Output Even More gent technology. For example to get the maximum output on the
Forager with have developed leading edge technology called
Self Protection Built-in
“ConstantPower” where the machine automatically adjusts its
ground speed to the engine loading. This relives the operator of
Active Ground Contouring
constantly adjusting the ground speed – allowing the operator to
relax and increasing the output of the machine even more. Built
into every BiG X is a self-diagnostic system that monitors every-
thing and flags up problems before they turn into real problems.
This gives you more reliability and durability especially in peak
season, as time waits for nobody.

Yield measurement can be equipped Moisture measurement is also available for the BiG X. This gives you highly accurate, real-
optionally. The “CropControl” system mea- time readings of the moisture value of the chopped crop as it flows through the spout. This
sures the volume of crop harvested by the can be accurately used in various crops like Corn, Whole-crop, Grass or Alfalfa.
machine. This is instantly stored on the
onboard computer and if required can be
printed out, giving you more documentati-
on. Also the inoculant been applied can be
controlled by the CropControl system.

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••• ConstantPower keeps your output
constant and gives more power to the
operator. Simply dial in the wished loa-
ding on the engine and the ground
speed adapts automatically. Giving
you maximal output hour-for-hour,
day-for-day. Especially useful for those
long days, let this intelligent system
work for you. Let this advanced
machine advance even more.

Only what is good for you come in. The BiG X feed rollers are Get hands-free steering and contouring: Let the BiG X take
strong and have strength but are also sensitive. The optional Rock- control of steering and ground contouring. On all BiG X’s you can
Protect system protects the Forager from stone damage. When a request AutoPilot and Active ground contouring. The feelers on
rock is detected it stops the drive to the feed rolls within millise- the EasyCollect Corn heads sense where the Corn stalks are and
conds. More safety. The sensitivity can be adjusted directly via the transmit this information to the steering system where is actively
color EasyTouch terminal. steers the machine along the field for you. Or another first, the
active ground contouring dial in your wished cutting height and
EasyCollect adjusts to every contour either it be left-to-right or
up-and-down.
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 Your Favorite Place – Command Center

Long working days, sometimes extending long into the night, require
Full 7" Color Display
endurance and concentration from the operator. With the Command
More Than 20 Functions in Vision cab, KRONE has developed a large-dimensioned cab incorpo-
your Hand rating all the latest ergonomic factors. Comfort, safety, efficiency and
productivity for example the largest leg area in its class. It is spacio-
Excellent Visibility
usly designed, you have more area to work and more area to relax.
Climate-control, air-ride seat, cool box and buddy seat are all stan-
Climate Control
dard features. Long days are now shorter, after all the entire job
should be finished not you. The operator has all major working and
operating functions directly in his field of vision and at his fingertips,
see more – do more. Not forgetting the exclusive rear axle
suspension on the BiG X makes the ride even smoother.

The perfect all-round view: The driver has everything in view with Rightly positioned: all controls are arranged on the right-hand side
the Command-Vision-Cab. And other attention to detail is the tall where they should be. The operator has everything within grasp
side windows, even when the spout is fully raised to its 6 m (20') and insight. What’s special about the joystick, there is over 20
working height the operator has excellent visibility of it, without functions programmed in – that means when chopping you never
having to stoop over. This results in additional comfort and increa- have to take your hand off to adjust anything. Attention to detail
sed productivity. again. Also the arm rest is connected to the seat so it moves with
you, not against you.

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 Reverse
Autopilot intake/header
Automatic
contour following
Intake/header on/off
Raise lifting pre-set
Discharge spout to the right
Lower lifting gear
Store chop length
••• Raise lifting gear Lower discharge spout
Start/drive rocker switch Chop length 2
Mid position
Discharge flap up
Raise discharge spout
Discharge spout to the left Chop length 1

Acceleration ramp Cruise control - Constant Power

Save
Discharge flap down
Stepless Spout
Acceleration forwards speed adjustment
Park discharge spout
Neutral

Automatic travel
Engine high/low idle
direction change

Engine rpm step

change

Acceleration
reverse

Color EasyTouch terminal is a full 7" high definition display that The switches for working lights, windshield wiper, heating and air
can either be navigated via “SpeedDial” or direct on the screen. All conditioning are located directly in front of the driver. Also when
important machine functions are displayed on the terminal, there is keying off at night, the automatic “Follow Home Function” acti-
three regions, Engine, Transmission and Chopping info – all these vates, letting you get down from the cab safety. For the final touch
can be called up for more detail information if required. The user- of convenience, the cab equipment includes an integrated refrige-
friendly adjustment of the roll gap for the K.P. can be directly carried rated cool box for water, soft drinks and lunch sandwiches.
out via the terminal.

