Krone BP1290 Large Square Balers
Krone BP1290
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
Krone BP1290 is a Large Square Baler used for field baling operations in farm production systems. It forms large rectangular bales measuring 1,200 mm (3 ft 11 in) wide, 900 mm (35 in) high, and 2,700 mm (8 ft 10 in) long, with an intake width of 2,350 mm (7 ft 9 in) for incoming crop material.
The model is specified for tractor PTO speed of 104 kW (141 hp) and uses HDP high-density baling system (hydraulic) with electronic control (VariControl or similar). Other defining features include a bale chamber length of 3,600 mm (11 ft 10 in), 6 knotters, a high-capacity rotor, cutting length of 44 mm (2 in), and tandem axle steered with hydraulic brakes.
Year
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
Country of manufacturing
Germany
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
10,400 mm
~409.4 in
2,780 mm
~109.4 in
3,120 mm
~122.8 in
Minimum tractor requirement PTO
145 kW
Tractor PTO speed
141 hp
Additional specifications
Intake width
2,350 mm
Number of tine bars 4-5
5
Tine spacing
65 mm
Number of plunger strokes
45 m
Plunger stroke
900 mm
Density control
HDP high-density baling system (hydraulic)
Bale chamber length
3,600 mm
Control
Electronic control (VariControl or similar)
Number of knotters
6
Twine capacity (rolls)
16
High-capacity rotor
TRUE
Knives
16
Cutting length
44 mm
Knife protection
Hydraulic group control (blades lower via cassette; individual spring protection)
Tandem axle steered
TRUE
Brakes system
Hydraulic brakes
Bale - Width
1,200 mm
Bale - Height
900 mm
Bale - Length
2,700 mm
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Krone BP1290 Large Square Baler
141 hp
10400 mm × 3120 mm × 2780 mm
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What is the average price of a Krone BP1290?
No confirmed market price is supplied for the Krone BP1290. Check current listings and compare machine condition, location, and configuration.
What are the key advantages of the Krone BP1290?
Listed features include the HDP high-density baling system with hydraulic density control, a high-capacity rotor, 6 knotters, electronic control, and hydraulic knife group control. It also has a steered tandem axle and hydraulic brakes.
What type of engine does the BP1290 use?
The supplied specifications do not confirm an engine type for the BP1290. They list a tractor PTO requirement of 105.1 kW (141 hp).
How much horsepower does the BP1290 have?
The supplied specification lists tractor PTO power as 105.1 kW (141 hp).
What fuel does the Krone BP1290 use?
The supplied data does not confirm a fuel type for the Krone BP1290. The baler is specified with a tractor PTO requirement rather than an onboard engine.
What jobs is this Large Square Baler best suited for?
The BP1290 is a Large Square Baler for producing large square bales. Its listed bale dimensions are 1,200 mm (47.2 in) wide, 900 mm (35.4 in) high, and up to 2,700 mm (106.3 in) long.
What is the expected lifespan of the BP1290?
No expected service-life figure is supplied for the BP1290. Evaluate maintenance records, bale chamber and plunger condition, knotter operation, rotor and knives, axle steering, brakes, and electronic controls.
What should a buyer check when purchasing a used Large Square Baler?
Check maintenance records and inspect the bale chamber, plunger, knotters, rotor, pickup tine bars, knives and their protection system, hydraulic brakes, steered tandem axle, and electronic controls. Test baling and knotting operation where possible.
