August 21, 2000
Claas Quadrant 1200 RC:
When buying a used Claas Quadrant 1200 Roto- Cut chopping baler because there have been plenty of changes and upgrades since they were introduced in 1995. Not all machines have been modified so buyers need…
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Balers & wrappers
Here you can find the archive of profi test reports on a wide range of balers and wrappers.
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September 21, 1999
Case IH 540 IS big baler
Driving impression: It may be all-red today, yet the heritage of the current Case baler has passed through many hands – and many colours. First it sported the green/white of former East German giant, Fortschritt;…
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August 21, 1999
Claas Quadrant 2200 RC TA big baler
Driving impression: The Quadrant is dead; long live the Quadrant. After 10 years' loyal service, Claas has finally laid its long serving 1200 big baler to rest and replaced it with the similarly liveried 2200…
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February 10, 1999
Practical test: Vicon LB 12000 Vario
A baler that steers? Well, not quite – although the Vicon LB 12000's tandem axle, which allows the baler to track behind the tractor wheels, does its best to give that impression. profi tested the…
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August 14, 1998
Vicon RF 130 round baler:
In 1997 Vicon added the RF 130 to its baler line-up. Similar in size and baling system to the RF 120 OC model it replaces, this new RF nonetheless incorporates some interesting changes and developments
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March 7, 1998
Driving impression: Kverneland UN 7655 bale wrapper
The single-film, Kverneland UN 7655 bale wrapper gained an extra wrapping arm in 1996. Did that doubling up of limbs boost performance and improve reliability, or was the operation little more than a clever piece…
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October 15, 1997
McHale bale wrapper 991 B:
PRACTICAL TEST: Irish machinery makers have built themselves quite a reputation in the specialist bale wrapping sector – and none more so than Co Mayo-based McHale Engineering. Here we look at the firm’s trailed 991…
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September 21, 1996
Case IH LBX 422 big baler
Practical test: Case IH LBX422 big baler The Case IH LBX422 big baler pumps out 120cm wide x 70cm high packages at an impressive output rate. Bale shape is good, as is pack density, yet…
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August 21, 1996
Practical test: Greenland RV 186 LOC round baler
PRACTICAL TEST: Although a few other models are now coming along, the Greenland RV 186 LOC was the first variable chamber round baler in the UK with a true chopping mechanism. Although it was not…
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March 7, 1996
Used machinery: Fixed Chamber Round Balers
Anyone interested in a fixed chamber baler with a roller system can’t ignore Welger. The company has a lot of experience and holds a number of important patents. Although the latest models may offer higher…
