BIGBALER HIGH DENSITY

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HIGH-DENSITY PERFORMANCEBigBaler High Density balers can deliver up to 22% higher-density bales than other conventional large square balers, and up to 15% more when compared to BigBaler PLUS models.
SMOOTH BALER ENGAGEMENT Exclusive SmartShift™ gearbox features two-speed start-up technology for smooth baler engagement while protecting the tractor’s driveline.
HYDRAULIC AXLE SUSPENSION Provides excellent ground following ability and superior accessibility underneath the baler.
STRONGER KNOTS Patented Loop Master™ knotter system increases overall bale tensile strength up to 26% for lower operating costs while eliminating twine offcuts.
BIGBALER HIGH DENSITY

A History in Square Baling Innovation

New Holland has been putting the ‘big’ into big square baling for over three decades. Since its first big balers rolled off the production line in 1987, some 20,000 examples have been put to work in the world’s fields. Today, all BigBalers are produced in Zedelgem, Belgium, New Holland’s Centre of Harvesting Excellence, where they are designed, manufactured, tested and shipped the world over.

Explore Features

  • OUTSTANDING PICKUP VISIBILITY

    Thanks to the balers short and narrow drawbar and its non-reflective yellow colour, operators have excellent visibility of the pick-up when baling.
  • SUPERIOR AND HIGHLY EFFICIENT 29 KNIFE CROPCUTTER™ SYSTEM

    Where do you turn when you want the densest bales? To the CropCutter™ system of course! Thanks to the 29 knives with individual knife spring protection and paired rotor fingers per knife, the CropCutter™ system guarantees a controlled cutting action and superior fine cutting performance through the slice at any load. An optional hard-faced rotor is available for a guaranteed long lifetime.
  • HIGH DENSITY PERFORMANCE

    The BigBaler 1290 High Density doesn’t only produce up to 22% higher density bales, it also delivers higher productivity, even more so than the current BigBaler plus range. This is in part, thanks to the new five-bar pickup, which helps feed in crop at higher rates.
  • LOOP MASTER™ KNOTTING TECHNOLOGY

    The BigBaler 1290 High Density features New Holland’s Loop Master™ knotting technology. Building on the brand’s renowned double knotting system, the second knot is now a loop style, which is 37% stronger compare to a standard knot. This results in an up to 26% increase in overall tensile strength for reduced breakages. Perhaps more importantly however, it eliminates twine offcuts – which are currently left in the fields, and can even find their way into fodder. This might not sound much but consider that over six kilometres or 46kg of twine are saved in a 10,000 bale season.
  • CENTRALISED CONTROL

    During long baling days, small things can make a big difference, so just imagine what a significant impact big things can have. The user interface on the IntelliView™ IV colour touchscreen display has been completely redesigned to enable operators to control the main functions from the screen, including specific, direct-access ‘action’ buttons, which can be used to control features such as bale density, bale length and PTO engagement.
  • MYPLM® CONNECT

    MyPLM® Connect enables you to connect to your BigBaler 1290 High Density from the comfort of your office and monitor over 27 machine operating parameters through the utilization of the mobile network. You can stay in touch with your machine at all times, and can even send and receive real-time information that saves time and enhances productivity.
  • LARGER TYRES

    Larger diameter tyres, up to 1.4 metres tall, can be fitted to the BigBaler 1290 High Density, which helps reduce soil compaction. The customer has a choice between two-wheel sizes which always stay within a 3m road width. A 600/50R22.5 and 600/55R26.5 are offered, which greatly reduces soil compaction.
  • GETTING UP TO BALING SPEED QUICKLY

    The award winning SmartShift™ gearbox features two-speed start-up technology to deliver even smoother baler engagement, which means your tractor driveline is always protected during baler engagement. How does it work? Once the PTO reaches 850rpm the easy-start feature engages the baler and automatically shifts from 1st to 2nd gear, accelerating the flywheel to a maximum speed of 1440rpm at full tractor PTO speed, one of the highest flywheel speeds in the segment. The flywheel is also significantly heavier than on BigBaler Plus models, and has a 16% larger diameter, coming in at 1080mm. But, it’s not just about flywheel size, it’s all to do with energy generated. Higher speed multiplied by larger size delivers 230% more energy than on BigBaler Plus models.
  • TRUE DAY AND NIGHT VISIBILITY

    A full LED 360° lighting package has been developed to turn night into day, and to maintain productivity and ease of operation even in the dead of night.
  • EASY ACCESS HYDRAULICS

    The primary hydraulic functions can also be controlled from the cab, including bale eject, which means operators no longer need to jump in and out of the cab during bale ejection between crops, fields, farms or at the end of a days baling.
  • HIGH CAPACITY PACKER MODELS

    The new high capacity Packer models feature 3, 9-tine packer forks. Manufactured with heavy duty components to ensure durability and to match the baler’s high throughput. What’s more, the overload protection clutch on Packer models is 25% higher than BigBaler Plus Packer models.

MODELS

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BigBaler 1290 High Density

Specifications

Bale dimensions

Width (cm)
Height (cm)
Minimum / Maximum length (cm)

Tractor requirements

Main Drive

5 bar MaxiSweep™ Pick-up

CropCutter™ system

Feeding system

Plunger

Tying system

Bale density system

Electronic control system

Lights

Axles

Brakes

Maximum travelling speeds

Baler dimensions

Standard equipment

Optional equipment

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