How much does a round hay baler cost?
How much does a round hay baler cost?
The round balers cost a lot, even used ones exceed $3,000. A good, serviceable square baler can be found from $500 to $2,500 depending on where your small farm is located and what time of year it is purchased.
What to look for when buying used round baler?
What to look for when inspecting a used baler for sale.
- Check the serial number and odometer. The first process is verifying the serial number on the unit you are inspecting.
- Pay attention to baler details.
- Undercarriage and suspension.
- Monitors.
- Maintenance log and supporting documentation.
What size tractor do I need to run a hay baler?
Most standard square balers on the market require 35 horsepower at your tractor’s PTO, and a minimum tractor weight of around 3000 pounds. That means that they cannot be run with today’s compact tractors.
How many round bales do you get per acre?
With an average bale weight of around 40 pounds (with our Abbriata small square baler or any of our mini round balers), that’s 100 bales to the acre for a first cutting.
How much does a large round bale of hay sell for?
The Price of Hay Bales By Weight
| Hay Quality | Bale Type | Minimum Price Per Ton |
|---|---|---|
| Prime | Large Round | $120 |
| Grade 1 | Small Square | $160 |
| Large Square | $85 | |
| Large Round | $65 |
How many bales is a round baler good for?
A lot depends on how well it was maintained and how you will use it. The local NH dealer told me the New Holland’s have a design life of 25,000 bales. You can make any of this equipment go longer IF you put the repairs ad maintenance dollars into them.
How much HP does it take to run a round baler?
PTO horsepower requirements for round balers start at 30 hp and can run up to 120 hp. There are a couple of different options when it comes to bale size in balers. Balers can be fixed chambered, variable chambered, or a combination thereof.
How many HP do you need to run a round baler?
If you are buying a baler first, keep horsepower requirements in mind when pairing with a tractor. PTO horsepower requirements for round balers start at 30 hp and can run up to 120 hp. There are a couple of different options when it comes to bale size in balers.
How much HP do I need for a round baler?
John Deere Baler Horsepower Requirements
| Model | PTO HP (Minimum) |
|---|---|
| 450E | 55 hp |
| 450M / 450M Silage | 55 hp |
| 550M / 550M Silage | 55 hp |
| 460M / 460M Silage | 65 hp |
How much hay can 15 acres produce?
Probably average 3000 (+/-) 40 pound bales, so 60 tons more or less! That would be a total for all cuttings taken.
How many times a year can you bale hay?
In most areas of the country, grass hay can be cut twice, sometimes three times, per year. The first cutting generally has the largest yield.
How much does a round bale of hay cost 2020?
Large round bale straw averaged $58.00 per bale (a range of $40.00 – $85.00). In Nebraska, hay sold steady, demand is light in 2020.
