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Altor and Athenorin brief:

ALTOR-ATHENOR RANgE: TimE AT LAST!

The time farmers have at their disposal for putting down bedding and for feeding their livestock is getting shorter and shorter.

This situation requires manufacturers of silage cutter/straw blower machines to develop user-friendly models that save time on a daily basis.

To meet this objective, KUHN proposes the ALTOR/ATHENOR range of all-fodder machines.

ALTOR and ATHENOR models are especially designed to enable you to:- Load all products quickly thanks to their outstanding grab

power and exceptional arm movement,- Distribute the toughest fodder such as hay and haylage

thanks to the POLyDRivE patented feed rotor driving system,

- Put down quality bedding thanks to its exclusive “shower” straw blowing concept,

- Recycle and distribute all products easily with the ATHENOR model,

- Ally robustness and user-friendliness in the shape of electric controls, and enjoy years of pleasure.

With its ALTOR/ATHENOR range of silage cutters, straw blowers and feeders, you will be able to combine efficiency with the pleasure of livestock farming.

How you make the most of the time saved is entirely up to you!

Capacity Number of feed rotors

Recycling system

1. ALTOR 4560 4 m3 1 -

2. ALTOR 5070 M 5 m3 1 -

3. ALTOR 6070 6.5 m3 2 -

4. ATHENOR 6070 6.5 m3 2Standard

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5m3 6.5m34m3

2.30 m 2.85 m 3.20 m

ALTOR 4560 ALTOR 5070 M ALTOR-ATHENOR 6070

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fAsT siLAgE CuTTiNg ANd OpTiMuM bOdy LOAdiNg

The arm pulling strength (up to 2.25 tonnes on ALTOR and ATHENOR 6070 models) makes for easy loading of all products – even long grass silage - into the machine.

Exceptional arm/grab movement is possible due to the joint between the two components being positioned outside the body. All types of bale can be loaded with a minimum of manoeuvres.

LOADING VOLUME:

The performance of a silage cutter, straw blower & feeder is measured first and foremost by the speed and quality of its loading action. Quality silage cutting is often synonymous with:- A clean, neat clamp face to reduce the air contact area and, therefore, silage oxidation,- A straight, vertical clamp face to limit leaching phenomena by rainwater,- Easy machine filling for optimum use of the entire body capacity,- Clean silage clamp and feeding passageways by reducing fodder losses,- Arm movement for easier loading of round and cubic bales with a minimum of manoeuvres.

siLAgE CuTTiNg: iT’s ALL iN THE ARM MOVEMENT!

Body dimensions on machines in the ALTOR-ATHENOR range are designed to enable the grab to penetrate as far as possible inside the machine. On loading silage, fodder is brought as close as possible to the feed rotor. The entire body can therefore be loaded without activating the conveyor.

The low turbine position improves visibility of the loading operation. Silage cutting can therefore be conducted from the tractor cab.

The grab is fitted with a sealing plate mounted on powerful springs. it lifts on loading grass silage to allow the grab teeth to operate. With maize silage and at the end of the loading operation, the plate stays in the down position to leave the clamp floor impeccably clean and tidy.

Two side flaps ensure a perfectly tight machine body: product loss in transit is kept to a minimum.

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Why integrate a “mixing” function into your KUHN silage cutter, straw blower & feeder? AlTor models can be fitted with a mixing hopper and the ATHENor model with the recycling system. In both cases, mixing various ration components offers a number of benefits:- less appetising products are not left aside at the feeding trough: all animals within the batch consume the same ration.- Feed efficiency is improved as various products are ingested simultaneously (greater ruminal efficiency).- The addition of concentrates or any other nutritional supplements can be precisely dosed.- The job is less laborious as concentrates and coarse fodder are fed at the same time.

MiXiNg: Add VERsATiLiTy TO yOuR MACHiNE!

Mixing hoppers are designed to mix coarse fodder (hay, maize, grass silage, etc.) with minerals, cereals and concentrates. Advantages of the Mix-Control concept:

1. High capacity: with a capacity of 575 litres, Kuhn mixing hoppers can cope with the various volumes of the Altor silage cutter and straw blower range.

2. Easy to load: with their extra-low profile and two loading doors (right and left), Kuhn mixing hoppers can be filled effortlessly and safely, without having to straddle the drive shaft.

