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.
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.
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.
Case IH small bales hold up to handling from the rack to the elevator and from the barn to the bunk.
Fill your wagon with bales as you make them with the optional Case IH BTX11 bale thrower, available with the SB521, SB531 and SB541.
Make | Case IH |
Model | SB531 |
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 spring loaded tension rails |
Density control, optional | Adj hydraulic density |
Bale thrower compatible | BTX11 available (80 lb bale) |
Pickup | |
Pickup position | Offset to right side |
Sweep width on flare, in (mm) | 70 (1780) |
Sweep width inside, in (mm) | 65 (1650) |
Width between outside tines, in (mm) | 58 (1473) |
Tine spacing, in (mm) | 2.63 (67) |
Number of tines | 110 |
Number of tine bars | 5 |
Windguard description | 8 rods |
Standard pickup lift | Manual |
Optional pickup lift | Hydraulic |
Pickup protection | V-belt slippage & lost motion reel drive |
Feeder | |
Feeder Description | Rotary feeder w/ packer |
Feeder opening, sq in (sq cm) | 283 (1826), right side entry |
Plunger | |
Plunger speed, strokes/min | 93 |
Plunger stroke, in (mm) | 30 (762) |
Tying mechanism | |
Tying mechanism type | Knotter |
Tying capacity (twine), balls | 6 |
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 | 31 x 13.50 - 15, 6PR |
Standard tire, right | 27 x 9.50 - 15, 6PR |
Dimensions | |
Max. height, in (mm) | 70 (1778) |
Width, in (mm) | 110 (2794) |
Length w/o bale chute, in (mm) | 205 (5207) |
Length w/bale chute, in (mm) | 247 (6274) |
Weight | |
Weight w/twine tie, lbs (kg) | 3,400 (1542) |
Weight w/wire tie, lbs (kg) | No wire |
Tractor Requirement | |
Tractor PTO Power, hp (kW) | 62 (45) |
Sales Literature | |
Literature number | CIH7180801 |
Literature date | 7/1/2008 |
Manual | |
Manual number | 86624842 |
Manual date | 10/1/2001 |
Entry Date | |
Manufacturing status | Current |
First Entry Date | 8/1/2008 |
Revision Date | 2/1/2012 |