KUHN VBP 2160 User Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Jordan CarpenterSep 3, 2025
What to do if the satellite is not in zero position on KUHN VBP 2160?
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  Walter TorresSep 3, 2025
  If the satellite is not in zero position, check the satellite area for blockage and remove it. Check the working of the hydraulic circuit (leakage / filter) and that there is enough oil flow. If the hydraulic oil flow is too high, adjust or calibrate the hydraulic oil flow. If there is no electric power from PCB to the hydraulic block, contact your dealer. If the satellite rpm sensor and/or satellite zero position sensor faulty or adjusted incorrectly, adjust the sensors, check the working and replace if necessary.
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Richard ThompsonSep 2, 2025
What to do if the table is not in unload position within the time limit on KUHN Farm Equipment?
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  Benjamin TorresSep 2, 2025
  If the table is not in the unload position within the time limit, check the working of the hydraulic circuit for leakage or filter issues to ensure there is enough oil flow. Inspect for any pollution or mechanical obstruction near the wrapping table and remove it. If there is no electric power from PCB to the hydraulic block, contact your dealer. If the table angle sensor is incorrect adjusted or faulty, readjust the sensors, check the workings and replace if necessary.
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Jeremy ChangAug 23, 2025
What to do if there is no message at the KUHN VBP 2160 electronic control box?
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  Nichole WheelerAug 25, 2025
  If there is no message at the electronic control box, first switch on the electronic control box. Then check if the electronic control box is connected to the 12V supply at the tractor. Inspect all electrical wiring and check the fuses. If a fuse is melted, determine what caused it before replacing it, and solve that underlying issue first. If the problem is internal, contact your dealer.
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Maxwell NunezSep 1, 2025
Why is the sensor and micro controller power below the minimum on my KUHN VBP 2160?
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  Angela JonesSep 1, 2025
  If the sensor and micro controller power is below the minimum, it could be because the terminal is activated while starting the tractor, so switch off the terminal, ensure the tractor engine is running, and then switch on the terminal. The tractor voltage might be too low, so reduce the electric power consumption at the tractor. There might be bad electrical connections, so check the connections and wiring of the 12 V out (2.5 mm2 wire). The fuse in the machine box or in the power cable of the ECU could be blown, so disconnect all outputs, replace the fuse, and reconnect them one by one to find the problem.
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Jeffrey BakerAug 31, 2025
What to do if loading arm 2 is not in the upper position within the time-out on KUHN VBP 2160 Farm Equipment?
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  Kelly BrownAug 31, 2025
  If loading arm 2 is not in the upper position within the time-out, check the working of the hydraulic circuit for leakage or filter issues to ensure there is enough oil flow. Inspect for any mechanical obstruction at loading arm 2 and remove it. If there is no electric power from PCB to the hydraulic block, contact your dealer. If the Loading 2 arm up sensor is faulty or adjusted incorrectly, adjust the sensor, check its working, and replace it if necessary.
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David WilliamsAug 30, 2025
What to do if the tailgate is not closed when the satellite moves on KUHN Farm Equipment?
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  Marco FowlerAug 30, 2025
  If the tailgate is not closed when the satellite moves or starts to move, check the working of the hydraulic circuit for leakage or filter issues to ensure there is enough oil flow. Make sure that the hydraulic oil pressure at the machine is minimum 60 bar (870 psi), increase the pressure if necessary and check the working of the low density kit, replace if necessary. Check the tailgate open sensor or the tailgate lock sensors and adjust the sensors, check the working and replace if necessary, if they are faulty or adjusted incorrectly.
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Jeffrey BarnesAug 29, 2025
What should I do if the bale out sensor (BOS) is active when it is not allowed on my KUHN Farm Equipment?
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  Patricia CollinsAug 29, 2025
  If the bale out sensor (BOS) is active when it should not be, it could be due to pollution obstructing the BOS plate, so clean and grease the BOS plate. There might be a mechanical obstruction at the BOS plate, so check the movement and grease the BOS plate. The bale out sensor could be incorrectly adjusted or faulty, so adjust the sensor, check its working, and replace it if necessary.
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patriciasanchezAug 29, 2025
What to do if the KUHN Farm Equipment tailgate is not open or closed?
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  Andrew JamesAug 29, 2025
  If the tailgate is not open or closed, check the workings of the hydraulic circuit for leakage, filter issues, or flow problems. Inspect for any mechanical blockage and remove it. If there is no electric power from PCB to the hydraulic block, contact your dealer. Ensure the hydraulic oil pressure at the machine is minimum 60 bar (870 psi), increasing the pressure if necessary, and check the working of the low density kit, replacing it if necessary. Finally, if the tailgate open sensor or the tailgate lock sensors are faulty or adjusted incorrectly, adjust the sensors, check their working, and replace them if necessary.
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Ashley JohnsonAug 28, 2025
Why is loading arm 1 not in the upper position within the time-out on my KUHN Farm Equipment?
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  Kara HubbardAug 28, 2025
  If loading arm 1 is not in the upper position within the time-out, it could be due to a mechanical obstruction, so check for any blockage and remove it. The hydraulic flow might be interrupted or too low, so check the hydraulic circuit for leakage or filter issues and ensure enough flow. The valve of loading arm 1 could be faulty, so check the valve, its 12 V electrical power, and for dirt. The sensor of loading arm 1 might be adjusted incorrectly or faulty, so adjust the sensor, check its operation, and replace it if necessary. Finally, if the bale is too heavy, decrease the diameter or reduce the bale chamber pressure to make less heavy bales.
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Sharon DunnAug 27, 2025
What to do if the tailgate is not fully open on KUHN VBP 2160 Farm Equipment?
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  angela93Aug 27, 2025
  If the tailgate is not fully open, check for any mechanical blockage and remove it. Also, verify the hydraulic flow is not interrupted or too low by checking the hydraulic circuit for leakage or filter issues and ensure there is enough oil flow. If there is no electric power from PCB to the hydraulic block, contact your dealer. Finally, if the gate Open Sensor adjustment is incorrect or faulty, adjust the sensor, check its working, and replace it if necessary.

