Centre-line small rectangular baler for efficient, cost-effective baling
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VISION INNOVATION LEADERSHIP QUALITY RELIABILITY SUPPORT PRIDE COMMITMENT
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The MF 1839:
A r eal investment
The MF 1839 ‘centre-line’ baler goes from strength-to-strength
thanks to its popular design and well-established reputation as the
perfect small, square baler. Whether you bale a few hectares a year
for your own livestock, or produce thousands of bales annually in
a commercial operation, the MF 1839 will fit your requirements and
budget perfectly.
MF 1839
Bale sizeHeight: 356 mm x Width 457 mm / 14¨ x 18¨
Bale length305 mm to 1321 mm
CropsStraw, hay, low moisture haylage
Power requirementRecommended 60 PTO hp
Working Pickup width1.9 m
Density controlManual springs or hydraulic
OptionsHydraulic pickup lift
Automatic hydraulic bale tension
Trailer hitch
Designed and built in our factory
in Hesston, Kansas, the MF 1839
baler has a steadfast reputation
as a sturdy and reliable partner
for ‘fuss-free’ baling. For years
the MF 1839 has proved itself to
be an excellent investment, for
small or large farms, contractors
and equine businesses alike. And
thanks to its simple operation and
consistent design, this simple
‘centre-line’ baler will quickly
become a worthwhile investment
for your business.
The MF 1839 baler is robust
and durable with a low power
requirement, ensuring years of
reliable service.
This ‘centre-line’ small rectangular
baler has a working pickup width
of 1.9 m. The wide, heavy-duty
pickup is ideal for high usage
or contracting. It is guaranteed
to produce consistent, densely
packed bales of hay or straw that
are the right size for easy handling
or feeding and the right density for
efficient storage and transport.
Make the right business choice
with an MF 1839 baler.
Features include:
01 Heavy-duty driveline and
large flywheel reduces power
requirement
02 Wide, low profile pickup
reduces crop loss and improves
crop feed
03 A single hand crank allows the
operator to quickly raise and lower
the pick-up
04 Compact, low profile design
allows the operator a full view of
the baler
A - High plunger speed of 100
strokes per minute ensures high
output and high density bales.
B - A set of adjustable hay resistor
doors in the sides of the chamber
complement the pressure from the
top and bottom rails for controlled
bale density.
C - Hydraulic bale density control
(Optional).
D - Heavy duty knotters designed
for years of reliability, works with
plastic and sisal twine.
E - Twine boxes are located either
side of the baler for easy twine
replenishment.
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Fuss-free baling with
the MF 1839 baler
The MF 1839 baler is based, uniquely, on a ‘centre-line’ design in
which the crop flows through the baler in a straight line. No-fuss,
no time wasted, just perfectly formed bales everytime.
Easy on the road, easy in
the field
You’ll notice the first advantage
before reaching the field. Even
though the MF 1839 features a
wide pickup, transport width is
exceptionally narrow because
of the in-line design allowing
easy access to narrow lanes and
awkward gateways. And when
you get to the field, there is no
need to manhandle the baler from
a ‘transport’ position to a ‘work’
position – you just lower the
pickup and start baling.
Wide, centre-mounted pickup
The 1.9 metre wide pickup
features a small diameter, ‘lowprofile’ design with closely spaced
tines ensuring that windrows are
picked up cleanly with minimal
disturbance and leaf loss. Gauge
wheels, fitted as standard, further
help the pickup to follow uneven
ground contours, avoiding pickup
tine damage. The MF 1839 has
a four tine bar pickup for higher
throughput.
As soon as the crop enters the
pickup, centring augers move
the material into the centre of the
baler. This ensures equal material
distribution, improves crop feed
and prevents the bale from
becoming ‘banana-shaped’.
Less work for the plunger
The crop is delivered into the precompression chamber where the
flake is pre-formed before entering
the main chamber. This ensures a
well-shaped bale is formed
improving bale density and
reducing stress on components
giving improved baler durability.
Short stroke, high speed plunger
The pre-formed slice concept
enables the baler to operate with a
shorter plunger stroke, significantly
reducing plunger bearing wear
whilst generating a greater number
of bales.
