{"id":2595,"date":"2026-05-11T02:06:52","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:06:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.agriculturalparts.top\/product\/round-baler-gearbox-ep246-for-round-baler-and-harvester\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T02:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T02:06:54","slug":"round-baler-gearbox-ep246-for-round-baler-and-harvester","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.agriculturalparts.top\/th\/product\/round-baler-gearbox-ep246-for-round-baler-and-harvester\/","title":{"rendered":"Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;color:#222;\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Product\",\n    \"name\": \"Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester\",\n    \"description\": \"Round Baler Gearbox u2014 Round Baler \\\/ Hay Harvester unit, model EP246.\",\n    \"brand\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n        \"name\": \"Ever-Power Agricultural Parts\"\n    },\n    \"sku\": \"EP246\",\n    \"material\": \"Cast iron \\\/ Aluminum housing with alloy-steel gears\",\n    \"offers\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Offer\",\n        \"availability\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\\\/InStock\",\n        \"priceCurrency\": \"USD\",\n        \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/www.agriculturalparts.top\\\/\"\n    },\n    \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/images.hzpt.com\\\/2024\\\/01\\\/se4UikcI-Round-Baler-Gearbox-EP246.webp\"\n}<\/script><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"font-size:1.8em;color:#185FA5;margin:0 0 8px;\">Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size:1.05em;color:#444;margin:0 0 14px;font-style:italic;\">Round Baler Gearbox for Round Baler \/ Hay Harvester \u2014 model EP246.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Detailed Technical Specifications \u2014 EP246<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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\u2013150 HP input ratings and is built for medium-heavy intermittent load during bale formation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin:14px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.hzpt.com\/2024\/01\/se4UikcI-Round-Baler-Gearbox-EP246.webp\" alt=\"round baler gearbox for round baler \/ hay harvester\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:12px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Series \/ Model<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">EP246<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Application<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Round Baler \/ Hay Harvester<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Gear Ratio<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">1:1 \u2013 1:1.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Input Speed (RPM)<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">540 RPM \/ 1000 RPM (selectable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Input Shaft<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">1 3\/8\u2033 6-spline (PTO standard)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Output Shaft<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Splined shaft 1 3\/8\u2033 6T<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Rated Input Power<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">10\u201330 HP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Output Torque (rated)<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">1,200 N\u00b7m \u2013 3,500 N\u00b7m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Max Peak Torque<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">1.8 \u00d7 rated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Transmission Efficiency<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">\u2265 95%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Shaft Direction<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Right-angle 90\u00b0 + auxiliary output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Mounting Pattern<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">4-bolt square flange 100 \u00d7 100 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">PTO Input Interface<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">1 3\/4\u2033 20-spline (ASAE S203)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Housing Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Aluminum alloy ADC12 (lightweight)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Housing Finish<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Wet-paint epoxy red RAL 3020<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Wall Thickness<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">\u2265 10 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Gear Material<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">17CrNiMo6 alloy steel<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Heat Treatment<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Quenched + tempered, HRC 28\u201332<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Gear Accuracy Grade<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">DIN 3962 class 6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;font-weight:600;width:42%;\">Gear Tooth Finish<\/th>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;background:#fff;\">Lapped after carburizing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Engineering Features of the Round Baler Gearbox<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Each of the cards below describes a specific, measurable attribute of the EP246 unit. Generic claims have been kept out \u2014 every number here is tied to a manufacturing process or a verified test result.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:14px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">  Dual-Mode Lubrication<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Internal flingers throw oil onto the upper bearing; the lower mesh runs in a controlled oil bath. A clear oil-level window plus magnetic drain plug make field maintenance fast.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">  Accurate Backlash Control<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Gear pairs are installed in jigs that hold backlash to \u00b10.02 mm. Running noise stays low and tooth contact remains centered, extending service life.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\"> \ufe0f Wide Operating Window<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Tested from -25 \u00b0C to +85 \u00b0C with synthetic GL-5 oil. The unit starts up cleanly on cold mornings and survives sun-baked summer fields without seal failure.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\"> \ufe0f Anti-Corrosion Finish<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Outer surfaces receive a zinc-phosphate base then a baked epoxy topcoat to 80 \u00b5m thickness. Salt-spray resistance \u2265 480 hours, important for medium-heavy duty.