KUHN VBP 2160 Specifications

General

Brand	KUHN
Model	VBP 2160
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Dear Owner

Delivery

Check on delivery

Verify machine assembly and check for missing or damaged parts upon receipt.

Identification of the machine

Model identification plate

Location and details of the machine's identification plate for reference.

Optional equipment

List of optional equipment that can be fitted to the machine.

Safety

Description of symbols used in this document

Explains the meaning of symbols used throughout the manual for safety.

Safety instructions

General safety guidelines for operating the machine.

Machine specifications

Main components overview

Visual identification of key machine components with numbered labels.

Technical specifications

Lists detailed technical data for different machine models.

Hitching the machine

Safety

Safety precautions to be taken before hitching the machine.

Hitching

Detailed steps for connecting the machine to the tractor.

Preparation for use

Safety

Essential safety instructions before operating the machine.

Insert the twine

Instructions for inserting twine spools into the twine box.

Net roll installation

Procedure for positioning and installing the net roll.

Instructions for transport

Safety

Critical safety instructions to follow before road transport.

Machine in transport position

Actions to secure the machine for road transport.

Preparations at the field

Safety

Safety rules before starting work in the field.

Set into operating mode

Steps to adjust the machine for field operation.

Bale pressure

Guidelines for setting bale density and pressure.

Operation

Safety

Critical safety rules for machine operation.

Pickup

Information on adjusting and operating the pickup.

Bale diameter

Setting the desired bale diameter via the control terminal.

Binding type selection

Choosing between twine or net binding for the bales.

Film wrapping

Process for wrapping bales with film using the electronic control system.

Manual or automatic mode

Switching between manual and automatic modes for binding operations.

Baling process

Steps involved in the complete baling and wrapping process.

After the first bale

Checks and adjustments after producing the first bale.

Finishing bale production

Steps to follow at the end of a baling job.

Cleaning the bale chamber

Instructions for cleaning the bale chamber, especially before transport.

Menus

Overview and navigation of the terminal menus.

Optional equipment

Dummy knives

Replacing knives with dummy knives for cutting length adjustment.

Gear kit pre-stretcher

Available gear ratios for pre-stretchers.

Small bale kit

Kit for wrapping bales with smaller diameters.

Cleaning and care

Observe safety instructions

General safety rules to be followed during cleaning.

