Urs Lisibach Unveils SF 190 Self-Propelled McHale Round Baler

Urs Lisibach has equipped a self-propelled agricultural carrier with a McHale round baler for the first time, pricing the base vehicle at 260,000 Swiss francs, according to reports from top agrar. The machine features a 190-horsepower Perkins engine and operates in the Berner Oberland.

SF 190 Uses Perkins Engine and Hydrostatic Drive

The SF 190 utilizes a Perkins engine that meets Stage 5 emissions standards, as reported by top agrar. The hydrostatic drive acts independently on all four wheels to allow unhindered maneuvering across varied terrain. The vehicle maintains a length of 5 meters including the attached baler, and weighs 7,700 kilograms. Steering occurs at the front axle, while the axle beneath the baler is replaced by a carrier that houses the dual rear-wheel gearboxes.

The cab rests on separate rubber mounts and uses sound and heat insulation to separate the operator from the engine compartment. Inside, an air-suspended Grammer seat accompanies an air conditioning system. Operators control primary functions via a joystick, terminal, and armrest controls, while separate screens handle baler operations and rear camera feeds monitoring the binding process.

Lisibach Mounts McHale F5 560 Plus Profi Flo Baler

Lisibach mounts the McHale F5 560 Plus Profi Flo fixed-chamber baler, an assembly introduced in 2025. This baler includes load-sensing hydraulics and a 25-knife chopping system with adjustable groupings of zero, 12, 13, or 25 knives, supporting both film and net binding methods. The unit uses a 2.1-meter unguided ProfiFlo pickup designed for optimized material flow.

Standard tires recommended by Lisibach measure 710/40 R 22.5, creating a total vehicle width of 2.95 meters. The customer operating the Berner Oberland unit opted for 600-series BKT tires instead, which narrow the machine to 2.70 meters. The vehicle connects to the baler via a swivel joint that lets the entire front chassis oscillate while maintaining traction through permanent all-wheel drive with complete longitudinal and transverse compensation.

Base Vehicle Costs 260,000 Swiss Francs

The base vehicle carries a price tag of 260,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to approximately 279,000 euros, excluding the baler itself, according to the top agrar data. The custom self-propelled unit was built following requests from a contractor who put the machine to work in June.