R44 Round Baler

RB44 Round Baler

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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHALLENGER RB44 ROUND BALER

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

Introduction.........................................................................................................1

Product Description ............................................................................................2

Market.................................................................................................................3

Major Competitors ..............................................................................................3

General...............................................................................................................4

Pickup.................................................................................................................5

Mainframe, Rollers and Belts .............................................................................6

Bale Wrapping....................................................................................................9

Baler Control Box .............................................................................................11

Optional Kits (Field Installed) ...........................................................................13

SPECIFICATIONS

RB44.................................................................................................................16

COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS

RB44 ................................................................................................................18

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FEATURES AND BENEFITS CHALLENGER RB44 ROUND BALER

INTRODUCTION

The Model RB44 round baler is the second smallest baler in the Challenger variable chamber round baler line. The RB44 baler is targeted toward farmers needing round balers, but not a large bale package. The RB44 is ideal for the farmer who wants to move from small square bales to easier to handle round bales. It is also ideal for the small farmer who wants to move away from hiring a custom round bale operator and have more control over the timing of his baling. The RB44 is also a good fit for the farmer that is tired of the frequent breakdowns with used balers and wants to move into a new, more dependable baler. Although designed to produce a small round bale, the RB44 has the inherent durability and capacity to satisfy a larger operation that requires a small hay package. The RB44 bale can be used in operations where a small hay package may need to be moved around to feed livestock and the bales are light enough to move with a small tractor or skid steer loader. The Challenger RB44 was designed to produce high quality round bales with simple operation and easy to understand controls.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Challenger Model RB44 round baler produces a 47 (1.2 meters) wide by 30 to 52 diameter (1.0 meters by 1.4 meters) hard-core bale, weighing up to 1000 pounds (453 kilograms). The baler requires a tractor with a minimum of 45 PTO horsepower (34 kilowatt), a 540-rpm PTO and a single hydraulic remote outlet. In keeping with the Challenger round baler model numbering system, the last two digits of the model number depict the bale size. The last number in the model number refers to the approximate width of the bale in feet (RB44). The second to last number in the model number refers to the approximate maximum diameter of the bale in feet (RB44). The Challenger RB44 is a Class Il (55 cu. ft. to 90 cu. ft.) baler with a bale chamber capacity of up to 57 cu. ft. (1.6 cubic meters). It is capable of handling a wide variety of crops with ease. The open throat, vertical bale chamber design provides a proven design that starts bales easily and creates bales with consistent density. The variable chamber design of the baler produces a hard-core bale with excellent storage characteristics, while requiring less horsepower to operate than a comparable fixed chamber baler. The Challenger RB44 has a variety of options available to customize the baler for each customers needs. These options include Gathering Wheels, Bale Ramps, Bale Ejector and a Fire Extinguisher

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Variable Chamber Baler Design

Variable chamber balers work by varying the chamber size as the bale size increases. As the crop enters the bale chamber, the belts and rollers expand to accommodate the growing bale. Tension arm hydraulic cylinders provide tension for bale density and the forming belts. Most competitive variable chamber baler manufacturers combine the functions of bale density, and belt tension on a single control arm. We find that we can obtain more consistent belt tension and therefore more consistent bale density by separating the two functions. Consistent belt tension also provides increased belt and lacing life. A preset hydraulic valve controls the bale density on the RB44. The hard-core bale produced by a variable chamber baler provides consistent bale density from the core to the outer shell. This characteristic allows the operator to vary the bale diameter to meet his requirements or to wrap the last bale of the field. MARKET

The Challenger Model RB44 round baler is designed for operators needing an easy to handle bale package. With hydraulic bale density and belt tension control, the RB44 builds a solid, dense, good storing bale. The RB44 is an excellent value, providing easy serviceability and low maintenance, in a very cost effective baler. MAJOR COMPETITORS

John Deere 447 New Holland 638/ Case IH RBX441 Vermeer 5400

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GENERAL

Simplicity

The Challenger Model RB44 round baler is small in design and large in capacity with very few adjustments. Controls are simple to understand and easy to operate. This allows even the newest operator to go to the field and start baling with very little training. This saves both the owner and dealer time and costs associated with training new operators. Equal Angle Hitch