Low-profile, wide pickup
High crop-flow rate
Even material distribution
Pre-formed flakes
High density bales
High capacity baling
Centre-line pull, ideal for
the attachment of rear
accumulators
Simplicity of use
Low maintenance
Built-in safety protection
(Slip and overrun clutches
and needle protection)
01 ‘Centre-line’ design eliminates
side drafts and crop remains in a
straight line from pickup to final
bale.
02 Crop flow
A Crop is moved from the pickup
into a pre-forming chamber.
B The packer then pushes the
pre-formed flake into the bale
chamber.
03 MF 1839, 1.9 m ‘low profile’
pickup.
04 Perfectly formed bales.
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Accuracy in operation
Every part of the MF 1839 baler is designed to give accuracy,
reliability and productivity. The MF 1839 offers oustanding bale
density and a precision knotter system as well as easy servicing
and maintenance ensuring that your baler works to its full potential
for years to come.
Manual bale density control
Quick adjustment of the heavyduty tension springs on the manual
bale density system ensures the
correct amount of pressure is
applied to the top and bottom rails.
Bales are therefore produced to
your exact specification.
Hydraulic bale density control
(optional)
The hydraulic bale density control
provides a more effective means
of controlling bale density than
the spring controlled rails. The
hydraulic system uses it’s own
self-contained pump and reservoir.
The operator selects the pressure
required to build a specific weight
bale. As conditions become
damper or dryer, the density
cylinder will retract or extend to
maintain the desired bale weight,
keeping the bales more uniform
and saving the operator the time it
would take to re-adjust the manual
density springs.
Rugged knotter design
The knotters are designed and
built to operate reliably season
after season, with minimum fuss
or maintenance, whether using
plastic or sisal twine.
Power requirements
The centre-line design, with its
more efficient crop handling, helps
to keep tractor power requirement
low.
Twine boxes
Located either side of the baler, the
twine boxes hold 3 balls of either
plastic or sisal twine on each side.
Thanks to the positioning of the
two boxes, routing to the knotter is
closer and easier.
01 Massey Ferguson knotters are
designed for high throughput with
minimal maintenance.
02 Easily accessible twine
storage and straight forward twine
routing.
03 Manual spring loaded density
control.
04 Hydraulic bale density pump,
guage and control valve (optional).
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Customer testimonial
“We run a mixed farm of around 400 acres, about 250 of which
are down to various grasses which we bale as quality haylage
for a number of equestrian customers. The rest is mainly wheat
and barley. The haylage business has grown and grown and
we’re now averaging between 8000 and 9000 bales a year.
Over four seasons’ use, the MF 1839 baler has never once let
us down - no knotter or shearbolt problems - in fact, it’s been
100% reliable. All it needs is 10 minutes routine maintenance
before we get going. It produces nice, firm bales for stacking
and will go as fast as the sledge will let it. Our customers are
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very pleased with the quality - and so are we.”
Andrew Hall, Forest Hall Farm, Easingwold, York, UK
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Optional extras
A range of optional extras are available to complete the
MF 1839 baler package.
01 A hydraulic pickup
lift is available for fast field
change and avoiding
obstacles.
02 A drawbar is available for
attaching bale sledges easily and
in the right place.
A hydraulic bale density system
can be specified to give flexibility
on bale consistency and density.
(See page 6).
A one-piece bale chute is also
available as well as an accumulator
hitch kit which allows the operator
to tow a bale sledge.
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Customer support
Dedicated service and dynamic support.
Massey Ferguson is a truly global
brand with machines operating
all over the world, and behind
every Massey Ferguson machine
is the powerful after sales
support of AGCO’s Customer
Support organisation.
Industry benchmarking shows that
AGCO offers customers worldclass parts and service support,
and this is never truer than in
support of our harvest machinery
both in and out of season.
In season excellence
The Harvest Support Programme is
designed to be extremely dynamic
and able to adapt immediately to
changing conditions. Each harvest
experience in every country is
used to continuously enhance
the comprehensive service. Key
elements include:
A dedicated harvest •
parts warehouse guaranteeing
superb parts supply and
availability, and enabling a direct
and rapid logistical response.
24/7 AGCO Parts warehouse and •
Customer Service facilities for
MF European baler markets.
Dealer direct access to on-line •
parts ordering 24/7 with full visibility
of parts availability throughout
the European warehouse network
round-the-clock.
