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Correct driving technique gives better bales and higher profitability

Correct driving technique gives better bales and higher profitability

To get an even density of the bale the swath has to be even. The bale gets a straight profile and even density if the swath is a little bit wider. If the bale for example should be 1.20 m wide the swath should be 1.30-1.40 m wide. The outer edges of the swath gets pushed together when going into the baler, which compensates for the swath being thinner on the edges. When bales have a straight profile and even density they get a good centre of gravity and therefore are easier to handle.

 

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Adjusting driving speed also affects density, driving too fast gives bales with lower density than when optimal speed is maintained. Driving speed has to be adjusted to condition of soil, amount of crop etc. Studies have shown that lowering driving speed implies higher density and therefore more silage in each bale, which decreases material and handling costs and increases profitability.

Sara Muhonen, AgrD

Reference:
©Trioplast. 2012. Balhandboken ISBN 978-91-637-1823-6 (in Swedish)

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