BiG X 680 · 780 · 880 · 980 · 1080 · 1180

• 6 intake rollers for maximum reliability and best chop quality
• MaxFlow chopping drums with 20, 28, 36 blades, biogas chopping drum with 40 and 48 blades
• ­­­KRONE VariLOC: flexible use in long and short cut
• OptiMaxx roller conditioners with up to 305 mm diameter, 710 mm width and slanted teeth for intensive kernel conditioning
• ­­KRONE VariQuick: quick changeover for working with and without corn conditioner
• ­­KRONE VariStream: Continuous crop flow ensured by spring-loaded floors for chopping drum and discharge accelerator
• Powerful and low-emission engines from 687 to 1,156 HP
• Great manoeuvrability from independent wheel suspension: For extreme manoeuvrability
• Height-adjustable comfort cab: For optimum visibility

BiG X 680 – 1180, these are the extra powerful forage harvesters from ­­KRONE with an output of 687 to 1,156 HP. They impress not only with their high output and chop quality, but also with their comfort and handling.

• KRONE chopping technology for optimum maize forage quality
• OptiMaize S, M, L, XL for variable chopping lengths from 4 mm to 30 mm
• KRONE MaxFlow and Biogas drums with different blade specifications combine for producing the
  chops length you need
• KRONE OptiMaxx roller conditioners ensure optimum fracturing and kernel treatment
• KRONE VariLOC for flexible long and short chops without conversing the machine

OptiMaize brings full flexibility to all KRONE BiG X harvesters, allowing them to produce any type of chop length livestock farmers and Biogas producers call for. MaxFlow and Biogas drums are available with various numbers of blades and combine with matching KRONE conditioners to deliver perfect 4-30 mm (0.2"-1.2") chops and the most intensive treatment. The BiG X offers this wide range of chops without operators having to swap or refit the chopping drum – simply by reducing the cutting frequency with the help of VariLOC.

• „Six intake rollers ensure a top-notch quality of chops
• High throughput with universal and biogas drums
• OptiMaxx roller conditioners for intensive kernel processing
• Flexible chop lengths through VariLOC and the use of only half the number of blades
• Continuous crop flow from VariStream
• Variable crop throw is an option using StreamControl
• Quick changeovers between corn and grass thanks to VariQuick

Its innovative technology makes the BiG X a superior chopper with respect to performance and quality. Chopping lenghts can be set to individual requirements by adjusting the speeds of the intake rollers and using different numbers of blades on the chopping drum. Highest through puts are implemented by the spring-loaded floor underneath the drum and a spring-loaded accelerator backplate which guarantee a continuous crop flow.

• Hydraulic drive: The chop length is steplessly adjustable from the cab
• Automatic setting of the chop length via AutoScan or NIR sensor
• 6 pre-compression rollers for top-quality chops
• Perfect protection from foreign objects: Long path from the metal detector to the chopping drum and metal detection across the entire width of the channel

On a BiG X, it is also the intake system that has an influence on the quality of chop. The six intake rollers continuously press the chopped material with high pressure so that it can be chopped more easily and precisely. The hydraulic drive of the infeed elements allows manual or automatic adjustment of the cutting length.

• 40- and 48-blade Biogas drums for OptiMaize S results
• High cutting frequency, fewer overlengths
• Very economical: high throughput at low consumption
• Short chops for high gas yields

The KRONE Biogas drum with 40 or 48 blades chop the material very intensively. OptiMaize S achieves very short chops which enable high throughputs both on the machine and in the fermenter, making BiG X a major factor in biogas plant productivity.

• OptiMaize is a versatile and unique system
• Gearbox on the chopping drum for flexible use in short and long cuts
• Switching the drum speed takes a few minutes
• No downtime, no machine conversion, no up-front planning

Forming an integral part of the pulley, KRONE VariLOC is a gearbox that alters the speed of the chopping drum. By simply changing the drum speed from 1250 to 800 rpm using a standard open-end wrench, you can increase the chopping drum’s LOC range by up to 50%. This system allows operators to momentarily change from short to long chops and vice versa and meet different customer needs without a major changeover - this is the concept of OptiMaize. In conjunction with the roller conditioner with 105/123 teeth or with the disc conditioner, this technology turns the BiG X into a real all-round forage harvester that offers its owner and user maximum flexibility.

