Small Square Hay Bale Dimensions/Size | Hay & Forage Forum
WEBFeb 26, 2017 · So if that's the case, what are the most common small square hay bale dimensions made and sold (Length x Width x Height). Preferably, most common square bale dimensions below 50"L x 30"W x 30"H. Thank you for …
What is the Proper Square Bale Length | Hay & Forage Forum
WEBMar 21, 2013 · Our stacker is a two wide model and so we set bale length at 48 inches to maximize the tonnage per load. No way to change width or height that I am aware of without some major fabrication work. I try and go for 38-39 inches long. Marc Oster-Hay Farmer and sometime real estate agent.
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WEBOct 29, 2016 · I make 45lb to 50lb bales in 14x18 and could easily go heavier with a little more pressure but I like them where they are. A 16x18 has 14% more area than a 14x18 of the same lenght.I make 14x18 a friend makes 16x18. Baling the same field if we have the same bale lenght, etc I make a 50lb bale he is at 57.
What size small square bale and why | Hay & Forage Forum
WEBSep 12, 2016 · When I got a Bandit which needs an absolute minimum of a 37 inch bale, I did as Farmer Cline did and now aim for a 38 inch bale. (the Bandit can go up to 42 inches as Dawg bales).\ I also bale straw from time-to-time for use in straw bale houses and these are baled to different lengths to suit the walls being built.
West coast bale size? Dimensions of small squares - Hay & Forage …
WEBDec 15, 2011 · The typical bale in Iowa was always 50-75 pounds but like everyting else in the marketplace, people are downsizing in order to cheat us. We don't have a "three string small bale" that I know of, but we do have the hay stackers. Still kind of a luxury in country where everyone seems to be plowing up their hayfields to plant corn for the ethanol ...
Hay hauling and trailer size - Hay & Forage Forum
WEBFeb 26, 2018 · This is 300 bales, 106 on small trailer and the rest on 18' gooseneck. We usually haul 250 on the gooseneck at 50# a bale. Sides make all the difference! Oh and we install a small shelf on the rear so the trailer deck is actually 20' with the last row hanging over by a foot sometimes. 35 bales to a row 7 rows deep with 5 on top down the middle.
Small Round Bale Prices - Hay & Forage Forum
WEB1537 posts · Joined 2014. #1 · Jul 1, 2014. Couple of quick questions regarding small round bales of hay. Scanning over our local adds, it looks like in general a 4x4 bale fetches on average about $20ish. However, the smaller 3x4 round bales of hay, those made like with a Hesston 530 or similar MF 1734 seem to bring the same price.
Adjusting Bale Size on NH Baler | Hay & Forage Forum
WEBNov 21, 2009 · The thing is a bale of bermudagrass stems will still look like nice hay while a bale of alfalfa stems looks like a bundle of sticks. I try to put up a bale that is 34 inches long. The reason for this is a 34" bale that weighs 55 lbs will be a firm bale, while a 55 lb 40 inch long bale will be soft and not hold up a stack.
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WEBMay 16, 2012 · Yes 19 or 20 bales = one 5 ft round bale for weight, & 28 to 30 for the larger RBs. I suspect the amount of DM lost and feed value lost is greater with the smaller diameter round bales. Baling at 65% relative humidity a square baler will lose 1% DM, while the RB will lose 5%. Baling at 55% RH.
JD 535 making small bales - Hay & Forage Forum
WEBSep 23, 2013 · As best as I can tell all roll pins and pivot points are normal. The arm attached to the rod that operates the bale size adjustment slider which in turn operates part #43 is functioning. (I believe that is called the tension arm which is connected to the twine trip rod). I have noticed hairpinning of hay between the scraper and the rear roller.