Features of round balers for hay

Rake

Rake for walk-behind tractor - attachments attached to the unit with a special adapter, you can find models that are aggregated with a hitch.

In addition, this equipment has several modifications:

• belt rake (tedders);
• cross hay rakes;
• rake "Sun".

Let's consider each modification in more detail:

Cross hay rake

This attachment is used for high-quality raking of hay or grass into windrows.

The attachment is used in conjunction with an adapter that turns the walk-behind tractor into a mini-tractor. The working body is raised with a lever and lowered by it. The work is carried out with the rake down.

Installation of this canopy is possible both in the front of the walk-behind tractor (there is a special swivel mechanism) and in the rear of it. The rake is made of durable steel, protected by a special anti-corrosion coating, and has a long service life.

If desired, the owners of garden equipment can make a rake for a walk-behind tractor with their own hands, for this there are many descriptions, detailed drawings and videos on the Internet.

Rake "Sun"

The tedder rake for the "Sun" walk-behind tractor consists of a tubular frame on which from two to four independently rotating discs can be mounted. These tedders are ideal for areas with uneven terrain.

The discs are equipped with high quality bearings and are fixed to the frame with special holders. The processing width can reach more than 2 m. This equipment is attached to the rear of the walk-behind tractor and is suitable for both domestic units and Chinese equipment. If desired, the "Sun" rake can be aggregated with a small tractor.

A short video will tell you how these rake tedders for a walk-behind tractor work:

Belt rake

The belt rake also belongs to the tedder category. They can be purchased in stores, or made with your own hands from scrap materials. How to make a rake on a walk-behind tractor with his own hand will tell and show a video:

This equipment allows you to quickly form a haystack, grabbing and transferring cut grass, hay and even dried forage crops.

The tedders, whether “Sun” or of the belt type, are much more productive than their transverse counterparts, their design is more complex, and the requirements for operation are increased. In addition, it is important to use them for throwing hay from one side (dried) to the other, for faster drying.

What can you choose

Now the following types are produced:

• square baler;
• bale machine.

The bale machine is equipped with a hay receiving device, a pressing and knitting mechanism, and an adjustment device. The baling process is carried out as follows: the teeth pick up the swath, transported by means of an auger into the bale chamber. When the feed pressure reaches a limit, the tying machine is turned on, and after bandaging, the bale is thrown onto the ground.

When choosing balers, pay attention to the following characteristics:

• the ability to adjust the density of bales and its size;
• the ability to work on an area with an uneven surface;
• power of the mechanism;
• capture width;
• bandwidth;
• speed of work;
• structural reliability;
• ease of maintenance and repair.

The main choice is made depending on the performance of the technique. A too powerful unit will pay off for a long time and stand idle, a weak one will not be able to process the required area in a short time.

German models

The German bale baler Welger is used for pressing hay and straw. The design works in conjunction with a low-power tractor of only 35 hp. The capacity of the unit is 7 t / h. Straw pressing is carried out in a working chamber, which has dimensions of 36x48 cm. The adjustment system makes it possible to choose the length of a bale of hay from 30 to 130 cm. Prices for such models are quite high.

Polish models

The Polish model of the Simpa baler has been in production for over 30 years. The quality of this unit is high. The Simpa PK4000 is equipped with a hydraulic system to lift straw from the ground. The design provides for the possibility of installing runners for transporting finished bales to a trailer.

Specifications:

1. Press dimensions 4.85x2.5x1.6 m.
2. Weight 1.6 t.
3. The dimensions of the working chamber are 40x60 cm.
4. Bale length 30-135 cm.
5. Productivity is 25 t / h.

Operating instructions for a press for a mini tractor

Initial training should be carried out before use. Check the condition of all units of the unit, oil level.

• The clutch on the front of the flywheel must first be released by unscrewing the bolts, and then adjust the force to 60 kg.
• Perform the same actions with the pick-up safety clutch, adjust to a value of 30 kg.
• Make sure that the trajectory of the tying device's needles is correct, thread the needles.
• Check the alignment of the piston and knitting needles.
• Fork tines for the selection of the mass in the initial position should be at the bottom.

Fork teeth

After checking all the points, you can get to work. In this case, it is necessary to observe the permissible speed values, carefully and carefully monitor the work. If an emergency occurs, stop and find out the reasons, fix the problem.

Strict adherence to the recommendations specified in the instructions for your unit guarantees long and reliable operation of the mechanism.

The mini tractor is a wonderful assistant to the farmer. Balers of any type will significantly save labor costs and time, but their cost is quite high. Before buying, if you do not have enough free finance, you should carefully weigh the pros and cons.

If the processing area is small, it is better to choose inexpensive models so that you can compensate for your costs. As in many other situations, the most appropriate use is an individual concept, composed of many factors.

