• The new tapered feed channel encourages the crop to flow from the pick-up and then move towards the rotor and into the bale chamber, maximising throughput.

• McHale have also moved the lateral feed augers forward and their ends are angled towards the rotor for improved crop flow.

• These changes combined offer a massive reduction in the potential for blockages to occur and in turn, increase output for the operator. 

• To reduce maintenance, all Profi-Flo pick-ups are fitted with a heavier driveline which reduces chain load and increases chain life.

Profi-Flo Cam Pick-Up

As standard, a cam operated 2.1m high-intake galvanised pick-up ensures excellent ground cleaning in all types of crop. The cam pick-up runs on a cam track that is fitted with double raced cam bearings to stand up to the most testing of conditions.

All cam pick-ups across the McHale Fusion range are fitted with 5 tine bars for excellent ground cleaning, while new side bands ensure a continuous delivery of crop to the bale chamber.

A side inspection port allows the operator to quickly check and change the cam bearings if needed.

Profi-Flo Camless Pick-Up

A 2.1 m camless pick-up is available as an option on all machines in the Fusion range. The camless pick-up has six tine bars to provide excellent ground cleaning and fast delivery of crop to the bale chamber. The camless pickup has been designed to increase output and reduce levels of maintenance.

Two 750 mm Dispensers

The vertical wrapping ring on the Fusion Vario Plus is fitted with two 750mm dispensers, which take 18 seconds to apply 4 layers of film and under 25 seconds to apply 6 layers of film using both dispensers. This means the wrapping platform is always waiting for the next bale.

Easy Film Loading

Film can be loaded from the left hand side of the machine. After loading film on the first dispenser, the operator can push the index button and the dispensers will then rotate around and automatically stop at the loading position for the second dispenser. This allows the operator to easily load the second roll of film.

New panel lighting has been added to the McHale Fusion Vario Plus to aid the operators when changing rolls of film in the dark. These lights are neatly fitted underneath the side panels of the machines and can be switched on/off from the control terminal or the rear keypad on the machine.

Film Break Sensors

The dispensers are fitted with film break sensors, which notify the operator through the control console in the tractor cab if one or both dispensers run out of film. If one dispenser runs out of film, the machine will continue working by automatically slowing bale rotation, increasing the number of rotations of the wrapping ring to ensure that the bale is wrapped correctly. These sensors are now fitted with removable batteries which can be easily replaced.

Reliable Cut and Holds

On the last rotation of the wrapping cycle, the cut and holds extend out and the wrapping film is gently supported in the cut and hold rails, once supported the cut and hold gathers the wrapping film to one point where it is cut and held. By gathering the plastic to one point, this system makes the Fusion Vario Plus’s performance much more reliable, particularly in hot or wet conditions.

Heavy-Duty Pick-Up

All McHale cam pick-ups have heavy-duty formed tine supports to ensure long service life, while all camless pick-ups are fitted with a fully welded tine bars. All Profi-Flo camless pick-ups are fitted with two extra columns of tines.

Efficient Crop Flow Delivery

On the Profi-Flo pick-up, the tine bands and feed augers are positioned close to the rotor to improve crop flow from the outside of the wide pick-up. Tapering the augers with 45° ends and removing the steel hydraulic pipes above the pick-up has resulted in a massive reduction in the potential for blockages to occur due to lumps, which ensures a consistent and even crop flow for producing high density bales.

Optimal Power Distribution

The rollers in the bale chamber are driven from the left-hand side of the machine and the pick-up and chopper unit are driven from the right-hand side of the machine. This system ensures direct, short transfer paths, leading to optimal power distribution to provide more torque and aid in the reduction of blockages.

1000rpm Gearbox (Optional)

In order to optimise machine performance, a 1000rpm gearbox is available as an optional upgrade on all machines in the McHale Variable Chamber Baler  range.

We recommend you speak with your local dealer or distributor regarding which gearbox is best suited to your requirements, based on your working conditions.

15 Knife Chopper Rotor (Standard)

25 Knife Chopper Rotor (Optional)

25 Knife Chopper Unit (Optional)

ADJUSTABLE CHOP LENGTH

With selectable knives, the operator can vary the chop length by engaging or disengaging either knife bank. If fine chopping is required, the operator can choose to engage both knife banks. Should a longer chop length be required, the operator can disengage one bank of knives from the comfort and safety of the tractor cab on ISOBUS machines.

