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Forage harvesters from 490 to 653 hp

Big X 580

490-653 hp continuous engine output
6 intake rollers for premium safety and a top quality chop
MaxFlow chopping drums with 20, 28 or 36 blades, biogas drum with 40 blades
KRONE VariQuick for ultra-quick changeover with or without grain conditioner
OptiMaxx roller conditioners measuring 9.8" diameter and 1.9" width for intensive kernel processing
KRONE VariLOC for flexible choice of long and short chops
KRONE VariStream – spring-loaded plates beneath the chopping drum and at the crop accelerator ensure a continuous crop flow
Convenient hoop coupler for easy attachment to the base machine
Superb maneuverability from independent wheel suspension and wheel motors
Optionally four-wheel drive
3' 3.3" machine width (depending on tires) for easy travel on public roads

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Features
Specifications

Features

The intake system

6 pre-compression rollers for a top quality chop
Hydraulic drive shaft: LOC steplessly adjustable from cab
Adjusts automatically with AutoScan
Maximum protection against foreign objects:
Long path from metal detector to chopping drum.
Metal detection across entire chamber width

The cutterhead

For grass, wilted crops, whole crop silage and maize in OptiMaize S, M, L, XL
Chopping drums with 20, 28, or 36 blades
Plenty of carrying space under the blade carriers
Blades are quick and easy to insert and remove

VariQuick

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 grain conditioner

VariStream

Consistently smooth performance despite inconsistent crop flows
Extremely smooth running – also in lumpy swaths
High throughputs
Top quality chop
Perfect operator comfort

StreamControl

An adjustable discharge distance at the touch of a button from the cab
Tight crop stream even with a long crop discharge
The shorter the crop discharge, the less power is needed
Fills the trailer accurately without spillage

Headers

Convenient attachment and removal
Maximum safety
Very short set-up times
Compact combination

The engine

6-cylinder MTU in-line engine
Final Tier 4 / Stage V compliant
490-653 hp continuous engine output
High efficiency and quiet running

The driveline

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 drive pumps

The running gear

Front-wheel drive is standard; four-wheel drive is an option
Powerful wheel motors from Bosch-Rexroth
Traction control with three travel modes
Infinitely adjustable speed range of 0 to 40 km/h

Well-equipped

LED lights are an option for best visibility at night
Huge fuel capacity: up to 1450 liters of diesel with the optional additional tank
Easy access for maintenance work

The cab

Plenty of space and optimum climate control
Large window screens offer perfect all-round visibility
Maximum seating and operator comfort throughout a long working day
User-friendly operator terminal with color-display touch screen

Specifications

Model		BiG X580
Engine
Model number		MTU 6R 1300
No. of cylinders		6
Engine capacity	Litres	15.6
Sustained engine power	kW/hp	436/593*
Max. continuous chopping	kW/hp	408/ 555
Max. continuous chopping	kW/hp	338/460
Tank content/ volume additi	Litres	1,220 / 230 optional
SCR tank capacity	Litres	115
Tank content silage additive	Litres	275 optional
Ground drive
Model		infinitely variable hydrostatic drive with wheel motors for up to 40km/h (25 (mph)
Speed in field mode	km/h	0-25
Speed in road mode	km/h	0-40
Selectable anti slip control		Standard
4WD		Option
Axles
Steering angle on rear axle	Degrees	50
Rear axle suspension		Hydraulic
Drives
Header		Infinitely variable
Pre-compression rollers		Infinitely variable
Pre-compression rollers
Pre-compression roller throat volume		Funnel shaped
Service position		Quick attach system (also with header attached)
No. of rollers/metal detector/no. of magnet coi		6/series/6
Metal detector - counterblad	(cm)	82 (2'8")
Chop length adjustment		Infinitely variable from the cabin
Chopping drum
Drum width/diameter	(cm)	63 / 66 (2'0.8" / 2'2")
Arrangement of blades		chevron style, at 11° to counterblade
No. of blades		20, 28, 36, 40
LOG range	mm	5-31/4-22/ 3-17/2.5-15 (0.2"-1.2"/0.2"-0.9"/0.1-0.7"/0.1-0.6")
Cuts per minute		11,300/15,820/20,340/22,600
Stepless drum floor adjustment/ spring-loade		Standard
Grain conditioner
OptiMaxx 250
105/123 slanted teeth		Option/Option
HD, Busa®CLAD***, slanted 105/123 teeth		Option/Option
123/144 slanted teeth		Option/Option
HD, Busa®CLAD***, slanted 123/144 teeth		Option/Option
Speed differential		30/option 40- 50
Roller diameter/ width / roll	mm	250/570 / 0.5- 7 (10" I 22" / 0.02" - 0.3")
Roller conditioners
166 teeth: saw tooth profile		Option
Roller diameter/ width / roll	mm	250/570 / 0.5- 7 (10" I 22" I 0.02" - 0.3")
Distance control from the cab in combination		Standard
Crop Accelerator
Rotor diameter/width/no. of paddles		560 / 595 (22" / 23") / 8
Paddle arrangement		arranged chevron-style
Speed	rpm	1,980
Stepless adjustment of the backplate / spring-loaded backplate		Standard
Spout
Angle of rotation	Degrees	210°
Unloading height	m	6.00 (19'8")
Cross-section dimensions	(cm)	34x23 (1'1" X 9")
Automatic mirror function/parking position		Standard
Ro tary drive system		Gearboxes
Spout lined with wear plates throughout		Standard
Service & maintenance
Auto lubricator with compressor		Standard
Self-diagnosing system via operator terminal		Standard
Cab
Air seat and buddy seat		Standard
Comfort air seat and buddy seat		Option
Automatic climate control with mobile cooling box		Standard
Windscreen wipers on front and sides/ Rear window wiper / 3 front window wipers		Standard / Option
Dimensions
Length/width/height	m	7.52-8.25/3.00 -3.30/3.91-3.98(24'8"-27'0.8"/9'10"-10'10"/12'10"-13'0.7")
Base machine weight (without header)**	Approx. kg (lbs)	14,100 (31,085)
Weight distribution with EasyFlow 300 pick-up	F / R %	57/43
Weight distribution with EasyCo llect 750-3 (7.50 m ww)	F / R %	60/40
Tyres***
Front axle	Standard**** Option Option Option Option Option Option	680/85 R32 710/75 R34 710/70 R42 800/65 R32 800/70 R38 900/60 R38 900/60 R42
Rear axle	"Standard**** Option Option Option	540/65 R30 600/60-30 600/70 R30 710/60 R30
Headers
EasyFlow: Pick-up m		3.00-3.80 (9'10"-12'6")
EasyCo llect variable row width header m		4.50/6.00/7.50/9.00 (14'9"/19'8"/24'7"/29'6")
EasyCollect variable row width header m		6.00/7.50/9.00 (19'8"/24'7"/29'6")
Autopilot and active ground contouring for EasyCo llect		Option

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