Securing the machine

Steps to secure the machine before cleaning operations.

Maintenance

Safety

Safety instructions to be followed during maintenance and repair.

Searching for hydraulic oil leaks

Procedures for safely checking for hydraulic oil leaks.

Protection measures

Measures to protect against hazards related to oils and lubricants.

Maintenance table

General

Maintenance schedule for general machine checks and cleaning.

PTO drive shaft

Check protective parts

Inspecting PTO drive shaft protective parts for wear and damage.

Bolted connections

Schedule for tightening all bolted connections.

Hydraulics

Hydraulic oil under pressure.

Warnings about high hydraulic oil pressure during maintenance.

Hydraulic hoses

Checking hydraulic hoses for damage and leaks.

Pick-up/rotor equipment

Pickup, overload coupling, OptiCut and rotor

Information on pickup, overload coupling, OptiCut, and rotor components.

OptiCut cutting system

Knives

Procedures for checking, sharpening, and replacing knives.

Bale chamber

Scrapers

Procedure for measuring and adjusting chopping roller distance.

Tailgate

Lubrication schedule for tailgate locking pins.

Belt replacement

- Fully open the tailgate in the PIA-mode

Steps to open tailgate in PIA mode for belt replacement.

- Install new belt(s) paying attention to the direction of running when visible.

Installing new belts considering the direction of running.

Twine binder

Knife arm

Describes the movement of the knife arm for cutting twine.

Twine knife

Safety checks and procedure for replacing a dull twine knife.

Net binder

Net roll

Schedule for checking net roll pre-tension and procedures for removal.

Net brake

Schedule for checking net brake tension and adjustment.

Stretch rollers

Adjusting the clamping force and brake of the stretch rollers.

Lubrication systems

Automatic chain lubrication system [+]

Information on the automatic chain lubrication system's oil level and pump adjustment.

Gearbox

Check the gearbox oil level

Schedule for checking and refilling the gearbox oil level.

Troubleshooting guide

Safety

Safety precautions before attempting troubleshooting.

Malfunction messages

Procedure to follow upon receiving a malfunction message.

Baler error codes

Troubleshooting for various baler error codes (E1, E2, E3, etc.).

Limited warranty

These conditions are subject to the following exceptions

Lists parts and conditions not covered by the limited warranty.

The customer will be responsible for and bear the costs of

Outlines customer responsibilities for maintenance and travel costs.

Appendix

Torque value

Table of torque values for metric threads with standard and fine pitch.

Electronic control: Terminal

Overview of VT50 and CC-ISOBUS terminal interfaces, connections, and buttons.

Local settings

Setting country, language, units, and date format on the terminal.

Info and diagnose

Accessing terminal status, software versions, and troubleshooting information.

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KUHN VBP 2160 User Manual

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

KUHN VBP 2160 Specifications

Summary

Dear Owner

Delivery

Check on delivery

Identification of the machine

Model identification plate

Optional equipment

Safety

Description of symbols used in this document

Safety instructions

Machine specifications

Main components overview

Technical specifications

Hitching the machine

Safety

Hitching

Preparation for use

Safety

Insert the twine

Net roll installation

Instructions for transport

Safety

Machine in transport position

Preparations at the field

Safety

Set into operating mode

Bale pressure

Operation

Safety

Pickup

Bale diameter

Binding type selection

Film wrapping

Manual or automatic mode

Baling process

After the first bale

Finishing bale production

Cleaning the bale chamber

Menus

Optional equipment

Dummy knives

Gear kit pre-stretcher

Small bale kit

Cleaning and care

Observe safety instructions

Securing the machine

Maintenance

Safety

Searching for hydraulic oil leaks

Protection measures

Maintenance table

General

PTO drive shaft

Check protective parts

Bolted connections

Hydraulics

Hydraulic oil under pressure.

Hydraulic hoses

Pick-up/rotor equipment

Pickup, overload coupling, OptiCut and rotor

OptiCut cutting system

Knives

Bale chamber

Scrapers

Tailgate

Belt replacement

- Fully open the tailgate in the PIA-mode

- Install new belt(s) paying attention to the direction of running when visible.

Twine binder

Knife arm

Twine knife

Net binder

Net roll

Net brake

Stretch rollers

Lubrication systems