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Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester
Round Baler Gearbox for Round Baler / Hay Harvester — model EP246.
Detailed Technical Specifications — EP246
The Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester is engineered as a round baler gearbox for round baler / hay harvester applications. Designed to drive the rotor and roller chain mechanisms of round balers, the unit covers 60–150 HP input ratings and is built for medium-heavy intermittent load during bale formation.
| Siri / Model | EP246 |
|---|---|
| Permohonan | Round Baler / Hay Harvester |
| Nisbah Gear | 1:1 – 1:1.5 |
| Kelajuan Input (RPM) | 540 RPM / 1000 RPM (boleh dipilih) |
| Aci Input | 1 3/8″ 6-spline (piawai PTO) |
| Aci Keluaran | Splined shaft 1 3/8″ 6T |
| Kuasa Input Dinilai | 10–30 HP |
| Output Torque (rated) | 1,200 N·m – 3,500 N·m |
| Max Peak Torque | 1.8 × rated |
| Transmission Efficiency | ≥ 95% |
| Shaft Direction | Right-angle 90° + auxiliary output |
| Mounting Pattern | 4-bolt square flange 100 × 100 mm |
| PTO Input Interface | 1 3/4″ 20-spline (ASAE S203) |
| Bahan Perumahan | Aluminum alloy ADC12 (lightweight) |
| Housing Finish | Wet-paint epoxy red RAL 3020 |
| Wall Thickness | ≥ 10 mm |
| Bahan Gear | 17CrNiMo6 alloy steel |
| Heat Treatment | Quenched + tempered, HRC 28–32 |
| Gear Accuracy Grade | DIN 3962 class 6 |
| Gear Tooth Finish | Lapped after carburizing |
Engineering Features of the Round Baler Gearbox
Each of the cards below describes a specific, measurable attribute of the EP246 unit. Generic claims have been kept out — every number here is tied to a manufacturing process or a verified test result.
Keserasian & Rujukan Silang
The EP246 is designed as a drop-in or close-substitute fit for a number of OEM gearbox positions used on tractors and round baler / hay harvester implements globally. The table below summarizes commonly cross-referenced brands. Final fitment must be verified by physical dimension matching.
| Jenama | Julat Peralatan | Nota |
|---|---|---|
| Krone | penuai makanan ternakan | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
| Case IH | tractors and forage equipment | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
| Kuhn | mowers, rakes and spreaders | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
| Maschio Gaspardo | tillers and seeders | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
| AGCO | multi-brand tractors | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
| Massey Ferguson | tractors and hay tools | rujukan silang; sahkan melalui dimensi bebibir dan aci |
Alat Ganti yang Tersedia (dijual berasingan)
- Plat penutup hujung
- Vented breather plug
- Drain plug (magnetic)
- Mounting flange gasket
- Replacement housing (HT250)
- Bolt and washer kit
How to Select the Right Round Baler Gearbox
Use the three-step approach below to match a EP246-class unit to your tractor and implement.
- Ukur — rekodkan standard PTO traktor anda (540/1000 RPM, kiraan spline), diameter dan panjang aci input alat, dan corak bolt yang tersedia pada muncung alat.
- Padanan — cross-check those measurements against the spec table for the EP246. The flange, shaft, and ratio need to all line up before moving on.
- Sahkan di bawah beban — sahkan kuasa input dan tork output yang dinilai mencukupi untuk keadaan operasi puncak anda (cth. tanah basah, tanaman padat, permulaan sejuk).
