Forage and Discharge wagons

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 KRONE – a successful tradition for more
than 100 years
KRONE has been an established brand in the farming world for
Market leading
more than a century. What started out as a small blacksmith shop
developed into a leading forage specialist. It’s the perfect mix of
Innovative
innovative power, market leading expertise and close customer
relations that has made our company so successful for all these
Customer focused years. Our focus on quality and customer care has led to a large
number of impressive and unique selling points.

It all begins with dialogue. KRONE engi-
neers maintain a close relationship with
our customers and distributors. Together
they study markets, trends and needs.
Our designers use advanced computer
technology to design new machines
and simulate their in-field operation on
computer screens. This way, they start
optimising a product as early as in the
designing stage.
The next stage is building the prototype,
a task that is entrusted to seasoned
engineers, who assemble the new KRONE
machine in close cooperation with the de-
signers.

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KRONE – we identify market trends ahead
of time, maintain a close dialogue with
our customers and spearhead new deve-
lopments. A host of innovative features,
including the cam trackless pick-up and
a chain-and-slat floor that slopes towards
the intake area, combine to guarantee a
smooth crop flow without losses and at
ultimate efficiency while requiring only little
input power. AX and MX are the perfect
machines that meet any needs in forage
harvesting. They are economical to run,
robust in handling and easy to service and
operate.

No computer simulation can replace in-
field trials. That’s why we subject our new
machines to extensive trials in every part
of the world and in all types of conditions
to ensure our numerous test logs reflect
the full range of potential applications.
Quality pays. To produce quality products,
we check and log every possible detail. On
top of that, we have our products tested by
external inspectors.
All this hard work pays off – as our
customers confirm in every part of the
world. Our ongoing dialogue and quality
assurance programmes do pay off. After
all, it is for a reason that KRONE has be-
come a worldwide synonym for first-rate
technology in forage harvesting – made in
Germany.

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 AX / MX
The all-new generation of forage wagons
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Easy Flow
The Cam-Less Pick-up -
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less maintenance, more output

The cut-and-feed rotor

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Cut-and-feed rotor, swing-out knife bank,
central activation of 32 or 41 knives

AX
Forage and Discharge wagons
14 for capacities 44 m3 to 48 m³
For haylage pressed to medium volumes
MX
Forage and Discharge wagons
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50 m3 - 56 m3 capacities
For haylage pressed to medium volumes

Control systems
‘Medium’, ‘Comfort’, ‘ISOBUS‘
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Tailored to operator needs

Tractor attachment
Top or bottom-mount drawbars
Hitch ring or ball hitch systems
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Fits all Tractor couplings

Technical Data
Specifications in close-up
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 AX, MX – the ease of forage harvesting

Cam trackless EasyFlow The KRONE AX and MX range is the new benchmark setting
Pick-up generation of self-loading and self-unloading forage wagons.
Buying an AX or MX model is buying into experience and expertise.
Massive cut-and-feed rotor
After all, KRONE knows the business of farming. Innovations such
as the cam trackless EasyFlow pick-up system, the massive cut-
Knife bank swings
out to the side and-feed rotor, the knife bank that swings out to the side, the
central knife operation system as well as the chain-and-slat floor
Central knife control that slopes at the front combine to implement higher through-
AX: 0, 16, 32 knives
MX: 0, 20, 21, 41 knives puts, lower power inputs, more operator comfort and less wear
and maintenance. You name it, KRONE builds it.
Chain-and-slat floor slopes
at front

AX 250 L, AX 280 L are forage wagons with
hay extensions that fold hydraulically so
the machine can enter low buildings and
pass low gates. These AX rotor wagons
feature a bespoke rotor and a chain-and-
slat floor that slopes at the front to mini-
mize input power and provide gentle crop
treatment.
AX 250 D is our self-loading/unloading
forage wagon, which also features the
hydraulic folding extensions. This machine
is equipped with two powerful discharge
rollers at the rear, which discharge the
material in a uniform mat. A set of up to
32 knives cuts the material to perfect
lengths for equally perfect silage.
AX 250 GL and AX 280 GL are forage wa-
gons that feature solid steel extensions
that guarantee loss-free harvesting. The
extensions fold down so the machine can
easily enter the storage shed. The tailboard
opens wide for effective unloading.

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AX / MX : the powerful range of rotor wagons
Model Function Extensions Capacities No. of knives
(DIN 11714)

AX 250 L Forage wagon Collapsible, slatted 25 m³ 32

AX 280 L Forage wagon Collapsible, slatted 28 m³ 32

AX 250 GL Forage wagon Solid steel 25 m³ 32

AX 280 GL Forage wagon Solid steel 28 m³ 32

AX 250 D Self-loading/unloading Collapsible, slatted 25 m³ 32

AX 250 GD Self-loading/unloading Solid steel 25 m³ 32

AX 280 GD Self-loading/unloading Solid steel 28 m³ 32

MX 310 GL Forage wagon Solid steel 31 m³ 41

MX 350 GL Forage wagon Solid steel 35 m³ 41

MX 310 GD Self-loading/unloading Solid steel 31 m³ 41

MX 350 GD Self-loading/unloading Solid steel 35 m³ 41

AX 250 GD, AX 280 GD feature solid steel
extensions and up to three discharge rollers
to meet the requirements of contracting
businesses and machinery rings. The main
driveshaft integrates an overload clutch
that protects the rotor system at the rear
and ensures even faster unloading cycles.
MX 310 GL, MX 350 GL feature solid steel
extensions and 240 mm high channel
section frame beams. The powerful rotor
cutter bristles with 41 knives to load large
amounts of material effectively as required
in contracting applications. MX 350 GL is
equipped with 800/40 R 26.5 tyres.
MX 310 GD, MX 350 GD are rotor wagons
that suit grass and maize applications,
featuring solid steel extensions, a double
chain-and-slat floor that slopes at the
front plus up to three powerful and solid
discharge rollers at the rear.

