On Test: Krone Comprima CV 150 XC Plus round baler – a well-designed, productive unit

Increasingly a popular option for producing wrapped bales, the combination wrapper has seen strong sales growth over the last five years. We put Krone’s Comprima CV 150 XC Plus to the test to see how it performed

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
clock • 12 min read
The Comprima CV 150 XC Plus is the highest spec model in Krone's combi range
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The Comprima CV 150 XC Plus is the highest spec model in Krone's combi range

Combination baler wrappers have seen consistent sales growth over the last 5 years as farmers and contractors look to maximise tractor capacity with reduced labour availability. Figures from the Agricultural...

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