Big Baler Wraps Bales In Plastic

Big Baler Wraps Bales In Plastic HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Balers (6) 6-2-25 "Cuts spoilage down to practically zero," says company engineers about M & W Gear's new "Raincoat" baler, a big round bale machine that wraps bales in plastic, leaving only the ends exposed to the elements. M & W has worked on the new baling concept for several years with different balers. They've settled on the innovative Krone baler from Holland and company representative Gale Parsons says it's "ready to go". "We plan to market about 50 of the plastic-wrap balers this year and then step up production as needed," says Parsons. The new baler wraps bales with three layers of 1.5 mil black poly that adheres to itself while holding the bale. Plastic per bale will cost about $3.00 and will be more than paid for, according to the company, when spoilage is cut from an average of 20% for field-stored bales to practically zero. If you plan on feeding the bales soon after they're made, just turn off the plastic-wrap and wrap them with twine." Ends of the bale are not covered to allow the bale to breathe, yet they're protected when stacked end-to-end. The model 1500 baler sells for $9,640 plus $965 for the plastic wrap and makes 58-in. dia. bales. A larger model is also available. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, M & W Gear, Route 47 South, Gibson City, Ill. 60936 (ph 217 784-4261).

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