Spelle, Germany, April 2026: KRONE receives international design award for the first time in the company’s history: The large square baler BiG Pack HDP II 1290 (VC) has received the Red Dot Award in the product design category. The award reflects the assessment of an independent panel of experts, who recognised both the external appearance of the machine and the quality of its overall design.
Quality label for excellent product design
On 20th March 2026, an international team of experts evaluated the BiG Pack HDP II 1290 (VC) in detail. The Red Dot Award highlights the high level of quality and sophisticated design by KRONE in the professional large square baler sector.
The design of the BiG Pack combines a powerful, clearly structured frame with visible technical functionality. The distinctive twotone side panels clearly highlight the machine’s key functional areas. The design gives the baler a strong and purposeful appearance, while smooth surfaces emphasise its robust and precise build. The overall design is concise and confident, clearly illustrating the functionality and brand identity.
Practical design concept of the machine
The design focuses on practical, everyday use. Integrated all-round lighting provides an optimum overview even if visibility conditions are poor, while a maintenance platform and railings ensure safe and easy access to all the relevant components.
The patented drive with builtin overload protection delivers high output while maintaining maximum bale density. The Active pickup ensures clean, lowloss crop collection, and the VariCut cutting unit allows cutting lengths to be adjusted quickly and accurately.
When combined with the approved V-knotter system and Variable Filling System evenly shaped and highly compressed bales are generated regardless of the relevant operating conditions.
This underlines the importance of a machine that is functional and easy to use in every area.
Global visibility of the brand
The Red Dot Award reinforces KRONE’s ability to combine high technical performance with practical design.
Great design is not just about appearance; it enhances everyday use by delivering clearer structure, improved access and simpler handling.
“The Red Dot Award confirms that we have managed to consistently combine functionality, technology and the visual appearance for our customers,” explains Berit
Marzinzick, KRONE Head of Marketing Operations – responsible for designing products for KRONE machines in Spelle, Germany.
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For maintenance purposes, the knotter is fitted with a safely accessible platform. Photo: freelance
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All of the relevant components of the machine can be accessed quickly and safely. Photo: freelance
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The BiG Pack HDP II has really proven itself to professional contractors and large agricultural operations as a high performance large square baler. Photo: freelance