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 Daily Business – Maintenance to a Minimum

We understand that! Especially in the normal hectic harves-

Auto-Lube as Standard
ting season, the Forage harvester must work continuously.
Air Compressor as Standard Therefore KRONE has kept daily maintenance to a mini-
mum. That’s why the BiG X comes standard with Auto-lube
Quick & Easy Access to the that greases over 50 points automatically on the machine,
Cutterhead
this saves you precious time. An air compressor and a large
Fast Daily Maintenance air tank is standard on the BiG X allowing both cleaning and
service work to be performed directly in the field. Access to
all working components like the feed rolls, Cutterhead, K.P.
and the accelerator is quick and easy.

What can you do in two minutes? With a BiG X 1000 you can har- The feed roll cabinet can be removed easily in minutes, two possi-
vest 14 tons of Corn or simply open out the feed roll cabinet, bilities: on their own or with any head attached. This exposes the
giving you the easiest access available for knife and shearbar Cutterhead and makes all components directly accessible. This
inspection. Sharpening can either be activated from the cab or makes service work a pleasure, especially when changing knives
externally. Plus you have sharpening stone counter letting you or the shearbar. A service cart is available either for the feed roll
know when it should be readjusted. This is real operating comfort cabinet or Cutterhead this allows you to remove the unit safely and
for the driver. For your convenience there is a working light positio- then maneuver the unit around the workshop.
ned above the unit that aids sharpening in darkness.

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••• As standard equipment is an integra-
ted air compressor with a large tank. It
can be used for blowing down the
machine before sharpening or for
maintenance work. It will even drive
1/2" drive air wrenches thanks to its
large onboard air tank. This will be
appreciated for all types of fieldwork.

The engine is installed transversely over the rear axle allowing all Installing and removing the Kernel Processor is a quick process
components to be directly driven, reducing power losses. Along with and can be done with both feet on the ground. An electric winch is
the benefits of better weight distribution this also provides opti- standard on the BiG X to aid this process, in 15 minutes you have
mum accessibility for maintenance. By opening the large access the grass chute out and the K.P. in. For further convenience the coo-
doors reveals the entire engine compartment. ling fan and the radiators are accessible from the left and right-
hand side.

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 Productivity – A Passion to Succeed

Increase Your Productivity Allegations are easy to make and proving them is harder,
by over 5% with a Larger
Header we at KRONE do it the hard and the honest way. Even more

Increase Your Productivity

the “DLG” (German Society of Agriculture) have tested the
by almost 25% with the BiG X, the facts and figures are available for everybody to
BioGas Cutterhead
see*. For example in throughput and acreage covered by
Increase Your
Customers Gas the BiG X. Maybe that’s is why no other competitor wants
Output by 15%
to publish the official test findings that compare them to the
Size Does Matter BiG X. Whoever is looking to increase their productivity and
in the most efficient manner wants to invest in a BiG X.
* The DLG Focus Test 5432 F is available at
www.dlg.org/de/landwirtschaft/testzentrum/pruefberichte abrufbar.

Regular header versus Wide header Standard drum versus Biogas drum
BiG X 650 performance compared in EasyCollect 6000 / 1053 BiG X 650 performance compared in Standard / Biogas drum

12 mm (1/2 inch) chop length Throughput (t of fresh weight/h) 5 mm (1/4 inch) chop length Throughput (t of fresh weight/h)
300 300
EC 6000* EC1053* Standard* Biogas*
%
t/h 245,77 259,98 250
EC 6000
EC 1053 t/h 173,15 215,84 250
+ 24,6
l/t 0,67 0,55 200
l/t 0,67 0,56 200 40 knives
l/ha 34,80 27,73 l/ha 33,73 29,22

+ 5,7 %
28 knives
150 150
*EC 6000 = 6 m (19') working width *Standard drum = 28 knives
*EC 1053 = 10,50 m (34.5') working width 0 *Biogas drum = 40 knives 0

In September 2006, KRONE hosted a press workshop, where we in combination with the wide Corn headers increase the machines
invited the leading International Agricultural press to witness the throughput even more. When chopping in short lengths of cut, the
tests carried out. The results of these tests confirmed the findings KRONE “BioGas” Cutterhead with 40 knives increased the
of independent tests that had previously been conducted by DLG: throughput by almost 25%! (All test runs were timed excluding
The BiG X delivers more! The hungry feed rolls and Cutterheads the time taken for headland turns, stops, etc.).