Senarai semak kriteria pemilihan
| Kriteria pemilihan | Titik keputusan |
|---|---|
| Jenis pelaksanaan → padanan nisbah | For round baler / hay harvester, target gear ratio in the 1:1 – 1:1.5 range for correct rotor or output speed. |
| Jalur kuasa traktor | Match input power rating to your tractor: 60–150 HP is the practical envelope for the EP246 family. |
| Kelajuan PTO (540 lawan 1000 RPM) | 540 RPM adalah standard pada traktor di bawah 100 HP; 1000 RPM adalah lebih baik pada mesin 100+ HP dan di mana kelajuan output yang lebih tinggi diperlukan. Sahkan output PTO traktor sebelum menentukan. |
| Bahan perumahan | Besi tuang (HT250 / QT500) untuk tugas berterusan yang berat; aloi aluminium yang memerlukan pengurangan berat dan pelesapan haba yang cepat, contohnya peralatan kecil yang kerap digerakkan. |
| Susun atur | Unit sudut kanan (90°) mengalihkan kuasa PTO ke aci kerja serenjang; unit sebaris mengekalkan penjajaran aci. Pilih berdasarkan geometri pelaksanaan. |
| Standard vs tersuai | Model standard meliputi sebahagian besar kedudukan OEM. Untuk nisbah bukan standard, hujung aci khas, bebibir bersaiz besar atau spesifikasi persekitaran yang keras, minta binaan tersuai. |
| Antara muka hujung aci | Sahkan piawaian PTO input (6-spline, 21-spline, 20-spline) dan hujung output (berkunci, berspline, berflen) pada driveline dan implementasi anda. |
| Persekitaran kerja | Habuk, lumpur, semburan garam atau kesejukan yang melampau mungkin memerlukan pengedap berkadar IP66, minyak sintetik suhu rendah atau kemasan anti-karat — nyatakan pada sebut harga. |
Aplikasi Lazim & Tugas Penghantaran Kuasa
The EP246 is engineered for round baler / hay harvester. The scenarios below describe the specific power-transmission tasks the gearbox is designed to handle, with details of mounting position, drive path, and the technical demand on the gear and bearing set.
Net-Wrap Drive
Auxiliary drive for net-wrap dispenser. Brief high-torque cycles when net engages the bale.
Variable-Chamber Round Baler
Drives the bale-forming belts and rollers. Continuous moderate torque, occasional peak loads when starting a wet or heavy bale.
Fixed-Chamber Round Baler
Drives the rotor and chamber rollers via combined gear and chain transmission.
Panduan Pemasangan & Pentauliahan
Correct installation of the round baler gearbox is the single biggest factor in achieving the design service life. Follow the steps below, in order. Skipping or compressing any step usually shows up as oil leak, premature bearing failure, or noise within the first season.
- Persediaan keselamatan. Matikan enjin traktor, keluarkan kunci, lepaskan PTO, tetapkan brek parkir dan sekat roda. Pakai sarung tangan keselamatan dan pelindung mata. Pastikan alat berada pada sokongan yang stabil sebelum sebarang kerja sistem pacuan berfungsi.
- Sahkan kotak gear sebelum memasangnya. Check that the EP246 model number, input flange dimensions, and input/output shaft specifications match both your tractor PTO and the implement input shaft. Mismatched flange or spline patterns will not be corrected by force-fitting.
- Isikan dengan pelincir. Sebelum penggunaan pertama, isi dengan pelincir yang dinyatakan — biasanya SAE 90 GL-4 — ke tengah tetingkap paras minyak. Rujuk jadual spesifikasi untuk kapasiti minyak yang tepat untuk unit anda; pengisian yang kurang menyebabkan haus awal galas, pengisian yang berlebihan meningkatkan suhu minyak dan memberi tekanan kepada pengedap.
- Pasang dan torkkan bolt. Boltkan bebibir kotak gear pada alat menggunakan set bolt OEM. Ketatkan dalam corak pepenjuru dalam tiga laluan hingga tork akhir (~ 80 N·m untuk M12 gred 8.8). Beban yang sekata menghalang herotan bebibir dan menutup laluan kebocoran.
- Sambungkan aci PTO input. Pasangkan kuk aci pemacu PTO pada aci input kotak gear. Pastikan pin pengunci atau kolar tekan-tarik terpasang sepenuhnya. Pasangkan semula perisai keselamatan dengan kedua-dua rantai penahan disangkutkan pada traktor dan alat, jangan sekali-kali berputar dengan aci.
- Sambungkan aci keluaran. Luncurkan aci output ke dalam aci kerja alat, jajarkan kunci atau spline dan kunci dengan nat penahan dan pencuci yang dibekalkan. Sahkan apungan hujung aci berada dalam toleransi pengeluar — biasanya 0.05 mm hingga 0.20 mm.