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 EasyFlow for AX and MX –
the Cam-less Pick-up

KRONE is the first manufacturer to offer a pick-up without cam

Clean intake of crops
track. The unit stands out for its galvanized scrapers of a special
design, which ensures a continuous flow of crop as the tines
Higher productivity
retract. EasyFlow
operates at a
Quieter running higher speed for
cleaner gathering
Harder wearing and higher productivity.

Less maintenance

Perfect: Five rows of tines spaced at nar-
row 55 mm intervals and large 1,700 mm
or 1,800 mm working widths (AX, MX)
to DIN 1120 provide effective work. The
special design of the scrapers allows the
tines to retract at right angles. The roller
crop guard ensures a continuous flow
of crop into the machine and an 80 mm
vertical travel enables the pick-up to float
over any undulations. EasyFlow picks up
every haulm. After all, lost crop means lost
income.
The robust drive chain on the AX models is
overload protected by shear pins and the
chain on MX by a star ratchet clutch for
effective protection from sudden impacts.

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The benefits are obvious: The uncontrolled
EasyFlow pick-up unit uses fewer moving
parts than a cam track controlled unit.
Therefore it gives quieter operation and
harder wearing, which in turn result in fewer
service and maintenance costs. EasyFlow
operates at a 30 % higher speed for the
resulting centrifugal force to enhance the
intake of crops and increase the overall
efficiency of the AX and MX models.

KRONE delivers to farmers’ needs. The pi-
voting gauge wheels are height adjustable
without tools and are quickly adapted to
current conditions. These wheels provide
effective tracking and avoid scuffing.
Clean work in ruts and boggy terrain – the
optional gauge wheels run within the trac-
tor wheelbase and optimize the pick-up
height. These, too, are height-adjustable
without tools.
Plenty of ground clearance: The hydrau-
lic articulated drawbar with double-acting
rams is standard specification on all AX
and MX models. A 75 cm ground clearance
guarantees the machine will not push up
material on the clamp.

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 AX, MX cut-and-feed rotor models
Go with the flow

Large rotor diameters
AX : 760 mm, MX: 880 mm
Tines feature extra wide
feed plates from high-tensile
Hardox steel
High load capacity
Low input requirement
Quiet running
Low maintenance
Enhancing the intake and feed of the crop as well as cutting, the AX
and MX cut-and-feed rotors combine the advantages of traditional
rotor systems with those of swing arm systems. They are powerful
and low-maintenance and yet require little input power and provide
gentle crop treatment. Depending on
model and conditions, the AX
models can be powered by
85hp+ tractors. The helical
arrangement of the rotor
tines results in uninterrupted and
continuous cutting, which in turn
results in quiet running. There is
one knife cutting at any one moment.

The 760 mm diameter and 1,557 mm wide
cut-and-feed rotor is at the heart of the
powerful self-loading/unloading AX forage
wagons. Tines, arranged in six helical rows,
consistently pull the material through the
knives. They are plated with 25 mm Har-
dox steel to protect the crop and ensure
cleanest cuts. Driven by a stronger chain,
the massive cut-and-feed rotor revolves in
pivoting roller bearings.
This chain drives the rotor on the AX
models and the MX 310 model. The auto-
matically lubricated and heavy-duty 1.5"
chain copes with the highest loads and
guarantees dependable operation in the
heat of harvest.

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The cut-and-feed rotor has evolved in
decades of research and forage wagon
manufacturing. Its success in the field is
accounted for by its enormous appetite,
its high compression rates and straightfor-
ward design. The tines feature extra wide
feed plates for gentle crop treatment, en-
hanced quality of cuts and reduced power
input. The plates and the scrapers are
made from Hardox steel. After all, the cut-
and-feed rotor is among the aggregates
exposed to the highest wear. In summary,
the unit stands out for less wear, higher
longevity and reduced costs.

Convenient – automatic rotor drive chain
lubrication and Cam-Less Pick-up. Two
assets that reduce maintenance and
increase chain longevity.
The MX cut-and-feed rotor is 1,640 mm
in width and 880 mm in diameter – two
parameters that explain its huge appetite.
Eight helical rows of tines feature 17 mm
wide and weld-on Hardox steel plates for
gentle crop feed without squeezing the
material. The MX 350 rotor is driven by
maintenance-free and oil immersed spur
gears while the rotor on MX 310 is driven
by a heavy-duty 1.5" chain.

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 The cutting system
A cutting edge concept

Automatic knife activation
AX: 0, 16, 16, 32 knives
MX: 0, 20, 21, 41 knives
Hydraulic knife control
inactivates all knives
Knife bank swings
out to the side
Knife changes without tools
Automatic locking
Scissor-like cutting for finest quality forage! The secret behind
this system, which cuts the crop like a scissor, is the small
clearance between the wide tine plates and the spring-loaded
knives – 32 on AX and 41 on MX models. Central knife control
gives you the flexibility to select the preferred cutting length at
any moment. The highlight of this cutting
system is the knife bank that swings
out to the side for servicing from
only one side of the machine.

All knife changes are from

the left machine side

Excellent quality of cut

A power saving design, the AX and MX
knives pull the crop over a full-length
cutting edge, which eliminates the risk of
peak loads and results in quieter running.
The wavy blades maintain their sharpness
over extended periods of time.
Cutting like a scissor – the haulms cannot
slip away through the narrow clearance
between the wide tine plates and the
knives, which eliminates the risk squeezing
and guarantees perfect cuts.
Peace of mind: All knives are individually
protected by coil springs and break back
when a foreign object passes the system.
Once the object has passed, the knives
return automatically to their previous po-
sition.

