What size are large round bales?

What size are large round bales?

“Large round balers come in a wide range of sizes. The smallest balers produce a full-sized bale that is approximately 4 feet wide by 5 feet in diameter. The largest balers make bales that are 8 feet wide by 6 feet in diameter. Bale weights vary from 500 to 2,500 pounds in properly conditioned hay.

What are round bale sizes?

Round bales are generally described by bale width × bale diameter, or bale height. For example, a 5′ × 6′ bale would be 5 feet wide and 6 feet in diameter and a 4′ × 5′ bale would be 4 feet wide and 5 feet in diameter.

How many conventional bales are in a large bale?

If the large round-bale weighs 1,200 pounds and the small square bales weigh 40 pounds, then one large round hay bale would be equal to 30 small square bales. It important to know the weight of hay bales both for feeding and economic purposes.

How much does a large round bale of hay cost?

The Price of Hay Bales By Weight

Hay Quality Bale Type Average Price
Grade 1 Large Round $152
Grade 2 Large Square $137
Large Round $116
Grade 3 Large Square $123

Why are hay bales left in fields?

You might find hay bales left in a field simply because a farmer hasn’t had time to stop by and grab the bales yet. Of course, the most obvious reason why farmers leave bales of hay out for a bit (though no more than a few days) is to let the bales dry.

How much does a bale of hay cost UK?

Meadow Hay – Small Bales

Quantity Price
1-9 bales £5 each
10-19 bales £4.75 each
20 or more bales £4.50 each
Pack of 21 bales (must be sold and loaded as a complete pack) £90

What is the best bale wrap for square bales?

KUHN brings cost efficient, ecologic and ergonomic bale wrapping solutions with a complete range of reliable square and round bale wrappers. The KUHN SW square and round bale wrappers are available as mounted or trailed version. Depending on the model medium square bales, large square bales and even round bales can be wrapped.

How big of a round bale can a Kuhn wrap?

The KUHN RW round bale wrappers are available as a mounted or a trailed version and are capable of wrapping 4’ x (3-5)’ round bales. KUHN wrappers are designed to perform under all circumstances.

What are the benefits of bale wrappers?

Wrapped bales also show less leaf loss and damage, giving you the opportunity to store them outdoors, eliminating the need for additional out buildings. Bale wrappers offer fast and airtight round bale wrapping for optimal protection, even against unfriendly weather — Vermeer bale wrappers are ready to help protect your crop.

What is an EH round bale wrapper?

The A100 EH round bale wrapper is an extremely compact, robust and efficient machine, perfect for farmers and contractors. The A100 EH model has a fully automatic wrapping control system. It incorporates the use of the RDS Electronic Controller and optional Radio Remote Control.