Exceptional services such as •
late cut-offs, special transport,
‘Eurodirect’ deliveries throughout
Europe direct to MF dealers and
customers, and collection services
Specialist technicians with expert •
product knowledge supporting
local markets.
Local dealer commitment to the •
highest levels of service by
operating ‘out of hours’ parts
and service support.
Year round distinction
Naturally we recognise that
supporting our harvest equipment
goes beyond the harvest period.
All Massey Ferguson machinery
benefits from year round focus in
the form of both the exceptional
standards provided by
AGCO Parts as well as specific
servicing packages:
Industry-leading parts supply •
through AGCO Parts’ state-ofthe-art warehousing and logistics.
Genuine parts from •
AGCO Parts, the only genuine
supplier, guaranteeing the right
fit, first time, every time.
Well-qualified parts specialists and •
highly-trained service technicians
providing dedicated service
support and technical solutions.
After sales solutions for all ages •
of machinery for maximum
uptime in every situation.
Specific focus on preventative •
maintenance through
comprehensive pre- and postseason health checks.
Long term reliability from •
affordable servicing and
maintenance packages.
After sales support from
AGCO Customer Support is about
providing the best solution to our
customers’ needs through worldclass parts and service; providing
the local service to the global brand.
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Bale SizeMF 1839
Cross section
Length
Dimensions and Weights
Overall widthmm2600
Transport widthmm2600
Overall length – less bale chutemm4300
Overall length – with bale chutemm5200
Overall heightmm1700
Approx. weight
Main Drive
Protection
Gearbox type
Pickup
Lift/lowerManual adjustment
Panel to panel - outsidemm2264
Effective working widthmm1928
Width - outside tine to outside tinemm1782
Number of tine bars4
Number of double tines56
Drive protectionTorque limiter
Auger diametermm280
Tyre sizemm/inches305 x 457/3x12
Feeding System
PackersCrank type with 4 tines
ProtectionShearbolt
Plunger
Speedstrokes/min100
Length of strokemm550
Number of plunger roller bearings8
Tying mechanism
Number / type of knottersTwo heavy duty single knotters
Twine typePlastic or sisal
Capacity6 balls
Tyres
Standard31 x 13.5 - 15, 8-Ply
Lights
CE road lighting
Bale density control
Manual spring loaded density rails
Hydraulic density control
Slip clutch, overrunning clutch and
flywheel shearbolt
Hypoid with tapered roller bearings
CV PTO shaft
457 x 356
305 - 1321
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60 / 45
540
pickup fitted)
Specifications
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this publication is as accurate and current as possible.
However, inaccuracies, errors or omissions may occur and details of the specifications may be changed at any time without notice.
Therefore, all specifications should be confirmed with your Massey Ferguson Dealer or Distributor prior to any purchase.
● = Standard
❍ = Optional
– = Not applicable/
available
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MF 1839 highlights
Here’s a quick reminder of some of the excellent features that
makes the MF 1839 baler a worthwhile investment for your
business.
Unique centre-line construction; designed
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to run in-line directly behind the tractor for
unrivalled convenience and field efficiency. Allows
better weight distribution and reduces ground
compaction.
Field and transport positions are one and the
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same. You never have to move bales out of the
way when opening up a field or jockey through
gateways. Narrow overall transport width of 2.6 m.
1.9 m wide pickup with centering augers increases
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baling capacity by evenly filling both sides of the
bale chamber, creating uniform shaped bales.
Dual pick-up gauge wheels help to maintain a
healthy feed and avoid tine damage.
The low profile pickup gently lifts the crop a short
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distance and feeds it directly into a pre-packer
chamber, reducing crop damage and leaf loss.
Improves crop feed and allows for an increased
working speed.
Bale flakes are pre-formed before being swept
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straight into the bale chamber ensures consistent
feeding of material.
100 strokes per minute from the high-speed
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plunger means increased output.
The Hesston design of knotters guarantees years of
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trouble free maintenance.
Rugged design for excellent reliability bale after
bale.
Optional hydraulic bale density control;
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As crop conditions vary across the field and
at different times during the day, the system
automatically adjusts the pressure on the tension
rails to ensure consistent bale shape and density.
Adjustable hay resistor doors:
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Complement the pressure from the top and bottom
rails for controlled bale density.