MF160 - Flexible, versatile, reliable round baling

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MF163/MF167/MF169 Technical Specification

Designed to meet the challenges of modern agriculture with versatile and practical solutions, the MF160 range of round balers gives you the capability to bale any crop.

You need a baler that will deliver consistent bale density and size, bale after bale. Designed and built in Europe, MF160 round balers have been designed to meet the high expectations of the professional farmer and contractor.

The wide choice of configurations gives you top performance, whatever the crop.

MF160 series - a Baler for Every Crop

There are three MF160 balers to choose from, with six model configurations, so you can be confident that Massey Ferguson will have a baler to suit your needs.

MF 163F - Fixed chamber	MF 167V - Variable chamber	MF 169V - Variable chamber
1.20 m x 1.25 m bales Bale formation by rollers, chains & slats High output, hay (up to 35% moisture max) silage and straw Min PTO hp: 80 Ideal for small to medium farms	1.20 m x 0.60 m - 1.65 m Belt and roller combination chamber Bales all material, hay, silage and straw at all moisture levels Rake feeder, rotor or 14 knife pre-cutter Variable bale density within the same bale Min PTO hp: 100 Versatility for farmers and contractors	1.20 m x 0.60 m - 1.95 m Belt and roller combination chamber Bales all material, hay, silage and straw at all moisture levels 14 knife pre-cutter option with reverser or rotor Min PTO hp: 100 Specifically designed for contractors and larger farms
	MF 167/169 with rotor feeder	MF 167/169 with cutter

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Pickup

The low profile MF160 pickup is designed to take the largest swaths and feed them gently into the baler

The MF160 pickups are either 2.00 m or 2.20 m wide, so picking up the widest swaths is done with ease.

Using heavy duty drives, tine bars supported on roller bearings and augers, the crop is lifted up and fed into the baler.

2.0 m pickup; MF 163F

The pickup wheels ensure the pickup tines are collecting crop, not debris. In short you get pickups that are made to do the job efficiently, hectare after hectare.

Pickup wheels are stowed on the baler for safe transport (MF 169 shown)

The pickup is suspended, to enable a degree of ground contour following (MF 169 V shown)

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Cutters and bale type

MF160 Series round balers are available in two types; fixed chamber and variable chamber.

MF 163F fixed chamber

The MF 163F offers the ultimate in fixed chamber baler performance. The combination of rollers with chain and slats gives unrivalled crop handling, in silage, hay and straw.

The design of the rollers maximizes positive rotation of the bale, whilst minimizing leaf loss and power requirement.

The chain and slat arrangement ensures that the bale starts turning at an early stage, and keeps turning until full bale size is achieved.

This ensures consistent, high-density bales in all conditions.

MF 167/169V variable chamber

The MF 167 V and 169 V are higher-capacity, variable chamber balers that are also designed to bale silage, hay and straw, giving the larger farmer or contractor real operating flexibility.

Featuring five, rigid, wide-profile belts, the design gives the best contact on the bale whilst in the chamber, ensuring smooth rotation with minimum crop loss, even in dry conditions.

The belt surface is specially designed to turn the bale gently, with minimal slippage on the drive rollers.

In addition to the belts, three rollers are also in constant contact with the bale, helping to support its weight and to ensure quick turning of the bale, giving faster bale starting.

The patented roller/scraper system ensures minimum downtime in difficult conditions.

Cutter options

The MF 167V and 169V are also available with a 14-knife cutter option, taking these variable chamber balers to another performance level.

When the Supercut 14 knife cutter option is specified, an electro-hydraulic reverser is also fitted to help clear any blockages quickly and easily.

Above: The 14-knife Supercut pre-cutter features a simple, yet effective protection system, to avoid damage when objects are picked up in the cutter

Triple-density bales

The same bale can be formed with three different bale densities (MF 167 V and 169 V), selected by the operator. This enables the operator to optimize crop preservation or maximum bale density and weight, depending on the job in hand.

You can choose to have your baler with twine tie, net wrap or both.

The systems can let you apply twine and net at the same time if required. The positive feed of the net wrap ensures coverage to the edge of the bale every time.

The net storage locations are easy to access at the front of the baler, and a spare roll of net can be carried above the roll being used (on MF 167 V and 169 V models).

Balers are available with net, and/or twine wrap. Choosing twine, net or both can be done by a simple touch of a button on the monitor.

High-lift opening side panels give good access for cleaning, adjustments and twine box replenishment.

The Alpha bale monitor is a comprehensive monitoring and control system.

It gives the operator the ability to change bale size and density from the driver’s seat (except MF 163F). Net or twine tying or both are also operated by this simple-to-use interface.

MF 167V/169V bale filling pressure gauge

Just move a pin to change bale density on the MF 163F

When the optional cutter is fitted (MF 167 V/169 V), knife position can be set in, out or for cleaning or removal. Should a blockage occur, this can also be reversed without leaving the driver’s seat.

A constant indication of bale shape allows the operator to make small adjustments to driving technique to ensure perfectly shaped bales every time.

On the MF 167V and 169V models, core density is controlled from the cab.

Bale count information enables the operator to keep daily totals or results for each customer.

The baler monitor will also warn the operator if any faults occur with the tying or wrapping.

Every baler needs to be flexible and adaptable to your needs.

To make sure your investment delivers exactly what you need, your MF 160 round baler can be equipped with a number of options to further enhance its performance and meet all your specific baling requirements.

The short crop kit, available on all models, will improve the pickup’s performance when working in light swaths.

Stopping safely is made easy with the option of hydraulic brakes. Air brakes are also available where required.

The bale ramp makes sure the bale rolls clear of the door so you don’t have to keep reversing after completing each bale.

There are also a number of tire options available to suit all field conditions.

Tyre options include the 19/45-17 shown here

The automatic lubrication system operates each time the tailgate closes, ensuring longer component life (MF 169V shown)

Access is excellent and maintenance is simple, with conveniently placed banks of grease nipples. Automatic chain lubrication is standard on all models.