Comprima

• Three chamber systems: fixed, semi-variable and variable
• Camless EasyFlow pick-up with w-lined tines: for clean rakes and low wear on the tines
• The cut-and-feed rotor: 530mm diameter for maximum throughputs
• The precision cutting system: for smooth and precision cuts
• NovoGrip system: guarantees effective bale roll and compression in any type of crop
• Straightforward design and servicing for minimum maintenance

The Comprima from ­KRONE features a unique baling technology. The NovoGrip chain and slat conveyor bales all types of crops. In combination with an extremely powerful intake system, the machine produces high-density bales at high throughputs.

Comprima – developed by KRONE for a long service life also under harsh operating conditions.

• The round baler - Comprima F 125
• The round baler with cutting system - Comprima F 125 XC
• Meeting user demands – 1.25 m diameter bales
• Reliable and simple - clutter-free build, enormous stability
• Sharp – XCut cutting system

The KRONE fixed-chamber round balers Comprima F 125 and F 125 XC convince with their simple, clear-cut and robust design, high stability, extra operator comfort and ease of maintenance.

The Comprima F 125 offers optimum attachments for all conditions. Users can choose a feed rotor or cutting rotor with 17 or 26 blades, a single or tandem axle and between various control units.

Comprima F 125 and F 125 XC produce fixed 1.25 m diameter bales. These versatile machines go into silage, hay and straw and stand out for exceptionally light pulling, unmatched throughputs and impressive densities.

• The round baler - Comprima F 155 (XC)
• The baler wrapper - Comprima CF 155 XC
• Flexible – choice of six bale sizes and 1.25-1.50 m diameters
• Affordable – Simple design
• Sharp - the XCut cutting system

The KRONE Comprima F 155 (XC) and CF 155 XC are fixed-chamber round balers with semi-variable bale chamber. They bale highly compacted, dimensionally stable bales of 6 different diameters. This technology is unique on the market. They are also very cost-effective and exceptionally easy to operate and service – thanks to their uncluttered build and design. With their sturdy frame, the balers are also extremely robust and versatile. Whether silage, hay or straw – the all-round talent transforms all types of crops into bales of a consistently high quality.

Once the bale is wrapped in the net, the tailgate of the baler opens. The bale lifter deposits the bale on the wrapping table. As the baler resumes baling, the wrapper starts the wrapping process.

The combination baler and wrapper Comprima CF 155 XC has all the features of the round baler plus a powerful double wrapper. The wrapping table forms a deep cradle and has large guide rollers on the sides to ensure the bale is effectively rolled during the wrapping process even when the conditions are more than difficult. The table can also be used for depositing the bales in pairs. The tandem axle is a standard specification on the Comprima CF.

The Comprima F 155 model produces 1.25-1.50 m diameter bales. Operators simply set the required diameter in 5 cm increments on an easy-to-use system. Thus, the machine combines many advantages of fixed and variable chamber balers. They are also very cost-effective and exceptionally easy to operate and service – thanks to their uncluttered build and design. It can unload bales of different diameters and compacts from the outside to the inside; with larger bale diameters, it leaves only a very small soft core. Thus, it achieves high bale weights.

Once the bale is wrapped in the net, the tailgate of the baler opens. At the same time, the wrapping table inclines backwards, unloading the second already film-wrapped bale on the ground via a rubber rack. Now, the front bale is pushed from the transfer table onto the wrapping table by sturdy conveyor bars guided by chains on the right and left sides. As the baler resumes baling, the wrapper starts the wrapping process.

The Comprima CV 150 XC has a powerful double wrapper. The wrapping table forms a deep cradle and has large guide rollers on the sides to ensure the bale is consistently rolled during the wrapping process even when the conditions are more than difficult. The Comprima CV 150 XC table can also be used for unloading the bales in pairs when no wrapping takes place.

The Comprima V 150 XC and V 180 XC with variable bale chamber allow operators to enter the required bale diameter to the operator terminal from the comfort of the seat. The diameters can be set steplessly from 1.00 m to 1.50 m or 1.80 m. This way you are set to handle all crops and conditions. Smaller bale sizes are often preferred in grass silage whereas larger bales are more typical in hay and straw. Depending on the crop, the baling density in the core of the bale can be reduced, which is perfect for ventilating hay bales. 8

• Matching – The bale chamber which matches the customer's requirements
• Fixed chamber - 1.25 m diameter bales
• Semi-variable – Six different bale diameters from 1.25 m to 1.50 m
• Variable – producing infinitely variable 1.00-1.50 m diameters or 1.80 m diameters.

Offering a choice of fixed chamber, semi-variable or variable bale chamber, the round balers of the Comprima series are particularly flexible and match all customers' requirements.