REDUCED SHARPENING INTERVALS

When using both knife banks separately, if the first bank of knives become blunt, the operator can lower the first knife bank and raise the second bank. This reduces the downtime and allows the operator to continue working. By having consistently sharp knives, fuel consumption is reduced and the machine always delivers optimum chop.

OPERATOR COMFORT & SAFETY

A new sharp set of knives can be engaged, without the operator having to physically replace knives, ensuring a well chopped crop and continued high output. Should different chop lengths be required the operator can make the adjustments by engaging or disengaging the knife bank without having to leave the tractor cab on ISOBUS models only.

• 1 - Drop the Floor

Should a blockage occur, the sound of the slip clutch alerts the operator, who can hydraulically lower the floor from the tractor cab.

• 2 - Re-engage the PTO

This widens the feed channel and on re-engaging the PTO, the blockage can be fed through.

• 3 - Reset the Floor

The floor can then be reset to its original position and baling can resume

Automatic Unblock

A fully automated unblock sequence is available on all V6760, V8960 and Fusion Vario Plus machines. If the machine is connected via an ISOBUS tractor, the drop floor and knives will lower automatically when the software detects a blockage and the operator disengages the PTO.

A prompt is then displayed to the operator to re-engage the PTO in order to clear the blockage, after which the drop floor will automatically reset to the working position and baling can resume.

On a non-ISOBUS tractor, the operator must disengage the PTO and lower the drop floor. After the PTO is re-engaged and the blockage is fed through, the drop floor and knives will automatically raise into position.

Drop Floor Sensor

On the McHale Variable Chamber Baler Range, the drop floor is equipped with a sensor to ensure the chop quality is consistent by indicating to the operator via the control terminal if the drop floor is even slightly open.

Automatic Knife Drop Feature

This feature can be enabled on the V6760, V8960 and the Fusion Vario Plus. This allows the operator to chop the grass until the bale is almost complete, at which point the machine will automatically drop out the knives.

Depending on the feeding method, this improves fodder distribution, keeping the bale neater when the net or film is removed.

Density “0” Setting

When baling hay or straw, operators have the ability to select a Density “0” setting on the control terminal. This reduces hydraulic pressure to zero and bale density is applied using springs only, which allows much lighter bales to be made.

McHale have developed a bale chamber that can quickly form the bale from the start. The operator can commence baling at full speed as the progressive density system can quickly adjust to ensure that pressure is exerted on the crop right from the core of the bale, regardless of bale size.

This is done by four heavy-duty springs that pressurise the crop at the start of the baling process. The tension placed on the crop by these large springs allows for the perfect start to the bale. The spring tension on the belts ensures easy bale formation and a properly formed core.

As the bale is forming inside the chamber, the hydraulics take over the tensioning of the belt(s) from the four large springs. Two hydraulic rams control the tension on the chamber belt(s) as the bale forms inside the chamber.

Just like the core of the bale, the outer layers are compressed at the same consistent pressure using both springs and hydraulics until the set bale density and size is reached.

Double Drive

In more difficult conditions, such as wet heavy grass, if the primary drive slips slightly, the double drive will engage in order to aid belt and material rotation in the chamber. This double drive helps bale formation as a constant pressure is kept on the chamber belts which results in the production of a solid and uniform bale even when dealing with a wet and heavy crop.

A cleaning auger is fitted to the double drive system in order to prevent crop build up and allow the double drive to aid bale rotation when working in wet or sugary crops.

Bale Shape Assist Indicators

All machines equipped with ISOBUS (V6750 with ISOBUS, V6760 & Fusion Vario Plus) and all machines in the V8 range are fitted with load cell bale shape assist indicators that directly measure the bale pressure inside the chamber.

By comparing the loading on each side of the chamber, the bale shape is calculated and then indicated to the operator via the control console, which side of the chamber needs to be filled.

This direct measuring of the chamber pressure allows the bale shape indicators to be extremely accurate and responsive.

Mechanical Tailgate Locking System

The tailgates on all McHale variable chamber balers are fitted with a pair of mechanical locks, which keep the bale chamber securely closed. These locks remain activated until, the progressive density system reaches the preset bale size and density and the required amount of net has been applied. This eliminates the need for the chamber door to rely on hydraulic pressure when making high density bales.