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Straightforward and convenient: All knife
changes are carried out without tools and
from one side of the machine after the knife
bank swings out – an innovative system on
the new AX and MX forage wagons that
offers ultimate operator comfort. All knife-
changing operations are carried out from
the left side of the machine, from lowering
the knife bank and swinging it out to remo-
ving the knives – a time and cost saving
system.
How you do it: First, lower the entire knife
bank hydraulically. Set the knives to 0 po-
sition, which unlocks them automatically.
Then operate a lever to unlock the knife
bank and swing it to the side. Last, remove
the knives by pulling them up and out of
the bank. Afterwards, swing the knife bank
back into work position, where it locks
automatically.

Practical cab-based control – the knife
bank is lowered hydraulically when a
blockage occurs. Once the blockage is
removed, the bank swings back into the
feed channel – hydraulically and controlled
from the cab. Work can now be resumed.
Convenient maintenance and knife changes
– the knife bank is lowered hydraulically
and then swings out to the side. The knife
banks on machines specified with Comfort
Control are lowered by pressing a button
on the machine frame.
The central knife operation system con-
trols a variety of cutting lengths. Nominal
lengths on AX models are 90 mm and 45
mm, obtained by sets of 16 or 32 knives;
whereas nominal lengths on MX models are
74 mm or 37 mm, obtained by activating
20, 21 or 45 knives. 0 position means the
crop is not cut.

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 AX – difference by design
Easier intake, higher output

The chain-and-slat floor Tough applications ask for sturdy hardware. The answer is the
slopes at the front AX range of forage wagons with extra robust frames and bodies,
because KRONE knows that strength is paying off over the years.
Short feed channel
Low input requirement The sloping chain-and-slat floor is an achievement that brings
efficiency and easy-loading at the same time.
Sturdy and wide channel
section frame

Vertical sides – no bridging

effect

Up to 28 m³ capacities
(DIN 11741)

The heavy-duty frame is designed for hea-
vy-duty applications. The axial beams are
made from 200 mm high channel section
steel – for superior stability and longevity.
Vertical and straight sides ensure the ma-
terial passes smoothly to the rear. A high
number of stanchions provide stability. The
sides are hot-galvanised, powder coated
and plastic-laminated. This is quality
through and through.
Strong – two high-tensile chains with
short and 10 mm diameter links advance
the crop smoothly and swiftly to the rear.
Unloading, too, is swift and smooth.

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Easy flow and robust build – AX meets
the needs of farmers who use their forage
wagons for on-farm applications. The
wagon stands out for its EasyFlow pick-
up without cam track, a powerful and
large-diameter rotor, wide tine plates and
scissor-like cutting. The system does not
affect the forage quality and does not
squeeze the material. In addition, the per-
fect cutting system reduces the amount of
power required to drive the rotor. As the
chain-and-slat floor slopes at the front
it reduces the length of the feed channel
and thus the amount of power required to
feed the material into the load area, thus
enabling a faster and gentler crop feed. As
a result, the AX models can be operated by
80hp+ tractors. The point is made: these
wagons deliver the quality of a rotor cutter
at the power input of a swing-arm system.

Handling even the heaviest crops, the hy-
draulic chain-and-slat floor moves enor-
mous masses of material. Advance speed
is steplessly variable.
The control chest for floor advance / reverse
on discharge roller models. As the floor
reverses, the material moves away from
the discharge rollers to cure a problem in
this area, for example. After the area is
cleared, the rollers can start up freely.
Work light for night work. This is one detail
that shows KRONE responds to user
wishes. The light illuminates the load area
for effective operation at night.

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 AX 250 L, AX 280 L
Models with collapsible hay extensions
EasyFlow - the pick-up
without cam track
760 mm diameter
cut-and-feed rotor.
Knife bank swings out to the
side – 32 knives
Automatic chain-and-slat
floor limit stop
Hydraulic extensions
An effective system, the tarp cover at the
machine‘s front end, the high number of
ropes and closely spaced channel steel
sections provide effective loading and
eliminate the risk of loosing material on
lanes and roads.
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The AX 250 L and AX 280 L models with cutting system and
hydraulic hay extensions offer advanced harvest technology.
These machines are ideal for harvesting efficiently without the
risk of losses. The easy operating wagons stand out for their
cam trackless EasyFlow pick-up,
efficient rotor cutter and
swing-out knife bank with
32 knives as well as their
chain-and-slat floor that
slopes at the front.
Convenient: The extensions are operated Flexibility: The collapsible extensions allow
by two hydraulic rams, which are mounted the machine to pass under low gates
on either side of the machine‘s front. The and enter low buildings and give you the
rams are operated from the cab. flexibility to use them as feeder wagons in
low animal buildings and winter storage in
low sheds.
The AX 250 L and AX 280 L rotor cutter
models offer capacities of 25 m³ and
28 m³ (DIN 11741) while providing the
flexibility to pass under low gates and
enter low buildings thanks to collapsible
hay extensions, saving time and costs.
Vice versa, use them to full capacity and
fold up the extensions when working in
the field or in high buildings. Besides, the
compact design and low centre of gravity
provide the stability that is required for safe
operation on the slope.

It’s safe, too: AX 250 L and AX 280 L also
feature an automatic limit stop for the slat-
and-chain floor. A sensor controlled switch
automatically stops the floor advance
when the material starts pushing against
the tailboard to protect it from damage.
Robust through and through: The solid
steel and stable tailboard ensures loss-free
transport. The road lights are integrated in
the rear wall and do not interfere with the
material that is being unloaded.
High capacity: The tailboard opens wide
to unload the crop swiftly as the chain-
and-slat floor advances at full speed. Two
hydraulic rams open the tailboard wide.
The board is unlocked automatically as
it opens and is locked automatically as it
closes.

