The Case IH LB434 XL series retain the features and adaptability of the current LB434 units, while introducing a range of new attributes to get the job done more efficiently.

The new balers feature an 80cm longer bale chamber with wider panel widths to reduce material accumulation behind twine boxes, upgraded platform and hand railings, and new active bale eject system, while retaining 48 plunger strokes per minute, wide pick-ups and six double-tie knotters.

“It all adds up to a unit perfectly designed for large-scale hay and forage operations with a lot of ground to cover and a short time to do it,” Case IH Product Manager for Hay and Harvest Tim Slater said.

In lengthening the bale chamber, bale density has increased by up to 10 per cent over previous models, with a more stable bale density in various operating conditions, and better bale shape. 

“Greater density means more crop per bale, decreasing bale count as well as reduced handling, wrapping and transportation costs — helping producers economically reach new markets,” Slater said.

The LB434 XL Series has been strengthened structurally to accommodate the additional weight to the rear from the extended bale chamber, and the plunger has been upgraded to handle the higher anticipated loads from the increased density.

“Continual safety upgrades also remain a priority for Case IH and these new LB434 XL Large Square Balers reflect that,” Slater said. 

“Folding handrails have been redesigned to allow for more comfortable and safer access to the whole service area, and the new railings project further to the front of the machine to offer safer access to this area.” 

The new range of balers also includes the innovative Active Bale Ejection System, which replaces the previous passive system. In the new models, when bale eject is operated, the bale eject teeth – 10 in total – are driven into the bale, ensuring all teeth are fully engaged to positively drive it out of the chamber.

In another upgrade, more modern and brighter LED lights replace the previous halogen packages, and both models of baler are now ISOBUS Class 3-ready. 

“Once again, Case IH is responding to customer needs, with these new balers not only generating heavier bales with a greater density, but also providing the technology producers require to more efficiently harvest each crop at its peak nutritional value,” Slater said.

The Case IH LB434 XL series Large Square Balers are available now. For more information, visit the website.