Les Machineries Pronovost inc.
Silatube P-6302 Brochure
40 years of innovation at your
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count on the best duo
Attentive to your needs, Pronovost has been innovating for the last 40 years
in order to offer you the most efficient machines for collecting, transporting,
and storing your bales and this in the safest manner possible.
Think ahead.
Think profit.
Think Pronovost
Auto-loAd BAle HAndlers • silAtuBe
Choose an auto-load bale handler and a Silatube by Pronovost
Auto-load Bale Handler for Square bales
Auto-load Bale Handler for Round bales
SilaTube for Round or Square bales
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on automatic models
Two limit switches accomplish
this function.
Heavy-duty
loading arm
Reinforced base and a
safety pin for storage.
on manual models
A stop valve is installed to prevent
contact between the bale pusher
and the loading arm.
Loading arm designed
to turn the bale and
allow a quick loading
without stopping.
• Handles compact and
heavy silage bales as well
as dry straw bales.
• Smoother contact surface
to allow the bales to slide
easier, with or without
a net.
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easy & Compact
Control Box
Automatic models
The highest-performance &
the safest on the market.
Pronovost increases your profitability.
Pronovost IngenuItY
A FeW InterestIng oPtIons
Loader arm for third row of bales
To increase the number of bales that can be
loaded on a standard machine. The simple
movement and the unique design quality
provide easy, fast and secure operations.
Bales must not exceed 1300 lbs.
Loading arm
Adjustable to the size of the bale.
Hitch Block Adjustable on Height
Adjustable hitch block allowing the positionning
of the swivel hitch to the required height. Exclusive
heavy-duty design for increased dependability.
Larger tires
Available on most
models.
For details, check the specifications
chart at the end.
High flotation tires
Available for
some models.
• Electrical conversion kit for tractor with close center hydraulic circuit (if the tractor’s
hydraulics are “load sensing“, this option is not required).
• Option to handle 6’ diameter bales.
Improved
AUTO-LOAD
ROUND BALE HANDLER
3How does it work? To discover it, view our video at www.pronovost.qc.ca.
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easy to Adjust siderails extra sturdy Frame
State-of-the-art design,
exclusive to Pronovost.
Bale stabilizer Clamp
Easy to adjust. To steady
the first bales quickly.
ultra Fast Adjustment
Of the end stop and stroke length
of the bale ram. Done in less than
two minutes
High Flotation tires
Feeding by an
extra sturdy steel Cable
Equipped with a step-up pulley system
to push bales towards the back for easy
offloading.
Pronovost IngenuItY
The fastest and most versatile on the market.
Pronovost increases your profitability.
easy & Compact
Control Box
• Allows you to pick up the bales while moving up to 12 mph.
• Unloads in less than 2 minutes.
• Easily adjustable for bales from 5 to 8 feet long.
• Can handle 3’ x 3’, 3’ x 4’, and 4’ x 4’ bales.
• Carries 36 bales of 3’ x 3’ x 5’ or 24 bales of 3’ x 3’ x 8’.
For all technical specifications, consult the chart on page 8.
Pronovost IngenuItY
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squAre bALe hAndLer
5How does it work? To discover it, view our video at www.pronovost.qc.ca.
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9 HP gas engine
For an autonomous
hydraulic system.
Hydraulic raising or lowering
Of the rear wheels to quickly pass
from the transport position to
the working position.
Front Hydraulic Jack
Making hitching easy.
Pronovost IngenuItY
Hydraulic controls
within the operator’s reach
For the best quality hay
made fast and safe.
Pronovost increases your profitability.
SilaTube in 6 easy steps
1. Tube installation
2. Tube stretching
3. Starting knot
4. Filling of the tube
5. Inserting the last bale
6. End knot
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• The single-piece plastic tube eliminates air and water seepage for hay quality
unsurpassed on the market.
• Stretch film plastic tube tightens around bales,
eliminating movement of air inside the tube.
• The machine moves forward each time it indexes a bale.
• Field-tested performance up to 100 bales per hour.
• Tube easily adjustable to diameter and shape of bales.
• Self-sufficient operation – bale ram propelled by 9 HP gas engine.
• Sliding support plate facilitating tube installation.
• Automated tube filling thanks to its hydraulic bale ram.
• Hydraulic steering adjustment.
• Removable hitch.
For all technical specifications, consult the chart on page 8.
A FeW InterestIng oPtIons
• Electric starting.
• Motorized moving kit.
• Working lights.
• Parking and signal lights.
• Highway tires.
Pronovost IngenuItY
7How does it work? To discover it, view our video at www.pronovost.qc.ca.
