The 998 square bale wrapper range features a patented roller angle measuring and levelling system, which gives a consistent and even wrap regardless of square bale size or shape. The patented roller angle measuring and levelling system allows for extra care wrapping.

The patented oscillating rollers on the 998 square bale wrapper range cradle the bale between the rollers as it is being wrapped. The oscillating rollers rotate the square bale at a uniform pace ensuring that the square bale receives the correct and even overlap, which ensures a tight seal and a high-quality finished square bale of crop.

All machines in the McHale 998 square bale wrapper range feature two 750mm aluminium dispensers. The units are designed so that the angle that they work at during the wrapping cycle stays constant in order to maintain a consistent stretch. This gives a more even stretch throughout the roll of film which maximises film usage.

On the McHale 998 square bale wrappers, the dispenser’s lock and load system makes film loading really easy. When removing the core of the used roll of plastic the dispenser bobbin locks in place. When a new roll of plastic is in the loading position, it can be locked in place by simply pulling the cord on the dispenser. Film can be loaded from the left-hａnd side of the machine with the help of a film replacement loading step.

The McHale 998 square bale wrapper range is equipped with a fully integrated, PTO driven, load sensing hydraulic system. This allows for a low horsepower requirement in order to drive the range of 998 Square Bale Wrappers. This simplifies tractor change over and delivers consistent performance, eliminating problems associated with different tractor hydraulic systems, oil flows and oil temperatures. The stand-alone load sensing hydraulic system also reduces the risk of oil contamination.

The McHale 998 square bale wrapper range features an in-cab Expert control console to allow the operator to control the machine at the touch of a button. The McHale 998 and 998 High Speed are fully automatic machines thanks to the continuous automatic cycle which operates all the wrapping functionality of the machine.

The Expert control console enables the operator to change the Bale Size and select the desired Number of Film Layers to be applied to the bale. When set, the Continuous Automatic Cycle Function operates the complete cycle from start to finish. This function increases output as when one bale is unloading, the next bale is being transferred from the ground onto the conveyor. Once in position on the wrapping conveyor, the wrapping cycle commences automatically.

A new wired handpiece control comes as standard to work with the McHale 998 and 998 High Speed square bale wrappers. The new wired handpiece control gives the operator more ergonomic access to the following machine functions:

• Conveyor Forward
• Conveyor Reverse
• Auto Start & Stop

As with all McHale bale wrappers, the reliability of the cut and hold systems is a feature of the utmost importance. On the last rotation of the wrapping cycle, the cut and holds extend out and the wrapping film is gently gathered in the cut and hold rails, once supported the cut and hold gathers the wrapping film to one point where it is cut and held.

The twin satellite dispensers are fitted with film break sensors, which notify the operator through the control console in the tractor cab if one or both dispensers run out of film. If one dispenser runs out of film, the machine will continue working and automatically slow bale rotation while also increasing the number of rotations of the wrapping arms to ensure that the bale is wrapped correctly.

Through the use of Laser Sensors, the 998 High Speed can operate at approximately 40rpm in High Speed Wrapping Mode. These sensors allow for the satellite wrapping arms to safely increase in speed.

Should you wish to use the McHale 998 or 998 High Speed bale wrapper for static wrapping, a new radio remote-control kit is available. This allows the machine to be efficiently used as a static machine for wrapping round or square bales.

The McHale 998 and 998 High Speed is available with an optional rear unloading conveyor. This unloading conveyor can be used when static wrapping to allow the careful unloading of a bale from the wrapper. To avoid damage to the plastic, the bale is unloaded from the wrapper onto the conveyor where it is held until it is collected by the loader and placed in the stack.

All machines in the McHale 998 square bale wrapper range come fitted with hydraulic brakes as standard but can be specified with air brakes as an optional extra.