The Challenger RB44 is equipped with an equal angle hitch and power take off (PTO). The tractor power is transferred through the equal angle PTO for smooth operation while turning under load. The equal angle hitch prevents damage or excessive wear to the driveline because there is less driveline vibration and chatter during turns. Slipclutch

The RB44 has a heavy driveline that includes a slip clutch to provide overload protection for the baler. The double disc slip clutch is adjustable to compensate for wear and is easily serviced. The RB44 can be used with as low as a 45 hp tractor but the driveline is capable of handling the load of a larger tractor. Narrow Tongue

The narrow tongue allows the baler to make short turns up to 80 degrees without the tractor tire contacting the tongue. This permits the operator to more efficiently bale in smaller fields and to maneuver around field hazards. This helps to make the RB44 a more productive unit.

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PICKUP

Low Profile Pickup

The Model RB44 has a 53 (1346 mm) wide, three tine bar, low profile pickup that provides gentle crop handling. The low profile (small diameter) pickup gently moves delicate hay crop into the bale chamber with minimum disruption or abrupt direction change. Crop loss is minimized as fewer leaves are shattered from the stem because our balers dont have to lift the crop as high to feed it into the baler. This results in more profitability for the farmer because more leaves, the highly nutritious part of the plant, are put in the bale, and fewer leaves are scattered back onto the hayfields. Steel Windguards

The Challenger RB44 has evenly spaced steel windguards (1) that control the flow of the hay on the pickup. They help feed the hay into the baler in an even mat. The tine spacing (2) is 2.6 (66 mm) to minimize the amount of crop falling between the tines. This combination ensures even feeding of the baler so the crop ends up in the bale. Easy Pickup Adjustment

The pickup lift is a simple manual lever located on the left hand side of the baler tongue. Manual lift was chosen because the pickup is very light on this size of baler and most tractors used on this size baler have limited hydraulics. Just remove the lock pin, raise or lower the pickup, replace the lock pin and you are ready to go. Its fast and easy to switch from road to field, or field to road position.

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MAINFRAME, ROLLERS AND BELTS

Sure-Trac Crowned Roller

The Sure-Trac crowned roller (upper drive roller) drives the 7-inch (178 mm) wide forming belts. The crowned drive surface centers the belts and provides a positive drive surface, resulting in longer belt life and less maintenance. Centering of the belts and the aggressive drive surface keeps the belts turning, even under adverse conditions. Forming Belts

The bale forming belts in the RB44 are 7 (178 mm) wide and are made of high quality, synthetic fabric. The RB44 utilizes six belts designed for long trouble-free service under high loads. The drive side of the belt has a textured surface for traction on the rolls, while the bale forming side has a mini-rough surface to gently but positively handle and compress the bale. Belt Tracking Adjustment

Slotted holes on both the right and left sides at the bottom of the tailgate make adjustments to belt alignment very fast and simple. You dont have to climb on top of the baler to keep the belt tracking true.

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Starting Roll

The Starting Roll (1) in the Challenger RB44 is a square tube that rotates to aggressively turn the crop to start the core of the bale. Once the core is started, the rest of the bale forms more easily. Our square tube starting roll works well in a variety of crops to start the initial core of the bale. The crop deflector (2) keeps the incoming crop from wrapping around the starting roll and helps keep short crop from bunching up in the pickup/throat area. Balanced, Dual Control Tension System

The Dual Arm Hydraulic tension system provides optimum bale density and consistent tension to the bale forming belts throughout the baling cycle. Some other manufacturers provide tension only on one side of the baler and try to transfer the tension to both sides through torsion tubes. This uneven application of tension causes frame flexing, which in turn causes belt mis-tracking. This can cause premature belt failure and poor bale formation. Most other manufacturers of variable chamber balers use a single control arm to apply bale density and belt tension. By separating these functions, we can get better belt tension control from core to maximum bale diameter. With less instantaneous belt slippage, we get more consistent bale density.

Right Side of Baler-Dual Control Left Side of Baler-Dual Control

erviceability Notice the single side shields that easily open to allow full access to the baler on Sboth sides.

