Fortima

• Fortima with two different baling systems – fixed or variable
• Powerful EasyFlow pick-up for a good swath pick-up
• Precision cutting system MultiCut: Forced cutting for best cutting quality
• Slat and chain conveyor and for every type of use
• Twine tying or net wrapping for a perfect bale shape

KRONE Fortima – variable and versatile. The round baler convinces with its straightforward design and intuitive operation. Thanks to the slat and chain conveyor, all types of crops can be baled smoothly. Whether hay, straw and silage!

• The round baler Fortima F 1250 and F 1600
• The round baler with cutting system Fortima F 1250 MC and F 1600 MC
• Bale diameter – 1.25 m or 1.55 m

Take advantage of the headstart you get from the fixed-chamber round balers Fortima F 1250 and F 1600 with and without MultiCut cutting unit. Boasting a host of unique features – the camless pick-up, the chain-and-slat elevator, the simple design, top durability and low maintenance – these balers mean quick payback on your investment.

• The round balers with cutting system: Fortima V 1500 MC
• Infinitely variable bale diameters from 1.00 m to 1.50 m (3'3" - 4'11")

The variable round baler Fortima V 1500 MC meets all demands. One mach.ine produces 1.00 m to 1.50 m (3'3" - 4'11") diameter bales. to cater for grass silage applications where smaller bale sizes are preferred as well as applications in hay and straw where larger bales are typical.

• Auto-levelling in undulating terrain
• Outstanding operator comfort
• Excellent tracking

Special conditions require special equipment. To meet all our customers' requirements, Fortima is available with a wide range of running gear. Choose from standard and tandem setups, braked and unbraked versions as well as air and hydraulic brakes (export version).

• Impeccable pick-up for higher outputs
• Smooth running
• Minimum wear – minimum maintenance

EasyFlow is a camless pick-up. The advantage of this is plain to see - a simple assembly uses fewer moving parts than controlled pick-ups with cam tracks and results in extremely quiet running, less wear and ultimately lower service and maintenance costs. EasyFlow – a powerful system that leaves no stem behind.

• Top cutting quality by controlled cuts
• 64 mm (2.5") chops by the full set of 17 blades
• Quick LOC change by selecting a different number of blades in the cutting system

Up to 17 blades in the KRONE MultiCut rotor cutting system deliver short chops that make for quick payback on your investment thanks to higher bale densities, enhanced silage quality as well as easier and faster bale break-up on the feeding floor. Short straw chops absorb liquids more readily, spread more easily.

• High baling densities
• Effective bale starts
• Less fragmentation
• Low power input

Round balers harvest straw, hay and wilted silage around the world in a wide variety of conditions that require full operational reliability. The chain-and-slat elevators respond to these requirements and operate dependably in all these conditions.

• Choice of double and quad twine wraps
• Short tying cycles
• High hourly rates

The Fortima fixed-chamber balers are available either with Medium or Comfort on-board electronics. Depending on the chosen system, the machine can be equipped with a double or a quadruple twine tying system. Comfort electronics is comprised in the in the variable bale chamber as a standard. Accordingly, these types can only be equipped with the time-saving quadruple twine tying system.

• Short baling cycles for more bales per hour
• Bales break up quickly and easily in animal buildings
• Compact feed system and positive net feed

Fortima’s net wrapping system is straightforward by design and offers superior functionality. Net wrapping is faster than twine wrapping and increases output rates. The net wrap system accepts rolls with a total net length of up to 3,600 m (11,811 ft).

• High operator comfort from a graphical user interface
• Clear design
• Easy use

KRONE offers a choice of electronic control units that help reduce operator fatigue. Each control box features a clear and uncluttered screen that displays all relevant machine data and a user-friendly interface.