McHale Fusion 3 Baler & Wrapper
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Tractor Requirements & Preparation
5.1 Tractor requirements
The minimum recommended size of tractor for operating the McHale Fusion 3
comfortably depends mainly on the crop condition and the required cut length of the
forage. On flat ground McHale recommends a tractor size of approximately 85 kw. On
hilly ground or difficult conditions, an additional 10 to 15 kw is advisable.
Ideally the tractor should have a load sensing hydraulic system, as the McHale
Fusion 3 works at it’s best in this setup. Please refer to “Fusion 3 set-up & tractor
hydraulic system” on page 34 and “Which hydraulic system is used?” on page 36 for
correct selection of hydraulic setup.
The following items on the tractor are required for attachment of the baler wrapper
combination behind the tractor:
1. Low/high drawbar hitch* that is suitable for an imposed load of minimum
6000 kgs
2. One ½” - female quick release single acting, with “float position” for pickup reel.
3. One ¾” - female quick release for hydraulic power supply of minimum 45 litres
per min @ 180 bar
4. One ¾” - male quick release for return line (Must be free flow to tank)
5. One ⅜” - female quick release for load sensing (Only required if tractor has a
load-sensing hydraulic system)
6. One 12 V / 7 pin socket for lighting
7. One 12 V / 20 Amp euro socket or battery power cable
8. One hydraulic brake coupling or two air brake couplings
9. A 1 ⅜”, 6 spline PTO shaft (set to a speed of 540 rpm)
10. One secure attaching point to tie the ‘break-away-brake’ rope to the tractor
* Depending on country of use
NOTE: Use good quality oil
Ensure that the tractor has clean, good quality oil, hydraulic/universal oil
to avoid problems later on. Also, the hydraulic filters on the tractor should
be changed regularly, according to the manufacturers service
instructions. Avoid dirt getting into the hydraulic couplings.
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