How many bales does a bale wagon hold?
If you are just kicking the bales on, probably 120 to 150 depending on bale size, like FCF said above. If you have someone stacking the hay, about 200 bales.
What machine picks up hay bales?
Bales may be picked up from the field and stacked using a self-powered machine called a bale stacker, bale wagon or harobed. There are several designs and sizes. One type picks up square bales, which are dropped by the baler with the strings facing upward.
How do you stack hay on a wagon?
You can stack any method mentioned above but the bales must be pushed tight together. When your wagon is rocking back and forth in the field, the whole load should be moving uniformly. Same on a truck. We used to haul from another barn and would load 50 on the truck and not tie down.
How does a bale baron work?
Small Bale Convenience Meets Large Scale Efficiency Once the injector positions the last bale in place, the Bale Baron compresses and ties the pack together using a Rasspe Knotter. As the next bundle is formed the pack is pushed out of the chamber, rolls down the ramp and is gently placed on the ground.
How does a hay stacker work?
The stacker would lift a bunch of hay and place it in a hayrack on top of a rope sling, then another and another. The hayrack would be pulled home, placed in front of the barn and, with a small tractor hooked to the end of the hay rope, the slings full of hay would be pulled up and into the haymow.
How much weight can a hay wagon hold?
WG SeriesConventional Wagon Gears
| Model | Capacity | Weight w/o Rims |
|---|---|---|
| WG88 | 16,000 lbs | 510 lbs |
| WG98 | 16,000 lbs | 585 lbs |
| WG108 | 20,000 lbs | 675 lbs |
| WG1208 | 24,000 lbs | 940 lbs |
How much does a bale of hay cost?
From the hay market, square bales, on average, will cost you between $3 and $10 per bale, but some farmers prefer selling their hay per pound, in which case such a bale will be around 50 pounds.
What is the smallest round baler?
Mini/S
Abbriata makes square balers in 3 sizes. The smallest of the three, the Mini/S, has a total width of only 59 inches, making it the narrowest baler in the compact square baler class.
Why do farmers stack hay?
Hay must be fully dried when baled and kept dry in storage. If hay is baled while too moist or becomes wet while in storage, there is a significant risk of spontaneous combustion. Hay stored outside must be stacked in such a way that moisture contact is minimal.
How high can you stack hay?
Make sure the stack height does not exceed 1.5 times the shortest base dimension. Don’t stack higher than you can comfortably reach. For example, if the stack is 20 feet (6.1 m) wide and 40 feet (12.2 m) long, the height should not exceed 30 feet (9.1 m). Use Stacking Pattern #1 to create basic four-layer stacks.
What is a baron bundle of hay?
The Bale Baron accumulates and packages small square bales into bundles secured with twine. The bundles can be handled multiple times in and out of storage and retain their original shape. The bundle is comprised of 36 inch bales and is specifically designed to fit into van trailers.
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