Square Baler Shear Bolt Keeps Breaking: Causes, Break Pattern Diagnosis and Fix

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Troubleshooting Guide · 9YF Square Baler · Updated August 2026 Square Baler Shear Bolt Keeps Breaking The shear bolt is the machine safety mechanism — it fails on purpose to protect the plunger crankshaft and flywheel from a damaging torque spike. A bolt that breaks...

Round Baler Not Forming Bale: 6 Causes, Diagnosis and Field Repair Guide

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Troubleshooting Guide · 9YQ Round Baler · Updated August 2026 Round Baler Not Forming Bale A round baler that passes over a windrow without forming a bale — the bale-full indicator never triggers, the chamber sounds hollow, and no bale ejects — is experiencing one of...

Round Baler Net Wrap Problems: 5 Common Faults, Diagnosis and Repair Guide

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Troubleshooting Guide · 9YQ Net Wrap System · Updated August 2026 Round Baler Net Wrap Problems Net wrap faults on a round baler are production-stopping events — a bale that exits the chamber without complete net coverage cannot be safely ejected or stored. The five...

Best Hay Baler for Small Farm: Own vs Rent, Break-Even Analysis and Model Guide

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Small Farm Guide · Under 50 Acres · Updated August 2026 Hay Baler for Small Farm A small farm under 50 acres can justify owning a hay baler when it produces at least 800–1,200 bales per season — the volume at which the capital cost of the machine is recovered within...

Round Bales vs Square Bales for Horses: Which Is Safer and Why Square Wins for Most Operations

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Equine Hay Guide · Horse Management · Updated August 2026 Round Bales vs Square Bales for Horses Small square bales are the recommended format for most horse operations. They allow precise portion control, easy quality inspection at each feeding, and carry the premium...