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">  Field-Repairable Design<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Bolted end-covers and standardized seal sizes mean a worn shaft seal or output bearing can be replaced on the farm with hand tools \u2014 no return-to-factory delay.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">  Flange Compatibility<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Multiple bolt-circle patterns are stocked: 100 \u00d7 100 mm square, BCD 130 mm round, and ISO 9409-A. Replacement onto existing implements normally requires no adapter.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u23f1\ufe0f Run-In Tested<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Every assembled gearbox runs on a no-load test stand for 30 minutes minimum to confirm bearing pre-load, oil retention, and acoustic signature before packing.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 16px);min-width:240px;box-sizing:border-box;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size:1.1em;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:6px;\">  Australian Climate Ready<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:0.97em;line-height:1.55;color:#333;\">Selected seal and oil specifications resist UV-driven embrittlement and the dusty operating profile typical of Queensland and NSW broadacre conditions.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Compatibility &amp; Cross-Reference<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:10px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Brand<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Equipment Range<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">Krone<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">forage harvesters<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">Case IH<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">tractors and forage equipment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">Kuhn<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">mowers, rakes and spreaders<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">Maschio Gaspardo<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">tillers and seeders<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">AGCO<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">multi-brand tractors<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;\">Massey Ferguson<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">tractors and hay tools<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">cross-reference; verify by flange and shaft dimension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f59e0b;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"><strong>Trademark notice:<\/strong> All brand names, model numbers, and part numbers mentioned are for cross-reference and identification purposes only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to these manufacturers. The use of these names does not constitute trademark infringement.<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Available Replacement Parts (sold separately)<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin:8px 0 8px 22px;line-height:1.6;\">\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">End-cover plate<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">Vented breather plug<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">Drain plug (magnetic)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">Mounting flange gasket<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">Replacement housing (HT250)<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:4px 0;\">Bolt and washer kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">How to Select the Right Round Baler Gearbox<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Use the three-step approach below to match a EP246-class unit to your tractor and implement.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:8px 0 12px 22px;line-height:1.7;\">\n<li><strong>Measure<\/strong> \u2014 record your tractor PTO standard (540 \/ 1000 RPM, spline count), the implement input shaft diameter and length, and the available bolt pattern at the implement nose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Match<\/strong> \u2014 cross-check those measurements against the spec table for the EP246. The flange, shaft, and ratio need to all line up before moving on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Verify under load<\/strong> \u2014 confirm the rated input power and output torque are sufficient for your peak operating condition (e.g. wet soil, dense crop, cold start).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Selection criteria checklist<\/h3>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:10px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.95em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Selection criterion<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Decision points<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Implement type \u2192 ratio match<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">For round baler \/ hay harvester, target gear ratio in the 1:1 \u2013 1:1.5 range for correct rotor or output speed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Tractor power band<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">Match input power rating to your tractor: 60\u2013150 HP is the practical envelope for the EP246 family.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">PTO speed (540 vs 1000 RPM)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">540 RPM is standard on tractors below 100 HP; 1000 RPM is preferred on 100+ HP machines and where higher output speed is required. Confirm tractor PTO output before specifying.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Housing material<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">Cast iron (HT250 \/ QT500) for heavy continuous duty; aluminum alloy where weight reduction and rapid heat dissipation matter, e.g. small implements moved frequently.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Layout<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">Right-angle (90\u00b0) units redirect PTO power to a perpendicular work shaft; in-line units retain shaft alignment. Choose based on implement geometry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Standard vs custom<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">Standard models cover the bulk of OEM positions. For non-standard ratios, special shaft ends, oversize flanges, or harsh-environment specs, ask for a custom build.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Shaft end interface<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">Verify input PTO standard (6-spline, 21-spline, 20-spline) and output end (keyed, splined, flanged) against your driveline and implement.