2026 Krone BiG Pack 1290 (BP 405-10)

BiG Pack – The fifth generation

Big Balers

Even after more than 25 years of big baler production in Spelle, there is no sign of any let-up in the sheer innovative strength of the KRONE engineering team, as is evident from the new series of BiG Pack balers. Over several years of intensive development, they have come up with a completely new generation of BiG Pack balers which incorporate many well-known technologies and, above all, offer a significant increase in comfort. Almost all of the existing features have been upgraded and adapted to user requirements.

The Variable Filling System, the unique MultiBale system and the camless EasyFlow pick-up with mechanical-drive rotor (Active Pick-up) are the landmark features that have won international recognition and that underpin the success of BiG Pack. Based on this design, the new generation of BiG Pack models is now being launched.

• Lights: In addition to the modern full LED light specification, KRONE also offers various LED work light packages to suit individual needs
• Bale chamber: All models gain the much longer baling chamber from the 1290 HDP for firmer, tighter and heavier bales
• The additive dispenser: The 5th generation BiG Pack models are available with an integral dispenser for applying addivites that improve fermenation or conservation of the crop
• KRONE PowerClean: A brand new hydraulic knotter fan cleans the knotter permanently. The best part of this is that the air flow is also directed to the areas behind the twine boxes cleaning further areas of the machine
• The cutting system: The VariCut system offers buyers the flexibility to choose between two blade cassettes with up to 26 or 51 blades each
• Electronics: The new BPW tandem axles and a choice of tyre options ensure stable rides behind the tractor
• Active pick-up: The camless Active pick-up from KRONE is now available as a hydraulic option
• Flywheel: The well-proven and convenient driveline without shear pins
• Twine boxes: A new and most functional approach – learn more about the new twine boxes
• Twines: Original KRONE twine gives peace of mind
• Drawbar: Choice of hitch options to suit all requirements across the globe
• VFS packers: Tried and tested just got better! Read more on the updated VFS variable filling system
• Axle: The new BPW tandem axles and a choice of tyre options ensure stable rides behind the tractor
• Options: Further options to boost increase operator comfort

30 years KRONE BiG Pack

30 years BiG Impact

The launch of the KRONE BiG Pack onto the large square baler market in the year 1993 marked the start of an era that brought a significant reduction of the workload of contractors and farmers.

To this day, the BiG Pack machines have been upgraded with variety of sophisticated innovations which define the standard for the machine and bale quality of large square balers. The changing climatic conditions and the associated challenges in practical application require robust and precise machines that can work efficiently in any type of conditions world-wide.

Whether you are faced with hot or cold, humid or dry, dusty or dirty conditions – KRONE develops practical solutions and ideas that impress!

Over the past 30 years, BiG Pack customers around the world have benefited from this development. Under the name "BiG Impact", read these customers’ stories and learn why they go for KRONE BiG Pack to make their workdays easier.

Product video

KRONE BiG Pack – The new generation large square baler

Even after more than 25 years of big baler production in Spelle, there is no sign of any let-up in the sheer innovative strength of the KRONE engineering team, as is evident from the new series of BiG Pack balers. Over several years of intensive development, they have come up with a completely new generation of BiG Pack balers which incorporate many well-known technologies and, above all, offer a significant increase in comfort. Almost all of the existing features have been upgraded and adapted to user requirements. How exactly, you will learn in this video.

Special Feature

KRONE PowerClean

The KRONE PowerClean is a pioneer development that cleans not only the knotter bay but also large areas of the machine. Maintaining a high air pressure inside the knotter bay, the system prevents material from collecting here in the first place. From here, the air flow is directed to the areas behind the twine boxes and down to the axles, cleaning the machine at maximum convenience and ensuring maximum safety in the field and on roads.

Tying high-density square bales without producing scrap tails

KRONE V-knotter

KRONE has developed a V-knotter for the BiG Pack, which will be available from autumn. The new and inhouse developed knotter assembly combines the best of two worlds: dependable functionality from the double knotter and no scrap ends from the Cormick single knotter. The standout features of the new V-knotter are the knotter hook itself which is formed like a V with an open base plus the new knotter disc. Also, the traditional knife on the scraper was replaced by a twine puller. The knife itself is stationary now and mounts on the twine retainer right in front of the twine disc.

Features May Include:

• KRONE BIG Pack - A new generation of baler
• BiG Pack - The success story
• The KRONE Active pick-up
• The KRONE VariCut (VC)
• The KRONE PreChop
• VFS Variable Filling System
• The drive
• The baling chamber
• The KRONE knotter system
• KRONE PowerClean
• The KRONE MultiBale
• Hitch and running gear
• Operation
• Maintenance and cleaning
• The lighting concept
• The KRONE BaleCollect bale accumulator
• Silage additive dispenser
• Additional equipment