- Periksa penjajaran aci. Dengan kotak gear dibolt dan aci disambungkan, putar perlahan-lahan dengan tangan. Jumlah larian keluar (TIR) pada input dan output tidak boleh melebihi 0.10 mm. Sebarang tempat yang ketat atau calar yang boleh didengar menunjukkan isu penjajaran yang mesti dibetulkan sebelum operasi kuasa.
- Ujian tanpa beban dijalankan. Hidupkan PTO pada RPM enjin rendah (melahu hingga 540 RPM) selama lima hingga sepuluh minit. Dengar bunyi yang luar biasa, perhatikan resapan minyak dan periksa suhu perumah dengan tangan — ia sepatutnya suam apabila disentuh tetapi tidak cukup panas sehingga tidak selesa.
- Larian masuk di bawah beban separa. Untuk 50 jam pertama tugas, elakkan beban penuh. Ubah kelajuan dan beban secara perlahan-lahan untuk meletakkan gigi dan galas gear. Selepas tempoh penggunaan, toskan pelincir — ia akan mengandungi zarah pemecah masuk mikroskopik — dan isi semula dengan minyak baharu gred yang sama.
- Tetapkan jadual penyelenggaraan. Periksa paras minyak setiap 200 jam operasi atau setiap minggu semasa penggunaan berat. Toskan dan gantikan minyak gear setiap 500 jam atau sekali setiap musim, yang mana lebih awal. Lap bahagian luar perumah selepas setiap syif untuk mengelakkan pengumpulan kotoran yang memerangkap kelembapan pada pengedap.
Our Round Baler Gearbox vs. Low-Quality Alternatives
Not every gearbox sold as an “agricultural” unit is engineered for the job. The dimensions below compare the EP246 class build to the typical low-cost imported alternative.
| Dimensi | Unit berkualiti rendah | Binaan kami | Faedah pengguna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilik kepala terma | Risiko titik panas hampir dengan beban penuh | Penarafan tugas berterusan yang direka bentuk dengan ujian kenaikan suhu yang disahkan | Selamat digunakan pada beban yang dinilai sepanjang hari. |
| Run-in testing | None — ship as assembled | 30-minute no-load run-in, acoustic signature recorded per unit | Catches assembly errors before the unit leaves the plant. |
| Service life expectation | One season before noise/leak appears | ≥ 5 seasons under correct maintenance | Lower lifecycle cost per hour of operation. |
| Documentation | Generic instruction sheet | Per-unit inspection card with backlash, torque, run-in noise | Full traceability if a warranty event occurs. |
| After-sales support | Discounter-only, no engineering contact | Direct factory support, 24-hour technical reply | Faster resolution if a field issue appears. |
| Gear material | Plain 45# steel, no heat treatment | 20CrMnTi, carburized & quenched, HRC 58–62 surface | Triples gear life under typical PTO loads. |
| Bahan perumahan | Besi kelabu HT150 berdinding nipis, mudah retak | QT450, ketebalan dinding ≥ 8 mm, tegangan ≥ 250 MPa | Tahan beban hentakan daripada batu dan tunggul tanpa kegagalan struktur. |
| Ketepatan gear | Hanya menggunakan hob, ISO 1328 gred 9 | CNC-ground, ISO 1328 gred 6, hingar ≤ 72 dB(A) | Operasi yang lebih senyap dan jangka hayat keletihan yang lebih lama. |
| Gred galas | Tanpa jenama, tiada penilaian yang diterbitkan | Galas penggelek tirus premium, L10h ≥ 10,000 h | Hayat perkhidmatan yang boleh diramal di bawah beban reka bentuk. |
Soalan Lazim
Common questions from buyers evaluating the EP246 for their fleet or implement build. If your situation is not covered, send us the details and we will respond within one working day.
How long is the lead time for a stock order vs. a custom build?
What lubricant should I use, and how often should it be changed?
Is the housing aluminum or cast iron â and which is better?
Can I replace the gearbox seals or bearings in the field?
What is the noise level and how is it measured?
Maklum Balas Pelanggan dari Lapangan
Selected feedback from operators using the EP246 or related units in commercial round baler / hay harvester duty across multiple countries. Names are anonymized using city + initials for privacy.