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:32%;\">Working environment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;\">High dust, mud, salt-spray, or extreme cold may require IP66-rated seals, low-temp synthetic oil, or anti-corrosion finish \u2014 specify at quoting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Typical Applications &amp; Power Transmission Tasks<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size:1.05em;color:#1a1a1a;margin:12px 0 6px;\">Net-Wrap Drive<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Auxiliary drive for net-wrap dispenser. Brief high-torque cycles when net engages the bale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size:1.05em;color:#1a1a1a;margin:12px 0 6px;\">Variable-Chamber Round Baler<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Drives the bale-forming belts and rollers. Continuous moderate torque, occasional peak loads when starting a wet or heavy bale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 16px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;\">\n<h4 style=\"font-size:1.05em;color:#1a1a1a;margin:12px 0 6px;\">Fixed-Chamber Round Baler<\/h4>\n<p style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;color:#333;\">Drives the rotor and chamber rollers via combined gear and chain transmission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Installation &amp; Commissioning Guide<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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.<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin:8px 0 12px 22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Safety preparation.<\/strong> Shut down the tractor engine, remove the key, disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, and chock the wheels. Wear safety gloves and eye protection. Confirm the implement is on stable supports before any drive-train work.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Verify the gearbox before fitting.<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Fill with lubricant.<\/strong> Before first use, fill with the specified lubricant \u2014 typically SAE 90 GL-4 \u2014 to the centre of the oil-level window. Refer to the spec table for the exact oil capacity for your unit; underfilling causes early bearing wear, overfilling raises oil temperature and stresses seals.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Mount and torque the bolts.<\/strong> Bolt the gearbox flange to the implement using the OEM bolt set. Tighten in a diagonal pattern in three passes to the final torque (~ 80 N\u00b7m for M12 grade 8.8). Even loading prevents flange distortion and seal leak paths.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Connect the input PTO shaft.<\/strong> Attach the PTO drive shaft yoke to the gearbox input shaft. Confirm the locking pin or push-pull collar fully engages. Re-attach the safety shield with both retaining chains hooked to the tractor and implement, never spinning with the shaft.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Connect the output shaft.<\/strong> Slide the output shaft into the implement working shaft, align keys or splines, and lock with the supplied retaining nut and washer. Verify shaft end-float is within manufacturer tolerance \u2014 usually 0.05 mm to 0.20 mm.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Check shaft alignment.<\/strong> With the gearbox bolted and shafts connected, slowly rotate by hand. Total run-out (TIR) at the input and output should not exceed 0.10 mm. Any tight spot or audible scrape indicates an alignment issue that must be corrected before powered operation.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>No-load test run.<\/strong> Engage the PTO at low engine RPM (idle to 540 RPM) for five to ten minutes. Listen for unusual noise, watch for oil seepage, and check housing temperature by hand \u2014 it should be warm to the touch but not hot enough to be uncomfortable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Run-in under partial load.<\/strong> For the first 50 hours of duty, avoid full-rated load. Vary speed and load lightly to seat the gear teeth and bearings. After the run-in period, drain the lubricant \u2014 it will contain microscopic break-in particles \u2014 and refill with fresh oil of the same grade.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:10px 0;line-height:1.65;\"><strong>Establish a maintenance schedule.<\/strong> Inspect oil level every 200 operating hours or weekly during heavy use. Drain and replace the gear oil every 500 hours or once per season, whichever comes first. Wipe the housing exterior after each shift to prevent soil buildup that traps moisture against seals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f59e0b;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:4px;margin:14px 0;\"><strong>\u26a0\ufe0f Safety warnings.<\/strong> Do not exceed the rated input speed. Do not operate dry \u2014 even briefly running without oil will damage gears and bearings. Never service or inspect the gearbox while the PTO is engaged. Always re-install all guards and shields before resuming operation.<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Our Round Baler Gearbox vs. Low-Quality Alternatives<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Not every gearbox sold as an &#8220;agricultural&#8221; unit is engineered for the job. The dimensions below compare the EP246 class build to the typical low-cost imported alternative.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;margin:10px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:0.93em;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Dimension<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Low-quality unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">Our build<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#185FA5;color:#fff;padding:8px 12px;text-align:left;\">User benefit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Thermal headroom<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Hot-spot risk near full load<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">Designed continuous-duty rating with verified temp-rise tests<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Safe to run at rated load all day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Run-in testing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">None \u2014 ship as assembled<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">30-minute no-load run-in, acoustic signature recorded per unit<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Catches assembly errors before the unit leaves the plant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Service life expectation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">One season before noise\/leak appears<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">\u2265 5 seasons under correct maintenance<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Lower lifecycle cost per hour of operation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Documentation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Generic instruction sheet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">Per-unit inspection card with backlash, torque, run-in noise<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Full traceability if a warranty event occurs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">After-sales support<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Discounter-only, no engineering contact<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">Direct factory support, 24-hour technical reply<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Faster resolution if a field issue appears.