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Farmertee

03-05-2004 16:15:25




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I am thinking about wrapping round bales. Was wondering if it is better to have a pull behind wrapper or a 3 point hitch wrapper. Also have saw the tube wrappers. I think the individually wrapped bales would probably be better since I might try to sell some. Was wondering if anyone had some ideas for me to think about.




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Kent in NB

03-08-2004 18:51:27




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 Re: round bale wrapping in reply to Farmertee, 03-05-2004 16:15:25  
Been wrapping baleage for 12 years. Used 7 or 8 different machines, Individual and In-line. Silage quality is your biggest limiting factor. Garbagr in- garbage out. In-lines are really fast, But do not really save any money on plastic cost. First cut alfalfa is almost impossible to do, While second cut or later is just difficult. Grass silage is fantastic, just don't let it get too mature or you will have big mold problem. Like anything , you have to follow the rules of the road in order to achieve success. LOL.

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Hay Dr

03-05-2004 21:11:50




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 Re: round bale wrapping in reply to Farmertee, 03-05-2004 16:15:25  
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If you want to try your hand at wrapping bales then use the McHale 991B wrapper also rebranded as a Vermeer 3500. Many dealers rent these wrappers. The McHale 991B is the one man system.

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kyhayman

03-05-2004 17:11:29




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 Re: round bale wrapping in reply to Farmertee, 03-05-2004 16:15:25  
I wrapped my first hay 5 years ago with a single bale wrapper and swore I would never, ever wrap any more. I had bales become projectiles, bales that molded, bales that made slime, and bales I couldnt do anything with.

Then I tried an inline. WOW!!!. For 2 years now I have wrapped a third of my hay as baleage. Never made better silage, even in an upright silo. Better silage is easier to sell. It's hard to move and not tear the plastic, I cut out what they want and ship is wrapped on the outside. Most folks want to see what they are buying anyway. I've used Tubeline and Anderson, my preference is the Anderson b/c all thecontrol valves are mechanical instead of electronic. Main thing I have found is cut you bale size down, a 4'x4' is really a little big for an 86 hp tractor if it is put up wet enough. Second thing is to get it up wet, seen more mold silage this year in the neighborhood with new folks trying it and they let moisture drop below 40%.

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