3. Premixing: minerals and concentrates are mixed in the hopper by means of an agitator consisting of a double reverse-pitch coil. An even mix is produced throughout the hopper.

4. Regular injection: the use of an injection auger prevents blockage problems. it feeds ingredients continuously into the turbine at a regular rate to guarantee thorough mixing with the coarse fodder.

5. Precise incorporation: the speed of injection auger rotation determines the dosage of concentrates incorporated in the turbine. Simply adjust the potentiometer knob on the electric control in the cab to modulate the dose incorporated.

Athenor version: A MiXER AT THE fLiCk Of A swiTCH!you can transform your ATHENOR 6070 into a true mixer at the flick of a switch without leaving your tractor seat. The turbine flap shuts off the feed chute and opens the recycling chute, then the recycling cover is unfolded.

Made from coated polyester fibre, the cover withstands all types of projections. its bows are padded to protect the cover when folded up.

Want to take feed management a step further? Then opt for KUHN

electronic weighing! See page 15 for details.

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Today’s farmers look to make use of products grown on the farm and, as a result, incorporate an increasingly wide variety of products into the rations.

Feeding equipment must therefore be more and more versatile in order to distribute long-fibre fodder, such as hay and haylage, as easily as short-fibre silage.

The performance criteria of a “feeder” are also by measured by feeding quality in terms of the regularity and cleanness of the string of fodder.

FEEDiNg: POLYDRiVE, the patent that makes our rivals green with envy!

POLYDRIVE, PAtENtED bY KUHNPOLyDRivE is a hydraulically disengageable belt system that drives the feed rotor. it offers several advantages:- Combination of the power of a mechanical drive system (surplus power generated by turbine

inertia) and the flexibility of hydraulics for easier feeding of the longest products: haylage, hay, etc.- Flexible use. As the feed rotor is independent of the turbine when the clutch is engaged, it

requires little starting power.- The hydraulic feed rotor disengagement system interrupts straw blowing or feeding instantly

(e.g. facing pillars when straw blowing, etc.).- Safe use. As the conveyor only moves when the feed rotor is engaged, accidental operations

are avoided. The conveyor stops immediately as soon as the feed rotor is disengaged.

ALL-FODDER FEED ROtORS!

The feed rotor on the ALTOR 4560 and 5070 M (1) is equipped with sections mounted on eight discs to preserve the structure of products such as silage (by limiting the “milling” phenomenon). The high speed (428 rpm) of the large-diameter feed rotor reduces the winding that occurs with long products.

The shape and position of the regulating tines help spread the fodder over the entire width of the feed rotor, resulting in regular feeding of the turbine.

The ALTOR 6070 and ATHENOR 6070 accommodate two feed rotors (2), technically justified by the greater body height. These two feed rotors are also fitted with sections and come with four hydraulically retractable regulating tines.

Depending on current use (feeding, straw blowing or recycling), the bank of regulating tines can be retracted at the flick of a switch.

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TuRbiNE wHEEL wiTH REMOVAbLE bLAdEs

The turbine wheel is fitted with eight bolted-on blades. This concept guarantees good turbine wheel balance and simplifies replacement operations in the event of blade damage. Two of these eight blades are longer than the others to generate a speed differential in the turbine. The straw spread over the entire surface of the turbine by the feed rotor will therefore be blown in identical quantities over the entire depth of the bedding area (while keeping animal discomfort to a minimum). Upward movements of the chute cap to ensure a good spread of litter are no longer necessary. Straw is blown up to a distance of 18 metres.

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A 150 mm deep space has been designed in the turbine volute between the blades and the turbine inlet: the “pneumatic separating chamber”. The volume of air in motion in this chamber sucks up the product while gently separating it. The straw remains whole. The bedding keeps together better and lasts longer, and your livestock will appreciate the extra comfort!

Farmers looking for a machine that does the job cleanly will appreciate the POLyDRivE disengageable belt drive system. A single switch in the cab stops both the feed rotor and the conveyor and prevents debris straw from being left on the head gates on passing the pillars.

sTRAw bLOwiNg: synonymous with animal welfare!

