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AGRICULTURE MACHINERY

JOHN DEERE UPDATES, ADDS TO ITS LINEUP OF

BALERS WITH THE NEW L341R

than previous models to provide the extra 160-acre field, with straw yielding 2-tons
pressure to the bales. Added pressure is ap- per acre, a farmer could get by with four
plied to the crop as it is moved through the fewer trailers to transport the bales. In this
baler, packed, and then formed into a bale. scenario, hauling bales 200 miles at $4.80
per mile can save $3,840, or $960 per
trailer load. “The time farmers will need to
retrieve the bales from the field will be less.
Since there are fewer bales to pick up and
move, and less traffic in the field, potential
John Deere is adding to its lineup of
balers with the introduction of the new crop regrowth can increase,” Milem said.
L341R High-Density Large Square Baler. John Deere is also making new Bale
The new baler creates 3x4 high-density Documentation technology available on
bales. For straw bales, farmers can expect its large square balers to support greater
bale weight increases of up to 30% when The John Deere L341R can form up to agronomic and resource management. Using
using the new baler. 1,200-pound, densely packed 3x4 straw Bale Doc, farmers can track bale weight and
bales. moisture, and flow that data into the John
“There are fewer bales to pick up and
move which leads to less in-field compac- Deere Operations Center for analysis and
tion,” said Chase Milem, marketing manager permanent record keeping.
at John Deere. “Since fewer bales need to “Gathering bale yield data may offer farm-
be removed from the field, farmers save ers insights into irrigation frequencies and
time, labor, and fuel. In addition, the heavy water-volume applied. It also can improve
bales help ensure trucks are loaded with the nutrient application plans and provide an
most amount of hay possible for enhanced estimate on the volume of residue removed
efficiency.” from a field,” Milem said. “The L341R helps
our customers leverage John Deere equip-
High-density balers are commonly used
For example, the L341R can form up ment and technology they may already use,
in crops having more elastic characteris- to 1,200-pound, densely packed 3x4 while maintaining the valuable parts and
tics, such as straw. The L341R, features straw bales. Previously, the same-sized service support they are accustomed to
increased plunger force, tension panel pres- bale weighed up to 925 pounds. Across a receiving from their local dealer.”
sure, and an 18-inch longer bale chamber
Circle 24 on enquiry card
BOSS 3000, THE LATEST VERSION

OF THE CLASSIC

Following the launch of the new BOSS system can be ordered with three or four In especially demanding terrain, a trailing
3000 MASTER loader wagons with the arms, which can also be used to load heavy jockey wheel chassis further improves
innovative EVOMATIC loader unit, PÖT- silage. The loader wagons are driven as ground tracking. Ground tracking can also
TINGER is now also launching the BOSS standard at 540 rpm at the PTO, and can be optimised with the AUTOTAST active
3000 series featuring the classic SUPER- be operated by tractors as small as 60 hp. parallel lift drawbar. The five pick-up tine
MATIC tine conveyor unit. This move will Above that, up to 110 hp is also possible. carriers, which are guided by a cam track,
see the popular and widely used EUROBOSS As an option, the driveline is also available are driven by a maintenance-free V-belt.
series being completely replaced in 2023. for a PTO speed of 1,000 rpm. As standard,
The new BOSS 3000 is available in three the BOSS is equipped without knives. Six Simply ingenious
sizes with load capacities of 18.7 m³, 21.3 knives can be slotted in as an option. The The hydraulically dry forage extension
m³ and 23.5 m³ as both high profile and knife bank with 16 or 31 knives can be can now be equipped with an automatic
LowProfile (LP) versions. folded out by an optional hydraulic sys- folding system. Optional nets prevent the
tem and then swung out alongside using crop from snagging or falling out between
SUPERMATIC – the classic EASYMOVE. All the knives are individually the struts. For longer working days, an LED
loading unit protected against foreign objects. lighting package is also available.
The tine conveyor system originating Pick-up PÖTTINGER style ISOBUS for all
from the EUROBOSS is known for very
high forage conservation combined with The pick-up with an effective width of In addition to ISOBUS compatibility
the lowest power requirement. The loading 1800 mm (DIN) has a freedom of move- as standard, the loader wagon can be
ment of 120 mm at the outermost tine. equipped with three different types of

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