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••• The crop-flow is what counts – the
large in-line flow ensures the crop
does not stay in the machine longer
than it has too.

Liter Gas/kg oTS. (Output)

472,8
115%
408,3
100%

Length of Cut 10 mm 5 mm

LUFA Nord-West conducted a test (to VDI, Guidelines 4630) to were interesting, if the crop is cut finer, then more gas can be produ-
determine the efficiency factor of the chop length. On the 6th of ced in a shorter time span compared to a longer cut. This means a
November 2006 two samples where taken at a 5 mm and 10 mm 5 mm cut will produce 15% more energy from the crop as 10 mm
chop length from a BiG X V8. LUFA simulated a BioGas Plant mea- cut. Even more reason to use the KRONE BioGas Cutterhead; you
suring how much gas could be produced within 25 days. The results get more out of the crop as well as an increased throughput with BiG
X of almost 25%.

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 Fuel Consumption – Less is More

Save up to 30% Fuel Experience enormous power, combined with reduced fuel
Consumption per
Chopped Ton* consumption. Seize the opportunity to be more profitable
Save up to 16% Fuel when facing the realities of high fuel prices. The basis for
Consumption with the
BioGas Cutterhead
this quantum leap is the innovative and power-saving
at 5 mm Collector principle of the Corn header. Lower consumpti-

Wider the Head, Bigger on by higher innovation. Official tests shows, that using a
the Savings
9.0 m (30') Corn head instead of a 6 m (20') Corn head
Slow Down, use the saves up to 30% fuel per ton of chopped crop.
Power Efficiently
(DLG* Focus Test 5432 F).
* The DLG Focus Test 5432 F is available at
www.dlg.org/de/landwirtschaft/testzentrum/pruefberichte abrufbar.

Regular header versus Wide header Standard drum versus Biogas drum
BiG X 650 performance compared BiG X 650 performance compared in
in EasyCollect 6000 / 1053 Standard / Biogas drum

12 mm (1/2 inch) chop length Fuel consumption in l/t (gal/t) of fresh weight 5 mm (1/4 inch) chop length Fuel consumption in l/t of fresh weight
1,00 1,00
EC 6000* EC1053* 0,90 Standard* Biogas* 0,90
t/h 245,77 259,98 0,80
–17,9 % t/h 173,15 215,84 0,80
–16,4 %
l/t 0,67 0,55 0,70 l/t 0,67 0,56 0,70
0,60 EC 6000 0,60 Standard
l/ha 34,80 27,73 l/ha 33,73 29,22
0,50 EC 1053 0,50 Biogas
*EC 6000 = 6.0 m (19') working width 0,40 *Standard drum = 28 knives 0,40
*EC 1053 = 10.5 (34.5') working width 0 *Biogas drum = 40 knives 0

Read the facts - The KRONE BiG X Maize workshop 2006, which was attended by the Technology that pays a BiG return: The
leading international Agricultural press, delivered impressive results in fuel consumption larger the chopping system, the more
figures. (All test runs were timed excluding headland turns, stops, etc.): throughput can be achieved with the same
1.) The wider the header, lower the fuel consumption is. engine power. The fuel consumption per
2.) Chopping at short lengths (5mm), the KRONE BioGas Cutterhead leads to a 16% cut in acre or per ton of chopped crop decrea-
fuel consumption per ton of chopped crop. ses. If chopping the crop shorter than
The exciting side effect was the BiG X 650 had an increased throughput of nearly 25%. 8mm it pays to use the KRONE BioGas
Most important of all - the system enhances the quality of chop. Cutterhead.