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Over Size Protection

A pickup declutcher provides the baler protection from damage that could occur if an oversized bale is produced. The declutcher rod disengages the pickup drive when the maximum bale size has been reached. This prevents additional crop from entering the bale chamber and forcing the bale forming belts that are traveling in opposite directions from contacting each other. Belt life will be prolonged and undue stress on the baler will be prevented. Bale Size Indicator, Bale Full Adjustment

The Challenger RB44 utilizes a simple mechanical bale size indicator (1) that is easily visible on the front, right hand side of the baler. The indicator provides bale size information, allowing the operator to check the bale size at any time during the baling process. The operator has complete control of the bale size from the tractor seat. By monitoring the bale size indicator the operator can start the tying cycle at a smaller than full size bale if desired. The Bale Full Indicator adjustment control is a knob and slide control (2) that adjusts the alarm sensor to give an audio alert on the control box/monitor when the bale reaches a predetermined size. The operator can easily change the diameter of bales he is making to suit the situation.

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BALE WRAPPING

Twine Tie

The Challenger RB44 comes with an electric twine tie system as standard equipment. A toggle switch (1) on the control box on the tractor controls the electric actuator on the twine arm. This system is designed for tractors with limited hydraulic capacity. The operator controls the twine spacing by the speed at which he returns the twine arm. Twine Arm Indicator

The RB44 includes a mechanical twine arm indicator that provides a visual monitor of the twine arm position as the bale is being wrapped. The indicator allows the operator to gauge the position and amount of twine being placed on the bale.

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Twin Tube Twine Arm

A new feature on the RB44 is the TwinTubeTwine Arm. The double tube twine arm applies two twines to the bale simultaneously. This allows the operator to wrap the bale in half the time of the 6344 or 4644 balers. This makes the baler more productive. The spacing between the two twine tubes is adjustable from 2 to 6 to allow the operator flexibility in twine application. Twine Cutoff

The twines are pulled over an anvil when the twine arm comes back to the home position. As the twine arm returns to home position, it activates a mechanism that pulls a blade down onto the anvil, which cuts the twine and leaves enough to start the next tie cycle. Twine Storage

The twine storage box on the RB44 is between the A-frame members of the tongue. The twine box holds four balls of twine, which will wrap about 600 bales at a 4, twine spacing. This location allows easy access for loading twine. The twine is easy to thread in the RB44 because the twine storage is close to the twine arm and there are no long tubes to feed the twine through.

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BALER CONTROL BOX

The RB44 includes an electric monitor/control box that mounts on the tractor. It includes: 1. Power switch

Supplies power to the baler and control box 2. Bale Full Audio Alert Gives the operator an audio alert when the bale has reached the selected size 3. Twine Activation Toggle Switch The operator controls the twine application with this switch 4. Tailgate Down Light

Indicates that the tailgate is latched and the operator can begin to bale the next bale.

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Bale Counter

A resetable mechanical bale counter is standard equipment on the Challenger RB44. Many more expensive balers from other manufacturers only offer bale counters as optional equipment. The bale counter is advanced each time the tailgate is cycled. It is resetable so the operator can keep track of the bales per field, per job or per day as he sees fit. Lighting

The RB44 meets the latest A.S.A.E. Lighting and Marking Standard for Agricultural Equipment. It includes amber warning flashers, red tail/brake lights with a standard 7-Pin connector to plug into the tractor. There is also an SMV emblem on the back of the tailgate.

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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FIELD INSTALLED)

Windrow Gathering Wheels

The Windrow Gathering Wheel option increases the effective operating width of the pickup. This helps the operator feed more crop to the edges of the bale chamber to make firm walled, square shouldered bales that will retain their round shape and not squat down while in storage. The gathering wheels help build a more dense, weather resistant bale that will shed moisture and preserve more of the crop for less storage losses. Wholegoods Kit BK55059 Estimated Installation Time 2 Hours