Greasing

All machines come fitted with a number of manual greasing points which are easily accessible throughout the baler either individually or through a centralised greasing block. The following components are greased:

• Bale Chamber – Drive Side
• Bale Chamber – Non-Drive Side
• Rotor Bearings – Drive Side
• Rotor Bearings – Non-Drive Side
• Pick-Up – Drive Gears

Automatic Greasing

Automatic greasing is standard on all McHale Fusion Vario Plus machines.
The McHale Fusion Vario Plus is fitted
with a new automatic twin pump lubrication system which has a separate pump for grease and oil. This allows the oiling rate to be adjusted independently by the operator without affecting the greasing rate.

This pressurised system delivers a measured amount of grease around the machine after every bale cycle. Automatic greasing saves time as it reduces the amount of manual greasing to be done by the operator. The grease cartridge should be refilled after 1200 bales.

CHAMBER FILM ACTS AS A WRAPPING LAYER

The plastic which is added to the barrel of the bale to keep the bale together also forms part of the wrapping process. This adds value by placing more plastic on the largest surface of the bale.

CHAMBER FILM RESULTS IN BETTER SHAPED BALES

When plastic is applied to the barrel of the bale, it can be stretched to the manufacturers recommendations, which is a higher ratio than can be achieved with net wrap or twine and as a result, the material is kept tighter, which ultimately results in better bale shape.

CHAMBER FILM DELIVERS HIGHER QUALITY SILAGE

As the plastic is being stretched during application to the barrel of the bale, it expels more air than net wrap does and as a consequence, results in better silage quality.

CHAMBER FILM MAKES RECYCLING EASIER

As plastic is used to both bind the bale in the bale chamber and to wrap the bale, on feed out, the farmer will be left with one form of waste. This reduces the time needed to feed the bale and avoids the unpleasant and time-consuming job of separating the twine or net wrap from the plastic before the plastic is recycled.

Endless Adjustment

Endless adjustment of tension to ensure optimum material usage and bale shape

Up to 1250 mm

Capacity to take rolls of net wrap up to 1300 mm in width and 4500m in length.

180-Degree Wrap

180-degree wrap around on the rubber feed roller, eliminating any net or film slippage while feeding

Fully Automatic

The ISOBUS control terminals, when combined with the load sensing valve on the McHale Fusion Vario Plus, is capable of making baling and wrapping fully automatic. From knife and floor control, right through to bale ejection and tipping, the entire process is fully automatic.

Bale Density & Binding Adjustment

The ISOBUS control terminals allow for the bale density to be adjusted from the comfort of the tractor cab. From the control terminal, the operator can adjust the number of layers of net or film being applied to the bale. On the McHale Fusion Vario Plus, the operator can also adjust the stretch being applied to the film in the bale chamber from the control terminal in the tractor cab.

Auto Knife Drop

The Auto Knife Drop feature is available
on all fully automatic machines to allow
for the operator to chop the forage until
the bale is almost complete, at which point the machine will automatically lower the knives. Depending on the feeding method, this can improve fodder distribution and machine intake.

Quick Manual Mode

When operating the machine in manual mode, an image of the machine is displayed which allows the operator to select the relevant functions to control. In each function there is an information button that, when pressed, will show the current state of the function, for example:

• Netter – Net knife tripped or reset
• Chamber – Open/closed
• Chopper unit – Knives up/down
• Information Information – on/off
• Wrapping Ring – Dispenser position
• Bale Tip – Up/down
• Drop Floor- Up/down

Smart Switching Cameras

All ISO-Play control consoles are fitted with Smart Switching camera functionality as standard.

On the McHale Fusion Vario Plus, the Smart Switching Cameras view the binding process in the chamber and the wrapper at the rear of machine. In automatic mode on all ISO-Play consoles, the camera image will appear at intelligent times on the screen during the baling cycle rather than on a time-based system, on existing machines. If required, the operator can manually switch between the two camera displays.

The smart switching cameras can also be fully customised by the operator to suit their preferred view for when the bale is being bound, transferred or being tipped.

Virtual Density Gauge

A Virtual Density Gauge is displayed on the screen of the connected ISOBUS terminal. This allows the operator to view the density of the bale being produced on screen rather than on the machine body.

During the baling process, a bale size indicator shows the driver how the bale is forming in the chamber. When the desired density is achieved on the graph, a “Stop” warning is signaled to the driver to notify them that crop should stop being fed into the chamber.