Case IH adds automation and compostable net wrap to new balers

New feeding systems, improved automation and enhanced connectivity headline Case IH's latest updates to its LB and RB baler ranges, including the introduction of a plant-based net wrap option

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and Farm Technology
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Case IH adds automation and compostable net wrap to new balers

Case IH has announced a series of updates across its large square and round baler ranges for 2027 machines, with improvements focused on productivity, automation, durability and connectivity.

The LB4 and LB6 large square balers gain a new Rotor Feeder option alongside an upgraded Rotor Cutter capable of carrying up to 57 knives. A redesigned knife drawer is intended to simplify maintenance, while a new driveline featuring hydraulic slip-clutch protection and real-time load monitoring helps operators increase throughput and reduce blockages. A revised operator interface also brings all key controls together on a single display, making setup and monitoring easier.

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Updates to the RB6 round baler range include a strengthened bale chamber and upgraded core components to improve durability and bale consistency. Factory-ready tractor and baler automation is also available, allowing the tractor to stop, wrap and eject bales automatically.

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Plant-based net wrap has been introduced as an option for the RB6 and RB6 HD Pro round baler ranges

The heavy-duty RB6 HD Pro range also see the introduction of a revised crop flow, improved automation and expanded Case IH FieldOps connectivity, providing users with additional baling data, bale mapping and performance information. The added connectivity is intended to improve logistics, record keeping and fleet management.

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Case IH has also introduced Nature's Net Wrap for the RB6 and RB6 HD Pro ranges. Manufactured from plant-based materials, the compostable net wrap is designed to provide the same bale integrity as conventional products while reducing plastic waste and disposal requirements.

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