2022 Case IH Small Square Balers SB541C

OVERVIEW
Key Features of the SB541C
•Heavy-duty hydraulically controlled side tension rails
•Cast-iron hay wedges for a longer life
•Long, heavy bale case for improved bale shape and easier handling
•The fast plunger speed and longer plunger stroke packs uniform, dense bales in all crop conditions
•?High-strength steel used throughout the plunger mechanism?
FEATURES
Plenty of Sturdy Tines and an Adjustable Pickup Gauge Wheel
Crank out high-quality bales in all kinds of crops and crop conditions with the SB Series small square balers. They are all about productivity. With four models, these balers get the job done right with high-capacity features like wide pickups and heavy-duty, smooth rotary feeding systems.

Plenty of Sturdy, Closely Spaced, Curved Finger Tines

• Gently lift the crop while keeping leaves intact
• Rugged tine bars run on sealed ball bearings for long life and trouble-free operation

Standard Pickup Gauge Wheels Adjust to Five Positions

• Guides the pickup through the contours of the field
• Allows you to get every bit of the windrow

Raise Pickup for Transport

• Select the manual latch or optional hydraulic pickup lift

Provides For A Uniform, Well-Shaped Bale
Huge 283-sq in (1,826-sq cm) feed opening allows SB balers to swallow large, uneven windrows. From here, the dependable Case IH feeding system takes over, providing a smooth flow of crop into the bale chamber for a uniform, well-shaped bale.

SB521 Feeding System

• Six feeder tines gently move the crop into the bale chamber, saving high-protein leaves
• Chain-driven system for durability and easy servicing

Easy Bale Density Control

All SB Series balers allow for easy bale density control by adjusting the tension applied to the bale chamber. For manual density control, tension springs are an economical choice.

• Provides "set-it-and-forget-it" convenience
• Ensures consistent bale weight and density

Case IH Small Balers Ties and Twists

Case IH small bales hold up to handling from the rack to the elevator and from the barn to the bunk.

Dependable Gear-driven Twine Knotters:

• Hard-surface material at all wear points
• Bill hooks are chrome plated for extra durability and reduced maintenance
• SB541 is also available with a gear-driven wire twister

SPECIFICATIONS
Make Case IH
Model SB541c
Bale size
Bale cross section, h x w, in (mm) 14 x 18 (356 x 457)
Bale length range, in (mm) 12 to 52 (305 to 1321)
Density control, standard Adj hydraulic density
Density control, optional No option
Bale thrower compatible No
Pickup
Pickup position Offset to right side
Sweep width on flare, in (mm) 80 (2030)
Sweep width inside, in (mm) 75 (1900)
Width between outside tines, in (mm) 67.5 (1714)
Tine spacing, in (mm) 2.63 (67)
Number of tines 156
Number of tine bars 6
Windguard description 13 rods
Standard pickup lift Hydraulic
Optional pickup lift No option
Pickup protection V-belt slippage & lost motion reel drive
Feeder
Feeder Description Rotary feeder w/ packer
Feeder opening, sq in (sq cm) 284 (1832), right side entry
Plunger
Plunger speed, strokes/min 93
Plunger stroke, in (mm) 30 (762)
Tying mechanism
Tying mechanism type HD Knotter
Tying capacity (twine), balls 8 heavy duty
Tying capacity (wire), coils No wire
Main Drive
Flywheel diameter, in (mm) 22 (559)
Flywheel weight, lbs (kg) 248 (112)
PTO Driveline Std three-joint, Category 6
PTO Speed, rpm 540
Main drive protection Shearbolt, overrunning & slip clutches
Tires
Standard tire, left 14L x 16.1, 6PR
Standard tire, right 11L x 14, 6PR
Dimensions
Max. height, in (mm) 71 (1803)
Width, in (mm) 120 (3048)
Length w/o bale chute, in (mm) 217 (5512)
Length w/bale chute, in (mm) 259 (6580)
Weight
Weight w/twine tie, lbs (kg) 3,940 (1787)
Weight w/wire tie, lbs (kg) No wire