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• • • Why a wide Corn Header
Power distribution: Power distribution: Example 5 km/h
Example 10 km/h: 100% = 650 HP Example 5 km/h: 100% = 650 HP

Cutting system 503 HP

Cutting system 440 HP
(+58 HP = 13%)

Transmission 110 HP Transmission 45 HP ( – 65 HP)

Feed Rollers 40 HP Feed Rollers 44 HP (+4)

Header 30 HP Header 33 HP (+3)

Other user (A/C) 30 HP Other users (A/C) 30 HP

The power requiement of a transmission is increased by doubling the ground speed to a Square factor(2)

As shown above is an example of using power efficiently. If com- for the chopping system instead of using the power to propel
paring an 8 row to a 14 row Corn head you can increase your effi- the machine across the ground. There are also more positive
ciency dramatically, and especially fuel consumption per chopped effects of wider headers. 1). Opening up the field is easier, 2).
ton of crop can be decreased. By using a wider header you redu- Reduced headland turns, more time chopping, 3). Reduced tire
ce your forward speed by this you have more available power tracks - compaction, 4). Faster turns.

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 BiG X – Time is on Your Side

Your advantages
• Large Scale Productivity & Power package
• Outstanding Cab & Controls
• Innovative Technology that Guarantees Your Success
• Large Cooling Package
• Header to fit Every Condition
• Maintenance Friendly is now Redefined
• BioGas CutterHead – Get More Done
• Corn Conditioner, Quickly Removed
• Durability Built-in
• Productivity & On the Road
• More Customer Satisfaction

Your Customers advantages

• Outstanding Silage Quality – 6 Feed Rolls
• Reduced Ground Compaction – Wide Heads
• A Harvester for Every Operation
• Maximum efficiency and optimum fuel economy
• More Energy from the Crop

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••• Here You Will Find Your Wish Combination of HP, Nm & IQ

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  BiG X: The Facts & Figures
Model units BiG X 500 BiG X 650 BiG X 800 BiG X 1000
Engine Model Mercedes-Benz OM 460 LA Mercedes-Benz OM 502 LA M-B OM 460 LA + OM 926 LA Mercedes-Benz 2xOM 460 LA
No of cylinders / Aspiration / Emission Level 6/TI/Euro 3A-Tier III 8/TI/Euro 3A-Tier III 6/TI/Euro 3A-Tier III 6/TI/Euro 3A-Tier III
Displacement l (ci in) 12.8 (781) 16.0 (1098) 12.8 (781) + 7.2 (439) 12.8 (781) + 12.8 (781)
Synchronized max. power ECE R120 at 1800rpm kW/hp 375/510 480/653 607/826 750/1020
Synchronized max. power ECE R24 at 1800rpm kW/hp 357/486 459/624 351/477 + (240/313) 351/477 + (375/510)
Max. torque ECE R24 at 1300rpm Nm (lb.ft) 2150 (1585) 2800 (2065) 2150 (1585) +1300 (959) 2150 (1585) + 2150 (1585)
Fuel tank capacity/Additional fuel - Inoculant tank l (us gal.) 960 (254) / 250 (66) 960 (254) / 330 (85) 1150 (304) / 400 (105) 1150 (304) / 400 (105)
Ground Drive
Type Infinite Variable Transmission with Wheel Motors
Speed in field mode km/h (mph) 0-22 (0-14)
Speed in road mode km/h (mph) 0-40 (0-25)
4WD & Center differential Standard
Axles
Steering angle Degrees ° 53 53 50 50
Rear axle suspension Standard - Hydraulic
Drive-Lines
Header Infinite Variable
Feed Rolls Infinite Variable
Feed Rolls
Feed roll cabinet opening / Service access V-Sandwich / Quick attach (also with Heads attach)
Total number / Metal detector / Number of Magnets 6 / Standard / 6
Metal detector to Shearbar distance mm (in) 820 (32)
Clamping force / Throat Opening Volume kg (lb)/l 4600 (10141) / 158
Chop length adjustment Stepless from the cab (0.1mm steps)
Cutterhead
Cutterhead: Width / Diameter / Arrangement mm (in) 800 / 600 (31.5 / 26.4) / Chevron arranged with 11° - Knife to Shearbar
Number of knives 20, 28 20, 28, 40 20, 28, 40 28, 40
Chop length range mm (in) 4-21, 3,5-15 5-28, 3,5-20, 2,5-15 5-28, 3,5-20, 2,5-15 4,5-24, 3,5-17
Cuts / min rpm 11000, 15400 11000, 15400, 22000 11000, 15400, 22000 16800, 24000
Stepless adjustment of the drum concave Standard
Kernel Processor
123 tooth - Straight tooth or Chromed
Saw tooth profile / tooth spacing mm (in) Optional / 6.38 (0.25)
144 tooth - Straight tooth or Chromed
Saw tooth profile / tooth spacing mm (in) Optional / 5.45 (0.21)
166 tooth - Saw tooth profile / tooth spacingmm (in) Optional / 4.72 (0.18)
Roll speed differential % 20, (40 on request)
In-cab roll gap adjustment &
Automatic Auto-lube system Standard
Roll diameter / Roll gap adjustment rangemm (in) 250 (9.8) / 0.5 - 10
Model BiG X 500 BiG X 650 BiG X 800 BiG X 1000
Crop Accelerator
Rotor diameter / Width / Number of paddles mm (in) 560 (22) / 660 (26) / 8
Speed at rated engine speed / Arrangement of paddles rpm 2188 / Chevron arranged to the Center 2300/Chevron arranged to the Center 2420/Chevron arranged to the Center
Stepless adjustment of the back plate Standard
Spout
Rotation / Overhead unloading height / Cross section ° mm (in) 210 / 6000 (20') / 340 x 230 (13 x 9)