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Gear material<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Plain 45# steel, no heat treatment<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">20CrMnTi, carburized &#038; quenched, HRC 58\u201362 surface<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Triples gear life under typical PTO loads.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Housing material<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Thin-wall HT150 grey iron, prone to cracking<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">QT450, wall thickness \u2265 8 mm, tensile \u2265 250 MPa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Survives shock loads from rocks and stumps without structural failure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Gear accuracy<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Hobbed only, ISO 1328 grade 9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">CNC-ground, ISO 1328 grade 6, noise \u2264 72 dB(A)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Quieter operation and longer fatigue life.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;font-weight:600;width:22%;\">Bearing grade<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#a33;width:28%;\">Unbranded, no published rating<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;width:32%;\">Premium tapered roller bearings, L10h \u2265 10,000 h<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:8px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;color:#1a1a1a;width:18%;\">Predictable service life under design loading.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;color:#222;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1em;\">How long is the lead time for a stock order vs. a custom build?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;line-height:1.65;color:#333;\">Stock catalogue items typically ship within 7\u00e2\u0080\u009315 working days after order confirmation, subject to current inventory. A custom build requires drawing review, sample (if required), and serial production \u00e2\u0080\u0094 usually 30\u00e2\u0080\u009345 days for a first batch and 20\u00e2\u0080\u009330 days for repeat batches. Sea-freight is normal for full-container quantities; air-freight is available for urgent partial shipments at additional cost.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1em;\">What lubricant should I use, and how often should it be changed?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;line-height:1.65;color:#333;\">Use a quality GL-5 (or GL-4 minimum) gear oil \u00e2\u0080\u0094 SAE 80W-90 covers most field temperatures. For very cold climates, switch to a synthetic 75W-90. First oil change is recommended at the end of the 50-hour run-in period; thereafter every 500 operating hours or once a season, whichever comes first. Always check the level weekly during peak season; running low even briefly damages the gear set.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1em;\">Is the housing aluminum or cast iron \u00e2\u0080\u0094 and which is better?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;line-height:1.65;color:#333;\">Both are offered. Cast iron (HT250 \/ QT500) has higher strength and absorbs shock better \u00e2\u0080\u0094 it is the right choice for continuous heavy duty such as feed mixers, big balers, and heavy tilling. Aluminum (A356-T6 or ADC12) is lighter and dissipates heat more rapidly \u00e2\u0080\u0094 better for small implements that get moved frequently or where weight reduction is valuable. The EP246 is available in cast iron only for this application.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1em;\">Can I replace the gearbox seals or bearings in the field?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;line-height:1.65;color:#333;\">Yes. The gearbox is built around standard bearing sizes and standardized seal kits. With a basic set of farm tools and a press (a simple bottle jack works for most cases), a competent farm mechanic can change a worn output seal or output bearing in two to three hours. We supply seal kits and bearing sets as separate spare-part SKUs \u00e2\u0080\u0094 request the part list for the EP246 and we will send pricing and lead time.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<details style=\"margin:10px 0;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:10px 14px;\">\n<summary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;font-size:1em;\">What is the noise level and how is it measured?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;line-height:1.65;color:#333;\">No-load noise is measured at one metre from the housing under controlled conditions. The EP246 is built to stay below 72 dB(A) in this test. Field noise during full-load operation will be higher \u00e2\u0080\u0094 driven mostly by the implement, not the gearbox. The gear-tooth grinding step and rotor balancing both contribute to keeping airborne noise low.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"How long is the lead time for a stock order vs. a custom build?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Stock catalogue items typically ship within 7u201315 working days after order confirmation, subject to current inventory. A custom build requires drawing review, sample (if required), and serial production u2014 usually 30u201345 days for a first batch and 20u201330 days for repeat batches. 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Names are anonymized using city + initials for privacy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0093\u008d Australia \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Albany WA \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c sheep and grain farm<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;After 200 working hours we are very pleased with the quietness of the gearbox. The previous unit was at end-of-life within 18 months \u00e2\u0080\u0094 this one is running like new.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 P.W., Albany WA \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 4.7 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 20 units, September 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0093\u008d Australia \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Launceston TAS \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c mixed dairy and cropping<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;Bought a batch of 20 EP246 units last summer harvest. After a full season on our round baler \/ hay harvester setup the noise level and oil retention are noticeably better than the previous brand. We will be ordering again.