SilaTube Model P6302
Shape of the bales
Over-all lenght at work 153” • 3886 mm
Over-all lenght in transport 176” • 4470 mm
Over-all width at work 112” • 2845 mm
Over-all width in transport 100” • 2540 mm
Over-all height in transport 93” • 2362 mm
Bale diameter 48” to 66” 1219 mm to 1676 mm
Square bale height 36” • 914 mm
Square bale lenght 60” • 1524 mm
Engine HONDA 9 HP
Manual starting Standard
Electric starting Option
Two stage hydraulic pump 3 gal at 2800 psi • 11 gal at 1400 psi
Front hub (cap. - bolts) 2500 lbs • 1136 kg • 5 bolts
SilaTube Model P6302
Rear hub (cap. - bolts) 2500 lbs • 1136 kg • 5 bolts
Front rim (dim. - bolts) 10” x 6” • 5 bolts
Rear rim (dim. - bolts) 15” x 5” • 5 bolts
Front tires 20,5” x 8” x 10”• 4 ply
Rear tires 7,6” x 15” • 8 ply
Performance 70 to 100 bales / h
Oil tank capacity 5,75 gal US • 4,75 gal imp • 21,75 l
Hydraulic steering adjustment Standard
Working lights Option P6245
Road lights Option P6240
Motorized moving kit Option P6325
Hitch weight (approx.) 1524 lbs • 693 kg
Total weight (approx.) 4215 lbs • 1916 kg
SILATUBE SPECIFICATIONS
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AUTO-LOAD SQUARE BALE HANDLER SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL P7800 SEMI-AUTOMATED
Functions control
Cab operated, manual controls with
automated ram (3 outlets required)
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32” x 36” x 60” to 66” 36
32” x 36” x 72” to 80” 30
32” x 36” x 84” to 102” 24
24” x 48” x 60” to 66” 24
24” x 48” x 72” to 80” 20
24” x 48” x 84” to 102” 16
48” x 48” x 60” to 66” 12
48” x 48” x 72” to 80” 10
48” x 48” x 84” to 102” 8
Over-all length 38’ 5”
Over-all width
8’ 6” in transport position
9’ 4” in working position
Platform height 51 1/2”
Dumping angle 21°
Dumping cylinder 2 double action
Tread width (c/c) 80”
Swivel hitch Standard
Manual jack Standard
Hydraulic jack
Option (use the same hydraulic
outlet as the beam)
Oil flow required
57 to 76 liters / min •
15 to 20 gal US / min
Oil volume required at the initial filling
60 l - 16 gal US transhyd. oil
(initial filling done by Pronovost)
Maximum oil reserve required in operation 9,7 liters • 2,55 gallons US
Full load warning light in control box
Beam offset indicator in control box
Working lights Standard
Parking and signal lights Standard
Axle Tandem
Hub capacity 10 000 lbs
Spindle diameter 3 1/2”
Wheel dimensions 16C x 16,1 (opt. 22,5 x 16)
Nber of wheel bolts 8 bolts
Standard tires
21.5L16.1FI
(opt. 500/45-22,5 - 16 ply)
Suggested tractor 150 HP or more
Gross vehicle weight rating 40 000 lbs
Total weight 12 500 lbs approx.
AUTO-LOAD ROUND BALE HANDLER SPECIFICATIONS
MODELS P6810M P6810 P6812M P6812 P6816M P6816
Total capacity 12 tons1
(GVWR)
Standard tires 16.5L16.1
+ Wheels W14C16.1 (280 x 404 mm)
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Total capacity 16 tons1
(GVWR)
N / A
Opt. tires 21.5L16.1 + Wheels
W16C16.1 (403 x 404 mm)
Std. tires 21.5L16.1 + Wheels
W16C16.1 (403 x 404 mm)
Total capacity 20 tons1
(GVWR)
N / A
Opt. tires 21.5L16.1FI + Wheels
W16C16.1 (403 x 404 mm)
Total capacity 20 tons
(GVWR) + high flotation
N / A
Opt. tires 500/45-22.5 +
Wheels W16C16.1 (403 x
404 mm)
Sides adjustable to bales ø 4’ to 5 1/2’ std. (6’ opt.) • 1,2 m to 1,7 m std. (1,8 m opt.)
Bale lengths 4’ to 5 1/2’ std. • 1,2 m to 1,7 m
Wheels (number of bolts) 8 bolts
Nber of bales 4’ long Std. 10 • 2 rows x 5 bales Std. 12 • 2 rows x 6 bales Std. 16 • 2 rows x 8 bales
With option P6891TR(M)2 Add 1 row x 4 bales Add 1 row x 5 bales Add 1 row x 7 bales
Nber of bales 5’ long Std. 8 • 2 rows x 4 bales Std. 10 • 2 rows x 5 bales Std. 12 • 2 rows x 6 bales
With option P6891TR(M)2 Add 1 row x 3 bales Add 1 row x 4 bales Add 1 row x 5 bales
Over-all length 27’ 6” • 8,38 m 31’ 10” • 9,70 m 39’ 10” • 12,14 m
Over-all width 8’ 6” à 10’ • 2,59 à 3,05 m
Platform height
44 5/8” • 1133 mm 45 1/2”• 1156 mm (std. tires) 47 1/4” • 1200 mm (std. tires)
– – – 47 1/4”• 1200 mm (opt. tires) 47 1/4” • 1200 mm (opt. tires)
Dumping angle 35°
Tread width
(center/center)
83 5/8” • 2124 mm 80” • 2032 mm
Hitch weight (empty)
1500 lbs approx. 1800 lbs approx. 2300 lbs approx.
681 kg approx. 818 kg approx. 1043 kg approx.
Swivel hitch Std.
Autom. return of bale ram N / A Std. N / A Std. N / A Std.
Remote control N / A Std. N / A Std. N / A Std.
Axle Tandem
Hub (capacity) 8000 lbs • 3636 kg 10 000 lbs • 4545 kg
Spindle (diameter) 3” • 73 mm 3 1/4” • 83 mm
Recommanded tractor 80 HP 100 HP 125 HP
Total weigth
6350 lbs approx. 7300 lbs approx. 8400 lbs approx.
2880 kg approx. 3311 kg approx. 3810 kg approx.
1. For speeds not exceeding 10 MPH.
2. Bales must not exceed 1300 lbs.
* Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
Les Machineries Pronovost inc.
260, Haut du Lac Sud, Saint-Tite (Quebec) G0X 3H0, Canada
Tel.: 418 365-7551 • Fax: 418 365-7954
info@pronovost.qc.ca
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