Double Small Square Baler Transforms Hay Production

Double Small Square Baler Transforms Hay Production “For high-output hay operations, a double small square baler isn’t just a convenience, it’s a strategic tool,” says Massey Ferguson Hay and Harvesting Marketing Manager Jessica Williamson. “With labor growing more expensive and harder to find, and harvest windows becoming shorter and less predictable, the need to do more with less is more urgent than ever. That’s where a machine like ours stands out.” The Hesston by Massey Ferguson SB.1436DB delivers two bales in a single pass, effectively doubling productivity. Fewer passes mean reduced fuel use, lower labor costs and less soil compaction, all of which help improve the bottom line. Williamson states that the benefits go beyond efficiency, as a double baler allows producers to better adapt to rising temperatures or an approaching storm. This capability also helps preserve forage quality, maximizing its nutritional value and marketability. “The math is compelling for operations producing tens of thousands of bales each season,” she says. “More bales per pass, fewer hands in the field, and greater consistency all add up to a faster return on investment.” Massey Ferguson’s double baler brings several standout features to the table, beginning with its single-wide chamber and splitting knife, which create two uniform 14 by 18-in. bales per pass, reducing the number of moving parts compared to dual-plunger models. Unlike balers that tie two bales simultaneously, the SB.1436DB ties each independently, ensuring that even in inconsistent crop flow, bales maintain their preset length, which improves stackability, transport and customer satisfaction. Additional features include a wide 105-in. pickup and twine boxes holding up to 20 balls of standard small square bale twine, enough for approximately 8,000 bales. Auto-lubrication for the knotter system further reduces daily maintenance. The SimplEbale® advanced monitoring and control technology system is another key highlight, automating bale density, flake count, weight and length. With the optional weight scale, the system can also run in auto density mode, automatically adjusting the hydraulic density compression on the fly to hit targeted bale weights. “The MF SB.1436DB’s SimplEbale system is more than just a monitoring tool; it’s a full-scale baling management system designed to deliver precision, consistency and real-time control from the operator’s seat,” Williamson says. It can be retrofitted onto other Massey Ferguson balers and even integrated into some non-AGCO models. “If you’re a producer who values throughput, uptime and ease of maintenance, the SB.1436DB provides a practical advantage that pays off in both productivity and peace of mind,” Williamson says. The unique balers are manufactured in Hesston, Kan., and carry an approximate list price of $170,000. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, AGCO, Massey Ferguson, 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Ga. 30096 (ph 770-813-9200; www.agcocorp.com; www.masseyferguson.com).

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