Krone Comprima V150 Baler

The Krone Comprima V150 is a variable-chamber round baler that produces round bales up to about 1.50 m (roughly 5 ft) in diameter. Introduced by German manufacturer Krone around 2008 to 2009 and still offered in the Comprima line, it is built around the NovoGrip belt-and-slat elevator instead of full belts or steel rollers, a design Krone promotes for firm, well-shaped bales and reduced slippage in wet or short crop. It is widely used for hay, haylage, and straw on mid-size to larger forage and livestock operations and has a solid reputation for dense bales and durability.

Krone Comprima V150 specifications

What the Comprima V150 is used for

The Comprima V150 was designed for baling dry hay, wilted haylage or silage grass, and straw on mid-size to larger livestock, dairy, and forage operations that need dense, uniformly shaped round bales. As a variable-chamber machine it lets the operator choose bale diameter steplessly up to about 1.50 m, so growers can make smaller, easier-to-handle bales or maximum-density bales for transport and storage. The NovoGrip elevator is aimed at reliable bale starting and firm cores even in short or damp material.

Today owners value the V150 for its bale density, the toughness of the NovoGrip system compared with pure-belt balers, and its suitability for high-throughput seasonal work. Many are run in contracting and larger farm settings; some are paired as or upgraded from combination baler-wrappers (the Comprima CV/CF ranges) where in-line wrapping is needed. On the used market it is generally regarded as a capable, well-built baler when maintenance history is documented.

Why the Krone Comprima V150 stands out

The V150 is notable mainly for Krone's NovoGrip elevator, a belt-and-slat system in which two endless belts are joined by steel bars that grip the crop, rather than relying on flat belts or steel rollers alone, which Krone positions as more resistant to slip and wear and better at forming firm bales in difficult crop. The variable chamber gives flexibility in bale diameter, and the machine is known for producing dense, consistent bales suited to both feeding and resale. Krone is an established European forage-equipment brand with dealer support, and the Comprima series has a strong reputation for build quality, which tends to support resale value on well-maintained units.

Buying a used Krone Comprima V150

When buying a used Comprima V150, inspect the pickup tines for bent, worn, or missing teeth and check the pickup bearings for play. Examine the NovoGrip elevator belts and steel bars/slats closely for cracking, stretched or damaged bars, worn slats, and the condition of the guide rollers and bearings, since this system is central to the machine and can be costly to rebuild. Check the driveline, main gearbox, chains, and sprockets for wear and confirm the net-wrap and twine tying mechanisms feed and cut cleanly, as wrap-actuator and knife issues are common service items. If the machine is an XC cutting version, check the rotor knives and their spring trip protection. Verify the bale-density and diameter controls work through the full range, look for hydraulic leaks and worn tailgate pins, and ask for service records; confirm exact specifications, power requirements, and any cutting-rotor or binding options against the operator manual or a Krone dealer before purchase.

Krone Comprima V150 frequently asked questions

What size bales does the Krone Comprima V150 make?

It is a variable-chamber round baler that makes round bales up to about 1.50 m (roughly 5 ft) in diameter and about 1.20 m (4 ft) wide, with the diameter steplessly adjustable down to around 1.00 m. Exact minimum and maximum settings should be confirmed in the operator manual for your specific unit.

How much PTO horsepower do I need to run a Comprima V150?

A commonly cited minimum is around 51 kW, roughly 60 to 70 PTO horsepower, and more power is helpful for high output in heavy, wet crop or on hills, especially on cutting-rotor (XC) versions. Because requirements vary with configuration and conditions, confirm the figure for your machine with the manual or a Krone dealer.

What does the 'XC' in Comprima V150 XC mean?

XC refers to Krone's X-Cut cutting rotor, a chopping unit fitted with 17 or 26 knives that cut the crop as it is fed into the chamber for easier feed-out and denser bales. It is a cutting option, not a wrapping or film-binding option. Standard binding is net wrap and twine.

Is the Comprima V150 a good baler and what problems should I watch for?

It is generally regarded as a capable, well-built variable-chamber baler known for dense bales and the durable NovoGrip elevator. The most common wear and service points are pickup tines and bearings, the NovoGrip belts and bars/slats, and the net-wrap and twine tying mechanism, so buy on maintenance history and inspect these areas. Parts and support are available through Krone's dealer network.

Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used balers vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.