McHale
995 L+T
Square Bale Wrapper
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Tractor Requirements & Preparation
5.1 Tractor/power pack requirements
The minimum recommended size of tractor for operating the
McHale
995 L+T
comfortably on flat ground would be approximately 45 kw or for a power pack 10 kw.
On hilly ground or difficult conditions, an additional 10 to 15 kw is advisable. The main
requirement is that the tractor needs to be large enough to lift the machine safely.
The following items on the tractor are required for attachment of the bale wrapper to
the tractor.
1.
Category 2, three point linkage, tractor only (995 L) or Pin hitch with pin as
supplied with tractor accessories (995 T)
2.
Two 1/2” female quick releases for hydraulic power supply. The return line
must be a freeflow
to the tank
(check with a
McHale
dealer for details).
3.
One 12V electrical supply
4.
One 7 pin lighting socket (995 T)
NOTE: Use good quality oil
Ensure that the tractor has clean, good quality oil, hydraulic/universal oil
to avoid problems later on. Also, the hydraulic filters on the tractor should
be changed regularly, according to the manufacturer’s service
instructions. Avoid dirt getting into the hydraulic couplings.
Figure 5.a - Tractor Requirements (995 L)
Figure 5.b - Tractor Requirements (995 T)