Produk Pendamping & Aksesori Drivetrain
A round baler gearbox usually sits in the middle of a longer drivetrain. The items below complete the typical agricultural power-transmission package.
Pensijilan & Piawaian Kualiti
- ISO 9001:2015 â Quality management system covering design, manufacturing, and inspection processes.
- ISO 6336 â Reference standard for the load-capacity calculation of cylindrical and bevel gears.
- DIN 3960 / DIN 3961 â Tooth profile and accuracy class definitions used for gear quality grading.
- EN ISO 11684 â Pictorial safety signs and warning marks for agricultural machinery.
- Penandaan CE â Conformity with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC where applicable.
- AS 4024 â Australian machinery safety framework â referenced for OEM units bound for AU farms.
- Pensijilan bahan â Mill certificates for gear and shaft alloys; hardness, composition, and metallographic data on file per batch.
Aliran Kerja Pemeriksaan Keluar
Each batch passes through: incoming raw-material inspection â forging and machining first-article check â heat-treatment hardness sample test â gear-accuracy measurement on Klingelnberg-class testers â assembly torque verification â no-load run-in and acoustic record â final visual and packaging check. Inspection records travel with the carton.
Nota untuk Pembeli Australia
Units shipped into Australia for use on commercial farms should be reviewed against the relevant state WHS (Work Health and Safety) requirements and the round baler gearbox fitted with all guards specified by the implement OEM. Common search terms used by Australian buyers include kotak gear pertanian Australia, pembekal kotak gear ladang Australia, Bahagian traktor Queensland, Peralatan ladang NSW, dan Jentera pertanian Victoria â let us know your state and intended implement and we will recommend the matching configuration.
Why Buy from Us â Factory & Brand Strength
Latar belakang kilang
We have been manufacturing agricultural gearboxes including the round baler gearbox family at our facility for over a decade. The plant covers a substantial machining and assembly area with dedicated heat-treatment, gear-cutting, gear-grinding, and final-assembly bays, and a year-round skilled workforce in production and quality.
Keupayaan pengeluaran
Kapasiti tahunan meliputi puluhan ribu unit di seluruh katalog. Peralatan kritikal termasuk pusat penggorengan gear CNC, pengisar gear CNC, relau rawatan haba quench tertutup, mesin pengukur tiga koordinat (CMM), penguji sentuhan gigi gear dan penyangga ujian jalan masuk khusus. Peralatan dan acuan untuk model paling popular disimpan dalam keadaan bersedia untuk memendekkan masa tindak balas pada pesanan berulang.
Jejak eksport
Kami kini mengeksport ke berpuluh-puluh negara, dengan pasaran utama di Australia, Amerika Utara, Eropah dan Asia Tenggara. Istilah carian biasa yang digunakan oleh pembeli antarabangsa termasuk pengeluar kotak gear pertanian China, pembekal kotak gear ladang tersuai, dan Kilang kotak gear OEM â and our sales team is set up to handle drawing reviews and technical conversations in English.
Keupayaan OEM / ODM
Our standard custom flow is: drawing or sample submission â engineering review and quote â 3D model and prototype tooling sign-off â first-article sample â small pilot batch â serial production. Lead times for new tooling typically run 30â60 days; repeat builds run inside 20â30 days.
MOQ & masa utama
Standard catalogue models: MOQ from one carton (5â50 units depending on size). Custom builds: typical MOQ 50 units. Standard lead time 7â15 days for stock items, 30â45 days for custom first runs.
Kawalan kualiti
Setiap kelompok melepasi pemeriksaan terkawal ISO 9001:2015, ujian komposisi dan kekerasan bahan mentah, pengesahan ketepatan gear dalam proses, pengesahan tork pemasangan akhir dan ujian larian tanpa beban selama 30 minit yang direkodkan setiap unit.
Selepas jualan
Waranti standard 12 bulan untuk mutu kerja; waranti lanjutan untuk kontrak OEM. Balasan e-mel teknikal dalam masa 24 jam, dan alat ganti dihantar dalam masa hari bekerja untuk kes waranti yang sah.
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