Only the owner of the farm can correctly assess what is more important for him - the ability to perform work easily and quickly, or to work in the old fashioned way.

Varieties

Thanks to such a device, the farmer will be able not only to well clear the area of ​​hay and grass mowed, preparing the land for future processing, but also to pack them in small bales for transportation. There are basically two types of hay collector:

• bale;
• rolled.

In private households, the latter type is often used due to its compactness and simple design. For large farms, square balers are more suitable.

Roll-type baler

Such a machine collects straw into blocks-cylinders, the middle of which is loose, and the top is denser. This is necessary for the circulation of air, which prevents rotting. The operation of the unit is carried out as follows: it captures hay, which moves to the drum, where, under pressure, it twists into a roll of a certain shape. When the stack is ready, the machine notifies about it with a sound signal. The roll is secured with a twine so that it is convenient to transport it to the storage location.

Interesting! The rolls have the same weight, shape, size. As for the price, it is affordable.

The structure of the roll "assistant" is as follows:

1. drum.
2. Lattice.
3. Pressing belt.
4. Conveyor.
5. Knitting and tensioning knot.
6. Shaft.
7. Electronic system - the presence of light indicators and sound alerts.
8. PTO is the power plant, thanks to which the unit starts to work.

The prevalence of the product can be explained by:

• small dimensions;
• simple storage;
• availability;
• ease of use;
• the middle can be made not compacted;
• blocks of the same size.

Roll-type models differ in width and speed compared to standard equipment, but they can be used with various walk-behind tractors.

Bale baler

A baler for a walk-behind tractor of large dimensions in comparison with roll units. Hay enters the chamber through the auger. From there, it moves further to the press block, where rectangular bales are pressed, and then to the knot to tie them with rope. Then they are pushed out of the chamber. Thanks to this form, loading, transportation and storage becomes more convenient.

The density and dimensions of the stack (height, thickness, etc.) are determined automatically, so the management of the equipment is much easier. In addition to its compactness, the baler is distinguished by its high productivity and an automated system. It is better to choose a model equipped with a loader.

Automatic, mobile bale press

When making hay, a bale-forming device will be very useful. Compressed hay is much easier and faster to load, transport, unload into storage. In addition, in this form, the hay retains its nutritional composition better.

The dimensions of the loading chamber are as follows: length - 250 cm, height - 50 cm, width - 40 cm. For its manufacture, we take a profile pipe 20 by 40 mm and sheet metal 1.8 mm thick. To make a piston, 20 x 40 mm profile pipes are taken. To get the piston rod, we weld two 30 x 30 mm profile pipes together. Guide rollers are used to move the piston. The force of the winch is transmitted to the piston rod by means of a pulley using a steel cable with a diameter of 5 mm.

When the hay is compressed, the piston returns to its original position using a nylon cord. For the manufacture of the winch, we use a shortened conveyor roller. The winch coil is 130 mm wide. This is a reel with two sections - with a wound steel cable on one section, and a nylon cable on the other. A 45-tooth driven sprocket is welded to the side of the winch. Winch shaft thickness - 30 mm. The winch rotates with ball bearings.

The steering wheel has a 14-tooth sprocket. The rudder arm is 1,680 mm long. To make it, we take a profile pipe 20 x 40 mm and weld together crosswise. A roller chain from agricultural machinery is used to transfer rotation to the winch. We make the loading door from the same 20 x 40 mm profile pipe.

After making the frame, we sew it up with wood, and on the front side with sheet metal. Wheels from an IZH motorcycle were used to move the press.

Baler for walk-behind tractor

A baler for a walk-behind tractor allows farmers to better remove the dry plant mass left after harvesting grain crops. This device compresses the dried straw into compact rectangular or cylindrical briquettes (depending on the type of device), which can then be easily transported and stored. There are hay collectors not only for full-fledged agricultural machinery, but also for low-power mini-tractors and walk-behind tractors.

It should be noted right away that at present all models of hay pickers for motoblocks, which are produced by Russian and foreign manufacturers, are designed for use with heavy-duty power units with a capacity of at least 10 hp. This is due to the fact that even light devices weigh about 350 kg, plus the mass of hay, here even middle-class units can hardly cope, what then can we say about light motoblocks. However, there are homemade balers that are also adapted to lightweight power plants.

Principle of operation

According to the method of forming briquettes, a hay press baler for a walk-behind tractor can be baled or rolled. Roll-type hay collectors collect straw and, pressing it against a special grate, create a cylindrical block, the middle of which is always not very dense. For the convenience of subsequent transportation and storage, the roll is tied with twine.

Bale hay collectors are slightly larger than their roll counterparts. Hay, fed into a special chamber by means of an auger, is pressed into rectangular bales and also tied with twine. It should be said that briquettes of this shape are much easier to load, transport and store. When collecting straw, the unit automatically determines the required density and block size, which makes it easy to operate the machinery.

