Krone BiG M 450 CR
With the BiG M 450 KRONE presents another upgrade of its self-propelled mower. Offering huge work width, superior manoeuvrability, optimum weight distribution and tapping into enormous power reserves, BiG M 450 is the perfect mower for large and small fields, for flat and hilly land and for the most difficult soil conditions – a machine that excels in any conceivable application in any field in the world.
- Large working width of 32.5 ft for maximum efficiency
- KRONE proven cutting system with SmartCut, Quick change blades and SafeCut hubs for foreign object protection
- Fully welded and lifetime lubricated heavy-duty cutter bar
- Multiple conditioning options: steel tines, V-tines, Polyurethane or steel M-Rolls or rollers (made of rubber or steel)
- High driving comfort thanks to hydro-pneumatically suspended axles
- Powerful and fuel-efficient LIEBHERR engine with 449 HP
- Optional KRONE GPS Guidance and Section Control for maximum efficiency and comfort
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Features
BiG M 450
- Large working width of 9.90 m for maximum efficiency
- Outstanding operator comfort thanks to hydropneumatically suspended axles
- Heavy-duty cutterbar with SafeCut foreign object safety protection
- Variable conditioner: Conditioners with V-shaped steel tines or rollers (rubber or steel)
- 449 hp engine: Powerful and fuel efficient Liebherr engine
- KRONE GPS Guidance and Section Control for maximum efficiency and comfort
The BiG M 450 is the professional machine of choice when it comes to forage harvest efficiency. Its enormous agility, perfect visibility and the intuitive user interfaces are just a few examples of what sets the BiG M apart from the crowd. This means that, if you look for this unique level of forage harvesting performance, there is no alternative to the BiG M 450.
The BiG M concept
- Optimum weight distribution for great sward protection
- Enormous manoeuvrability based on a professional design
- Optional swath mergers
- Low centre of gravity for high stability
- 40 km/h road travel
- Best visibility and quickest changeovers
- Safe road travel: under 4 m transport height and under 3 m transport width
Quick and safe
The BiG M 450 is comfortable to drive both in the field up to 25 km/h and on the road up to 40 km/h with the engine speed reduced to 1,250 rpm. courtesy of the hydro-pneumatic suspension on both axles. The running gear lowers hydraulically up to 15 cm to bring the transport height of the machine down to less than four metres.
Three into one will go
When the swathing hoods on both mowers are closed the augers feed the material from the sides, windrowing it into one central swath. When cutting along field edges you can also close just one hood to present a clean job to the following harvester.
BiG but very agile
Driven by wheel motors and turning through a 50° angle, BiG M is extremely easy to manoeuvre and as such also offers great efficiency in small fields. An excellent front-rear weight distribution (64% : 36%) ensures that the self-propelled mower also copes perfectly in difficult terrain.
BiG M 450
At Agritechnica 2017, KRONE introduced what was then the fifth generation of a BiG M mower. The mower conditioner received a comprehensive update and now offers a working width of 9.90 m. The new 6-cylinder, inline Liebherr engine with PowerSplit control develops 449 hp and has plenty of power in reserve.
Premiere in 1996
BiG M was unveiled to the public on 20 May 1996. With the proven EasyCut cutterbars, the BiG M achieved a working width of 9.10 m at that time. The engine of the first BiG M generated 300 hp.
The mowers
- Direct drive through Powerbands and driveshafts
- Stepless and hydraulic cutting height control
- Front mower with optional auto sideshift relative to the current steering angle
- DuoGrip centre-of-gravity suspension on the side mowers
The innovative KRONE BiG M 450 driveline allows operators to achieve work rates of more than 17 hectares per hour. The power flows from the axially mounted engine down the powerbands and driveshafts and directly to the three mowers. And superior operator comfort comes from hydraulic cutting height control from the cab and fully hydraulic ground pressure control.
Specifications
| MODEL | BiG M 450 CR |
| Conditioner type | rubber or steel roller |
| Engine | Liebherr D946 A7-05 |
| No. of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine capacity (l) | 12 |
| Max. output. ECE R120 u. 1,650 rpm (kW / hp) | 330 / 449 |
| Max. output. ECE R24 and 1,650 rpm (kW / hp) | 310 / 422 |