Bedding quality is an important link in the health chain established on your farm. that’s why the solutions provided by Kuhn silage cutters, straw blowers & feeders guarantee:

- An even quantity of straw spread over the entire bedding area to limit the risks of litter overheating

- Preservation of the straw structure to maintain full absorbability and therefore extend litter life

- reduced straw consumption for greater control over the “health and hygiene” budget.

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mixiNg HOPPER: mix-CONTROL CONCEPT

SuiTED TO LOw-POwER TRACTORS

PROjECTiON guARDThis device positioned over the feed rotor controls fodder projections at the end of the feeding operation. The front of your machine is kept clean. it can also be used to channel layers of cubic bales into the body.

wORk LigHT FiTTED AS STANDARDSwitched on from the machine’s electric controls.

BODY STRuCTuRE CONSOLiDATED BY REiNFORCEmENT POSTSThe extremely rigid rear body section withstands wedging phenomena on silage loading without any deformation.The axle and arm rams are attached in the same plane to a 6 mm thick plate post, thereby reducing the risks of body shear.

THE mOST COmPACT mACHiNE iN iTS CATEgORY!Overall length of 4.50 m with an effective capacity of 4 cu.m. Supplied with its tow bar, its turning angle is one of the shortest around!

NEw gENERATiON ELECTRiC CONTROLS FiTTED AS STANDARDWith this compact, intuitive control unit, all drivers will soon have all of the machine’s functions well in hand. A sheltered compartment is provided to store the control unit when the machine is unhitched.

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Turbine speed (270/540 rpm) switched by a remote control cable.

SiLAgE LOADiNg: 4 cu.m effective capacity!

STAiNLESS STEEL TuRBiNE BOTTOm for longer life.

POLYDRIVE

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STRAw “SHOwERED” uP TO 18 mETRES

FEEDiNg: LONg FiBRE iNCLuDED!

LOADiNg: ALL ROuND BALE SizES!

BOLTED OVERSizED CONVEYORThis integral subassembly comprises a frame, marine-grade chain and tubular slats and is guided by four ductile cast iron sprockets for failsafe durability. As it is bolted onto the machine body, it can be dismantled very quickly.

CONVEYOR CLEANiNg DOOR wiTH DOuBLE gALVANiSED STEEL BOTTOmThe conveyor bottom has been made easier to clean. At the end of the straw blowing operation, the lower compartment is completely emptied simply by reversing the conveyor.

265/70 R19.5 tyres designed for abrasive ground

Turbine shoe and wear blade on the body heel.When positioned at the clamp, the machine is protected against friction.

The arm rams are positioned on the outside of the body.No risk of ram rod oxidation by the silage juices.

gRAB ACTuATED BY TwO RAmSForces on the grab during silage cutting and loading are split symmetrically. The risks of premature arm deformation are thus reduced.

pOLyDRive patenteD feeD ROtOR DRiVE SYSTEm

The flexibility of the hydraulic clutch combined with the power of the mechanical drive.

ROuNDED ARm/gRAB jOiNTS At the end of the silage cutting operation, there is no longer any risk of a clamp face collapse when the body is lifted.

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indestructible rear LED lights for silage cutting and machine loading manoeuvres.

SiLAgE LOADiNg: 5 cu.m effective capacity!


OPTimum HEigHT-TO-LENgTH RATiO FOR gOOD ViSiBiLiTY

iN wHAT wAys wiLL iT bECOME THE NEw bENCHMARk?

BODY STRuCTuRE CONSOLiDATED BY REiNFORCEmENT POSTSThe extremely rigid rear body section withstands wedging phenomena on silage loading without any deformation. The axle and arm rams are attached in the same plane to a 6 mm thick plate post, thereby reducing the risks of body shear.

CONVEYOR CLEANiNg DOOR wiTH DOuBLE gALVANiSED STEEL BOTTOm The conveyor bottom has been made easier to clean. At the end of the straw blowing operation, the lower compartment is completely emptied simply by reversing the conveyor.

BOLTED OVERSizED CONVEYORThis integral subassembly comprises a frame, 12 mm marine-grade chain and tubular slats and is guided by four ductile cast iron sprockets for failsafe durability.As it is bolted onto the machine body, it can be dismantled very quickly.



STAiNLESS STEEL TuRBiNE BOTTOm for longer life.

