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VB 3200

KUHN VB 3290 variable round baler silhouette

Take baling to the next level

A wide range of variable chamber round balers designed to produce dense 0.80 - 1.60/1.85 m round bales – backed by over 45 years of experience. With four models and four intake options, there is certain to be a KUHN VB round baler to boost the profitability of your baling operation.

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KUHN variable round balers take baling to the next level. The VB 3200 series offers a wide range of models and configuration options to match your individual preferences.

VB 3255 - VB 3285: THE STRONG
Your reliable partner for all baling operations
All you need to produce the perfect bale. VB 3255 and VB 3285 variable round balers stand out in reliability, versatility and ease of use. Their proven performances in a wide variety of crops combined with a simple, yet sophisticated design make these balers a strong partner for a multitude of baling operations.

VB 3260 - VB 3290: THE PRO
Built for versatility, optimum performance and profitability
The VB 3260 and VB 3290 are built for optimum performance and profitability in all circumstances. They combine capacity and density with an outstanding reliability which ensures the best possible return on investment for your operation. Balers you can rely on all season long, creating perfect bales of straw or silage and everything in between.
KUHN VB 3200 series round baler baling in the field

Your benefits

Optimal crop intake to meet your operation's needs

A wide cam-steered pick-up with standard crop roller.

Optimal crop intake

The wide cam-steered pick-up and crop roller of the VB 3200 balers are designed to optimise the intake capacity of the machine. VB 3255-3285 models feature a standard crop roller. VB 3260-3290 feature a heavy crop roller with wind guard (diameter: 217 mm) and spring-loaded crop tines for improved pre-compression and crop flow. With a working width of 210 or 230 cm, the machine is capable of working in all windrows. The 230 cm rotor model pick-up features a standard pendulum frame and optional pivoting pick-up wheels to allow the pick-up to adapt to changing field conditions. To better meet your operation's specific needs, there are four intake options available. Choose the DIRECT FEED intake system or select one of our three INTEGRAL ROTORS – the non-cutting OPTIFEED rotor or the 14- and 23-knife OPTICUT cutting rotors.

DIRECT FEED System

When cutting the crop is not required, the DIRECT FEED system ensures a controlled and consistent crop flow to the bale chamber. It is an unrestricted intake unit for maximum capacity in dry crop conditions. In heavier conditions, like big wide straw or hay swaths, the top roller performs like a pre-compactor which is powered by the primary driveline of the baler. There are no fingers or rotor tines, which can disturb the flow and therefore limit the intake capacity. This generates a huge input potential and prevents blockages. The result: a high output and minimum downtime.
An unrestricted intake unit for maximum capacity in dry crop conditions.

INTEGRAL ROTOR Technology

Available across the entire VB range, our INTEGRAL ROTOR technology can be found on OPTIFEED and OPTICUT models. This simple, maintenance-free, intake system guarantees an enormous throughput capacity at all times. The short distance between rotor and pick-up tines maintains consistent crop flow. The design of this force-fed intake makes higher forward speeds possible for increased productivity and reduced crop damage. The INTEGRAL ROTOR of the VB 3260-3290 models has rotor tines made out of Hardox® wear plates. Hardox® combines extreme hardness and toughness to reduce rotor tine wear.
The short distance between rotor and pick-up tines maintains consistent crop flow.

Non-cutting: OPTIFEED Rotor

The OPTIFEED rotor design, with single feeding tines and integrated augers, helps even out the swath by spreading the crop evenly for consistent bales every time.
OPTIFEED rotor with single feeding tines and integrated augers

