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“The SB.1436DB is built to meet the needs of modern hay producers who face increasing pressure from labour shortages, tight harvest windows and demanding quality standards,” said Josh Vroombout, senior marketing manager for Massey Ferguson Australia and New Zealand. “With its heavy-duty design and groundbreaking technology, this baler helps operators achieve better efficiency and superior results, reducing costs while increasing profitability.”
The 2.1 metre, tine to tine pickup width, conveys the crop into a single 14-by-36-inch chamber, before being separated by a splitting knife to create individual 14-by-18-inch bales. From there, the bales pass through a common density system that ensures consistent compression.
Independent knotter trips on either side of the baling chamber allow for precise bale lengths and consistency regardless of windrow variability by independently tying each bale to a preset length between 24 and 52 inches, even in variable windrow conditions. Completed bales are dropped through the bale chute into independent rows, simplifying handling and transport.
Operating at 90 strokes per minute with a 556mm stroke length, the MF SB.1436DB requires a 1000rpm PTO, a minimum of 120 PTO horsepower and a minimum tractor weight of 5000kg.
The baler features the SimplEbale system, an advanced electronic monitoring and control system that automates critical baling processes. The system ensures consistent bale density, weight and dimensions, allowing operators to focus on overall productivity. From the cab, operators can monitor flake thickness, flake count, bale length and bale weight in real time, ensuring maximum throughput, while also eliminating common operator errors that reduce productivity.
The SB.1436DB is engineered to keep operators in the field longer, featuring an increased twine capacity holds up to 20 balls, allowing up to 8000 bales before refilling, typically doubling the capacity of comparable balers.
The system includes automated knotter lubrication, reducing manual maintenance and ensuring consistent performance. Service-friendly access to critical components makes repairs and adjustments quick and easy, minimising downtime.
“The SB.1436DB is not just another baler; rather a testament to MF’s commitment to innovation and to the producers who depend on our equipment to succeed,” said Vroombout. “With this baler, we’re delivering the tools needed to achieve better productivity, better quality and better profitability.”
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