POLYDRIVE

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STRAw “SHOwERED” uP TO 18 mETRES

LOADiNg: ALL TYPES OF ROuND AND CuBiC BALE



wORk LigHT FiTTED AS STANDARDSwitched on from the machine’s electric controls.

gRAB ACTuATED BY TwO RAmSForces on the grab during silage cutting and loading are split symmetrically. The risks of premature arm deformation are thus reduced.

ROuNDED ARm/gRAB jOiNTSAt the end of the silage cutting operation, there is no longer any risk of a clamp face collapse when the body is lifted.

The arm rams are positioned on the outside of the body.No risk of ram rod oxidation by the silage juices.

HYDRAuLiCALLY ADjuSTABLE TOBOggANThe string of silage is deposited by gravity into the trough. independent of the machine’s fan, the flow of product is fully channelled into the trough.

uNiVERSAL STRAw BLOwiNg AND FEEDiNg CHuTEPre-equipped to take the 300° kit to blow straw on both sides of the machine.

FEEDiNg: ALL FODDER (iNCLuDiNg LONg FiBRE)



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STAiNLESS STEEL TuRBiNE BOTTOmfor longer life.

ATHENOR mODEL PuT iNTO “RECYCLiNg” mODE by a single switch from the electric controls.


RECYCLiNg: A mixED RATiON FOR OVER FiFTY DAiRY COwS

SiLAgE LOADiNg: 6.5 Cu.m EFFECTiVE CAPACiTY!

EssENTiAL duAL fEEd ROTOR MACHiNEs!

BODY STRuCTuRE CONSOLiDATED BY REiNFORCEmENT POSTS.The extremely rigid rear body section withstands wedging phenomena on silage loading without any deformation. The axle and arm rams are attached in the same plane to a 6 mm thick plate post, thereby reducing the risks of body shear.

imPACT PLATE AT THE BASE OF THE RECYCLiNg COVER improved ageing when recycling potatoes, beet, etc.

LOADiNg PLATFORm wiTH DuAL CONTROL AS STANDARD Positioned on the machine centre line for perfect visibility without a cricked neck!



POLYDRIVE

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STRAw BLOwiNg: uP TO 18 m

LOADiNg: ALL TYPES OF BALE

FEEDiNg: LONg FiBRE iNCLuDED!

BANk OF HYDRAuLiCALLY ADjuSTABLE REguLATiNg TiNES. The angle of feed rotor attack is controlled from the tractor cab.



wORk LigHT FiTTED AS STANDARD.Switched on from the machine’s electric controls.

TwO CONCENTRiC-COiL FEED ROTORS Positioned on different vertical planes for optimum straw blowing and feeding rates. The upper feed rotor is driven by a four-strand PowerBand belt via the lower feed rotor.



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AFTERSALES SuPPORTYou might never see them, but dozens of people work every day to satisfy Kuhn customers’ needs (producing technical documentation, training our network of partners, developing diagnostic aids, and so on).

the technical departments of partners trained in Kuhn technologies through attendance at special training courses, commission the machines and are ready to step in when you need them most.

SPARE PARTS SERViCEour various worldwide production units combined with the European spare part distribution platform – Kuhn PArtS – guarantee all users a high rate of component availability.

Distributed by our network of approved partners, the availability of replacement parts is boosted by being on the user’s doorstep: you are assured of being quickly up and running.

sERViCEs NO LEss THAN yOu’d EXpECT fOR A MACHiNE iN EVERydAy usE!

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SwiVEL CHuTE FOR 300° STRAw BLOwiNg

ALTOR and ATHENOR models can be equipped with a swivel chute to blow straw to the left and right of the turbine. This chute is the solution to straw blowing in buildings with no separate exit or with difficult access.The swivel chute is mounted on a turntable for 300° rotation. Straw can be blown up to a distance of 13 m on the left-hand side simply by means of the fingertip controls in the cab.3. On models 4560 and 6070, the swivel chute is mounted on top of the turbine.4. Meanwhile on the ALTOR 5070 M, the turbine design enables a 300° kit to be fitted to turn the standard chute into a swivel chute.

wEigHiNg FOR PERFECT FEED mANAgEmENT

For quality feeding and better management of fodder stocks, a precision electronic weighing system on the silage cutter, straw blower & feeder is an essential tool.On the “simple” version, the weight indication increases on loading and decreases on discharging.The “programmable” version allows you to integrate the ration(s) per animal into the weighing function. Only the number of head needs to be entered on each change to the herd.

