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2025 McHale F5-550 - 15 Knife Fixed Chamber Baler

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F5-550 - 15 Knife Fixed Chamber Baler

The McHale F5-500 Fixed Chamber Baler Range consists of 4 models;

• F5-540 – Non-Chopper Baler
• F5-550 – 15 Knife Chopper Baler
• F5-560 – 25 Knife Chopper Baler
• F5-560 Plus – 25 Knife Chopper Baler with Film Binding Technology

Offering innovative ideas to allow you to work smarter, whilst achieving more output, the McHale name has become synonymous with the production of robust and reliable machines, making McHale the number one choice for professional users.

The McHale F5-550 is a semiautomatic, 15 knife chopper Fixed Chamber Baler, which comes fitted with automatic progressive greasing as standard. It is equipped with a i-Control 5 terminal, which allows the operator to control features such as drop floor and knife position. Bale density can now be adjusted on the terminal in the tractor cab. The machine is fitted with 500/50-17 tyres as standard.

McHale F5-550 15 Knife Chopper Baler

Watch the video for the McHale F5-550,  a semiautomatic, 15 knife chopper Fixed Chamber Baler, which comes fitted with automatic progressive greasing as standard. It is equipped with a i-Control 5 terminal, which allows the operator to control features such as drop floor and knife position. Bale density can now be adjusted on the terminal in the tractor cab. The machine is fitted with 500/50-17 tyres as standard.

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Specifications
Model
15 Knife Fixed Chamber Baler
Category Name
Agriculture
Year
2025
Sale Type
New
Manufacturer
McHale
standard features
2.1m Profi-Flo Pick-Up 15 Knife Chopper Rotor Drop Floor
Unblocking System
18 Roller
Bale Chamber
50mm & 55mm Bale  Chamber Bearings* 1′-1/4″ Chain
on the Bale Chamber
Automatic Progressive
Greasing System
Dual Feed
Net System
Continuous Oiler System
i-Control 5 Console
or ISOBUS (Optional)
500/50-17 Tyres 15 Knife Chopper Unit
Knife Pressure Display Knife Position Sensor Drop Floor Sensor
dimensions & weight
Length 4.05 m (13’3″)
Width 2.55 m / 8’4″ (2.58 m / 8’6″*)
Height 2.45 m (8′)
Weight 3500 kg (7,716 lbs)
pick-up
Working Width 2100 mm (6’11”)
Tine Bars 5
Tine spacing 65 mm
Short Crop Guard Standard
Crop Roller Optional
Pick Up Guide Wheels Standard
Pick Up Lift Hydraulic
chopper unit
Number of Knives 15
Theoretical Chop Length 65 mm
Knife Protection Hydraulic
Knife Deactivation Hydraulic from Cab
Unblocking System Drop Floor
bale chamber
Diameter 1.25 m (4’1”)
Width 1.23 m (4′)
Bale Chamber Feed 15 Knife Chopper Feed Rotor
Number of Rollers 18
Diameter 1.25 m (4’1”)
Greasing Automatic Progressive
Bearings 50mm & 55mm**
bale chamber binding
Type Net
Control Manual or Automatic
Binding System Dual Feed Netting System
Binding Roll Capacity 1 + 1 Storage
Net/ Film Adjustment Manual on Baler
drives
Gearbox Split Drive
Main Drive Protection Cam Clutch
Pick Up Protection Slip Clutch
Chain Lubrication Continuous
control
Control System iControl 5 or ISOBUS/ ISO-Play (Optional)
Operation Semi Automatic
Density Adjustment In-cab
Camera Optional
   
other
Axle 8 Stud
Tyres Standard 500/50 – 17
Tyres Optional 500/50 – 22.5
Bale Kicker Indicator Optional
tractor
Minimum Hydraulic Flow 35 Litres / min at 180 bar
Hydraulics 2 Double Acting Spools
Min. Power Requirement 67kW (90hp)
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