The variable bale chamber is made up of two slat and belt conveyors. These form the bale as it grows to its preset diameter. Combined with springs and hydraulic cylinders, the double rocker in front and the tensioning arm in the rear generate a baling pressure which increases progressively as the bale diameter is growing. This technology produces an exceptionally high density.

Three components are key to this bale chamber: the tensioning rocker, the spring support and the tensioning kinematics. During baling, the top tensioning rocker is pulled down as the bale chamber is filled, making room for the crop inside the bale chamber. Simply insert a bolt for easy limiting the path of the tensioning rocker and thus setting the bale diameter. The spring support combined with the tensioning kinematics provide for optimum baling density in the core as well as in the outer layers of the round bale.

When first filled, the bale chamber has a slightly "angular" shape. The resulting fulling effect promotes intensive bale compaction already during this phase. As the bale chamber gets more and more full, the track of the slat and belt conveyor changes to "circular"; the bale reaches it final diameter and the set baling density.

The variable bale chamber of the Comprima V and CV continuously presses bales with a diameter of 1.00 m to 1.50 m or 1.80 m. The bale size can be varied on the terminal at the touch of a button. and the baling pressure are adjusted on the operator terminal and for three different zones This way, you can adjust the density easily and conveniently to the conditions at hand.

The Comprima F and CF 155 operate with a semi-variable bale chamber. They produce 1.25-1.50 m diameter bales of great densities and tidy shapes. The diameter is changed in 5 cm increments. Thanks to their simple and uncluttered build, these balers are particularly easy to service. So less time is spent on attending to the machine, and productivity increases. The bale diameter is set by refitting two pins. The general bale density is also adjustable.

Comprima F 125 produces fixed 1.25 m diameter bales. This versatile machine goes into silage, hay and straw and stands out for exceptionally light pulling, unmatched throughputs and impressive densities.

• Variable - hitch ring or ball attachment
• More options - single or tandem axle
• Three options - the tyre sizes

Every day, a Comprima has to deal with fast road travel, uneven ground, yielding grounds, and manoeuvring in narrow spaces. KRONE Comprima models come with an air brake and various tyre options. Perfectly specified to meet all customer requirements, they are available with two different hitch systems, a single or tandem axle.

The CF and CV combination baler and wrappers are equipped with a tandem axle as standard. The tandem axle is optionally available for the F and V balers. Compared to single axles, they have a higher load-bearing capacity, run more smoothly and offer better road holding. Thanks to their larger contact area, they protect the soil and leave fewer tracks. The 500/50-17 10 PR tyres are fitted as standard, while the 500/55-20 12 PR tyres are available as an option.

The single axle is used only with Comprima F and V Plus. It can be fitted with two different flotation tyres. As standard, the tyres are available in size 500/50-17; 500/55-20 can be selected as an option.

A compressed air brake system is standard specification on both the single axle and tandem axle models. Machines for export can also be equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Comprima has a standard 40 mm hitch ring for bottom- or top-mount attachment. A notch system adjusts the drawbar quickly to the required attachment height. In addition to this, there is a choice of three further hitch options that meet specific needs in specific countries. As an alternative, the Comprima can also be equipped with a ball-head attachment 80 in the bottom hitching. This warrants smoothest rides, better manoeuvrability and minimum wear.

• Safe – 6 mm thick double tines with large diameter coils
• Well-balanced – The rows of tines arranged in wave shape clear the field evenly
• Clean – The extra-wide pick-up drum clears the crops off the field completely
• Simple and effective - no cam track means fewer moving parts, less service and maintenance and extremely quiet running

The EasyFlow pick-up pivots sideways and is known as the pick-up that clears the field effectively even in the most difficult conditions and at high work rates. More than that, its rugged build with very few moving parts gives an exceptionally dependable performance.

The EasyFlow pick-up is guided by two small side-mounted gauge wheels. The desired working height of the pick-up is set without tools at a perforated bar.

The crop press roller unit supports the action of the pick-up. It scans the height of the swath and prepares it so that the pick-up can catch it completely. Its height is adjusted easily to adapt to the current crop, the swath volume and ground speed.

KRONE has good reasons to opt against cam track control for the EasyFlow pick-up tines. Instead of using many moving parts that are prone to wear, KRONE prefers special strippers that ensure the angle and length of the tines is always correct.

The tines are 6 mm thick and have large-diameter coils – two properties that make them particularly resistant and hard-wearing. Spaced at 55 mm, they are arranged on the pick-up in a wave shape. This prevents the simultaneous action of all tines and thus avoids force peaks. In this way, the crop flow is very even over the entire working width, also in case of heavy forage, at slopes and when negotiating curves.