Baler for motoblock roll type

Roll hay collectors are the most common type of this agricultural equipment. This is largely due to:

• compactness;
• affordable cost;
• ease of use;
• the ability to make the middle of the briquette less dense;
• all blocks are the same.

It is also important that the baler for the walk-behind tractor is small and therefore does not need a spacious storage room during periods of inactivity. Of course, the processing width and speed are lower than that of similar standard equipment, but it is possible to use it with almost any walk-behind tractor

The round baler consists of a drum, grate, press belt, tensioning and knitting unit, as well as a conveyor and a shaft. The pick-up electrical system includes audible alarms and indicator lights. The device is set in motion by means of the PTO shaft of the power plant.

Bale balers

Bale balers have only minor differences from round balers. The mechanism of such devices consists of a receiving-feeding auger, a pressing unit and a knitting unit. The unit is driven by the power take-off shaft of the used power plant.

Balers of this type are more compact than roll-fed counterparts and are less popular.

Specifications

Choosing a factory hay collector for your farm or deciding to make it yourself, you need to pay attention to the main characteristics of the equipment, namely:

• Performance. In the experience of most farmers, on a small farm, the bale unit is easily replaced by a less expensive roll-to-roll counterpart.
• Automation. The most effective are the models that are equipped with a loader and a knitting machine.
• Useful volume.

Mowers for walk-behind tractors

More and more often you can see how the owners of summer cottages and small farms carry out haymaking with a walk-behind tractor. There are several varieties of this equipment, which differ not only in appearance, but also in the principle of operation.

On the market you can find and pick up the following modifications:

1. rotary mowers;
2. frontal;

Frontal models fall into two categories:

1. segment;
2. flail.

Rotary mower with walk-behind tractor Choosing attachments for yourself, you should consider the following features:

How the grass will be laid:

• into rolls - this option will allow you to quickly form a stack without the involvement of additional equipment (rake);
• when mowing - the grass covers the lawn in an even layer, additional equipment will be required for its collection and laying;
• mulching - the grass is crushed, becoming a natural fertilizer for plants (shrubs, trees, etc.).

Bevel height:

• 5 cm;
• up to 20 cm.

Grip width - depends on the specific model.

Aggregation method with a motorized device:

• in front of the walk-behind tractor - the most demanded option;
• behind - these are flail lawn mowers, used more and more for lawn cultivation;
• on the side (semi-mounted) - the support wheel takes up the bulk of the mower's weight, such models are more relevant for mini-tractors.
• Mowing unit power. The higher it is, the more functional the attachment is - with its help it will be possible to mow not only grass, but also shrubs, growth of young trees up to 3.5 cm in diameter.
• The frequencies of rotation of the working bodies of the mower.

Rotary mower

Rotary nozzle for walk-behind tractor can be attached in all three ways (back, front, side), depending on the location of the cutters for a particular mower model.

Mower "Zarya"

Mower "Zarya-1"

The range of disc (rotary) mowers assumes the presence of one, two, or three discs, which are fixed on a rigid frame. A support wheel is attached to the same frame, which is connected to the working bodies of the mower by means of a transmission. This support wheel by its rotation drives the working elements of the mower.

The main application of a rotary mower to a walk-behind tractor with PTO:

• weed control;
• mowing grass;
• hay mowing;
• the bevel of the fallen grass.

We offer you to watch the video of the disk (rotary) operation mowers for walk-behind tractors:

Segment mower

The segment mower for the walk-behind tractor is a type of frontal mowing machine, designed for mowing grass and hay in areas with different terrain, and the grass is cut directly at the root. Such mowers can be attached to the walk-behind tractor in two ways:

• in front with a drive belt (it is better to use a three-groove pulley);
• behind, using a power take-off shaft (PTO) and a special adapter (adapter).

The attachment is used for both soft and hard grasses, it is also relevant for stubble mowing.

Segment mower 9G-1.4

Frontal segment mower SCOUT SM-110

The design is very simple and unpretentious to maintain. The mower consists of a rigid frame, on which two bars with cutting elements (fingers) are fixed, one of which is completely motionless, the second reciprocates right and left. The scissor principle - the grass falls between the cutting edges and is cut by them.

We offer you to watch a video of the work of a Chinese mowing machine for a walk-behind tractor:

Flail mower

This is also a kind of front mowers for a walk-behind tractor, however, chain modifications are aggregated with a motorized device only at the back. The cutting height is adjusted with a special roller. The attachment allows you to mow not only grass and hay, but also shrubs up to 3 cm thick. These are quite heavy attachments, their weight can exceed 100 kg.