Cutting: OPTICUT Rotors

KUHN OPTICUT (OC) cutting rotors, with patented* elliptical-shaped rotor tines, are designed for unlimited intake capacity and excellent cutting quality. 
OPTICUT 14
The INTEGRAL ROTOR, with the 14-knife OPTICUT system, is designed to even out the swath and force-feed the crop into the baler for maximum throughput. The 14-knife OPTICUT cutting system provides a theoretical cutting length of 70 mm. Each single knife is spring-protected against damage from foreign objects. With GROUP SELECTION (VB 3255 and VB 3285 models), the operator can choose to have 0, 4, 7, 7, or 14 knives in operation. 
OPTICUT 23 
The INTEGRAL ROTOR, with the 23-knife OPTICUT system, has the benefits of intensive cutting and mechanical protection. The 23-knife OPTICUT system provides a theoretical cutting length of 70mm. Each single knife is spring-protected against damage from foreign objects. With GROUP SELECTION (VB 3260 and VB 3290 models), the operator can choose to have 0, 7, 11, 12, or 23 knives in operation.
GROUP SELECTION also results in easy knife changing and improved driver comfort.
*Patent or patent pending in one or more countries.
OC cutting rotors, with elliptical-shaped rotor tines

Consistent, firm round bales

Progressive Density increases tension as the bale grows

PROGRESSIVE DENSITY

The PROGRESSIVE DENSITY system increases the bale’s density as the bale grows. The belt tensioning arm is subjected to steadily increasing resistance from two hydraulic cylinders and a spring tensioner. The result is a very firm bale with a moderate core – not too soft, not too hard. With a tougher outer layer, straw bales will be more tolerant to bad weather conditions, while silage bales will maintain their shape for improved stacking and easier handling.

PROGRESSIVE DENSITY PLUS

VB 3200 series balers can be equipped with PROGRESSIVE DENSITY PLUS. This pressure boosting system for the belt tensioning arm provides 10% higher bale density in dry crops.
The PROGRESSIVE DENSITY PLUS pressure boosting system provides 10% higher bale density.

Fast, perfect bale formation

The 5 belt, 3 roller design of the VB 3200 series bale chamber ensures fast, consistent bale formation whatever the intake system. In all crop conditions, a guaranteed bale start and capacity is provided by the proven KUHN bale chamber design with open starting chamber. A clever bale chamber cleaning system with several cleaning rollers and scrapers keeps you going.
The bale chamber of a VB 3200 contains 5 belts and 3 rollers.

Secure binding solutions

KUHN binding solutions guarantee the most reliable and secure binding.

Firm bale shape

One of the final steps in creating the perfect bale is the binding. Binding a bale to protect it from the elements and from losing its shape is one of the most crucial steps. The less time required to bind the bale, the higher the baling operation output. KUHN binding solutions guarantee the most reliable and secure binding available on the market.

Reliable and user friendly net binding system

VB balers feature a proven and reliable net binding system with active strech technology and active net feed system for constant high net tension. Convenient net positioning and a clear net routing makes installing a new net roll a breeze.
The active strech technology and active net feed system provide constant high net tension.

Constant net tension

The net binder with active stretch technology ensures a firm bale shape with constant high net tension throughout the entire binding cycle. The net is fed into the front of the bale chamber to ensure it is taken by the bale immediately. KUHN’s innovative design maintains constant net tension during the binding process. The net wrap system runs at a lower speed than the bale’s rotational speed to be able to consistently stretch the net up to 10% without breaking it. The pre-stretched net results in a bale that will hold its density.
The net binder with active stretch technology ensures a firm bale shape.

Optimal air exclusion

The net binding system spreads the net to the corners of the bale to prevent air pockets once the bale is wrapped, which will preserve the forage quality for longer.
The net binding system prevents air pockets and provides optimal forage quality.

Twine binding

When using the double twine arm system, the binding cycle time is reduced to a minimum. In the twine binding cycle, both of the twines start at the bale edge and overlap before moving to the centre of the bale. In the centre of the bale, they overlap again. This ensures the twines are fixed and that there are no loose ends. When required, VB 3200 series balers can be equipped with a combination of twine and net binding.
With the double twine arm system, the binding cycle time is reduced to a minimum.

