Krone BiG X 480

The intake system

• 6 pre-compression rollers for a top quality chop
• Hydraulic drive shaft: LOC steplessly adjustable from cab
• Adjusts automatically with AutoScan
• Maximum protection against foreign objects:
  Long path from metal detector to chopping drum.
  Metal detection across entire chamber width

The cutterhead

• For grass, wilted crops, whole crop silage and maize in OptiMaize S, M, L, XL
• Chopping drums with 20, 28, or 36 blades
• Plenty of carrying space under the blade carriers
• Blades are quick and easy to insert and remove

VariQuick

• Fast changeovers from grass to corn conditioning and vice versa
• A chain drive lowers the unit conveniently
• The changeover takes just a few minutes
• Fast and easy removal of the grain conditioner

VariStream

• Consistently smooth performance despite inconsistent crop flows
• Extremely smooth running – also in lumpy swaths
• High throughputs
• Top quality chop
• Perfect operator comfort

StreamControl

• An adjustable discharge distance at the touch of a button from the cab
• Tight crop stream even with a long crop discharge
• The shorter the crop discharge, the less power is needed
• Fills the trailer accurately without spillage

Headers

• Convenient attachment and removal
• Maximum safety
• Very short set-up times
• Compact combination

The engine

• 6-cylinder MTU in-line engine
• Final Tier 4 / Stage V compliant
• 490-653 hp continuous engine output
• High efficiency and quiet running

The driveline

• Simple design
• An extra-strong poly V-belt transmits engine power to the crop assemblies
• Long service life
• Separate drive for the intake rollers and the headers: Rollers and headers are reversible if the chopping drum suddenly stops
• Separate and dependable driveline to the drive pumps

The running gear

• Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is an option
• Powerful wheel motors from Bosch-Rexroth
• Traction control with three travel modes
• Infinitely adjustable speed range of 0 to 40 km/h

Well-equipped

• LED lights are an option for best visibility at night
• Huge fuel capacity: up to 1450 liters of diesel with the optional additional tank
• Easy access for maintenance work

The cab

• Plenty of space and optimum climate control
• Large window screens offer perfect all-round visibility
• Maximum seating and operator comfort throughout a long working day
• User-friendly operator terminal with color-display touch screen