Massey Ferguson’s Hay and Forage range continues to go from strength to strength with a wide range of equipment available for farmers and contractors. Launched in 2018, the entire range has become a force within the grass equipment industry, piquing the interest of many customers, both existing and those who have not used MF machinery before. Representing a new standard in quality and reliability, the MF hay and forage meets customers’ needs precisely.

MF RB 3130F Protec and MF RB 4160V Protec

The MF RB 3130F Protec and MF RB 4160V Protec balers combine all the benefits of the MF fixed and variable chamber balers with the addition of an integrated, specially-designed wrapper device for fast, non-stop baling and wrapping on the go.

MF RB Protec balers use a camless pick-up for high speed feeding with low maintenance requirement. The pick-up system has five tine bars with each one being spaced just 64mm apart, providing higher capacity and a smoother even feed at high speed.

Two large capacity 25cm diameter feeding augers direct crop to the centre to create the best bale shape.

The 18 Special Powergrip rollers in the fixed chamber design ensure constant grip for best bale shape and appearance, enhanced by mechanical tail gate locks with pressure sensors on both sides to help maintain bale shape. Left-right indication allows the operator to monitor the outer layers of bale via the in-cab screen.

The improved fixed chamber has a spiral-type design with slightly reduced diameter at the front thus improving feeding and bale rotation, increasing density and net grip when wrapping.

Designed for optimum performance, Xtracut models can be equipped with 13, 17 or 25 knives. Cutter units are fitted with the longest knives on the market, ensuring that no material will pass through uncut.

Xtracut 17 and 25 versions feature two sets of hydraulically operated knife banks controlled from the cab, allowing the operator to choose a single knife bank, both knife banks or the disengagement of all knives for ultimate flexibility.

Hydroflexcontrol offers a two-stage protection system against crop blockages, using automatic mechanical floor cushioning to clear minor blockages or hydraulically controlled floor lowering to clear major obstructions.

Perfect netting is provided by the Varionet system. The tried and tested Varionet net wrapping system features a special net tensioning and spreading device that is capable of dealing with various widths and types of net allowing for fast wrapping of bales from edge to edge or over the edge.

A lower crop elevation angle for the new combination reduces the overall baler height, improving stability and allowing safer and faster hillside operation. It also reduces back pressure in the feeding area, streamlining crop flow and minimising the risk of blockages.

The new design features two active guiding plates on both sides of the baler clearly directing the bale to the centre of the wrapper plate, allowing for a faster and more secure transfer cycle.

In transport mode the wrapper ring is folded forwards, reducing the overall machine length to just 4.7m for safer transport and improved manoeuvrability.

Once the bale is transferred to the centre of the wrapping table, a hydraulically driven wrapping ring begins its rotation even before the tailgate is fully closed, completing the cycle well before the next bale is formed. Designed to withstand the heaviest bale loads, the robust frame with its quiet running gear operates smoothly for trouble-free wrapping, bale after bale.

The wrapping table is lowered for unloading, thus minimising the bale rolling speed, preventing film damage and maintaining the ideal bale shape. An optional bale tipper puts bales on their ends, preventing them from rolling away and making for easier loading on the trailer. The operator can also choose between automatic and manual unloading modes.

An external control panel on the back of the baler allows control of the tailgate, wrapping ring and table and the film pre-stretchers for easy film roll change, maintenance or cleaning.

The E-Link Pro monitor, standard on the MF RB 3130F Protec/ MF RB 4160V Protec (optional for the MF RB 3130F), has integrated ISOBUS technology and features a large bright screen which offers monitoring of multiple parameters, giving the operator more information and control of the baler.

The MF RB 3130F Protec and RB 4160V Protec can also be controlled via the tractor’s ISOBUS monitor, where fitted. The baler wrapper combination is fitted with a rear view camera for better control of wrapper.

MF RB 3130F Protec/ MF RB 4160V Protec fixed/variable chamber baler/wrapper outstanding features

 

  • Fixed chamber baler producing 1.25m diameter bales with a choice of 2.0 or 2.25m pick-up with camless design offering higher working speed, reduced maintenance and reduced noise levels
  • Variable chamber baler producing bales up to 1.6m diameter with a choice of 2.25m or 2.40m pick-up also with camless design.
  • Xtracut cutter offered with 13, 17 or 25 knives, providing optimum cutting performance in all conditions
  • Fitted wrapper unit for single pass operation and highest fodder quality
  • Unique design foldable wrapping device for reduced transport length offering safe transport
  • Low overall height improves crop flow and work in hilly conditions
  • Twin film dispensers for faster wrapping and increased output
  • Control via the E Link Pro Monitor or tractor ISOBUS terminal
  • Large 620/55R 22.5 tyres for maximum flotation