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KUHN Baler Automation wins EIMA Technical Innovation Award 2024

11 December 2024
KUHN Product Development

KUHN New Zealand is excited to announce that KUHN Baler Automation technology has won the EIMA Technical Innovation Award 2024.

The Task Controller Section Control* baling system makes the VB 7100 series round balers the first Section Controlled* balers in the world with a GPS automated pick-up. 

With Baler Automation, KUHN takes another step towards autonomous baling, boosting profitability for customers and bale quality and operator convenience. It includes Tractor Implement Management (TIM), Task Controller (TC-BAS, TC-GEO and TC-SC) and Auxiliary Control (AUX-N) functionalities*. Additionally, VB 7100 series models are the first KUHN balers equipped with a brand-new user interface.

Task Controller Section Control*

VB 7100 series balers are the first Section Controlled* balers in the world with a GPS automated pick-up. The pick-up is only down when there is crop left for baling. This improves operators comfort and reduces machine wear, especially when turning onto the headland.

Tractor Implement Management*

Tractor Implement Management (TIM)* ensures operators can constantly get the most out of their tractor and baler. With TIM*, the VB 7100 baler controls the tractor and the entire baling cycle is automated:

  • Automatic tractor stop when the bale chamber is full and during binding 

  • Automatic bale ejection

  • Automatic tractor stop in the event of a blockage and full auto deblock of the baler

  • Automatic knife cleaning

Task Controller (basic and geo-based)*

All related task information is recorded, documented, including information on the number of bales, customer and field information, yield, and bale weight. Then the data can be transferred to KUHN EasyTransfer or a Farm Management Information System through agrirouter. With Task Controller (basic and geo-based)*, the operator can concentrate fully on producing bales while an accurate report for business management is created automatically.

Auxiliary Control*

Auxiliary Control* offers optimal ergonomics and comfort during high-speed baling. The baler can be controlled directly with the CCI A3 joystick, which displays all functions, or the AUX-N joystick from the tractor. Various softKey functions can be controlled via the joystick: pick-up operation, tailgate, DROPFLOOR and knives.

 All-new user interface

 Along with the introduction of Baling Automation, KUHN comes with a next generation user interface for its balers. The modern designed interface ensures easy and pleasant operation. All information from the baling process is directly visible in the new working screen thanks to PROCESS VIEW. In addition, several work counters can be managed by adding a name and a date for customer or field management.

 For more information about KUHN Baler Automation please visit www.kuhn.com or contact your local KUHN representative to factory forward order this technology.

 *AEF certification pending.