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Equipment

VTI 60 ISOBUS terminal with colour touchscreen

VTI 60

The VTI 60 ISOBUS terminal has a 5.7”/14.5 cm display. Its 12 backlit keys allow quick operation of the machine’s functions. The colour touchscreen makes it easy to enter parameters and access the various menu pages.
Continuous chain oiling system

Chain oiling system

The Beka-Max continuous chain lubrication system (standard on VB 3260-3290 models) allows individual adjustment of the amount of oil in each chain. The robust and wide chain oil brushes guarantee perfect lubrication. Models VB 3255 and VB 3285 are standard points of a Masterlube automatic chain lubrication system.
The second driven roller secures bale rotation

Second drive roller

El segundo rodillo accionado proporciona rotación de la paca incluso en condiciones de cultivo difíciles (opcional en los modelos VB 3260-3290).
The bale kicker ensures a secure bale ejection

Bale kicker

The bale kicker (or bale ejector) ensures secure bale ejection by preventing the bale from getting stuck underneath the tailgate and provides a smooth and gentle bale ejection.
Manually disengage of the rotor drive

Rotor disengagement

You can manually disengage the rotor drive from the bale chamber drive when dropping the floor is not sufficient. This will enable the operator to bind and eject the bale from the chamber before continuing.
Both the rotor disengagement and DROPFLOOR technology ensure a fast clearance in case of a blockage and enable you to quickly continue your baling operation.
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DROPFLOOR technology

The floor and knives can be hydraullically lowered from the comfort of the tractor cab in the case of a rotor blockage. After the blockage is cleared, they can easily be brought back into work position. Available as standard on all VB 3260-3290 models and on VB 3255-3285 OC14, optional for VB 3255-3285 OPTIFEED.
    KUHN VB 3260 series round baler baling in the field

    Specifications

    Technical characteristics
     
    Bale diameter (cm)
    Bale width (cm)
    Bale chamber
    Bale chamber configuration
    Teardrop plate
    Proportional valve soft core
    Automatic chain lubrication
    DROPFLOOR technology
    Theoretical cutting length (mm)
    Knife protection
    Pick-up width (cm)
    Number of pick-up tine bars
    Pick-up crop roller
    Minimum PTO power requirement kW(hp)
    Overload protection
    Drawbar
    Transport width (cm)
    ISOBUS compatible
    Control box
    Road lights
    Minimum required tractor hydraulic connections
    Weight min - max (kg)
    VB 3290 VB 3260
    80-185 80-160
    120 120
    1 starter roller – 2 bale chamber rollers – 5 endless belts 1 starter roller – 2 bale chamber rollers – 5 endless belts
    Active cleaning roller in front segment Active cleaning roller in front segment
    as standard as standard
    electronic pressure setting in cab as standard electronic pressure setting in cab as standard
    as standard (BEKA-MAX continuous chain oiler with 8 liter reservoir) as standard (BEKA-MAX continuous chain oiler with 8 liter reservoir)
    as standard
    GROUP SELECTION OC 14: 0/4/7/7/14
    GROUP SELECTION OC 23: 0/7/11/12/23    		 as standard
    GROUP SELECTION OC 14: 0/4/7/7/14
    GROUP SELECTION OC 23: 0/7/11/12/23
    OC 14: 70
    OC 23: 45    		 OC 14: 70
    OC 23: 45
    OC: individual spring protected OC: individual spring protected
    230 230
    5 5
    as standard with large diameter (Ø 217 mm) as standard with large diameter (Ø 217 mm)
    OF: 62(84)
    OC: 77(105)    		 OF: 62(84)
    OC: 77(105)
    cam clutch cam clutch
    standard height adjustable, upper- and lower attachment possibilities standard height adjustable, upper- and lower attachment possibilities
    263 (269 on both 500/50-17 and 500/45-22.5 wheels) 263 (269 on both 500/50-17 and 500/45-22.5 wheels)
    ISOBUS standard or NON-ISOBUS VT30 optional ISOBUS standard or NON-ISOBUS VT30 optional
    no terminal, VT30, VTI 60, CCI 800 or CCI 1200 control box. please specify when ordering no terminal, VT30, VTI 60, CCI 800 or CCI 1200 control box. please specify when ordering
    as standard as standard
    2 double acting valves 2 double acting valves
    2800 - 3700 2800 - 3700

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