Automatic rotation & parking function/

Step-less speed adjustment Standard
Drive for rotation / Fully covered with wear liners Gearbox / Standard
Maintenance
Auto-lube system with 10 tank & Air compressor 30 l tank Standard
Electronic Self-Diagnostic system Standard
Cab
Air suspension seat / Buddy seat Standard
Auto climate control with cool box Standard
Windscreen wiper / Side window wipers Standard
Base Dimensions
Length / Transport width * / Height * mm (ft in) 7200 (23'1") / 3000-3460 (9'8"-11'3") / 3940-4000 (12'9"-13'1") 7600 (25'3") / 3000-3460 (9'8"-11'3") / 3940-4000 (12'9"-13'1")

Base unit weight without header** Approx. kg (lb) 13000 (28660) 14200 (31305) 14800 (32628) 14900 (32848)
Weight distribution with EasyFlow 3001 Pick-Up* F/R% 55 - 45
Weight distribution/with EasyCollect 903 Corn Head (12 Row) F / R % 60 - 40
Tires
Drive axles Standard 650/75 R32 650/75 R32 650/75 R32 650/75 R32
Optional 710/75 R34 710/75 R34 710/75 R34 710/75 R34
Optional 800/65 R32 800/65 R32 800/65 R32 800/65 R32
Optional 900/60 R32 900/60 R32 900/60 R32 900/60 R32
Optional 800/70 R38 800/70 R38
Steering axles Standard 18.4 R30 18.4 R34
Optional 600/70 R28
Optional 710/55 R34
Crop Harvesting Units
EasyFlow: Grass Pick-Up's mm (ft in) 3000-3800 (9'8"-12'5")
EasyCollect: Corn Heads mm (ft in) 6000, 7500 (19' 9", 24'8") 6000, 7500, 9000 (19' 9", 24'8",29'7") 7500, 9000, 10500 (19'9", 24'8",29'7",34'6")
AutoPilot & Active ground contouring for Corn Head Optional
XDisc: Direct Cut Head mm (ft in) 6200 (20')
* Dependant on tire configurations ECE R24 ratings are taken with cooling fan and alternator
** Dependant on options
KRONE continually strives to adapt all its products to better meet practical requirements. We therefore reserve the right to change technical specifications. Please refer to the technical
equipment price list of your KRONE sales partner. On some photos, protective devices have been removed in part to illustrate specifications. Data and illustrations are to be considered
approximate and also include special accessories that are not part of the scope of standard supply. This brochure has been printed for world-wide use. 39
 Your sales partner

Hay & forage Technology

Maschinenfabrik Bernard KRONE GmbH

Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D-48480 Spelle

Postfach 1163, D-48478 Spelle
BiG X (DE) · 01/08

Telefon: +49 (0) 5977/ 935-0

Telefax: +49 (0) 5977/ 935-339
[email protected]
www.krone.de