Front belt merger MERGE MAXX 440 F

Respecting your forage is essential!

KUHN is expanding its range of belt mergers with the release of a front-mounted MERGE MAXX 440 F model. This machine combines the desire to harvest forage with the lowest possible level of impurities and the need to reduce operating costs of harvesting machines.

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KUHN expands its range of belt mergers with the release of the MERGE MAXX 440 F front-mounted model. This machine combines the desire to harvest forage with the lowest possible level of impurities with the need to reduce the operating costs of harvesting machines. Less impurities and the absence of stones in the forage are often mentioned by users of these machines.

Frequently combined with a rear rotor rake, or belt merger, its use prevents the tractor wheels from rolling on the product before being picked up by the rear machine. Other benefit; less "scraping" by the rear unit tines to pick up the material compactedby the wheels.

For a clear gain in windrow formation quality, the MM 440 F belt merger features the following exclusivity: two belts. These belts can deliver product on each side, and the rear machine is then able to form a more homogeneous windrow of equivalent density over its width: a base required for even, cylindrical bales, easier to wrap. Clear benefits for handling, storing and ensuring preservation of the precious forage.

Quality work and perfect windrow formation

The rotating skids of the MERGE MAXX 440F front belt merger contribute to the good ground following.

An EXCLUSIVE pick-up and double belt

The front attachment prevents forage from being compacted by the tractor wheels.
Combined with a rear rake with central delivery, the MERGE MAXX 440 F merger with its double delivery ensures an equal volume of forage on each side. The central windrow then produced remains homogeneous in density and shape: an undeniable plus for baling well-cylindrical bales, better wrapped. Homogeneous bales also ensure simple handling and easy storage without forgetting the gain in terms of preservation quality. The belt of the MERGE MAXX 440 F model is approximately 1 m wide, and optimizes forage transport and formation of the lateral windrow. Belt tension adjustment is centralized and tool-free.
The pick up quality and consistency are directly related to the design of the small diameter pick-up and WINDGUARD with roller. The cam-guided tine bars optimize forage uptake, lift and smooth transfer to the belt in combination with the WINDGUARD reel, its volute and lower roller. A vital part of the machine for creating an even windrow.

Delivery to 1 or 2 sides as required

With the exclusive double belt of the MERGE MAXX 440 F model, you can deliver the collected forage on 1 or 2 sides. This choice is ideal to allow you to optimize the formation of the rear windrow for the rest of the harvesting chain. The final central windrow (regardless of whether in combination with a rotor or pick-up rake) formed at the rear is then presented in a form and density that is very homogeneous transversely. Wrapping very cylindrical bales is favorable for the preservation and subsequent storage of the bales.
Delivering on 2 sides is also a good solution for separating excessively large windrows for easier drying.

The ground following you expect!

The MERGE MAXX 440 F belt merger perfectly follows ground contours.

Large angular travel range

A pendulum-type articulation with a +/- 10° travel mounted on ball joints ensures good following of ground contour and sward, and clean raking.

Excellent suspension and constant ground pressure

The constant hydraulic suspension protects the sward, limits driving effort and wear while ensuring good ground countour following. The forage uptake remains clean while ensuring the care of the sward.

At tractor level, the linkage must be used in single-acting floating mode and load transfer hooks (A) must be provided to attach the chains linked to the suspension cylinders.

The hydraulic suspension and large dimension skids of the MERGE MAXX 440 F front belt merger protect the sward.

Adjustable pick up height

The machine is guided by two large rotating skids to prevent drifting and protect the sward during tractor lateral movements on bends. These skids are adjustable in height to adapt to the various situations: cutting height, forage, straw windrowing. Moreover, the machine maintains its optimal hitching angle.

Excellent stability for headland turns and transport

For perfect stability during U-turns, on bends and on the road, a tilting articulation effectively and automatically locks the pendulum device when the machine is raised.

The MERGE MAXX 440 F front belt merger combined with a MERGE MAXX 950 rear belt merger at work on a plot.

Comfort of use

The operator controls directly the various machine fonctionalities from the cabin

In-cab controls

The work mode, belt speed and windrow delivery are adjustable directly from the tractor cabin, i.e. the operator does not have to leave the tractor.

Easier work monitoring

An operating pressure gauge is positioned in the operator's field of vision to warn him in case of an abnormal increase in machine pressure .
The rear hood of the forage evacuation chanel, made up of transparent material, ensures forage flow during work.

Work monitoring is made easier on the MERGE MAXX 440 F front belt merger

Improve your experience with the optional equipment

Optional equipment is available such as a containment net limiting the spread of crop residues that could fill the tractor's grille, or a set of 2 rear-view mirrors to improve the operator's lateral visibility.

Optional equipment allows improving your user experience with the MERGE MAXX 440 F front belt merger

Specifications

Technical characteristics


Uptake width (m)
Working width in side delivery mode (average incl. windrow) (m)
Transport width (m)
Number of pick-ups and conveyors
Type of windrow
Pick-up height control
Functions controlled by terminal
Hitch
Ground adaptation
Ground pressure
Required tractor hydraulic connections
Front-rear lighting and signalling
Weight (kg) approx.
Required tractor electrical connections
Basic machine delivered assembled (except optional equipment)

MERGE MAXX 440 F
3.00
4.40
3.00
1 pick-up and 2 belts
Delivery to left, right or both sides
By 2 rotating skids adjustable in height using a pin on a multiple position plate
Belt direction of forage delivery, speed
Cat. 2 Tractor front lift in single acting (or double acting with floating position)
Pendulum-type frame with angular travel range of +/- 10°
By hydraulic cylinders to connect to the tractor front with load transfer brackets
1 x SA with separate free return, output of 45 l/min at 150 bar (80-120 bar on average according to the forage)
Side marker lights and signalling panels
1,140
1 7-pin plug and 1 ISO 3-pin plug
Yes

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The front belt merger MERGE MAXX 440 F combined with a rear belt merger MERGE MAXX 950 at work on a plot

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The front belt merger MERGE MAXX 440 F at work on a plot

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