BiG X 480 | 530 | 580 | 630

• 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

OptiMaize XL – 20-knife drum: This drum cuts the kind of long lengths that are called for in some countries. LOC range: 20 blades 5 - 29 mm

OptiMaize L, M – 28-knife drum: This 28-blade unit is the universal drum. Used with just half the number of blades, it is perfect for producing long chops. LOC range: 28 blades 4 - 22 mm; 14 blades 8 - 42 mm

OptiMaize M, S – 36-knife drum: Handling massive throughputs and providing a wide range of cutting lengths, this 36-blade drum will earn its keep in no time. Remove half the blades and the unit is perfect for long chop applications. LOC range: 36 blades 3 - 17 mm; 18 blades 6 - 34 mm

More space for more crop: The knife carriers are arranged and designed to allow plenty of space under the knives. This extra carrying space means higher throughputs and smoother running, particularly in grass.

• 40 blades arranged in chevron formation
• High frequency of cuts
• High efficiency
• OptiMaize S
• High gas yields

Higher output, lower costs: Working with a short LOC, the KRONE 40-knife Biogas drum can increase throughput by almost 25% compared with the 28-knife universal drum. What’s more, fuel consumption drops by up to 16% per tonne of chopped crop.*