The EasyFlow pick-up offers a 2.15 m work width (DIN 11220) for ultimate work rates. It gathers wide swaths efficiently and feeds the material in an extremely consistent flow to the feed rotor. Thanks to the generous width it is not necessary to travel through very tight turns while the machine is baling. More than that, the pivoting and spring-loaded EasyFlow provides perfect ground contouring even in very rough terrain.

• Efficient – Large diameter
• Quiet running - helical tine rows
• Continuous flow - for a consistent crop feed
• Sharp – Best cutting quality

The feed rotor and the cutting rotor of the XCut cutting unit are characterized by high throughput, smooth running and high reliability. Furthermore, XCut stands for excellent cutting quality. All Comprima balers have a drop floor as standard specification.

The optional hydraulic blade group control system is operated from the tractor seat, hence saving valuable time.

The manual control is a long lever that takes little effort to operate. Retracting half the number of blades doubles the length of cut and retracting all blades terminates all cutting.

Depending on the desired cut length for the crops, the XCut cutting unit has a blade cassette for maximum 17 or maximum 26 blades. When 8, 9 or 17 blades are in working position, the blades are spaced at 128 mm or 64 mm whereas the use of 13 or 26 blades reduces the spacing of the blades to 84 mm or 42 mm.

The blades are protected from damage by spring locks. In case of contact with a foreign object, each blade individually ducks down and automatically returns to its initial position later on. a system that results in dependable and high-quality cuts.

The blades are protected from damage by spring locks. In case of contact with a foreign object, each blade individually ducks down and automatically returns to its initial position later on. a system that results in dependable and high-quality cuts.

The blades have long, curved cutting edges, which give particularly fuel-efficient cuts as the grass is pulled past them. Their wavy edges cut all forage types precisely and stay sharp longer. All blades in the cassette are identical and interchangeable.

Should the feed chamber block up in difficult conditions, the operator simply lowers the blade cassette or the drop floor hydraulically to remove the blockage. If the unit is specified with hydraulic blade group control system, the blades will also be retracted automatically to create more free space and allow the crop to flow again.

The cutting rotor is powered by oversize spur wheels which cope with the highest possible loads. They provide the rotor with the most dependable drive even in less than uniform swaths.

The double tines pull the crops consistently through the blades. The gap between the tines and the blades is extremely small so that not a single stem will pass the blades without cutting. This force-cut is precise and requires little force.

Featuring three rows of tines and a massive 53 cm diameter, the powerful XCut rotor has the capacity to provide consistent crop flows and precision cuts while spreading the material across the full width of the feed chamber, which is essential for forming firm edges.

Its 53 cm diameter makes the KRONE feed rotor with tines in two chevron-style rows a powerful and reliable unit. It furthermore convinces by an extremely even supply of crops to the bale chamber.

• Sturdy – Heavy-duty design
• Maximum pressures - top bale densities
• Smooth – More even and less noisy
• Light and easy - for low input power
• Saving time - no servicing required

The NovoGrip is an endless slat conveyor that is made up of rubber fabric belts that turn the crops into high-density and well-shaped bales. NovoGrip offers ultimate strength and longevity and forms perfect bales from the heaviest silage.

The sturdy drive chains withstand all loads. Spring-loaded chain tensioners reduce service and maintenance and extend the lifetime of the chains.

The NovoGrip slat and belt conveyors are driven and guided via large and wide guide and drive wheels. They guarantee premium strength and lifetime.

The core of a NovoGrip belt is made up of tear-resistant layers of plastic and fabric to which two layers of rubber lugs are vulcanised. This particular design accounts for the unique strength, elasticity, and longevity of these belts.

The robust and endless rubber fabric belts with metal slats achieve unsurpassed baling densities. The system relies on an extremely high tension of the belts that effectively transfers the drive power to the bale. The slat holders mount well protected between the rubber lugs and are bolted in bushes for great durability.

Thanks its special design, the NovoGrip belt-and-slat elevator suits all types of crops – straw and hay, wilted material and wet silage, performing reliably in all these conditions and treating the crop gently as the slats mesh with the bale for maximum densities and effective bale roll.

• Variable – For net and base coat of film wrapping
• Safe – Short distance of the wrapping material to the bale
• Free view – The operator has an unimpeded view of the baling process
• Comfortable – Automatic start of tying

Whether with net or base coat of film, the tying unit on a Comprima is extremely reliable and easy to use.

The wrapping material brake and the spreading bracket ensure an effective and full-cover wrapping of the bale.

The blade cuts the net or film across its full width. After a latch is released, the blade swings into the tensioned wrapping material and applies a clean cut.

The wrapping unit applies the net or film across the full width of the bale and covers its edges. This method saves time and material. The film or net covers the edge of the bale protecting it from weather vagaries.