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 AX 250 GL, AX 280 GL
Solid steel extensions

Robust steel extensions, The AX 250 GL and AX 280 GL models offer strong and solid
few components steel extensions to suit professional applications and daily
harvesting. These 25 m³ and 28 m³ capacity machines
Solid and strong tailboard
(DIN 11741) transport the crop fast and without losses to the
clamp. These easy operating rotor cutter wagons with sloping
Automatic chain-and-slat
floor stop switch chain-and-slat floor and wide opening tailboard are made for
high-capacity and cost-effective harvesting.
Automatic loading

No crop is lost. The solid steel extensions,
the solid tailboard, the tarp covers and
plenty of ropes – all these details com-
bine to transport your chopped silage to
the clamp without loss along the way. The
solid steel extensions are made of only few
components to offer maximum stability.
Nothing is left behind: The material moves
smoothly to the rear and past vertical and
straight sides, advanced by the hydraulic
chain-and-slat floor, which comprises two
robust chains and aggressive channel
section slats.
A thought-through system: The sides
feature fold-in extensions. These give
added flexibility as the machine passes
easily under low gates and enters low
sheds for winter storage.

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No crop is lost. Modern forage wagons
are primarily used for harvesting wilted
crop that is cut to short lengths for silage
making. The machines are loaded to maxi-
mum capacity and for maximum transport
efficiency. The vertical and hot-galvanized
and plastic-laminated solid steel sides
in combination with a high number of
stanchions provide absolute stability. No
crop will get lost through the solid walls.
These machines roll the crop home to the
clamp, haul after haul.

Automatic chain-and-slat limit stop: On AX
GL, the advance of the chain-and-slat floor
is stopped by pressing a button on the in-
side of the knife bank. AX 280 GL models
are available with Comfort Control and
automatic loading.
From the tractor seat: Two rams on either
side of the tailboard open and close the
tailboard hydraulically. The automatic
system makes unloading a much easier
operation.
High-capacity: AX 280 GL offers a large
28 m3 volume (DIN 11741). The tailboard
opens wide and the hydraulic chain-and-
slat floor empties the large load area
quickly and effectively.

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 AX 250 D
Forage and Discharge wagon with collapsible extensions

Universal: The AX 250 D model is a forage wagon that features

Hydraulic hay extensions
the cut-and-feed rotor, folding hay extensions and discharge
rollers and a 25 m³ capacity body (DIN 11741). Like all KRONE
Two discharge rollers
Overload protected driveshaft high-capacity forage wagons, this model stands out for quality
High-power and
build, an extraordinary level of standard specification and
high-efficiency driveline
convenient operation.
Massive 470 mm diameter
discharge rollers

Higher rpm bottom roller

boosts unloading efficiency

Automatic chain-and-slat
floor limit stop

Low-profile: A ca. 2,920 mm build height
is low enough so the machine can enter
low buildings. The hydraulic extensions
fold approx. 600 mm, controlled from the
tractor seat.
Powerful driveline: The main driveshaft
integrates the overload clutch, which gi-
ves appropriate protection the extremely
robust discharge roller drives. The power
flows directly from the main gearbox to the
bottom discharge roller.
Two large 470 mm diameter discharge
rollers with V-shaped tines unload the
material across the full machine width. The
bottom rotor revolves at a higher speed to
boost unloading efficiency and crop flow
consistency.

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Old buildings, low gates or bridges and low
hanging branches often make it difficult to
operate high-capacity forage wagons with
cutting rotor and rigid extensions. The easy
operating KRONE AX 250 D is a compact
forage wagon that is equipped with two
discharge rollers and folding extensions so
it easily passes under low gates. Equipped
with a large number of innovative features,
the machine impresses by high output
capacities and low input requirement.
32 selectable knives make the AX 250 D
a versatile machine that is used for daily
harvests of green forage and in wilted
silage operations.

Automatic chain stop: The AX 280 D model
features a motion sensor on the bottom
roller. This sensor detects when the body
is filled to capacity and stops the chain-
and-slat floor. The system ensures the
rollers will start off smoothly even when the
machine is filled to capacity.
Running smoothly: The heavy-duty rotor
drive chains withstand the highest loads.
Spring-loaded chain tensioners reduce the
need for maintenance and enhance the
service life of the chains.
Perfect in every detail: The solid tailboard
with integrated lights is robust and opens
wide via two hydraulic rams, which control
the opening angle and thereby the material
flow.

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 AX 250 GD, AX 280 GD
Forage and Discharge wagons with solid steel extensions

Heavy-duty 25 m³ and 28 m³ solid
steel extensions (DIN 11741)
Two or three discharge rollers
Overload protected driveshaft
High-power and high-
efficiency driveline
Higher rpm bottom roller(s)
boost unloading capacity
Optional cross conveyor
The GD model badge stands for solid steel extension wagons
with discharge rollers. The AX Forage and Discharge wagons
cater for all requirements. Up to three discharge
rollers unload the material in a uniform
mat and in no time at all. The
chain-and-slat floor slopes at
the front and reduces input
power and increases
loading capacity.

Unloading the crop in an even mat, two or
three rollers (option) are directly driven by
tractor‘s pto shaft, which features an inte-
gral overload clutch. Vertical sides down
the full length of the machine eliminate any
risk of bridging.
Large-diameter rollers boost unloading ef-
ficiency. 470 mm diameter rotors operate
dependably and smoothly. The two units at
the bottom revolve at a higher speed, en-
suring a continuous flow of crop and short
unloading cycles.
Automatic chain-and-slat limit stop: When
the machine is filled to capacity, the
material pushes the bottom roller to the
rear. When this happens, a motion sensor
causes the chain-and-slat floor to come
to a stop. When it’s time to discharge, the
rollers start up readily.

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Quality silage is gained by clamping the
material in even mats. The AX Forage and
Discharge wagons with their large-diame-
ter and solid discharge rollers fully meet
these requirements. The machine unloads
the material layer by layer and across the
full length of the heap to prepare for sub-
sequent clamping. The automatic slat-and-
chain floor stop sensor, which is integrated
in the bottom discharge roller, ensures the
rollers will start up smoothly on the clamp.
The direct driveline, which sends the
power from the main gearbox at the front
of the machine to the rear bottom roller is
a well-proven system. The straightforward
system comprises only few drive chains
and driveshafts for guaranteed frictional
connection and ease of maintenance.

