big square balers
The operation and application of medium and big square balers – Part 2: The plunger, hay dogs, bale chamber, bale measuring wheel and needles
by GJ Stoltz (Reg Eng Tech) The inside of a square baler is packed with intricate mechanisms. This implement should be able to produce a suitable animal feed source which is compacted sufficiently to not fall apart or allow air inside. Plunger: A crank arm and pitman drive the[...]
The operation and application of medium and big square balers Part 9: The bale accumulator, control system and maintenance
In this last edition of the baler series, we wrap up the section on big square balers with a few loose, but important points. The bale accumulator A bale accumulator can be attached to the back of a big square baler and runs on two castor wheels. The accumulator[...]
The operation and application of medium and big square balers: Part 8 – Introduction to the big square baler
by GJ Stoltz (Reg Eng Tech) Bigger is better when it comes to commercial hay production for large herds. Bigger bales are not only more cost effective, but also less labour intensive as larger volumes can be handled at a time. When it comes to transport, the big square[...]
The operation and application of medium and big square balers medium balers – Part 6: Baler attachments
by GJ Stoltz (Reg Eng Tech) The process of baling has many components as we have seen over the past five months. It always helps if you can combine certain processes to work more time-efficient and cost-effective. In this part of the series the focus will be on the[...]
The operation and application of medium and big square balers – Part 5: Field operation
by GJ Stoltz (Reg Eng Tech) This month we move into the field where the hay is cut and already dried, to start with the baling operation. Baling can begin when the windrows are ready. Bale the driest hay first. The baler should move in the same direction that[...]