The new Vicon RF 3000 fixed-chamber and RV 4000 variable-chamber balers

At InnovAgri, Vicon unveiled its brand-new range of RF series 3000 fixed-chamber balers and RV series 4000 variable-chamber balers.
These new balers are built at the Gallignani plant in Italy, as the Kverneland group, which owns Vicon, has taken a 30% stake in the Italian company.

Having sold Vicon's historic plant in Geldrop in the Netherlands to the Kuhn group two years ago, Kverneland appears to have found in Gallignani the partner it had hoped for.

No fewer than 19 different models make up the new Vicon baler range, from a "compact" RF version designed for hilly regions to a "Mega" RV version intended for large baling jobs.

On the French market, Vicon offers 3 fixed-chamber baler concepts for diameters of 1,20 and 1,25 m, and two variable-chamber technologies: the traditional Vicon chamber and a new chamber design for maximum diameters of 1,65 to 2,00 m.

Vicon RV series 4000, variable-chamber balers

The new Vicon RV4000 range of variable-chamber balers offers 2 chamber technologies:

- RV 4100 balers, the "Vicon" solution: a mixed pre-chamber made up of 3 rollers and 5 stapled belts, known as a "crumpled core" design (aerated bale core).

- RV 4200 balers feature a new chamber concept; made up of 3 rollers and 5 endless belts, this chamber is known as an immediate-winding chamber, for greater density.

Vicon RV 4100 and 4200 round balers all feature the Intelligent Density system: combined with the principle of bale clamping by swing arm, it allows the user to adjust the diameter and pressure across 3 levels for the same bale.

Depending on the crop, the user can thus aim for the best quality/density ratio.

Note that Vicon now has a 2,00 m model: the RV 4220 "Mega" baler.

Vicon RF series 3000, fixed-chamber balers

With 3 chamber concepts, the new RF fixed-chamber balers aim to offer a solution to every expectation of the French market.

- Vicon RF 3300, the all-roller solution: designed for intensive use and for baling green material, this range is equipped with the PowerMax chamber (a chamber made up of 17 reinforced ribbed rollers mounted on oversized greasable bearings).

- Vicon RF 3200, a combination of rollers and slat chains: called RotaMax, this solution offers more flexibility for baling dry material. The slat-chain rear section would ensure steady bale rotation and push back the limits of a fixed-chamber baler in dry material.

- The Vicon RF 3120 "Compact", specialised for hilly regions: this baler is based on a "Full chains" chamber concept. Thanks to its compactness, its low centre of gravity and its 1,70 m pick-up, the Vicon RF 3120 is said to offer exemplary handling and safety on steep slopes.

The entire new Vicon RF series 3000 fixed-chamber baler range features a mechanical door lock with adjustable pressure, which would ensure optimal clamping whatever the material and baling conditions.