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Bale Ejection Ramps

The optional Bale Ramp Kit includes two spring loaded ramps that allow the operator to bale without backing up to eject each bale. When the tailgate is opened, the weight of the bale forces the ramps down. The bale then rolls down the ramps, which spring back up as soon as the bale rolls off of them. When the ramps spring back up, they hold the bale from rolling back into the path of the tailgate as it is closed. This allows more productive baling. Wholegoods Kit BK50641 Estimated Installation Time 0.5 Hr. Bale Ejector Kit

The Bale Ejection Kit is a mechanical device that attaches to the top tailgate cylinder mount and when the tailgate is opened; it gives the bale a nudge to start it out of the bale chamber. Bale ramps (NK50641) are recommended for use with the bale ejector. This kit is especially useful when gathering wheels are used to force as much crop as possible to the edge of the bale to make a firm walled, square shouldered bale. Occasionally in these conditions, it helps to have a mechanical assist to get the bale started out of the bale chamber. Wholegoods Kit BK51026 Estimated Installation Time 3.0 Hrs.

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Fire Extinguisher Kit

Due to the flammable nature of hay crops, it is advisable to purchase a fire extinguisher and mount it in a convenient location on the baler. A 2 gallon stored pressure water fire extinguisher with mounting bracket, hardware, and complete instructions is included in the kit. Wholegoods Kit - BK50556 Estimated Installation Time 0.5 Hr.

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SPECIFICATIONS CHALLENGER MODEL RB44

MODEL ........................................................................................................RB44 Round Baler

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS Weight (approx.)...........................................................................................3420 lb (1551 kg) Tongue Weight (empty) ....................................................................................500 lb (227 kg) Length (overall) ............................................................................................140 in (3556 mm) Height (overall) ...............................................................................................86 in (2184 mm) Width (overall) ................................................................................................86 in (2184 mm)

BALE SIZE Bale Diameter

Minimum ......................................................................................................30 in (762 mm) Maximum ...................................................................................................52 in (1321 mm)

Bale Width......................................................................................................47 in (1194 mm) Bale Weight (approx.*) .......................................................................... Up to1000 lb (373 kg) Bale Volume (Maximum) ................................................................................ 57 cu ft (1.6 m) Bale Density (*) ........................................................................... Up to 13 lb/cu ft (208 kg/m) Capacity (Approx.*) ........................................................................................Up to 12 Ton/Hr (* Depends on crop and moisture conditions.)

BALE CHAMBER Width of Chamber ..........................................................................................47 in (1194 mm) Number of Belts......................................................................................................................6 Belt Width...........................................................................................................7 in (178 mm) Belt Length ...................................................................................................366 in (9296 mm) Number of Bale Forming Rollers ..........................................................................................13 Type of Rollers .......11 Steel, 1 Crowned Rubber Drive Roller, 1 Square Steel Starting Roller Bale Overfill Protection................................................................................Pickup Declutcher Bale Size Indicator ............................................................................................................ Yes Bale Full Audio Alert................................................................................. Electric, On Monitor Bale Ejection Ramps .................................................................................................. Optional

TIRES Size .................................................................................................................9.5L x 15, 6 Ply

DRIVES PTO Speed..................................................................................................................540 rpm Pickup .....................................................................................................Belt and Chain Drive Forming Belts ......................................................................................................Chain Driven

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SPECIFICATIONS CHALLENGER MODEL RB44

PICKUP Width

Outside End Panel .....................................................................................53 in (1346 mm) Tine to Tine .............................................................................................44.2 in (1122 mm)

Number of Tine Bars ..............................................................................................................3 Tine Spacing .....................................................................................................2.6 in (66 mm) Number and Type of Tines............................................................................27, Double Tines Tine Control............................................................................................................ Cam Track Windguard................................................................................................................. Standard Gathering Wheels....................................................................................................... Optional

BALE WRAPPING MECHANISM Type .......................................................................................Electric Actuated Double Twine Number of Twine Balls ...........................................................................................................4 Type of Twine................................................................................................... Plastic or Sisal

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS Horsepower..........................................................................................45 hp Min (34 kW) min PTO Speed..................................................................................................................540 rpm Hydraulics........................................................................... One Double Acting Remote Valve Electrical System........................................................................................................ 12 V DC Tractor Tire Spacing

Front & Rear (Minimum).............................................................................53 in (1346 mm)

OPTIONAL KITS (FIELD INSTALLED) Windrow Gathering Wheels Fire Extinguisher Bale Ejection Ramps Bale Ejector (Also Requires Ejection Ramps)

(Specifications and design are subject to change without notice and without liability therefore.)

