Round baler PRF-180

Time for harvesting hay and straw for the winter - timeshock work on farms and on private farmsteads. In the old days, the grass was mowed manually and collected in haystacks. It was a hard, exhausting job. Now, various adaptations have been created to simplify the work, including the PRF-180 baler.

The mechanism clings to the tractor and in the process of harvesting the grass and pressing it. Hay in rolls is well kept, it is convenient to transport and feed cattle.

Why do I need a baler in a farm?

The harvesting of fodder for the winter can be done andmanually, but it takes a lot of time and effort. Hay mowing is carried out only in good weather, the ideal time for it is from the last days of June to the middle of July. Later the grass becomes stiff and less nutritious, so it is desirable to clean it before it goes to the ear. With manual mowing and assembling of hay, you can not do the work in the allotted time. In this case, the hay will have a lower quality, and the cattle will not be full of them.

The PRF-180 baler quickly assemblesdried grass and rolls it into rolls. Using the teeth, it captures the vegetation, and then twists it. Ready-made balers PRF-180 baler wraps ropes and pushes out. With the help of the unit, you can harvest up to 20 tons of dry grass in 2-3 weeks. The more hay the unit assembles, the more dense will be the rolls at the outlet.

Round baler PRF-180. Overall dimensions and characteristics

Excellent working characteristic of the presspicker PRF-180 allowed to show it at the contest "100 best Russian goods". Pressing chamber closed type prevents loss of feed. The unit rolls the rolls in such a way as to keep air access to the hay, this avoids the appearance of mildew and the dampness of the feed.

Dimensions of press-picker PRF-180:

• width 2.5 m;
• length of 4.1 m;
• height of 2.8 m.

The unit rolls straw into rolls weighing from 300 to 500 kg, and hay - from 450 to 750 kg. The width of the grip is 165 cm. As a result, rolls of 1.5 m in length are produced, which have a diameter of 1.5 m.

For baling, the baler uses a twineat the rate of 200 to 500 g per ton of raw materials, which is slightly lower than the performance of similar models. For attaching the unit to the tractor, a towing device of the TSU-1ZH class is used.

Safety in operation of a baler press

The baler is a potentially dangerous machine and requires strict adherence to the operating instructions. With a negligent attitude to work with the mechanism, it is possible to get injuries.

Safety requirements when using a baler:

• Before the start of operation, the tractor operator must ensure that there are no unauthorized people on the mowing;
• Turning and moving from place to place must be done with the pick-up raised;
• During work in the tractor cab there should be no strangers;
• When operating a baler press, the speed limit must be observed;
• when changing wheels it is required to install the tractor on a flat plane and fix it in place, preventing its movement;
• Before removing the pick-up under the wheels of the machine, you need to install the pads.

Before going to mowing, the tractor operator should check the presence of a fire extinguisher, spark arrestor and shovel.

The procedure for working with the pick-up press PRF-180

Initially, it is necessary to prepare for worktractor: check the presence of rear-view mirrors, serviceability of all mechanisms, create a limitation of the piston stroke of the hydraulic cylinder of the linkage. At the pick-up, install the rear lights and retroreflectors. To check up and if necessary to tighten bolt connections, to bring pressure in tires to norm. Then attach the baler to the tractor.

The procedure for working with the press-baler PRF-180:

• Run running-in on a small number of revolutions, gradually increasing to the required;
• Install bobbins with a twine for rolls;
• the handle of the lift control valve should be placed in the "floating" position and the tractor PTO must be turned on;
• When working, monitor the achievement of the required density in the roll to turn on the winding;
• after completion of the procedure, it is required to cut the twine with a knife and to unload the rolled hay.

For better preservation of feed, pressing is recommended in the morning or in the evening.

Repair of baler press

Buying a PRF-180 b (or 180 formerin use), you need to understand that soon it may require repair. The new unit with a competent adjustment is able to work 3-4 seasons without significant breakdowns.

The PRF-180 baler has a simple and clearconstruction, but complex repairs are better to entrust to professionals. When self-debugging, give preference to the spare parts of the manufacturer. Twine for knitting rolls use high quality. To prevent breakages in advance of haymaking, adjust and eliminate minor malfunctions, in which case the baler will last a long time.