Versatile: AX 250 GD and AX 280 GD are
available with an optional cross conveyor.
The hydraulic aggregate is easily stored
under the machine after use.
Convenient: The belt is operated both from
the cab terminal and from the control unit
at the rear. The system offers operators the
option of controlling the machine from the
ground.
The machine discharges the material
to either side and to requirement. The
discharge rate is controlled by ground
speed and floor advance.

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 Tandem axle systems for AX models
Safe travel

Unsprung high-clearance Heavy-duty axles are a must, if you are looking for high capa-
tandem axle cities and swift travel between field and clamp. KRONE offers
8,000 kg axle load
a variety of tandem axle systems that cater for various vehicle
Spring-loaded assembly with weights and requirements. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes
axial draft arms
from using the best equipment for the job at hand
14,000 kg axle load

Spring-loaded assembly
with axial draft arms
16,000 kg axle load

Caster-steer and spring-

loaded Boogie axle for large
suspension travel
14,000 kg axle load

The low-maintenance and high-clearance
axle aggregate with four-wheel braking is
approved to a maximum speed of 40 km/h.
Offering plenty of clearance and excellent
climbing, the unsprung assembly performs
extraordinarily well on the clamp.
The spring-loaded tandem axle system
with draft arm suspension and parabolic
springs and equalizer assembly: The
strong arms connect the chassis and axles
to provide optimum control by exerting a
pulling effect on the axles.
Caster-steer Boogie axle with parabolic
springs: The system brings the centre of
gravity down and thereby enhances the
machine‘s ability to climb the clamp. The
castering rear axle is locked by a ram
during manoeuvring or clamping.

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Unsprung high-clearance tandem axle, 8,000 kg axle load
AX 250 L, 250 GL, 250 D, 250 GD
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Overrun brake with automatic reversing
Track width 1,950 mm
Axle base 1,030 mm
Wheel attachment 6-stud
Tyre size 500/50-17 14 PR
Tread system AW tread
Tyre width 503 mm
Tyre diameter 945 mm

Spring-loaded axle assembly with axial draft arm, 14,000 kg axle load
AX 250 L, 250 GL, 250 D, 250 GD, AX 280 L, 280 GL, 280 GD
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Dual-line air brake with load-sensitive proportional valve
Track width 1,950 mm
Axle base 1,170 mm
Wheel attachment 8-stud
Tyres 500/50 – 17 14 PR
Tread system Flotation +
Tyre width 503 mm
Tyre diameter 945 mm
Tyres 500/55 – 20 12 PR
Tread system Flotation +
Tyre width 505 mm
Tyre diameter 1,060 mm

Spring-loaded axle assembly with axial draft arm, 16,000 kg axle load
AX 250 L, 250GL, 250 D, 250 GD, 280 L, 280 GL, 280 GD
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Track width 1,950 mm
Axle base 1,200 mm
Wheel attachment 8-stud
Tyres 620/40 R 22,5 TL
Tread system Flotation Pro Radial
Tyre width 620 mm
Tyre diameter 1,080 mm

Spring-loaded Boogie tandem axle assembly with caster-steer rear axle, 14,000 kg axle load
AX 280 GL, 280 GD
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Track width 2,000 mm
Axle base 1,240 mm
Wheel attachment 8-stud
Tyres 620/40 R 22,5 TL
Tread system Flotation Pro Radial
Tyre width 620 mm
Tyre diameter 1,080 mm

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 MX – innovative by design
Boost your harvest efficiency

Cain-and-slat floor MX is the new KRONE range of high-capacity Forage and

slopes at front, short
feed channel
Low power input, higher
capacities
Gentle loading
Vertical and straight solid
steel sides
Sturdy and wide channel
section frame (240 mm)
Discharge wagons with solid steel bodies. Offering a capacity
of up to 35 m³ (DIN 11741), these rotor wagons impress not
only by their enormous efficiency and low input power but
also by their versatility. Equipped with solid steel
extensions and doing without hoops and ropes,
these wagons are the perfect machines
for contracting businesses.

Double chain-and-slat floor

The robust MX frame is made from 240
mm high channel steel sections. The axial
draft arms are customized to the chassis;
they are angled on MX 310 models equip-
ped with up to 22" tyres and straight on
MX 350 models with up to 26.5" tyres.
The stanchions are closely spaced to
provide extra stability to the sides. The
formed steel sides are vertical and plane
to ensure smooth advance of the material
to the rear of the machine. The sheets are
galvanized and powder coated for durabi-
lity and longevity.
Two are better than one: Two chain-and-
slat floors ensure MX unloads the material
smoothly and fast. Unloading cycles are
effective and short because time is money.
The four 10 mm short-linked chains are
high-tensile and long-serving.

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Forage wagons are assessed not only by
their capacity, length of build, and quality
of cut but also by degree of input power
and efficiency as well as softness of crop
handling. Introducing a chain-and-slat floor
that slopes at the front, KRONE imple-
ments a shorter feed channel and thereby
reduces the pressure on the material. This
means gentler crop treatment, reduced
input power and higher load rates. Also,
the sloping floor increases the volume of
the machine and allows full exploitation of
the overall capacity.

Positive: The hydraulic floor offers stepless
adjustment and slow / fast advance. MX
350 features a separate drive with a fast
advance function for each slat-and-chain
system.
No material is lost. The top plate on the
headboard pivots up to form part of the
automatic loading system, provided it
is specified with an optional sensor as
available on Comfort Control models.
Easy, practical and safe – a door and
ladder on one side of the MX models offer
access into the machine. The door is on
the rear axle for balance of loads during
loading.

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 MX 310 GL, MX 350 GL
High-capacity forage wagon with solid steel extensions

Uncontrolled EasyFlow
Pick-up
880 mm diameter rotor
cutter with wide Hardox
tine plates
Heavy-duty drive system,
stronger 1.5" chain on MX 310
spur gear drive on MX 350
Offering high capacity, high efficiency and versatile application,
the MX 310 GL and MX 350 GL forage wagons with solid steel
extensions and 32 m³ and 35 m³ (DIN 11714) load areas are
tailored to large-scale operations and contracting businesses.
These MX models were developed over decades of forage
wagon manufacturing and listening to farmers and contractors.

