Forage Balers
We offer both round and square forage balers designed for hay, silage, and crop residues. They help farmers efficiently bale harvested materials, making transport and storage easier.
What are forage balers?
A forage baler is essentially a machine for packing forage. It compresses freshly cut grass, hay, or silage in the field and ties it into either round or square bales. A round baler produces large, drum-shaped bales, while a square baler turns out rectangular blocks. Most models run off a tractor’s PTO, making the job far quicker than doing it by hand.
Farmers commonly use forage balers to handle crops such as alfalfa, oat grass, and wheat straw. Once baled, the feed stays compact, is easier to stack and store, and is less likely to spoil from rain or moisture. Whether it’s a small family farm or a large ranch, there’s usually a suitable model to match their operation.
How Forage Balers Work
Pick up
At the front of the baler, a spring-tooth pickup gathers the windrowed material from the ground and feeds it toward the intake. Most pickups span 1.5 to 2.2 meters, wide enough to cover the tractor’s wheel track and reduce crop loss along the edges. The tines lift and guide the forage smoothly, helping maintain a consistent crop flow even when the windrow density varies.
Compression
Inside the chamber, the compression method depends on the baler type.
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Round balers use a series of rotating steel rollers—or belts in some designs—to compact the forage. As the crop builds up, it forms a tight core that grows outward with continuous rolling pressure.
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Square balers rely on a reciprocating plunger that drives the material into the bale chamber. Each stroke packs the forage more tightly, creating uniform density throughout the bale.
A stable feeding rhythm and chamber geometry play a key role in achieving high-density, well-shaped bales.
Binding
Once the bale reaches the preset density, onboard sensors trigger the tying mechanism. Twine or net wrap is applied automatically:
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Round bales are wrapped in a spiral pattern, ensuring even coverage and edge protection.
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Square bales receive cross-pattern twine, locking the flakes securely so the bale holds its shape during transport and stacking.
Modern knotters are designed to minimize missed ties and reduce downtime during peak harvest periods.
Bale Discharge
After tying, the rear gate opens hydraulically.
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Round bales roll out of the chamber under their own weight.
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Square bales are pushed onto the ground by a spring-loaded or mechanical ejector, keeping the process continuous.
With the chamber cleared, the operator moves forward and the next baling cycle begins immediately, maintaining an efficient workflow in the field.
Core Advantages of Our Forage Balers
1. Stable Structure and Reliable Durability
The balers use reinforced frames, heavy-duty chain drives, and rigid towing components. This design helps the machine maintain stability during long hours of high-density baling. The adjustable hitch allows the baler to adapt to small fields and uneven ground, reducing driveline stress when making tight turns.
2. Smooth Pickup and Consistent Feeding
Most models are equipped with a cam-less pickup and a semi-forced feeding system, allowing material to enter the chamber more evenly and reducing blockages. On certain models, the pickup can switch between tine and hammer-type assemblies, making it suitable for forage, straw, and even standing corn stalks.
3. Adjustable Density for Different Crop Conditions
Bale density is automatically controlled by sensors, with most models operating within the 100–200 kg/m³ range. Operators can adjust settings based on moisture levels—tight for silage, moderate for hay, and flexible for straw—so that bales remain stable during handling, transport, and storage.
4. Mature and Reliable Net-Wrapping System
All models feature automatic net wrapping. Standard net widths (1.25 m or 1.4 m) are widely available and easy to source. The simple tensioning system helps maintain even coverage and reduces issues such as loose wrapping or bale slippage.
5. Steady Operating Efficiency
Depending on field conditions and material volume, production rates typically reach 40–100 bales per hour, with operating speeds of 5–35 km/h. The common pickup width of around 2.24 m provides good coverage in large fields and improves overall workflow.
6. Easy Maintenance and Unified Spare Parts
Many components—chains, pickup tines, rollers—share standardized specifications across different models, making parts storage and replacement straightforward. The machine layout is clear and accessible, allowing routine maintenance to be completed quickly.
7. Clear Support and Service Options
Standard warranty coverage is provided, along with remote technical assistance. Most common issues can be resolved through video guidance, minimizing downtime. The company has years of export experience, including service support in Mongolia and Russia.
Applications of Forage Balers
Silage Baling
When crops like corn stalks or alfalfa still hold a high moisture content, farmers use a silage baler to form the bales before wrapping them in plastic film. This creates sealed silage that ferments properly and retains nutrients, making it a high-quality feed for dairy cows and sheep.
Dry Hay Storage
After forage is sun-dried, a hay baler is used to form dense bales—typically around 140 kg/m³. These bales stack well in storage without collapsing, stay cleaner, and resist moisture far better than loose hay.
Straw Collection and Reuse
Once wheat or rice is harvested, the remaining straw in the field can be baled directly. The bales are then hauled off as roughage for cattle and sheep, or sold to biomass power plants as a renewable fuel source.
Custom Baling Services
Many operators run a round baler as a mobile service, traveling from farm to farm during the busy season. They bale alfalfa or hay for neighboring growers and typically earn by volume—often handling work for three or four farms in a single day.
Maintenance and Care for Forage Balers
Daily Routine (about 10 minutes after work)
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Clear debris from the pickup, feeding area, and front of the chamber.
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Check chains and pickup tines for wrapped material or foreign objects.
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Apply grease to the main lubrication points.
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Inspect chain tension and adjust when needed.
Weekly Check (around 30 minutes)
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Inspect gearbox oil level and top up with 80W-90 gear oil if necessary.
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Check belts and chains for wear, cracks, or looseness.
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Examine the net-wrap tensioning and brake components.
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Inspect hydraulic fittings for leaks.
Seasonal or Long-Term Storage
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Replace gearbox oil according to the recommended interval (typically around 500 hours).
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Apply rust-prevention spray to chains, rollers, and the wrapping mechanism.
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Check wear parts such as tines, hammers, and bearings, and replace when needed.
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Store the machine indoors and cover it to avoid sun and moisture exposure.
How to Choose the Right Forage Baler
Selecting a suitable baler comes down to four key factors: tractor horsepower, annual bale volume, crop moisture, and field size. The following recommendations are aligned with the real parameters of the 9YG-1.0C, 9YG-2.24D, 9YG-1.25, and the 9YCM-850 baler-wrapper models shown in the product document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which countries can you ship forage balers to? Who covers shipping and customs duties?
Last year we shipped to over 40 countries including the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Poland, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, and many more. All machines are shipped by 20ft/40ft sea containers. We offer both FOB and CIF terms. Ocean freight is paid to the destination port, and import duties, taxes, and customs clearance are handled by the buyer. We provide full sets of commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, and fumigation certificates.
How long does it take from order to delivery of the forage balers?
Standard models in stock: 7-15 days from factory. Custom paint or machines with net-wrap system added: 25-35 days. Sea shipping time:
- West Coast USA: 40-50 days
- East Coast USA: 55-65 days
- Europe: 30-45 days
- Australia/New Zealand: 35-45 days Urgent orders can go by air freight, but the cost is considerably higher
Are spare parts easy to get? If something breaks in the US or Australia, can I source parts locally?
About 80% of the chains, bearings, twine knotters, and belts are fully compatible with John Deere, New Holland, and Krone, so most local farm equipment dealers already stock them. We also keep over RMB 10 million worth of spare parts in stock year-round. If anything goes wrong, just send photos via WhatsApp – we’ll identify the part and ship it via DHL within 24 hours (free of charge during warranty). Most parts arrive on your farm in 4-7 days.
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