The KRONE VariLOC is available for the MaxFlow drums with 28 and 36 blades. VariLOC is a mechanical gearbox that allows the MaxFlow chopping drum to produce the full range of chop lengths (OptiMaize S-XL) with 28 or 36 blades.

The ­­KRONE VariLOC is available for the ­­KRONE MaxFlow drums with 28 and 36 blades. VariLOC is a mechanical gearbox that allows the MaxFlow chopping drum to produce the full range of chop lengths (OptiMaize S-XL) with 28 or 36 blades.

• Fast changeovers from grass to corn conditioning and vice versa
• A chain drive lowers the unit conveniently
• The changeover takes just a few minutes
• Fast and easy removal of the corn conditioner

VariQuick is the system that allows operators to converse BiG X very quickly from maize to grass. A chain drive (electric option) moves the corn conditioner out of or into the crop flow. If the corn conditioner is not used for longer periods of time, you can lower it and remove it from the machine by pulling it out to the side.

• Consistently smooth performance despite inconsistent crop flows
• Extremely smooth running – also in lumpy swaths
• High throughputs
• Top quality chop
• Operator comfort to perfection

KRONE VariStream comprises a spring-loaded floor beneath the chopping drum and a spring-loaded back plate in the crop accelerator housing.The system ensures blockage-free and smooth operation, even in varying volumes of crop. The technology allows operators to utilise the forager to its limit and use less fuel per hour.

• Adjustable discharge distance from the cab as an option
• Tight crop stream even with a long crop throw
• The shorter the crop throw, the less power is needed
• Fills the transport wagon accurately without spillage

The crop throw is controlled from the cab by adjusting the door in the backplate on the crop accelerator.This way, operators can adjust the throw quickly to the current filling situation. As the accelerator needs less power to cover a short distance, the operator can free up engine output and use it for chopping and higher throughputs.

• Headers are swapped easily
• Convenient attachment and removal
• Very short set-up times
• Compact combination
• Maximum safety

The multi-coupler system of the BiG X allows operators to couple headers fast, easy and dependably from the seat, reducing changeover times when preparing for road travel or different crops. This way, more time is spent on productive work.

• Hard wearing pick-up without cam track, six rows of tines in W-arrangement
• Automatic pick-up speed adjustment to the current driving speed
• Gauge wheels on the sides and at the rear ensure perfect ground following
• Intake area lined with replaceable wear plates
• Quick header attachment thanks to curved round steel bracket

The camless EasyFlow 300 S and 380 S pick-ups have neither guide rollers nor cam tracks. Compared with conventional pick-ups, EasyFlow has up to 58% fewer moving parts, which makes it impressively smooth running, low-wear and therefore inexpensive in service and maintenance. EasyFlow operates 30% faster for cleaner gathering and increased productivity.

Quick-change blades are a must for many farmers and contractors, because this way they can replace blades quickly and easily on the site.

With some cutting discs turning in pairs towards each other and others turning away from each other, it was necessary to redesign the degree of blade overlap to ensure cleanest swaths. For a stripeless swath, we have therefore increased blade overlaps on the cutter blades turning outwards between the discs turning away from each other. In addition, the blades turning to the rear are set further apart to encourage a smooth flow of large volumes of crop.

If the system is suddenly overloaded, the impact is not directed to the spur wheels in the cutterbar, instead the roll pins in the sprocket drive shaft shear off. The pinion shaft, which continues rotating, turns the cutting disc upwards via a lifting thread. moving it out of the risk zone and the orbit of the neighbouring discs. As a result, SafeCut prevents damage to the spur wheels and the neighbouring discs. The roll pins are replaced within a few minutes, saving costs and minimizing downtime.

You know it too well – foreign objects can cause great damage and costly repairs. ­KRONE SafeCut offers a maximum of protection and peace of mind. A unique technology protects the cutting discs from foreign objects. The XDisc comes with SafeCut as standard.

KRONE XDisc is the versatile specialist mower for whole crop silage that cuts the crop cleanly and without wastage. The huge 900 mm diameter auger makes the unit enormously powerful and has no trouble picking up very long and bulky material.

