2574 Balebuster - Bale Processor - Overview
2574 General Specifications
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WEIGHT | ||
Total | 6,620 lbs (3,002.78 kgs) | |
TRANSPORT DIMENSIONS | ||
Width w/ Hwy tires | 8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) | |
Width w/ Flot. Tires | 8 ft 9 in (2.67 m) | |
Length | 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m) | |
Height | 10 ft 9 in (3.26 m) | |
WORKING DIMENSIONS (With 1 Bale, Loader Fully Raised.) | ||
Width | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | |
Length | 16 ft 6 in (5.03 m) | |
Height | 10 ft 9 in (3.26 m) | |
WORKING DIMENSIONS (With 2 Bales, Loader in Bale Transport) | ||
Width | 10 ft 3 in (3.12 m) | |
Length | 22 ft 7in (6.88 m) | |
Height | 10 ft 9 in (3.26 m) | |
CHASSIS FEATURES | ||
Towing Arrangement | Clevis Type Hitch, Height Adjustable | |
Hitch Jack | 7,000 lbs (2,273 kg) rating - 15" lift | |
Axle Extension | Optional 12 in. | |
Wheel Bearing Type | Tapered Roller | |
BALE LOADER | ||
Type | Hydraulic with 2 Stage Twin Boom Arms | |
Bale Tines | Tubular Steel with 10° Float, 4 Position Width Adjustable | |
Adjustable Hydraulic Cylinder | 4 in x 24 in (10.16 cm x 60.96 cm ), Double-Acting | |
BALE CONVEYOR | ||
Type | 3 Roller Chains with Bolt-On Cross Slats | |
Drive | Hydraulic Orbital Motor, Hydraulic Flow Control Valve | |
BALE SHREDDER CHAMBER | ||
Max. Bale Size | 6 ft long x 6-1/2 ft dia (1.68 m x 1.98 m) | |
Max. Bale Weight each | 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) | |
Rotor Length | 78 in. (1.98 m) | |
Rotor Diameter (Flails extended) | 25 in (63.5 cm) | |
Rotor Bearing | 2" (5.08 cm) | |
Number of Flails | 40 | |
Flail type | Heavy Duty, Hardened Spring Steele, Swinging | |
Re-Cutter Screen Type | Helical-Slotted, Round (5 Sizes) | |
Transfer Auger Dia. | 12 in (30.48 cm) | |
Number of Slug Bars | 9 | |
Slug Bar Height | Single Point Adjustment with 9 Settings | |
BLOWER FAN | ||
Size | 44 in dia (112 m) | |
Number of paddles | 6(AR 400 Steel) | |
Fan Lined with AR 400 Steele | ||
OPERATOR CONTROLS | ||
Two hydraulic outlets required 1 set - for electic over hydraulics (standard equipment) - controls loader function, fan spout for vertical and horizontal adjustment. Requires 12 volt DC with 3-pin power outlet. Bale Conveyor - 1 set of tractor hydraulic outlets Bale Conveyor Speed - Adjustable hydraulic flow control valve Slug Bar - Single point adjustment with 9 settings |
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SPOUT OPERATION | ||
Spout Operation - Joy Stick Controlled from Tractor Cab | ||
Vertical | Fan Housing Rotated by Hydraulic Cylinder | |
Horizontal | Spout Rotates 360 degrees by Hydraulic Cylinder | |
Outlet | 3 ft. Curved Spout has an Adjustable Deflector | |
Protection | Hinged Break-Away, Sheer Bolt Protected | |
REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATION | ||
Order Spout | ||
PTO Horsepower Required | 125 hp to 150 hp | |
PTO Type | 1,000 RPM, PTO Shaft with shear bolt protection | |
Min. Tractor Hydraulic Output | 8 gpm @ 1500 psi (30.3 m @ 10,345 kpa). | |
Tractor Hydraulic Controls | 2 Double-Acting Control Valves with Quick Coupler Outlets | |
Tractor Weight | Must be of equal or greater weight than that of a 2574 with 2 bales | |
SMV Sign | Standard equipment | |
Road Lights | Standard equipment | |
2574 Balebuster Options
Tires | ||
(Set of 2) 31x10.5x15 - load rating "C" Highway Rated Tires | ||
(Set of 2) 12.5L x 15 8 ply Implement tires | ||
Standard or Constant Velocity PTO | ||
Discharge Spouts - 360° | ||
Select from the following: | ||
3 ft Curved Spout Kit (open curve) - for most applications such as feeding, bedding and erosion control . | ||
Enclosed curved spout with flanged end- facilitates farther application of mulch/bedding than the open curved spout- almost as far as straw cannon- and can be rotated 360 degrees. | ||
Straw Cannon Kit - for bedding and erosion control - shoots straw up to 100 feet. | ||
Mini-gun Spout - The mini gun gives the operator an adjustable deflector to put on the enclosed curve spout. Thus giving more control of the product stream. | ||
Additional Spout options: 10” x 25’ and 10” x 50’ hose kits- for placing mulch and bedding more precisely. Great for poultry barns, smaller areas that need to be mulched. Note: there is an adaptor in the hose kit that replaces the spout on the transition. |
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Without a Spout - Using just the transition without any spout is useful in areas where distance (0 to 40 ft (12.2m)) is not an issue. | ||
Axle Extensions | ||
12" bolt on axle extensions - provide improved stability on slopes | ||
2nd Axle with Spindles, Hubs, Bolts and Highway Tires with Rims. | ||
By adding an axle, you minimize the tongue weight and keep your compaction to a minimum. Available with highway tires only. | ||
Recutter Screen Sizes | ||
Use recutter screens to adjust the length of cut to meet the needs of your application. Screens are available in 2” round, 3” round, 4” round, 4-¼ in x 9-½ in Slotted, and 6-¼ in x 9-½ in Slotted. |
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Fenders | ||
Right and Left. Available with highway tires only. | ||
Containment Kit | ||
Keeps loose hay and corn stalks in shredder chamber. | ||