Sales Engineering, July 2002

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COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS CHALLENGER RB44 ROUND BALER

MAKE Challenger John Deere New Holland Vermeer MODEL RB44 447 638 5400 BALE

Diameter (max.) IN (mm) 52 (1321) 51 (1390) 48 (1219) 60 (1524) Diameter (min.) IN (mm) 30 (762) 35 (889) 30 (762) 36 (914) Width IN (mm) 47(1194) 46 (117) 46.5 (1182) 47.0 (1194) Bale Weight (approx. Dry) LB (kg)

Up to 1000 (454) 750 (340) 750 (340) Up to 1200 (544)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Overall Width IN (mm) 86 (2184) 89 (2261) 84 (2134) 88 (2240) Overall Height IN (mm) 86 (2184) 92 (2340) 84.5 (2146) 98 (2489) Overall Length IN (mm) 140 (3556) 135 (3440) 131.5 (3340) 135 (3430) Baler Weight LB (kg) 3420 (1551) 3360 (1524) 2950 (1338) 3900 (1769) Tire Size 9.5L x 15, 6ply 9.5L x 14, 6ply 27x9.50x15, 4ply 11LT-15

PICKUP Pickup Width (Tine to Tine) 44.2 (1122) 44.2 (1123) 44.6 (1133) 47.0 (1194) Number of Tines per Bar 27 18 18 16 Tine Spacing IN (mm) 2.6 (66) 2.6 (66) 2.6 (66) 3.0 (78) Number of Tine Bars 3 4 4 4

BALE CHAMBER Chamber Style Variable Variable Variable Variable Density Control Mechanism 4 Hyd. Cyl. 2 Springs, 2 Hyd

Cyl 2 Springs 1 Spring, 1 Hyd

Cyl Number of Belts 6 Laced 6 Laced 6 Laced 4 Belt Width (Number) IN (mm) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) 7.0 (178) (2) 6.0 (152)

(2) 14.0 (356) Belt Length IN (m) 366 (9.29) (2) 461 (11.7)

(4) 466.5 (11.8) 272.5 (6.92)

Belt Construction Nylon/Polyester Nylon/Polyester Nylon/Polyester Rubber/ monofiliament

Belt Surface (No of Plies) Mini-Rough (3) Diamond (3) Friction Smooth (2) Belt Splices Titan Lacing Laced Laced Clipper Lacing

WRAPPING MECHANISM Number of Twine Arms 1 (2 tubes) 1 1 (2 tubes) 2 Wrap Actuation Style Electric Hyd or Elec. Electric Electric Twine Ball Capacity 4 3 4 4

BALER EQUIPMENT Oversize Bale Audible/Declutch Audible Visual Visual Bale Counter Standard Optional Standard Optional Bale Ejector Optional Ramps Optional Ramp Ramp Optional

TRACTOR INFORMATION PTO hp, Minimum hp (kW) 45 (34) 45 (41) 40 (30) 40 (28) PTO Speed Std. 540 540 540 540 Hydraulic Remotes Required 1 1 or 2 1 1

OPTIONS AVAILABLE Bale Ejector Hyd Pickup Lift Safety Chain Gathering Wheels Bale Ramp Mega Tooth

Pickup 6 Bar PU Kit Accu-Tie

Gathering Wheels Fire Extinguisher Infeed Disc Bale Ramps Fire Extinguisher High-Moisture Kit Fire Extinguisher Restrictor Plates Bale Ramps Hay Deflector Gathering Wheels Safety Chain

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COMPETITIVE COMPARISONS CHALLENGER RB44 ROUND BALER

MAKE Challenger Gehl Case-IH MODEL RB44 2480 RBX441 BALE

Diameter (max.) IN (mm) 52 (1321) 60 (1524) 48 (1219) Diameter (min.) IN (mm) 30 (762) N/A 30 (762) Width IN (mm) 47(1194) 45.0 (1143) 45 (1182) Bale Weight (approx. Dry) LB (kg)

