Two 750 mm Dispensers

The vertical wrapping ring on the Fusion Vario is fitted with two 750mm dispensers which take under 20 seconds to apply 4 layers of film and approximately 25 seconds to apply 6 layers of film. This means that 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.

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.

Reliable Cut and Holds

On the last rotation of the wrapping cycle, the cut and hold rails extend out and the wrapping film is gently supported within them. 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’s performance even more reliable, particularly in hot or wet conditions.

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 Variable Chamber Range are fitted with 5 tine bars for excellent ground cleaning and delivery of crop to the bale chamber. A side inspection port allows the operator to quickly check and change the cam bearings if needed.

All McHale cam pick-ups have heavy-duty tine bar supports to ensure long service life. McHale have also developed a pick-up tine designed to lift even the shortest of crop

Camless Pick-Up

A 2.1m camless pick-up is available as an option on all machines in the McHale Variable Chamber Range. Six tine bars are fitted to all McHale camless pick-ups to provide excellent ground cleaning and fast delivery of crop to the bale chamber.

The camless pick-up has been designed to increase output, reduce levels of maintenance and perform better in certain conditions.

All camless pick-ups are fitted with a fully welded tine bar. McHale have also developed a pick-up tine designed to lift even the shortest of crop

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.

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.

15 Knife Chopper Rotor (Standard)

25 Knife Chopper Rotor (Optional)

15 Knife Chopper Unit (Standard)

25 Knife Chopper Unit (Optional)

Knives

The knives in the chopping unit are made from hardened tool steel, which ensures long life and maximum productivity by reducing the downtime associated with knife sharpening.

The serrated knife edge creates multiple points of contact with the crop to ensure a consistent chop quality is achieved.

Consistent Results

To ensure that the machine always delivers a good chop quality, two monitoring systems have been put in place on the Fusion Vario.

1. Knife working pressure is monitored and displayed on the control console.
2. A sensor monitors the distance between the top of the knife and the spine on the rotor.

Chop Quality

The knives in the chopping unit can be engaged and disengaged from the tractor cab. When engaged, the knives extend into the spine of the rotor, which ensures a consistent chop quality.

• A primary hydraulic knife protection system protects the knife bank(s) should it encounter a foreign object.
• A secondary protection system is in place on each individual knife.

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. When operating the drop floor cycle, the knives and the drop floor drop together during the unblocking process, giving even more clearance to allow the blockage to be fed through.

2 - Re-engage the PTO

This widens the feed channel at both the front and rear of the drop floor where the blockage is more likely to occur. By lowering the front and rear of the drop floor, the blockage can be fed through and effectively cleared when the PTO is re-engaged.

3 - Reset the Floor

The floor can then be reset to its original position and baling can resume. The drop floor is equipped with a drop floor sensor to ensure the chop quality is consistent by indicating to the operator via the control box if the drop floor is open and the knives are down.

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 Indicators

Ultra-sonic bale shape indicators are fitted to all McHale Variable Chamber Balers and indicate to the operator via the control console which side of the chamber needs to be filled.

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.

Continuous Oiling System

The continuous oiling system on the machine is driven off the gearbox and delivers oil to the following chains:

• Chamber Drive Side Chains
• Rotor Drive Chain
• Pick-Up – Drive Chains
• Pick-Up – Cam Track
• Pick-Up – Drive Gears

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 bearings highlighted below are greased:

• Bale Chamber – Drive Side
• Bale Chamber – Non-Drive Side
• Rotor Bearings – Drive Side
• Rotor Bearings – Non-Drive Side.

Automatic Greasing

Automatic greasing is standard on all McHale Fusion Vario. A pressurised system delivers a measured amount of grease around the baler every time a bale is ejected from the bale chamber. 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

Endless Adjustment

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

Up to 1300 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

Camera

The iTouch control console is fitted with a camera as standard on the McHale Fusion Vario.

• In manual mode, the operator can switch to camera mode to view the wrapper and rear of the machine.
• In automatic mode, the camera image will appear at different predetermined times on the screen such as when the bale is being transferred or being tipped.

Customer Data System

The McHale iTouch control console is primarily for monitoring and configuring machine performance but also contains additional features that the professional farmer and contractor will find invaluable in their day to day activities.

• The McHale iTouch contains a built-in database for storing customer profiles and work performed which can be displayed on the 7″ screen or alternatively sent to an optional receipt printer for printing.
• Information such as customer name, bales produced per hour, number of bales wrapped/un-wrapped & number of bales chopped/un-chopped can be easily viewed or printed, providing full visibility of all jobs completed. A contractor can customise receipts with their details such as business name, address and contact details.
• Up to 10 job totals can be stored on the iTouch. The console also features a reset total reminder to prompt the operator to reset the customer total when changing between fields.