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 G.D., Launceston TAS \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 5.0 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 10 units, November 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0093\u008d USA \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Fresno CA \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c vineyard contractor<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;Solid unit. Bought 12 for our dealership stock, and so far every customer feedback has been positive. Good support response when one needed a parts query.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 V.K., Fresno CA \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 4.9 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 5 units, February 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0093\u008d Poland \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Pozna\u00c5\u0084 WLK \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c family farm<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;Solid unit. Bought 20 for our dealership stock, and so far every customer feedback has been positive. Good support response when one needed a parts query.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 C.E., Pozna\u00c5\u0084 WLK \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 4.7 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 8 units, September 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0093\u008d New Zealand \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Hamilton Waikato \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c dairy farm<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;Fitted to our New Holland T6 class machine for round baler \/ hay harvester work. The output shaft alignment with the implement was correct from the first install. No leaks after 350 hours of running so far.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 G.D., Hamilton Waikato \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 4.6 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 5 units, September 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px 16px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"font-weight:600;color:#1a1a1a;margin-bottom:6px;\">\u00ed\u00b3\u008d France \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Toulouse Occitanie \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009a\u009c cereal farm<\/div>\n<div style=\"line-height:1.6;color:#333;font-style:italic;\">&#8220;We use these on our contracting fleet for round baler \/ hay harvester. The bearings are clearly higher quality than the cheap units we tried before \u00e2\u0080\u0094 running cooler and quieter at full load.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top:8px;font-size:0.9em;color:#555;\">\u00e2\u0080\u0094 L.B., Toulouse Occitanie \u00c2\u00b7 \u00e2\u00ad\u0090 4.9 \/ 5.0 \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u0085 20 units, May 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Companion Products &amp; Drivetrain Accessories<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">A round baler gearbox usually sits in the middle of a longer drivetrain. The items below complete the typical agricultural power-transmission package.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:12px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0094\u0097 <strong>PTO Shafts &amp; Drivelines<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 direct feed to the gearbox input. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculturalparts.top\/th\/products\/pto-shafts\/\" style=\"color:#185FA5;font-weight:600;\">Browse PTO shafts<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00e2\u009b\u0093\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <strong>Roller Chains<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 agricultural roller chain for chain-and-sprocket secondary drives downstream of the gearbox. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculturalparts.top\/th\/products\/agricultural-chains\/\" style=\"color:#185FA5;font-weight:600;\">Browse roller chain<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0094\u00a9 <strong>Sprockets<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 pair with the chain to set secondary ratio. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agriculturalparts.top\/th\/products\/agricultural-sprockets\/\" style=\"color:#185FA5;font-weight:600;\">Browse sprockets<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00e2\u009a\u0099\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <strong>Replacement Gears<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 single-piece gears for drive-train rebuild or for custom transmission designs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u009b\u009e <strong>Pulleys &amp; V-Belts<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 auxiliary drive used where chain is not appropriate, e.g. fans and pumps.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u0094\u00a7 <strong>Bearings &amp; Bushings<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 service-grade bearings for shaft rebuilds and maintenance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 calc(50% - 12px);min-width:240px;background:#f8f9fa;border-left:4px solid #185FA5;border-radius:6px;padding:14px;\">\u00f0\u009f\u009b\u00a1\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <strong>Gearbox Spare Parts<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 oil seals, end covers, breather caps, drain plugs, and bolt sets for the EP246.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Certifications &amp; Quality Standards<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"margin:8px 0 12px 22px;\">\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>ISO 9001:2015<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Quality management system covering design, manufacturing, and inspection processes.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>ISO 6336<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Reference standard for the load-capacity calculation of cylindrical and bevel gears.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>DIN 3960 \/ DIN 3961<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Tooth profile and accuracy class definitions used for gear quality grading.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>EN ISO 11684<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Pictorial safety signs and warning marks for agricultural machinery.