Knife bank swings out to the

side – 41 knives

Chain-and-slat floor slopes at

the front, four chains

Hydraulic tailboard opens

wide

Efficient harvesting: MX 350 GL is a heavy-
duty machine of a 21-tonne weight rating.
It delivers efficiency, cutting quality and
dependability – all key criteria for effective
silage harvesting.
A robust system: The MX 310 rotor cutter
is driven by a massive 1.5" chain. An auto-
matic chain lubrication system minimizes
maintenance. The chain is hard wearing
and offers extended service life.
Frictional and maintenance-free connec-
tions: The MX 350 cutting rotor is driven by
an oil-immersed spur gear, a drive system
that is able to handle high loads and that
is protected by a cam-type clutch in the
main driveshaft.

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High performers that deliver quality, sta-
bility and smooth operation, the high-
capacity MX models impress not only by
superior driving and convenient operation
but also by their enormous efficiency at
a low power input. The large rotor cutter
with wide tine plates and the sloping floor
ensure gentle crop treatment. KRONE MX
gives you true peace of mind. The versatile
forage wagon operates cost-effectively in
wilted silage and maize.

Safety is key. A sensor controlled switch
automatically stops the floor advance as
soon as the material starts pushing against
the tailboard. The terminal screen prompts
the operator that the machine is filled to
capacity. The system eliminates the risk
of damaging the tailboard due to over-
loading.
A thought-through system: The strong MX
GL tailboards are made from smooth and
unpunched steel sheet to ensure no crop
is lost. It opens and closes hydraulically
and is locked and unlocked automatically.
High-capacity unloading: The tailboard
opens wide. The two chain-and-slat floors
combine with vertical and smooth sides to
feed large masses swiftly to the rear of the
machine. Nothing is in the way. Everything
is moving smoothly.

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 MX 310 GD, MX 350 GD
High-volume forage wagon with solid steel extensions and discharge rollers

Two or three (option) solid
discharge rollers
Uniform distribution of the material
Direct, straight and frictional
driveline to rollers
Clutch in main driveshaft
protects discharge rollers from
overload – higher throughput
Higher rpm bottom rotor
for uniform and
fine distribution
MX 310 GD, MX 350 GD are the KRONE high-performance and
high-capacity forage wagons complete with discharge rollers
and rotor cutter. The 31 m³ and 35 m³ (DIN 11741) capacity
models are designed for professional application by large-scale
farmers or contracting businesses. The machines impress not
only by their sheer capacity, excellent cutting quality and high
operator comfort but also by the
high discharge rates of the new
rotor assembly at the rear.

Split chain-and-slat floor

slopes at front

Total quality forage. The MX GD models
feature two or three (option) discharge
rollers. The large 470 mm diameter, the
polygon and the higher rpm bottom roller
produce an even mat on the clamp while
unloading at maximum speed.
Ultimate performance – the discharge rol-
lers are overload protected by a cam clutch
in the main tractor driveshaft. This design
boosts the unloading rate and accuracy of
distribution at high unloading rates and in
heavy crops.
A direct and absolutely maintenance-free
driveline transmits the drive power from
the front end of the machine to the bottom
roller at the rear. The driveshaft and the
right-angle gearboxes deal perfectly with
load peaks in heavy crop.

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The high-capacity self-unloading MX GD
model stands out for unique efficiency
and versatility. The uncontrolled EasyFlow
pick-up leaves nothing behind, not even
when loading at high ground speeds. The
massive rotor cutter with wide Hardox steel
plated tines for enhanced crop feed deve-
lops a huge appetite. 41 knives produce
nominal lengths of cut of 37 mm – truly
short cuts. The chain-and-slat floor slopes
at the front to reduce input power and in-
crease loading capacity. The beefy rollers
at the rear are overload protected by a
clutch in the main driveshaft and discharge
the material fast and in a uniform mat. MX
GD – the ultimate forage wagon for har-
vesting high-quality silage. Depend on it.

Perfect in every detail: Automatically tensi-
oned chains drive the rollers in the middle
and at the top. The bottom roller revolves
at a higher speed to the effect of producing
a uniform mat and fine distribution.
The fully automatic limit stop stops the
slat-and-chain floor when the machine is
filled to capacity and material is pressing
against the bottom rotor, which starts mo-
ving in a gate to the rear. A motion sensor
triggers chain stop. The discharge rollers
will then start off smoothly.
No material is lost, thanks to the pivoting
hood on the tailboard, which optimizes the
crop flow during unloading. When the tail-
board opens this board pivots into vertical
position to guard off the material and en-
sure it drops back onto the rollers.

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 Spring-loaded tandem axle aggregates for the MX range
On the road of success

Tandem axle assembly with
axial draft arms
Accurate tracking and narrow
axle spacing, low dead weight
Parabolic springs
Boogie tandem axle aggregate
easy pulling, excellent climb;
lockable caster axle; stable
steering; parabolic springs
Dual-line air brake
with automatic load-sensitive
four-wheel braking
Modern machines are heavier in weight and more versatile. In
addition, they operate in maize and haylage as well as in flat
and hilly terrain. For all these reasons, it is more important today
than in the past to specify them with proper axles, tyres and
brakes. The spring-loaded axle assembly with up to 20" tyres
and the Boogie axle aggregate with up to
26.5" tyres feature high-quality
and four-wheel braked
tandem axles that suit
your requirements
perfectly.

