Fortima

• The round baler with feed rotor Fortima V 1500
• The round balers with cutting system: Fortima V 1500 MC and V 1800 MC
• Infinitely variable bale diameters from 1.00 m to 1.50 m (3'3" - 4'11") or 1.00 to 1.80 m (3'3" - 5'11")

The variable chamber round balers Fortima V 1500 and V 1800 meet all requirements. One machine produces 1.00 m to 1.50 m (3'3" - 4'11") or 1.00 to 1.80 m (3'3" - 5'11") diameter bales to cater for grass silage applications where smaller bale sizes are preferred as well as applications in hay and straw where larger bales are typical.

Fortima is equipped with two chain-and-slat elevators, one operating at the front end and the other at the rear to develop high baling pressures and produce perfectly shaped bales.

As more material enters the bale chamber, the two chain elevators press layer by layer to form tight and well-shaped round bales. The slats mesh with the crop to provide positive bale rotation at any stage of the baling cycle. The baling pressure is supplied by a hydraulic ram that actuates the tensioning arms at the front and rear ends. As soon as the bale has reached its preset diameter, twine or net wrapping is triggered. As a last step, the tailgate opens and the bale is ejected.

• The bale density is controlled infinitely variably
• The extra spiral roller speeds up bale starts
• The optional bale ejector ejects the bale actively

We at KRONE understand the needs of farmers. Providing high bale densities, KRONE balers are extremely robust, uncluttered and perfectly specified. Last but not least, they offer superior operational reliability.

Small diameters are typical in silage making, because small bales are easier to handle, break up and feed. The 1.00 - 1.30 m (3'3" - 4'3") diameter bales produced by Fortima V 1500 suit most wrappers perfectly.

Large-diameter bales are often preferred in straw and hay as they offer better efficiency, save on wrapping material and reduce labour costs.