Up to 1000 (454) 1000 (454) 750 (340)

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT Overall Width IN (mm) 86 (2184) N/A 84 (2134) Overall Height IN (mm) 86 (2184) N/A 84.5 (2146) Overall Length IN (mm) 140 (3556) N/A 131.5 (3340) Baler Weight LB (kg) 3420 (1551) 4300 (1935) 2950 (1338) Tire Size 9.5L x 15, 6ply 11L x 14 11L x 14

PICKUP Pickup Width (Tine to Tine) 44.2 (1122) INA 44.6 (1133) Number of Tines per Bar 27 INA 18 Tine Spacing IN (mm) 2.6 (66) 3.25 (83) 2.6 (67) Number of Tine Bars 3 4 4

BALE CHAMBER Chamber Style Variable Variable Variable Density Control Mechanism 4 Hyd. Cyl. Air + Hydraulic 2 Springs. Number of Belts 6 Laced 6 Laced 6 Laced Belt Width (Number) IN (mm) 7.0 (178) 6.0 (152) 7.0 (178) Belt Length IN (m) 366 (9.29) INA 272.5 (6.92) Belt Construction Nylon/Polyester INA Nylon/Polyester Belt Surface (No of Plies) Mini-Rough (3) Mini-Rough (3) Chevron (3) Belt Splices Titan Lacing Hook Lacing Laced

WRAPPING MECHANISM Number of Twine Arms 1 (2 tubes) 1 (2 tubes) 1 (2 tubes) Wrap Actuation Style Electric Electric Electric Twine Ball Capacity 4 6 4

BALER EQUIPMENT Oversize Bale Audible/Declutch Visual Bale Counter Standard INA Audible/Declutch Bale Ejector Optional Optional Standard

TRACTOR INFORMATION PTO hp, Minimum hp (kW) 45 (34) 55 (24.8) 35 (26) PTO Speed Std. 540 540 540 Hydraulic Remotes Required 1 1 1

OPTIONS AVAILABLE Bale Ejector Crowder Wheels Floor Roll Traction Kit Bale Ramp Chain Oiler Fire Extinguisher Gathering Wheels Manual or Auto Twine

Wrap

Fire Extinguisher Bale Kicker Bale Ramps 31.5 x13.5 15 tires Shear Bolt or Slip Clutch

Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy, but AGCO assumes no responsibility for authenticity of data. Data presented is obtained from various sources, including manufacturers publications.

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Table of ContentsFeatures and BenefitsINTRODUCTIONPRODUCT DESCRIPTIONVariable Chamber Baler Design

MARKETMAJOR COMPETITORSGENERALSimplicityEqual Angle HitchSlipclutchNarrow Tongue

PICKUPLow Profile PickupSteel WindguardsEasy Pickup Adjustment

MAINFRAME, ROLLERS AND BELTSSure-Trac Crowned RollerForming BeltsBelt Tracking AdjustmentStarting RollBalanced, Dual Control Tension SystemOver Size ProtectionBale Size Indicator, Bale Full Adjustment

BALE WRAPPINGTwine TieTwine Arm IndicatorTwin Tube Twine ArmTwine CutoffTwine Storage

BALER CONTROL BOXBale CounterLighting

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (FIELD INSTALLED)Windrow Gathering WheelsBale Ejection RampsBale Ejector KitFire Extinguisher Kit

SpecificationsRB44 Round BalerMODELDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTSBALE SIZEBALE CHAMBERTIRESDRIVESPICKUPBALE WRAPPING MECHANISMTRACTOR REQUIREMENTSOPTIONAL KITS (FIELD INSTALLED)

Competitive ComparisonsRB44 Round BalerChallenger vs. John Deere, New Holland, VermeerBALEDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTPICKUPBALE CHAMBERWRAPPING MECHANISMBALER EQUIPMENTTRACTOR INFORMATIONOPTIONS AVAILABLE

Challenger vs. Gehl, Case-IHBALEDIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTPICKUPBALE CHAMBERWRAPPING MECHANISMBALER EQUIPMENTTRACTOR INFORMATIONOPTIONS AVAILABLE

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