The tying unit, optionally available with LED lighting, is in full view of the operator for perfect visual control of the wrapping process. For inserting the wrapping material, the operator stands in front of the machine. The roll is pushed onto the swivelled-out locating shaft and next moved towards the double wrapping unit. The storage compartment above the shaft stores up to two spare rolls of wrapping material.

The net wrapping is standard specification but you can also opt for base coat of film wrapping. Wrapping bales with the 1.28 m wide self-adhesive wrapping film increases the silage quality because it exerts a greater pressure on the outer layers of the bale, reducing the amount of air trapped in it and making it easier to break up on the feeding floor.

• Fast – Due to the powerful double wrapper
• Functional – Safe bale drive on the bale table
• Clean film cuts - by controlled blades
• Safe – Wide overlapping of the wrap layers

The Comprima wrapper wraps the bales fast and reliably – even in difficult conditions and in sloping fields.

If not used for wrapping, the table can be used for depositing the bales in pairs, which leads to great time savings in clearing the field.

The bale cloth is standard specification and protects the film from damage as the bale is placed on the ground. The optional bale turner gently tips the bales on their front. It does not need to be removed it is not required: simply fold it away close to the wrapping table.

There are two large storage compartments on either side of the machine which store up 10 spare film rolls, protected from moisture and dust. Optionally, they can be equipped with powerful LED lighting. The film roll holders roll holders fold down for convenient removal and refills.

The film cutters provide extreme functional safety. As the wrapping table starts tipping to unload the bale, the cutters perforate the film that is stretched by the right and left dispensers. The film breaks at these perforations when the bale is dropped to the ground.

The wrapper takes 75 cm and 50 cm wide film material. The individual film width is set very easily and the number of wraps (4, 6, 8 or 10) is selected on the operating terminal. No matter which film width you choose, the layers overlap generously. Due to touchless sensors, the integrated film tear detection is particularly reliable.

The table on the Comprima wrapper forms a deep cradle and has big bobbins on either side that fix the faces of the bale as it is being rolled – an ideal setup for dependable operation in sloping fields.

• Efficient – Best accessibility for easy maintenance
• Automatic lubrication - one lubricator attends to all chains
• Time-saving – Central lubrication manifolds
• Safe – Automatic chain tension

Designed for premium bale productivity and density, the Comprima also convinces by its uncluttered design and exemplary accessibility. These features make it particularly easy to service. Lubrication strips and the automatic chain lubrication system reduce the time that is required for service and maintenance to a minimum.

For utmost reliability, the hydraulic system on Comprima V, CF and CV is protected by an oil filter with a clogging indicator.

All grease points are grouped into easy-access grease banks, saving time and increasing the operator comfort.

A central chain lubrication system with eccentric pump and large reservoir (7 l) reduce the time that is required for service and maintenance. It further enhances the functional safety and economic efficiency of the Comprima. The desired oil feed rate is set at the pump.

The large diameter of the gearwheels ensures particularly gentle deflection of the drive chain. This in combination with the automatic chain tensioner leads to a significant reduction of wear and thus to time and cost savings.

• Take your choice – our control units suit all needs
• Convenient – clear and user-friendly interfaces
• ISOBUS compatible – connecting with the tractor terminal
• Trend-setting – Optimised operation

­KRONE offers a choice of four different terminals that cater for different applications and needs, making the Comprima round balers easier to use and notching up the work rate. All this makes the baler fun to use.

The use of TIM makes the operation of the Comprima even faster and more comfortable. Now, also some of the tractor functions are controlled via the on-board electronics of the Comprima. Once the bale has grown to the desired size, the TIM stops the tractor, starts the tying process and opens and closes the tailgate.

KRONE SmartBale displays all deposited round and square bales on a bale map. Depending on the baler equipment, the SmartBale app provides additional information such as moisture, weight, dimensions and whether the crops have been cut. Moist bales are colour-coded so that they can be easily identified and stored separately.

A camera enhances operator comfort and road safety by monitoring the machine functions and ensuring good visibility around the machine. The camera feeds are viewed either on a separate screen or on a CCI terminal.

If the operating terminal on the tractor is ISOBUS compatible, it can log into the on-board electronic system of Comprima. This eliminates an extra terminal which in turn improves all round visibility.

The CCI 800 and CCI 1200 operator terminals are equipped with large 8" or 12" colour displays with touch function which display the machine controls and camera footage side by side on the same screen. Both terminals are ISOBUS compatible and therefore universal terminals that are ready for use on other machines as well.

The solo machines are operated from the DS 500 terminal. This terminal has a 5.7’’ colour touchscreen, 12 function keys and a dial control for very easy use.

The DS 100 control unit controls all Comprima solo machine functions from the convenience of the cab. The buttons are grouped for intuitive use without looking so you can focus on the machine.