• Direct cut headers with 6.20 m or 7.10 m working width
• High throughput low power requirement
• KRONE EasyCut mower technology Proven the world over
• KRONE SafeCut Unique protection for cutting discs
• Powerful feed auger with replaceable HARDOX wear plates

Based on the proven KRONE
EasyCut mower
technology, the BiG X with the XDisc direct cut
headers can mow and chop whole crop silage
in one operation. SmartCut ensures high cutting
performance with the best cutting quality,
while SafeCut prevents damage from foreign
objects.

• 7.10 m working width for even greater throughput
• Clean cut thanks to EasyCut mower technology
• Optional: Side cutting blades can be conveniently swivelled out of the cabin
• Optional: Crop press roller unit for an even crop flow
• Optional: Integrated transport chassis for minimised setup times

The KRONE XDisc 710, a direct cut header with a working width of over 7 m and optional integrated transport chassis, sets new standards in terms of throughput and comfort. The 900 mm diameter feed auger can be adjusted three times in the base height, enabling optimum throughput. Optional side cutting blades are available which can be conveniently swivelled out of the cabin.

The XDisc 710 can be optionally equipped with side cutting blades which can be easily and conveniently swivelled up and down independently of each other hydraulically from the cabin of the forage harvester. This innovative and unique function offers an enormous advantage: efficient utilisation of the maximum working width prevents harvest losses from laterally protruding ears or climbing plant parts at the edge of the crop; this would occur if the cutting blade was not actively swivelled upwards.

To ensure a continuous crop flow even in dense and tall crops, the XDisc 710 can be optionally equipped with a crop press roller unit. This ensures an even crop flow to prevent blockages and enables smooth operation even under extreme conditions.

As there is no need to find a parking space for the transport wagon, there is also no need for awkward manoeuvring before harvesting begins. The XDisc 710 is easy to handle thanks to a swivelling single axle on the right next to the header adaptation and a folding drawbar with support jack on the left front side. By hydraulically swivelling the drawbar and axle, both chassis parts disappear behind the header during field work, leaving the working area clear

For transport on public roads, the chassis is swivelled under and the drawbar hydraulically next to the direct cut header. After the folding process, the direct cut header is attached to the tow coupling of the forage harvester. The integrated transport chassis replaces the additional transport wagon which was previously required, thereby making field changes considerably easier. Thanks to its innovative design, the direct cut header can be transported on the road safely and in compliance with the law as a stand-alone unit with an integrated lighting unit.

The drive chain for the auger conveyor is actively lubricated – this helps to minimise maintenance work on the direct cut header and to increase the service life of the drive chain

For a consistently clean cut in all conditions, the bearing pressure can be infinitely adjusted from the cabin of the forage harvester. The cutting height can be adjusted very easily and without tools using the centrally adjustable ground skids. If it is necessary to adjust the cutting angle, this is possible via a 3-way adjustable hole pattern on the round arch holding fixture.

The KRONE XDisc 710 impresses not only with its performance, but also with its outstanding accessibility and ease of maintenance. To change the blades, the guard cloth is folded up and the blades are replaced using the quick release fastener. The blades can be removed quickly and easily using the standard spare blade drawer. In addition, the centre hood can be easily swivelled upwards to allow free access to the intake rollers.

The large 900 mm diameter feed auger is designed for high throughputs. Its speed can be adjusted in three stages to the intake speed of the forage harvester, depending on the cutting length of the mown crop. In addition, the base height of the auger conveyor can be manually adjusted in three stages using eccentrics to allow the crops to pass through in the appropriate way. In addition, the free-moving auger conveyor can simply deflect upwards in the case of bulky crops.

The powerful XDisc 710 is characterised by its exceptional robustness, enormous efficiency and high throughput. Two rigidly connected cutterbars are driven in a force-fit manner via universal shafts and angular gearboxes, starting from a central input gearbox. This guarantees an even cut even at maximum throughput, essential for outstanding chop quality. The drive train is specially designed for high input power and does not require an overload clutch. The auger conveyor is protected by a star ratchet clutch integrated into the gearbox and is driven by an actively lubricated chain drive, thereby ensuring a long service life

With its impressive working width of 7.10 m, the KRONE XDisc 710 direct cut header sets new standards in terms of performance. Thanks to its precise cut and perfect crop flow, it offers an extremely efficient solution for harvesting energy crops. With its integrated transport chassis, it also makes it quick and easy to move between locations, further increasing efficiency

• Variable-row maize headers with 4.5m to 10.50m working widths
• Best quality of chop, fewer overlength fractions from linear crop feed
• Simple technology and low input power
• The central gearbox
• An extra running gear is available as an option for the two-piece EasyCollect model offering maximum road safety.