The spring-loaded assembly with axial
draft arms that exert a pulling effect on
the axles reduces the load on the para-
bolic springs, which are exclusively used
for springing. As the axles track very accu-
rately, they enhance straight running and
reduce tyre wear.
The spring-loaded tandem Boogie axle
assemblyhas parabolic springs fitted bet-
ween and underneath the axles, a design
that guarantees perfect climbing and clam-
ping abilities. Thanks to a large suspension
travel, all axles are level at all times and the
load is distributed uniformly to all wheels.
The caster-steer axle features hydraulic
locking and load-sensitive disk cam
control. This stabilises the axle in straight
travel, because the machine weight pres-
ses two curved plates against each other.
The curved sides of the pressure bearings
glide on each other when the machine is
travelling through a bend.

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 Spring-loaded axle assembly with axial draft arms and 16,000 kg axle load (MX 310 GL, MX 310 GD)
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Dual-line air brake with load-sensitive proportional valve
Track width 1,950 mm
Axle base 1,200 mm
Wheel attachment 8-stud
Tyre size 620/40 R 22,5
Tread system Flotation Pro Radial

e Tyre width
Tyre diameter
620 mm
1,080 mm

Suspended Boogie tandem axle with caster-steer rear axle, 14,000 kg axle load
(MX 310 GL and 310 GD)
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Dual-line air brake with load-sensitive proportional valve
Track width 2,000 mm
Axle base 1,240 mm
Wheel attachment 8-stud
Tyre size 620/40 R 22,5
Tread system Flotation Pro Radial
Tyre width 620 mm
Tyre diameter 1,080 mm

Suspended Boogie tandem axle with caster-steer rear axle, 18,000 kg axle load
(MX 310 GL and MX 310 GD)
Maximum speed 40 km/h
Dual-line air brake with load-sensitive proportional valve
Track width 2,000 mm
Axle base 1,600 mm
Wheel attachment 10-stud
Tyre size 700/45 – 22.5
Tread system Flotation +
Tyre width 720 mm
Tyre diameter 1,232 mm

Suspended Boogie tandem axle with caster-steer rear axle, 18,000 kg axle load
(MX 350 GL and MX 350 GD)
Maximum speed 40 km/h
2-Leitungs-Druckluftbremsanlage
Track width 2,000 mm
Axle base 1,600 mm
Wheel attachment 10-stud
Tyre size 700/45 R 22,5 12 PR TL
Tread system Flotation +
Tyre width 720 mm
Tyre diameter 1,232 mm
Tyre size 710/50 R/ 26,5 170 D
Tread system Cargo X-BiB
Tyre width 720 mm
Tyre diameter 1,350 mm
Tyre size 800/45 R 26,5 TL
Tread system Flotation Pro Radial
Tyre width 800 mm
Tyre diameter 1,350 mm

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 ‘Medium‘, ‘Comfort‘, ‘ISOBUS‘
Control systems tailored to your needs

Easy operation is a must. Customize the KRONE AX and MX

Convenient
self-loading/unloading rotor cutter models to your individual
needs. Choose between our ‘Medium‘, ‘Comfort‘ and
Compatible with loadsensing
systems ‘ISOBUS‘ terminals and the CCI terminal.
The CCI terminal is a universal control
Comfort Control with
automatic load option unit for use on ISOBUS
machines from many
Automatic loading with
manufacturers.
filling level detection
and pressure sensor –
full unloading

CCI-ISOBUS optional:
One for all

‘Medium‘ control for AXL / GL and MX GL
models: The system operates the knives in
the knife bank, opens and closes the tail-
board, operates the articulated drawbar,
the pick-up unit, the chain-and-slat floor
and the work light.
‘Medium‘ control unit on AX D/GD and
MX GD models: This system controls all
‘Medium‘ functions plus extra floor advan-
ce buttons and displays current advance
speed with the help of a bar graph.
The ‘Comfort‘ control unit with display
screen is available for AX 250D/GD, AX280
GL/GD and MX GL/GD. The system con-
trols loading and unloading as well as
diagnosing and stores and retrieves the
number of hauls and hours worked. It also
features automatic unloading.

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The shock-proof ‘Medium‘ and ‘Comfort‘
operator boxes are as easy to handle, read
and operate as the CCI ISOBUS control
terminal. They feature actively backlit
buttons for less fatiguing night work on
load-sensing wagons. AX and MX can
be specified with the international and
standardized ISOBUS system, an option
that allows owners to operate different
machines from different manufacturers
from one single terminal. This means, the
machine is set and operated from the cab-
mounted CCI-ISOBUS terminal. The new
CCI terminal is a standardized ISOBUS
operation system that is compatible with
many makes.

One box for all: This operator box not only
comprises all Comfort control functions
but is also compatible with all ISOBUS
equipment. The display features intuitive
and high-technology controls.
The automatic loading system is an option
for AX and MX models with solid steel ex-
tensions and Comfort control. The system
comprises a pre-compression sensor that
is mounted at the bottom of the headboard
and filling levelling detection via sensor
(AX) or pivoting top plate (MX) and offers
the advantage of boosting filling levels and
the degree of pre-compression. Only after
both sensors are activated, will the chain-
and-slat floor start reversing. The system
ensures consistent crop feed to the rear
and full exploitation of the load capacity.
The job is less fatiguing and the risk of air
pockets in the load area is eliminated.

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 Hitch systems – customized to your
requirements
Hitch systems for all tractor
back-ends
40 mm hitch ring for pin-hitch
attachment
50 mm hitch ring for hitch
hook and pivoting attachment
K 80 hitch ball for
pivoting drawbar attachment
As we market our machines in many different countries where
statutory requirements and harvest conditions differ accordingly,
we developed various attachment systems that cater for indi-
vidual requirements and regions and offer an optimum solution
for every farmer. Ranging from hitch rings to ball hitch systems,
our wide variety of attachment systems offers the right product
for any demand at home and abroad. You can choose the right
system for your tractor. As machine weights increase, bottom
mount systems are becoming more popular in Germany now.

