Square Baler for Dairy Farm Hay: Protein Targets, Density Settings and Model Guide

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Industry Guide · Dairy Hay Market · Updated August 2026 Square Baler for Dairy Farm Hay Dairy farms buy hay by nutritional content, not appearance. A lactating dairy cow requires 16–20% crude protein, NDF below 40% and RFV above 150 — and the farm nutritionist...

Best Round Baler for Beef Cattle: Bale Size, Herd Matching and 9YQ Model Guide

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Industry Guide · Beef Cattle Operations · Updated August 2026 Best Round Baler for Beef Cattle Round bales are the standard hay format for beef cattle operations because they reduce labour per tonne fed, suit outdoor self-feeding systems and match the volume...

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...

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 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...

Square Baler Horsepower Requirements: Complete HP Guide for All 9YF Models

by ep | Aug 21, 2026 | Forage Baler

Technical Reference · 9YF Series · Updated August 2026 Square Baler Horsepower Requirements A small square baler requires between 40HP and 140HP at the PTO, depending on the model and crop type. The 9YF-1700 pairs with 40–55HP compact tractors; the shredder models...