Harvesting hay and straw for the winter is the time for hard work on farms and on private farmsteads. In the old days, grass was mowed by hand and collected in stacks. It was hard, exhausting work. Now, to simplify labor, various devices have been created, including the PRF-180 baler.
The mechanism clings to the tractor and collects grass and compresses it during operation. Hay in rolls is well stored, it is convenient to transport and feed livestock.
Why do you need a baler in the farm?
Harvesting food for the winter can be done manually, but this will require a large amount of time and effort. Haymaking is carried out only in fine weather, the ideal time for it is from the last days of June to mid-July. Later, the grass becomes stiff and less nutritious, so it is advisable to remove it before it goes to the ear. With manual mowing and haymaking, you may not have time to do the work in the allotted time. In this case, the hay will be of lower quality, and the cattle will not eat them.
The PRF-180 baler quickly collects the dried grass and rolls it into rolls. With the help of teeth, he captures the vegetation, and then twists it. The finished baler PRF-180 is wrapped with ropes and pushed out. Using the unit, you can harvest up to 20 tons of dry grass in 2-3 weeks. The more hay the aggregate collects, the more dense the rolls at the exit will be.
Round pick-up PRF-180. Overall dimensions and characteristic
The excellent performance of the PRF-180 pick-up press made it possible to show it at the “100 Best Russian Products” competition. Closed bale chamber prevents feed loss. The unit rolls the rolls in such a way as to maintain air access to the hay, this avoids the appearance of mold and dampening of the feed.
Dimensions of the PRF-180 baler:
- width 2.5 m;
- length 4.1 m;
- height 2.8 m.
The unit rolls straw into rolls weighing from 300 to 500 kg, and hay - from 450 to 750 kg. The working width is 165 cm. The result is rolls 1.5 m long, which have a diameter of 1.5 m.
For dressing, the baler uses twine at the rate of 200 to 500 g per ton of raw material, which is slightly lower than the performance of similar models. To attach the unit to the tractor, a towing device of the TSU-1Zh class is used.
Safety during operation of the baler
The baler is a potentially hazardous machine and requires strict adherence to the operating instructions. If you neglect to work with the mechanism, you may be injured.
Safety requirements when using a baler:
- Before starting operation, the tractor driver must make sure that there are no strangers on the mowing;
- U-turns and transfers from place to place must be done with the pick-up raised;
- during operation, there must be no strangers in the tractor cabin;
- when operating the baler, it is necessary to observe the speed limit;
- when changing wheels, it is required to install the tractor on a level plane and fix it in place, preventing its movement;
- Before removing the pickup under the wheels of the machine you need to install the pads.
Before leaving for mowing, the tractor driver must check for the presence of a fire extinguisher, spark arrester and shovel.
The procedure for working with the baler PRF-180
Initially, it is necessary to prepare the tractor for operation: check the presence of rear-view mirrors, the serviceability of all mechanisms, create a limitation of the piston stroke of the hitch hydraulic cylinder. Install rear lights and retroreflectors on the pick-up. Check and, if necessary, tighten the bolt connections, bring the tire pressure to normal. Then attach the baler to the tractor.
The order of work with the round baler PRF-180:
- run in a small number of revolutions, gradually increasing to the necessary;
- install bobbins with twine for rolls;
- put the handle of the lift control valve to the “floating” position and turn on the tractor PTO;
- during operation, monitor the achievement of the required density in the roll to turn on the winding;
- after the procedure is completed, it is necessary to cut the twine with a knife and unload the rolled hay.
For better preservation of feed, pressing is recommended in the morning or in the evening.
Baler Repair
When buying a baler PRF-180 b (or 180 second-hand), you need to understand that soon it may need repairs. With proper adjustment, the new unit is able to work out 3-4 seasons without significant breakdowns.
The PRF-180 baler has a simple and understandable design, but it is better to entrust complex repairs to professionals. For independent debugging, give preference to spare parts from the manufacturer. Twine for knitting rolls, use high-quality. To prevent breakdowns, make adjustments and eliminate minor malfunctions in advance of haymaking, in which case the baler will last a long time.