Round Bale Hauler Works Gently And Quickly

Round Bale Hauler Works Gently And Quickly The Riteway Bale Cart is designed for farmers to easily move large numbers of bales without twine or net wrap damage. The Bale Cart picks and hauls up to 10 round bales from 48 to 72 in. in diameter, operating at a speed of over 4 mph. It requires a minimum of 100 hp and a hydraulic system to raise and lower the arms and operate the rear gate, which can also be pinned. “Our machine is built to last, with many purchased to rent out to neighbors,” says Riteway Marketing Manager Garth Massie. “Their unique curved hoop system to hold the bales is designed to be extra gentle and eliminate damage.” Each chamber is equipped with floating springs, which make them virtually weightless as they contact the ground. While the units are standard in features and capabilities, the picking system is adjustable to fit the different-sized round bales. The cart holds eight 72-in., 10 60-in., or 12 48-in. bales at a transport width of 12 ft., 5 in. The tires run on walking axles, ideal for rougher fields. Unloading is easy—the bales are placed on the ground, the rear gate is opened, and the unit is pulled straight through the rows. Massie explains that to load the cart, the operator slows down when approaching the new bale, drops the hoop system, moves forward, lifts and squeezes the bales, and proceeds. “It’s advisable to pick one side and then the other for balance,” he says. “Some of our producers using the machine have gathered and set up to 1,000 bales in a day.” The Bale Cart is manufactured in Saskatchewan and available throughout Riteway’s extensive North American dealer network. Massie recommends interested customers check with their nearest dealer for pricing and availability. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Riteway Mfg. Co. Ltd., Box 328, Imperial, Sask., Canada S0G 2J0 (ph 800-352-8822; info@ritewaymfg.com; www.ritewaymfg.com).

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