The variable-row EasyCollect header is a versatile unit that feeds the stalks lengthwise into the machine, which translates into an unsurpassed quality of chop. The unique collector principle from KRONE cuts labour costs and has proved its worth time and again the world over.

• Available work widths are 6 m, 7.5 m and 9 m
• Variable-row harvesting with rotating sickle discs
• Operates to the collector principle, splits the processes of cutting and feeding
• A smooth and soft cut eliminates vibrations and crop loss
• Operators adjust the cutting frequency infinitely variably to suit the prevailing harvest conditions

­­KRONE adds new XCollect maize headers to the long-standing and well-proven EasyCollect series. These units have two independent processes for cutting and conveying the crops. responding to customer demands to deal with diverse harvest conditions around the world.

• 8- or 12-cylinder V-engines from Liebherr
• Compact V design for transverse mounting
• Final Tier 4 / Stage V compliant
• 687-1156 hp maximum continuous engine power
• High efficiency and quiet running

Advanced Common-Rail engine technology from Liebherr suggests superior outputs and fuel economy. The engines stand out for optimum torques, quiet running, superb fuel economy and high efficiencies.

• Simple design
• An extra-strong poly V-belt transmits engine power to the crop assemblies
• Long service life
• Separate drive for the intake rollers and the headers: Rollers and headers are reversible if the chopping
  drum suddenly stops
• Separate and dependable driveline to the ground drive pump

The transversely mounted engine allows the chopping drum and the crop accelerator to take engine power directly off a powerbelt. The engine also drives the pumps for the intake rollers and the header and also the pump for the ground drive and the assemblies. The power flows through a power take-off gearbox which uses a multiplate clutch to engage the assemblies.

• Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is an option
• Powerful wheel motors from Bosch-Rexroth
• Traction control with three travel modes
• High ground clearance powertrain

Wheel motors offer greater productivity and a higher level of automation and operator convenience. At the same time, this type of power train reduces maintenance and frees valuable space to fit a bigger and more powerful chopping assembly and move this further to the rear of the machine.

• LED lights for best visibility at night
• Optimum access to all service points
• Large storage compartment for tools
• Auto lubricator for more convenience

In the heat of harvest operators often work into the night.To ensure best visibility BiG X is equipped with a comprehensive light kit that turns night into day. Service and maintenance are made easy too thanks to wide opening side panels, an opening engine compartment cover, removable plastic mudguards and a ladder that swings out of the way to give easy access to all service points.

• Seven different tank systems are available for maximum flexibility
• Customers can opt for more fuel or more silage additives
• Integral silage additive applicator with small/large dose rates as an option
• Maximum fill capacities for long working days

A system of several tanks allows customers to specify the reservoirs on the machine to their needs – fuel, silage additive and water tanks can be added and configured in as many as seven different arrangements that meet individual needs around the world.

• Extremely spacious and quiet
• Maximum seating and operator comfort
• 360° panoramic view
• Optimum visibility from the raised cab (option)

It takes a comfortable working place to stay fit and alert during those long working days. The spacious Silent Space cab offers such an ideal environment. Providing generous space to the operator and a passenger, it provides a fully air-conditioning and an absolutely functional working place. The exclusive LiftCab offers an unprecedented panoramic view from a height of up to 70 cm.

Superb visibility: If the BiG X is specified with a LiftCab, it will be possible to raise the complete cab to any height up 70 cm. From the raised position operators enjoy a full overview of the tall stands and can easily monitor the filling processes. As another advantage, the raised cab increases the distance between the operator and the chopping assemblies thereby reducing the noise level at operator’s ear.

• AutoScan enables operators to adapt the LOC relative to the current maturity of the crop
• ConstantPower ensures optimum fuel economy at maximum throughput
• XtraPower increases engine power on demand
• EasyLoad supports operators in filling the harvest fleet trailers to capacity
• RockProtect protects the forager from damage by stones
• Steer with a joystick and enjoy maximum comfort in field work

KRONE offers a range of different systems which help utilise our BiG X forage harvesters to their full potential and ease the strain on the operator. The electronic assist systems supply relevant data on the crop and provide reliable Information in extremely difficult position.