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Krone BiG X 480

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BiG X Series BiG X 480
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Features
The intake system
Quality six times over
- 6 pre-compression rollers for a top quality chop
- Hydraulic drive shaft:
LOC steplessly adjustable from cab
Adjusts automatically with AutoScan - Maximum protection against foreign objects:
Long path from metal detector to cutterhead
Metal detection across entire chamber width
The cutterhead
The universal cutterhead
- For grass, pre-wilted material, whole crop silage and maize
- Cutterheads with 20, 28 or 36 knives
- Plenty of carrying space under the knife carriers: high throughput and smoother running even on uneven swaths
- Knives quick and easy to insert and remove
Corn conditioner
The system for your success
- Perfect kernel treatment
- Huge 250 mm diameter roller
- Roll gap adjusted conveniently from the cab
- Perfect treatment: the right teeth for your corn
VariQuick
Grass chute or corn conditioner
- Switch quickly from grass chute to corn conditioner and back
- Easy change thanks to drawer system
- No complicated changeover: done in just a few minutes
- Corn conditioner is quick and easy to remove
VariStream
A KRONE exclusive
- Consistent performance with irregular crop flow
- Extremely smooth running even on uneven swaths
- High throughput
- Top quality chop
- Extremely user-friendly
StreamControl
Adjustable crop throw
- Optionally adjustable crop throw
- Tight crop stream even with a long crop throw
- The shorter the crop throw, the less power is needed
- Fill trailer accurately with no spillage
Headers
The camless pick-up
- More output, quieter running, less wear
- Stepless speed adjustment from the cab
- EasyFlow speed automatically adjusts to driving speed
- Quick coupler with curved bracket for easy attachment and removal and excellent ground tracking
- Six rows of tines arranged in W shape
The engine
Powerful and fuel-efficient
- 6-cylinder in-line MTU engines
- Tier 4 final / Stage IV emission standard
- Maximum constant engine outputs from 490 to 626 hp
- Extremely economical, smooth running
The driveline
Strong and reliable
- Simple design
- Direct power transmission with extra strong poly V-belts
- Long service life
- Separate drive shafts on intake system and headers Reverses when cutterhead idle
- Separate reliable hydrostatic pump drive
The running gear
Innovative drive train
- Front wheel drive as standard, four-wheel drive optional
- Strong Bosch Rexroth wheel motors
- Traction control with three travel modes
- Stepless speed range from 0 to 40 km/h
Kitted out well
Down to the very last detail
- Best night vision
Optional LED lighting kit - Huge optional spare fuel tank: carry up to 1450 l diesel
- Easy access to service and maintenance points
The cab
The ultimate level of comfort
- Spacious
- Maximum operator comfort
- Excellent all-round vision
ICAN
Simply more BiG X: ICAN is KRONE’s electronic system that optimizes machine utilization even further and provides substantial relief for the operator. It gives peace of mind in tough conditions and displays all relevant harvest data.
Specifications
Model | BiG X 480 |
Crop accelerator | |
Rotor diameter/width/no. of paddles | 560/480/6 |
Paddle arrangement | Chevron-style |
Speed rpm | 1.98 |
Steplessly adjustable backplate/ spring-loaded backplate |
Standard |
Spout | |
Angle of rotation degrees | 210° |
Filling height mm | 6.000 (19'8") |
Cross-section dimensions mm | 340 x 230 (1'1" x 9") |
Automatic mirror function/parking position | Standard |
Rotary drive system | Gearbox |
Spout lined with wear plates throughout | Standard |
Maintenance | |
Auto lubricator with compressor | Standard |
Self-diagnostic system via control box | Standard |
Cab1) | |
Air seat and instructor seat | Standard |
Comfort air seat and instructor seat | Optional |
Climate control with mobile cool box | Standard |
Windscreen wipers on front and side | Standard |
Dimensions | |
Length/width*/height* mm | 7.520-8.250/3.000-3.300/3.915-3.980 (24'8"-27'1"/9'10"-10'10"/12'10"-13'1") |
Basic machine weight (without header)** | 13.900 (30,644) |
Weight distribution with EasyFlow 300 (Pick-up) F/R % |
57/43 |
Weight distribution with EasyCollect 750-3 (7.5 m (24'7") work width) F/R % |
60/40 |
Tyres*** | |
Front axle Standard **** | 680/85 R32 |
Optional | 710/75 R34 |
Optional | 710/70 R42 |
Optional | 800/65 R32 |
Optional | 800/70 R38 |
Optional | 900/60 R38 |
Optional | 900/60 R42 |
Rear axle Standard **** | 540/65 R30 |
Optional | 600/60-30 |
Optional | 600/70 R30 |
Optional | 710/60 R30 |
Headers | |
EasyFlow pick-up mm | 3.000-3.800 (9'10"-12'6") |
EasyCollect variable row width header mm | 4.500/6.000/7.500/9.000 (14'9"/19'8"/24'7"/29'6") |
Autopilot and active ground contouring for EasyCollect Optional | Option |
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