PLATFORm wiTH DuAL CONTROL (FiTTED AS STANDARD ON ALTOR-ATHENOR 6070)

For small-sized tractors, the platform can be used to load the machine safely and efficiently.1. Positioned to the front of the turbine, you will be working on the centre line of the machine. Arm/grab movements are all the more intuitive!As arm and axle functions are transferred to the dual electric control unit, you will be able to control the machine without toing-and-froing between the platform and cab. 2. A full tilting hood protects this dual control from the elements.

AuxiLiARY HYDRAuLiC POwER uNiT

A 60 l/min hydraulic pump will render the machine independent of tractors with a low oil flow rate while minimising loading time.The compact, well protected hydraulic unit is fully integrated into the front left-hand side of the machine and mounted directly on the gearbox.

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specifications silage Cutters, straw blowers & All-fodder feeders

ALTOR 4560 ALTOR 4560 Mixing hopper ALTOR 5070 M ALTOR 5070 M

Mixing hopper ALTOR 6070 ALTOR 6070 Mixing hopper

ATHENOR 6070

Body capacity (m3) 4 4 5 5 6.5 6.5 6.5Unladen weight (kg) 3 200 3 460 3 380 3 640 4 120 4 180 4 320

Inside body dimensions

Width (m) 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.40 1.50 1.50 1.50Length (m) (1) 2.30 2.30 2.85 2.85 3.20 3.20 3.20Height (m) 1.16 1.16 1.26 1.26 1.32 1.32 1.32

Overall dimensions (m)

Width with chute retracted (m) 2.26 2.26 2.41 2.41 2.42 2.42 2.42Width with chute extended (m) 3.02 3.02 3.01 3.01 3.18 3.18 3.18Outside width at wheels (m) 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.25 2.36 2.36 2.36Length (m) 4.50 5.18 5.32 5.91 6.25 6.25 6.25Height with chute retracted (m) (2) 2.00 2.00 2.30 2.30 2.22 2.22 2.46

Feeding height (2)

Feeding height at the end of the chute bottom plate (m) 0.61 0.61 1.73 1.73 0.73 0.73 0.73

Height under the feeding toboggan at an angle of 45° (m) - - 0.77 0.77 - - -

Straw blowing height (2)

Height under chute (chute in horizontal position) (m) 1.46 1.46 2.25 2.25 1.69 1.69 1.69

Straw blowing distance with chute to the right (m) 18 18 18 18 18 18 18Silage cutting height with grab at 30° (m) (2) 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.25 3.45 3.45 3.45Maximum diameter/width of round bales (m) 2.00 / 1.35 2.00 / 1.35 2.00 / 1.35 2.00 / 1.35 2.00 / 1.45 2.00 / 1.45 2.00 / 1.45Maximum size of cubic bales (m) 1.20 x 1.30 x 2.50 1.20 x 1.30 x 2.70Number of feed rotors 1 1 1 1 2 2 2Number of regulating tines / Adjustment 5 / fixed 5 / fixed 5 / fixed 5 / fixed 4 / hydr. 4 / hydr. 4 / hydr.Stand (3) Pin-hole stand Pin-hole stand Pin-hole stand Pin-hole stand Pin-hole stand Pin-hole stand Pin-hole standTyres 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5 265/70 R19.5Turbine speed (min-1) 270 / 540 270 / 540 270 / 540 270 / 540 270 / 540 270 / 540 270 / 540Control Electric Electric Electric Electric Electric Electric ElectricRecommended tractor power (kW (hp) 37 (51) 37 (51) 37 (51) 37 (51) 48 (65) 48 (65) 55 (75)

Recommended tractor power for long fibre kW (hp) 51 (70) 51 (70) 51 (70) 51 (70) 59 (80) 59 (80) 66 (90)

Tractor output and pressure requirement (l/min at 180 bar) 45 - 60 50 - 60 45 - 60 50 - 60 45 - 60 50 - 60 45 - 60

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ALTOR 4560 - 5070 M - 6070 ATHENOR 6070 · The feed rotor on the ALTOR 4560 and 5070 M (1) is equipped with sections mounted on eight discs to preserve the structure of products such