Pin-hitch drawbar: This drawbar offers
large ground clearance so that the pick-
up can collect the most massive swaths
without problem. The top-mounted draw-
bar is available for air brake models but is
also perfect on overrun braked machines.
Bottom-mount drawbar: This system
copes with higher tongue loads and at-
taches to hitch hook, Piton-fix, pivoting
and ball hitch systems.
The 40 mm ID hitch ring is mostly used
on top-mount, pin-hitch drawbars. The
cranked version is used on machines with
overrun braking whereas the straight unit
is reserved for air brake models.

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Attachment and removal can be heavy
work and therefore our self-loading / un-
loading AX and MX forage wagons feature
a foldable stand. The standard articulated
drawbar offers hydraulic height adjustment
to bring the hitch ring to the proper attach-
ment height. The fold-up stand offers
ample ground clearance and guarantees a
smooth flow of the crop into the machine –
even when picking up massive swaths. All
lines are routed tidily for easy coupling.

The 50 mm ID hitch ring attaches to hitch
hook or Piton-Fix systems. This is a popu-
lar system in many countries.
The 80 mm hitch ball reduces wear and
increases ride comfort as it eliminates
horizontal shock loading.
The drawbar suspension system: The
design warrants smooth and comfortable
running. The nitrogen tank absorbs shock-
loads by operating the hydraulic ram on
the articulated drawbar.

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 Technical Data

Typ AX 250 L AX 250 GL AX 250 D AX 250 GD A

Capacity (DIN 11714) ca. m³ 25 25 25 25 2
Capacity ca. m³ 44 44 44 44 4
(Haylage pressed to medium volumes)
Length mm 8,100 8,100 8,850 8,850 8
Overall width mm 2,515 2,515 2,515 2,515 2
*Overall height mm 3,460 3,460 3,460 3,460 3
*Overall height, extensions folded mm 2,970 – 2,970 – 3
*Platform height mm 1,280 1,280 1,280 1,280 1
Track width mm 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1
Tyre size 500/50-17 500/50-17 500/50-17 500/50-17 5
(500/55-20) (500/55-20) (500/55-20) (500/55-20) (5
(620/40 R 22,5) (620/40 R 22,5) (620/40 R 22,5) (620/40 R 22,5) (6
Drawbar tongue load
Top-mount system with overrun brakes kg 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 –
Top-mount system with air brakes kg (1,500) (1,500) (1,500) (1,500) 1
Bottom-mount system kg (1,500) (1,500) (1,500) (1,500) (1
Axle load kg 8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000 1
(14,000) (14,000) (14,000) (14,000) (1
(16,000) (16,000) (16,000) (16,000)
Pick-up width mm 1,800 1,800 1.800 1.800 1
No. of knives max. 32 32 32 32 3
Minimum knife spacing mm 45 45 45 45 4
No. of discharge rollers - - 2 2 (3) -
Power requirement ca. kW/hp 59/80 59/80 59/80 59/80 6
PTO speed rpm 540 540 540 540 5
Compatible with loadsensing systems Yes Yes Yes Yes Y

* Base specification ( ) Option All weights and dimensions do not necessarily comply with standard specifications and are therefore not binding.

KRONE is serious about aftersales service, because every operator has at least once seen his harvest chain grind down
to a halt because of a downed machine – clearly an experience we all can do without. However, when this does happen then
every minute counts. KRONE is aware of that and operates a dense network of professional dealerships, which operate well-
stocked warehouses near your operation. Striving for ultimate efficiency, we are here to help you. KRONE – hay and forage
technology

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AX 280 L AX 280 GL AX 280 GD MX 310 GL MX 310 GD MX 350 GL MX 350 GD
28 28 28 31 31 35 35
48 48 48 50 50 56 56

8,800 8,800 9,600 9,050 9,650 9,550 10,350

2,515 2,515 2,515 2,550 2,550 2,550 2,550
3,650 3,650 3,650 3,650 3,650 3,875 3,875
3,160 – – – – – –
1,410 1,410 1,410 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
1,950 (2,000) 1,950 (2,000) 1,950 (2,000) 1,950 (2,000) 1,950 (2,000) 2,000 2,000
500/50-17 500/50-17 500/50-17 620/40 R 22,5 620/40 R 22,5 700/45 R 22,5 700/45 R 22,5
(500/55-20) (500/55-20) (500/55-20) (700/45 R 22,5) (700/45 R 22,5) (710/50 R 26,5) (710/50 R 26,5)
(620/40 R 22,5) (620/40 R 22,5) (620/40 R 22,5) (800/45 R 26,5) (800/45 R 26,5)

– – – – – – –
1,500 1,500 1,500 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
(1,500) (1,500) (1,500) (3,000) (3,000) (3,000) (3,000)
14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 14,000 18,000 18,000
(16,000) (16,000) (16,000) (16,000) (16,000)
(18,000) (18,000)
1,800 1,800 1,800 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
32 32 32 41 41 41 41
45 45 45 37 37 37 37
- - 2 (3) - 2 (3) - 2 (3)
66/90 66/90 66/90 88/120 88/120 92/125 92/125
540 540 540 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Original parts are more cost-effective, because it is approved quality that

really pays. Haven‘t you been through the experience that your local dealer
claimed a part was high-quality and then it turned out that it did not work?
Tests conducted by agricultural magazines have shown that manufacturer-
tested quality parts last longer and operate more reliably. Do not compromise
on quality and trust in Original KRONE parts.
 The Hay & Forage Product Program:

Disc Mowers

Rotary Tedders

Rotary Rakes

Forage Wagons

Combi Wagons

Round Balers

Integrated Baler Wrappers

Large Square Balers

Self-Propelled Mower
Conditioner

Self-Propelled Forage
Harvester

Rights reserved to make technical changes.

Illustrations are shown in part with optional
equipment.

Your distributor

Maschinenfabrik Bernard KRONE GmbH

Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10, D-48480 Spelle

Postfach 1163, D-48478 Spelle
AX_MX (EN) · 10/09

Telefon: +49 (0) 5977/ 935-0

Telefax: +49 (0) 5977/ 935-339
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