Krone claims to be the first round baler manufacturer to receive AEF (Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation) certification for implementing TIM (Tractor Implement Management) on its Fortima, Comprima and VariPack.
The certification comes as official confirmation that Krone round balers are approved of and able to control the tractor, turning the tractor baler combination into one single operating unit, which says Krone, makes its balers even more efficient and easier to use.
In operation, as soon as the bale chamber is filled, the tractor is automatically stopped by the TIM system. All other sequences, including net feed into the chamber, wrapping, rear door opening/closing and bale unloading are also TIM controlled.
Krone claims to be the first manufacturer to receive AEF certification for implementing TIM on its Fortima, Comprima and VariPack round balers.
“This AEF certification shows once again that digitisation is advancing and assuming an ever bigger importance in the industry,” explains Jan Horstmann, division head of electronic system development at Krone.
“With the tractor and baler communicating with each other, the baler is operated like a self-propelled machine with the effect of increased efficiency and throughput. Another key feature of our balers is the universal interface that allows them to communicate with all tractor brands that are TIM certified by AEF.”
