High Density Balers
LB 8200 – 12200 HIGH DENSITY BALER
This baler features an all-new feeding system – ‘Power Density’. This system operates a fully dynamic non-stop feeding fork that packs crop into a pre-chamber, creating wads for the bale. This system will not release a wad into the main chamber until sufficient material has been gathered resulting in a uniform bale production regardless of the density of swath being worked on. Many features are present on this machine such as AutoForm, Power Tying and Integral technology all designed to ensure ease of operation, production of uniform bales and the ability to cope with all types of materials and conditions. Vicon LB balers can be operated just as effectively in a large bulky swath of straw as in a light crop of second cut silage.
Key Features:
Power Density: 
Power density a single feeder fork is used to pre-compress the crop. Operating on a continuous cycle the fork is used to transport the crop upwards into the bale chamber. As the feeder fork continues to fill the pre-chamber, spring loaded wedges are gradually compressed. When they reach their fully rearmost position, they trigger a latch which causes the feeder fork to move through an extended stroke. This pushes the crop up into the main bale chamber, where the plunger continues to form the bale.
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Auto-Form Control System:
The auto form in-cab control system allows the operator to make adjustments to the baler from the comfort and safety of the tractor cab. Using Autoform, the operator can select net or twine tying and adjust the quantity of net or twine applied. Also the total amount of net used is shown on the display. The system also indicates the position of the Opticut knives when fitted and displays the best location of the tractor in relation to the swath to ensure even filling of the bale chamber. It also includes the ability to set the bale diameter and, when equipped with the optional proportional valve, to determine both diameter and density of the bales core and outer layers.
Optifeed:
The optifeed rotor has triangular feed tines arranged in a helix which provides a fast and even feed of crop into the chamber. The gentle handling of the crop reduces fragmentation of the leaf which means lower harvest losses. The large diameter augers can even convey a tangled crop reliably into the bale chamber.
Integral Technology: 
For heavy crops or lumpy matted swaths, Vicon’s integral auger technology offers a high intake capacity. The large diameter augers, combined with rotor tines arranged in a helix pattern, improve the way dense wet grass or heavy, tangled straw is cleared from the pickup, giving optimal performance in all conditions.
Integral Technology
OptiCut23 with HydroProtect: 
OptiCut incorporates a chopping rotor with 10-23 knives. Vicon OptiCut chopping systems have been leading the way for many years now. Vicon not only offers a wide choice of options, but also has the widest experience with chopping systems in all types of balers. All chopper units have individually protected spring-supported knives that can be set dependent on the conditions and the client’s wishes, from intensive to standard chop, allowing bales to be made to suit all requirements.
Cutting knives are operated from the tractor cab, If the feed system is blocked, the knives are automatically withdrawn until the blockage has been removed. When the feed opening is free again, the knives are automatically re-set to the cutting position.
OptiCut 23 with HydroProtect - the ultimate in knife protection Knives are individually protected against foreign objects by a dual circuit hydraulic system with twin accumulators. Any obstruction simply pushes the affected knife to its retracted position, with the accumulator restoring the knife to its working position as the obstruction passes. Where crop chopping is required, the operator can choose to engage all 23 knives or can select alternate banks of 11 or 12 knives, so that in difficult conditions one half of the set can be used in the morning and the other half in the afternoon, maintaining chop quality throughout a long days work.
Four (LB 8200) or six (LB 12200) knotters guarantee perfect bale density by rapid and smooth tying. As the bale is fully in the bale chamber during tying, no bale density is lost due to unwanted expansion. The respective capacities of the twine boxes are 20 and 24 spools. If the twine is not running, this can directly be seen in the tractor cab, on the AutoForm control, by individual knotter.
The newly developed info bale electronic system assures automatic binding with the best possible results. It only requires setting the bale diameter and choosing between various binding programs for twine and / or net. No further adjustments are necessary
Optimum compression power:
High efficiency plunger
The plunger is driven directly from the main drive gear box. The drive is transmitted by two crank shafts and two conrods which ensure even loading on the plunger. The plunger is supported by the extra large guide rollers, which run on hardened rails, resulting in minimum friction and minimum wear. In addition, the guide rollers are placed at the easily accessible outside of the bale chamber, greatly reducing the risk of fouling and damage.
Optimum compression power
The use of a 3 m long bale chamber results in an even denser bale. The bale is still fully in the bale chamber during tying, which prevents unwanted expansion. This way the bale is tied at maximum density and retains its shapes and firmness.
Homogenous bale density
Three or four individual pressure cylinders on the bale chamber ensure a homogeneous bale density. These cylinders are controlled by a fully independent hydraulic system. The required oil pressure is obtained from a large capacity pump on the main drive gearbox.
Heavy Duty Drive:
Always the right drawbar height
The standard, reversible high-low drawbar has been developed for use on all tractors. The construction guarantees good swath clearance in all positions.
Heavy duty drive
Primary drive by heavy duty pto shaft with an intermediate bearing in the middle. Connection to the tractor is through a wideangle joint, which allows sharp turns to be made without placing the driveline under stress. In addition, the main drive is protected with a cam overload coupling and it has an overrun facility.
Super rugged driveline
The advantages:
- With the overdimensioned Vicon drive, huge capacity and bale density can be obtained without any problem, directly contributing to the baler’s outstanding efficiency.
- Optimum baling performance under all conditions and with all materials.
- Strong design resulting in lower maintenance requirement.
A large flywheel is mounted on the primary side of the main drive gearbox, guaranteeing a regular plunger stroke force. This flywheel levels out peak loads in the baling process, which leads to a higher capacity. All further drives are driven from the continuously lubricated main drive and the forces within the gearbox are distributed perfectly over the various drives. While the lower section of the main gearbox drives the feed system, the pick-up rotor and the packer, simultaneously the upper part of the same oil-filled gearbox takes drive via a shaft to the knotters. All these drives are operated with low-maintenance systems that only require periodic service.