by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Drive System Reference Round Baler Roller Bearings: Heat Test, Grease, and Replacement A round baler carries 20 to 40 bearings depending on design — roller shaft end bearings, pickup shaft bearings, tailgate hinge bearings, and idler bearings throughout the...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Round Bale Silage Production Guide High-Quality Silage Bales: Moisture, Inoculant, and Wrap Guide Round bale silage is not a second-best option for wet hay — it is a deliberately chosen preservation method that, when executed correctly, delivers feed quality that...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Equipment Selection Guide Fixed vs Variable Chamber Round Baler: Which Is Right for You Fixed chamber and variable chamber balers are not better and worse versions of the same machine — they are two different designs optimized for different production priorities....
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Baler Cutting System Reference Pre-Cut Knife System: Setup, Wear, and When to Engage The pre-cut knife system on a round baler is the most frequently misused feature on the machine. Many operators leave knives permanently engaged regardless of crop or end use. Others...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Alfalfa Stand Management Guide Alfalfa Cutting Frequency: Stand Life vs Yield Trade-offs Every cut you take from an alfalfa stand is a transaction — you receive a check of high-quality feed while the plant draws down its root carbohydrate reserves to fund the...
by ep | May 15, 2026 | Forage Baler
Hay Field Operations Guide Hay Raking Techniques: Windrow Width, Speed, and Moisture Targets Raking is the most underestimated quality event in the hay making process. Done correctly at the right moisture with the right rake speed, it is a transparent step that simply...