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>CE marking<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Conformity with the EU Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC where applicable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>AS 4024<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Australian machinery safety framework \u00e2\u0080\u0094 referenced for OEM units bound for AU farms.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin:6px 0;line-height:1.6;\"><strong>Material certification<\/strong> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Mill certificates for gear and shaft alloys; hardness, composition, and metallographic data on file per batch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Outgoing Inspection Workflow<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Each batch passes through: incoming raw-material inspection \u00e2\u0086\u0092 forging and machining first-article check \u00e2\u0086\u0092 heat-treatment hardness sample test \u00e2\u0086\u0092 gear-accuracy measurement on Klingelnberg-class testers \u00e2\u0086\u0092 assembly torque verification \u00e2\u0086\u0092 no-load run-in and acoustic record \u00e2\u0086\u0092 final visual and packaging check. Inspection records travel with the carton.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Notes for Australian Buyers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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 <em>agricultural gearbox Australia<\/em>, <em>farm gearbox supplier Australia<\/em>, <em>Queensland tractor parts<\/em>, <em>NSW farm equipment<\/em>, and <em>Victoria agricultural machinery<\/em> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 let us know your state and intended implement and we will recommend the matching configuration.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Why Buy from Us \u00e2\u0080\u0094 Factory &amp; Brand Strength<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Factory background<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">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.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Production capability<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Annual capacity covers tens of thousands of units across the catalogue. Critical equipment includes CNC gear-hobbing centres, CNC gear-grinders, sealed-quench heat-treatment furnaces, three-coordinate measuring machines (CMM), gear-tooth contact testers, and dedicated run-in test stands. Tooling and dies for the most popular models are kept on standby to cut response time on repeat orders.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Export footprint<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">We currently export to dozens of countries, with primary markets in Australia, North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. Common search terms used by international buyers include <em>agricultural gearbox manufacturer China<\/em>, <em>custom farm gearbox supplier<\/em>, and <em>OEM gearbox factory<\/em> \u00e2\u0080\u0094 and our sales team is set up to handle drawing reviews and technical conversations in English.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">OEM \/ ODM capability<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Our standard custom flow is: drawing or sample submission \u00e2\u0086\u0092 engineering review and quote \u00e2\u0086\u0092 3D model and prototype tooling sign-off \u00e2\u0086\u0092 first-article sample \u00e2\u0086\u0092 small pilot batch \u00e2\u0086\u0092 serial production. Lead times for new tooling typically run 30\u00e2\u0080\u009360 days; repeat builds run inside 20\u00e2\u0080\u009330 days.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">MOQ &amp; lead time<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Standard catalogue models: MOQ from one carton (5\u00e2\u0080\u009350 units depending on size). Custom builds: typical MOQ 50 units. Standard lead time 7\u00e2\u0080\u009315 days for stock items, 30\u00e2\u0080\u009345 days for custom first runs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">Quality control<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Each batch passes through ISO 9001:2015 governed inspection, raw-material composition and hardness testing, in-process gear accuracy verification, final assembly torque sign-off, and a 30-minute no-load run-in test recorded per unit.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:1.15em;color:#185FA5;margin:18px 0 8px;\">After-sales<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">12-month standard warranty on workmanship; extended warranty for OEM contracts. Technical email response inside 24 hours, and replacement parts dispatched within working days for valid warranty cases.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:1.4em;color:#185FA5;border-bottom:2px solid #185FA5;padding-bottom:6px;margin:24px 0 12px;\">Bulk order or dealer pricing?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\">Looking for distribution-volume pricing in Australia, North America, or Europe? Get in touch and we will route the inquiry to the right account team.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:clamp(14px,2vw + 10px,18px);line-height:1.65;color:#222;margin:8px 0;word-break:break-word;overflow-wrap:break-word;\"><strong>We do more than supply standard agricultural gearboxes.<\/strong> Bring us your drawings, samples, or even a rough sketch \u00e2\u0080\u0094 our engineering team will design and manufacture a precision gearbox solution tailored to your exact application.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:18px 0;text-align:center;\"><a href=\"#contact\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 28px;background:#185FA5;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\">Get a Free Quote<\/a><a href=\"#sample\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 28px;background:#185FA5;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\">Request a Sample<\/a><a href=\"#drawing\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:12px 28px;background:#185FA5;color:#fff;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;font-weight:600;margin:6px;\">Send Your Drawing<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f0f7ff;border:1px solid #d0e4f5;border-radius:6px;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;line-height:1.6;\">\u00e2\u008f\u00b1\u00ef\u00b8\u008f <strong>We respond within 24 hours<\/strong> \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u009b\u00a1\u00ef\u00b8\u008f 12-month standard warranty \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u0093\u009c ISO 9001:2015 certified production \u00c2\u00b7 \u00f0\u009f\u008c\u008f Years of agricultural gearbox export experience including direct shipments to Australia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Round Baler Gearbox EP246 for Round Baler and Harvester is a heavy-duty round baler gearbox purpose-built for round baler \/ hay harvester duty. 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