Lely Rotonde with 540 standard

[Conor Mannion]

I have a three speed case maxxum 115 6cyl and I switched the speed to 540 standard to do a bit of mowing
The next day I tried to row up some grass with my lely rotonde 510 And it seemed like the rake was turning slower in 540 standard than 540 E is this normal? ( I was at 2000 revs in standard to get the same speed as It was turning in 540 E 540 revs

 

[KB6930]

Yes that's how it works.

So in eco the tractor runs at less revs

 

[Conor Mannion]

Does that mean it would be better to mow and bale in 540 E?

 

[KB6930]

If you've enough power it'll not matter what you're in .

All that will happen is in eco you'll be slightly slower forward speed than standard 540 so it's like another different range of gears by using a different engine speed

 

[Conor Mannion]

I have 130 hp so it should be alright
I do like to go slow enough when baling to pack in the bale more

 

[Moors Lad]

Only a novice but I suspect if you`ve a round baler it may be better in standard but a small square baler would probably be OK in eco with that much HP.

 

[Boohoo]

I couldn't see a 115 having the power to mow or bale in 540e. Wouldn't fancy the rotonde in 540e either, the pto engagement is usually sharp enough in 540, never mind 540e and the rotonde won't need to be run that fast. More revs usually means more lumps

 

[J 1177]

Used to bale in 540e with our nh t6050 no problem and do now with my maxxum 115 4pot. Welger 445. Handles it no bother.

 

[J 1177]

Used to bale in 540e with our nh t6050 no problem and do now with my maxxum 115 4pot. Welger 445. Handles it no bother.

Edit come to think of it my maxxum doesn't have a 540 standard pto

 

[Conor Mannion]

Would the bales be better in 540 standard I’m not an expert on the pto speeds if I’m honest

 

[J 1177]

Would the bales be better in 540 standard I’m not an expert on the pto speeds if I’m honest

Shouldnt make any difference but if your not sure run on standard at rated revs

 

[Moors Lad]

540 eco - less revs,lower fuel consumption, lower power and torque (probably) - potential to either stress tractor engine (get hot for example) or cause fluctuations in PTO speed.
540 standard - more engine revs, more power and torque, higher fuel consumption - easier to keep constant PTO revs on hills or when the implement requires more "power" either intermittently or all the time.
The tractor needs to feel/sound on top of the job and the speed of travel needs to be as you require - you really need to have an idea in your mind as to the "power" requirements of each individual implement too
Tractor engine revs need to be set according to manufacturers recommendations to obtain 540 PTO revs in either eco or standard mode.
Presumably it is a round baler??
540 rpm at the PTO is just that - whichever (PTO)speed you select - I would think the speed of travel of the baler and tractor over the field will have a significant effect on bale density though.

 

[Conor Mannion]

It’s an old deutz fahr mp130 round baler Id say Ile use 540 when I’m baling just so the baler isn’t killing off the tractor at the end of a bale

 

[nowtofajob]

Is the Rotonde still being made now agco have bought lelys grassland equipment business?

 

[Sid]

Is the Rotonde still being made now agco have bought lelys grassland equipment business?

They have had a pause in some stuff, but the tedder is on it's way, or is back.

Not heard anything about the Rotonde or the rakes or mowers.

Had parts for welgar baler and they came in agco box

 

[Conor Mannion]

I don’t think they make it anymore but it’s some reliable machine for me never broke down in the 6 years I’ve had it