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Round Bale Carrier

Save time and effort at harvest time with a Buhler Inland bale carrier.

		Whether your operation is large or small, a Buhler Inland 1500 or 2500 round bale carrier will improve your bale handling efficiency. This new generation of carriers includes significant new features. They have proven themselves as rugged, reliable performers over more than ten years of on farm use in the handling of hay, straw and silage.

Minimal stress on bales The 4" x 8" beams are spaced for optimum cradling and maximum stability over rough terrain. The beams and pusher require no width adjustment to accommodate variable bale sizes. To minimize friction, especially when handling high moisture bales, the top surface of the beams are coated with a graphite compound. The pushers slide on replaceable polypropylene pads, eliminating metal to metal contact. To continue Buhler Inland's long held commitment to handle bales without damaging twine or mesh with chains and hooks, carriers move the bales back with a pusher. This pusher is driven by a C2080 HD chain which runs in a recessed track between the beams. The chain does not come in contact with the bale.

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Front Deck		Drive system Dual hydraulic motors with a single sprocket drive the chain which drives the pusher. Two speed pusher control provides proper torque and speed for the best efficiency in variable conditions. High speed / Low torque is good for normal moisture and straw bales, whereas Low speed / High Torque is best for high density, high moisture silage bales. Again, few moving parts means low maintenance and less downtime.

Faster Loading, hauling and unloading Some operators have reported picking, transporting and unloading 90 bales per hour. The standard pickup arms can be adjusted in minutes. A fixed bale stop ensures proper placement of the bale on the beams as it comes off the pickup arms. Bales can be loaded alternately from each side for best weight distribution and unloaded from one side first, alternately, or both sides simultaneously.		Rear Deck

Hydraulic Cylinders		Two hydraulic cylinders operate the tilting deck You get the added strength and security you need when lifting a deck loaded with heavy bales. Service and maintenance Few moving parts and fast, easy servicing access were priorities in the design of these machines. Chain adjustments are done at the front. The front sprocket is held by the motors so no extra bearings are required. The back end of the chain rolls on a sealed bearing roller, so no servicing is required. A sleeved axle adds strength by elimination of welds. The axles are mounted on walking beams. Less downtime is money earned.

Finger tip control A handheld remote control activates the pickup arms, selects between the two speeds of the pusher and moves the pusher back or forward. Select "high" to operate pusher motors in series at high speed or "low" to operate in parallel at low speed with higher torque. The deck tilt is operated by the 2nd tractor hydraulic remote.

Options

Rotating Pick-Up The Rotating Pick-Up (RPU) allows the operator to travel in the same direction as the baler. This eliminates traveling across the field and across ruts and ridges, so common in irrigated fields. It squeezes the bale from the ends, lifts and rotates it 90 degrees onto the beam.

Open Center Hydraulic kit Each carrier is equipped with closed center hydraulics. Optional, open center kits are available. A hydraulic bypass valve provides protection for the system when the pusher hits the front stop. Snubber kits standard All Buhler Inland bale carriers have Snubber kits for surge protection of the electrical system.		Hydraulic Kit

	Bale Deflector		Bale Deflector This option attaches to the standard pickup arm in minutes and fits new and earlier models. It is an economical alternative to the RPU, allowing bales to be picked up from either "End on" or "Side on" (same direction as baler traveled). A high density polypropylene skid palate minimizes gouging the ground on uneven terrain. The deflector pivots the bale on the ground in order that it will be positioned for the standard pickup arm. The arm then raises and rolls it into position on the carrier beam.
Light kits are standard equipment All Buhler Inland bale carriers include current American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE) light kits. They meet the standard for road safety with several advanced features. For example, the brake lights automatically engage when turn signals are activated.

User manuals are available here.