Small Baler Plans/Ideas?

1970-1655 · Aug 1, 2015

I have been tossing the idea around for several years. This year, with all the rain we have been getting, our lawn is really growing. I have been seeing these small bales of stray in the fall as well as some people baling at tractor shows. I got to thinking about baling my lawn hay.

Does anyone have plans for a working baler, hand or engine/motor powered? I have a Maytag twin engine, John Deere 1-1/2 hp, and several other small engines I would like to use. I am thinking bales size of around 4"x6" or 6"x8". This would be for use around home so size would not be that big of an issue. I would even consider buying a built machine if not too far or too much money.

Thanks

MNGB · Aug 1, 2015

If your thinking about building a hay press there are plans just Google hay press plans something will come up here's and interesting thread.
http://www.smokstak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=131763&page=2

Nick167 · Aug 1, 2015

There's a walk behind round baler you can buy don't know about square

Traditional Farmer · Aug 2, 2015

You can buy an old New Holland with an engine on it and carry your hay to the baler
and throw it into the pickup.

MNGB · Aug 2, 2015

Here you go for lawn clippings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygRvui8eQL0

Patsdeere · Aug 3, 2015

Prebuilt ones are going to be in the $3k range. However, from what I have figured, it takes some machining capability, so if you don't have those tools or access to them, then you might have to buy one. From what I have found there are 2 suppliers of plans, Ron the Baler man and another company. I haven't seen the plans of each, so I can't compare.

Dan Richardson · Aug 7, 2015

That feller should have studied the design of an old fashion hay press. Much better.

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