After the official release at LAMMA 2019, the new Transtacker 4100 has been significantly improved from its predecessor. The new machine is now fully CTF compatible with the addition of the bump bar which can be fitted to the front linkage of a tractor, although it can be operated without this.
The machine is capable of picking up a variety of sizes of large square bales and 'tying' them together, providing a safer and more stable stack, this removes the need to gradually increase height across the stack which increases the machine’s efficiency. Further to this, the Transtacker can re-pick existing stacks, allowing the operator to move them when necessary, i.e. from headland to barn. The Transtacker 4100 is also capable of doing part loads, completely removing the need for a telehandler to pick up stray bales.
The new machine is fully automatic, reducing stress to the operator, whilst increasing the efficiency and speed in which they can clear a field of bales - this can be vital during a harvest period of unsettled weather. The machine comes standard with features such as air brakes, flotation tires and a hydraulically height adjustable draw bar along with many other new advancements.
Videoed here collecting 120cm X 90cm bales during the 2018 summer period. The Transtacker 4100 can collect all sizes of bales.