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Hay Press Comparison Table

Focus Input Rated At* Output* Average Press Footprint Recommended Model
Mid-Capacity Export & Domestic Hay Press 26″ OR 36″ OR 48″ square bales 17 MT/hr  45″ x 26″ x 43″ bales at 330 kg  42′ x 86′ (12 m x 26 m)  FC6700
Full-Capacity Export Hay Press 3’x4’x8′ or 4’x4’x8′ square bales 30 MT/hr 45″ x 30″ x 43″ bales at 450 kg 48′ x 114′ (14 m x 34 m) FC7700
2-tie Export Hay Press
2-tie, 3’x4’x8′ or 4’x4’x8′ square bales 12 MT/hr 22″ x 15.5″ x 17.5″ bales at 50 kg 45′ x 76′ (13 m x 23 m) FC8222
3-tie Export Hay Press
3-tie, 3’x4’x8′ or 4’x4’x8′ square bales 13 MT/hr 22.5″ x 16.5″ x 23″ bales at 59 kg 50′ x 90′ (15 m x 27 m) FC8322
Premium Export Hay Press
3-tie, 3’x4’x8′ or 4’x4’x8′ square bales 22 MT/hr 22.5″ x 16.5″ x 46″ at 120 kg, or a 450 kg MAG bale 75′ x 98′ (22 m x 30 m) FC10000
Domestic Hay Processing Chopped or loose hay 6 MT/hr 45″ x 30″ x 43″ bales at 300 kg 30′ x 50′ (9 m x 15 m) Chaff Press
 

*In certain conditions, actual performance may exceed the posted rates stated above. Posted rates are based on premium quality Alfalfa, in Metric Tons per hour (MT/hr). Actual machine performance may vary due to, but not limited to: Operator error, Operator input & output delays, bale output format & appearance, as well as forage type, quality, consistency, density, compressibility, moisture content & fibre length. Dimensions are measured in inches and are width x height x length.

 

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  • Optional Add-Ons

    Focus Input/Output Functions Average Footprint Integrates With Recommended Model
    Increased Input Options 3-tie bale input Efficiently separates stacks of 3-tie bales for easy & efficient flow into the press 18′ x 32′ (5 m x 9 m) FC8322, FC9000 & FC10000 3-tie Bale Destacker
    Greater Input Bale Capacity 3’x4′ or 4’x4′ square bale input Efficiently separates stacks of 3’x4′ or 4’x4′ big square bales to feed into the Slicing System 9′ x 19′ (3 m x 5 m) FC7700, FC10000 Big Bale Destacker
    Big Bale Slicing For Seamless Feeding 3’x4′ or 4’x4′ square bale input Slices large square bales into slabs to continuously feed the compression chamber 25′ x 30′ (7 m x 9 m) FC8222, FC8322 & FC10000 Bale Slicing System
    Grid Slices Bales to Achieve Ideal Fibre Length 3’x4′ or 4’x4′ square bale input Grid slices large square bales to retain flakes & to achieve consistent bale compression 26′ x 21′ (8 m x 6 m) FC6700, FC7700 & Chaff Press Grid Slicing System
    Added Export Options 450 kg bale, measuring 44″ x 33″ x 46″ Achieve a 450 kg exportable bale adding versatility to your operation 37′ x 37′ (11 m x 11 m) FC8322 & FC10000 MAG Bale System
    Enhanced worker safety, labour reduction at input & reduction in press downtime Fits to press input system Automatically removes twines from input bales before entering Slicing or Grid Slicing Devices Fits to press input system FC7700, FC8322, FC10000 Auto-Twine Puller
     

    Actual machine performance may vary due to, but not limited to: Operator error, Operator input & output delays, bale output format & appearance, as well as forage type, quality, consistency, density, compressibility, moisture content & fibre length. Dimensions are measured in inches and are width x height x length.

     

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