 Pickup
Plenty of Sturdy Tines and an Adjustable Pickup Gauge Wheel
The pickup on the Case IH small square baler series is designed for high productivity.
Tines
- Sturdy, closely spaced, curved finger tines gently lift the crop while keeping leaves intact
- Rugged tine bars run on sealed ball bearings
Standard pickup gauge wheels adjust to five positions
- Guides the pickup through field contours
- Pick up every bit of the windrow
Raise Pickup for Transport
- Manual latch or optional hydraulic pickup lift
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 Feeding System
A Uniform, Well-Shaped Bale
Huge 283-sq in. (1,826-sq cm.) feed opening allows SB balers to gather large, uneven windrows. A uniform, well-shaped bale is produced by the dependable Case IH feeding system.
- High-throughput rotary feeding system delivers high capacity in any crop
- Heavy-duty, double-rotating tines overlap to feed crop smoothly and continuously
- Adjustable double-packer fork folds hay into the bale chamber
- No-plug feeding system effortlessly moves crop from the pickup area to the bale chamber with minimum shatter loss
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 Density Control
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
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 Twine Options
Setting the Standard for Twine Quality
Plastic twine from Case IH is made in the USA and continues to be the hay and forage industry’s standard for quality. Options available include:
- PLASTIC BALING TWINE provides tight bales that are consistent in size. The twine is uniform diameter and strength to perform in harsh applications with guaranteed knot and tensile strengths.
- BALEKEEPER PLASTIC TWINE is designed with the value-conscious farmer or operator in mind and is available in the most popular knot/tensile strengths and lengths.
- SISAL TWINE is 100% biodegradable, mildew resistant twine that helps keep your fields healthy. Sisal twine features uniform thickness consistent tensile/knot strength.
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 Ties & Twists
Handle Challenging Baling Conditions
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
Large-Capacity Twine Storage Increases Field Time Between Refills
- SB531 — load six balls of twine
- SB541 and SB541C — load eight balls of twine
- SB541 wire-tie version features four-coil wire storage
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 Bale Thrower
Simple Design and Easy Operation
Fill your wagon with bales as you make them with the optional Case IH BTX11 bale thrower, available with the SB531 and SB541.
- Handles bales up to 38 in. (965 mm) long and up to 70 lb. (32 kg)
- A smooth, reliable hydraulic drive throws the bales
- Easily operated from your tractor seat
- Move the Case IH bale thrower to the left or right to fill the corners of the wagon
- Adjust the belt speed to load the front or the back of the wagon
- The simple design of the BTX11 allows for easy installation, adjustment and service
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SB541
Maximum capacity and productivity meets the high-production needs of large-scale producers.
Bale Better Than the Rest With Improved Equipment
High-quality baling isn’t just about productivity — it’s also about quality. A proper baler should help you achieve more in a day while offering accurate, stable and consistent baling at high speeds. With three models to choose from, you’ll get the job done right knowing you’re relying on extra-wide pickups, smooth rotary feeding systems and other best-in-class advancements.