Mower KM-0.5

The video will tell you how a chain mower works on a walk-behind tractor:

How is the assembly going

Before making a homemade hay baler, you need to understand how it works. The equipment operates from a mini-tractor or walk-behind tractor, to which it is aggregated. It captures and collects cut crops and natural crops, and directs them to the baling chamber. Under the action of technological rolling pins and grates, the hay is twisted into rolls or bales and wrapped in twine.

Balers are divided into 2 types:

• roll;
• bale.

Roll units form cylindrical rolls at the exit, bale units - small rectangular briquettes.

Homemade devices are made in 2 versions:

• stationary;
• mobile.

Stationary balers do not pick up hay in the fields, they are installed on stands or supports. Mobile presses are designed to pick up straw swaths when working with a mini-tractor or walk-behind tractor. They are aggregated using an adapter hitch and move on wheels. Most often, craftsmen make roll machines mobile, bale machines - stationary.

Roll type

Factory have a complex design. It is almost impossible to repeat the device in a workshop. Therefore, often the binding device is not installed on the press, the rolls are not so dense.

DIY instructions for making and assembling a round baler look like this:

1. Assemble the chassis.To do this, use a frame structure, pre-made of metal pipes to install the base and all units of the machine, attach 2 pneumatic wheels to move around the field. For the stability of the frame, 4 wheels can be supplied:
   • 2 front - small diameter, for example, from a trolley;
   • 2 rear - larger.
2. A forehead is installed in front for attachment to the traction unit.
3. A pick-up and a 2-layer transport tape are mounted on the frame, the top is made of rubber, the lower side is made of a fabric gasket.
4. The bale chamber is manufactured separately. On the upper part, a dense board or steel plate is placed on a rigid spring for compaction, on the lower part - rollers and a grate pressing the hay.
5. The propeller shaft is connected to a 2-speed gearbox to drive the working bodies.
6. To increase the speed of picking up the rollers and the speed of pressing, the gears on the rolls are selected with a smaller diameter than the gears of the device.

When working with a walk-behind tractor, the best result will be obtained by dividing the technological process into 2 stages - the vegetation is collected separately with a walk-behind tractor, then pressed manually or using an electric device.

Bale type

The simplest baler is a product made of box-shaped wood, rigidly mounted on a frame made of thick timber or metal profiles. For manufacturing, planed boards are used, they are fastened together with bolted steel corners. For structural strength, the upper and lower parts are strengthened with metal slats, upholstery around the perimeter. On one side of the box, a door is made on hinged hinges for feeding straw.

A structure of a large bar with 2 parallel boards and a half-turn rotating beam with a press foot at the end is attached to the back of the box. A spool of twine or synthetic twine is placed in a convenient place. On the hinged door, 2 narrow grooves are made for the bale bundle.

Popular models

On the market, balers are presented in an assortment, so you can get confused when buying. In order not to think about the device for a long time, you need to familiarize yourself with popular models in advance and choose a more suitable one.

R-500 Combi

This device is currently recognized as the most popular. Its manufacturer is Wolagri from Italy, whose products are known for quality and performance, small size.

Model characteristics:

capture area and processing speed for a specified unit of time; weight of straw compressed within 60 minutes; speed of tying a roll per minute; power for fast assembly; compaction density, which, when leaving the chamber, should be 360 ​​kg / m3; weight and dimensions of a roll

This is important because in the future, the finished stacks will have to be transported and stored.

You can choose other models or even assemble the device yourself. But the main thing is that the technical characteristics of the press are good.

Hay collector PPR-50

The senoscopic model PPR-50 can be installed on the Neva walk-behind tractor. It is available and has good functionality. You can use the machine with any walk-behind tractor, the power of which is 10 hp. Among the minuses, it is worth noting the lack of a protective casing in the configuration, so dry grass falls out through the rollers.

Equipment parameters are as follows:

• coverage width - 80 cm;
• the largest weight of the finished bale - 20 kg;
• briquette dimensions (length / width / height) - 250/160/150 cm;
• speed - up to 6 km / h;
• engine power - from 10 liters. with.;
• pick-up weight - 350 kg.

The characteristics are not bad, so you will not have to regret such a choice.

Hay baler Mini R-500

Another representative of Italian origin, surpassing the previous model in weight and functionality by 1.5 times. The device fell in love with farmers due to its high maneuverability and ability to perform the task at any site. In addition, such a press is compact, efficient and has modern equipment.

Options:

• capture width - 1.3 m;
• engine weight - at least 11 hp;
• the greatest weight of the stack - 55 kg;
• briquette dimensions - length 1.8 m / width 1.4 m / height 1.2 m.

With these characteristics, the weight of the mini R-500 is 520 kg.

Pickup CAEB

CAEB entered the market in 1982 in the field of production and sale of agricultural machinery and immediately occupied its niche there. Farmers and small farmers often use this brand of machinery.

The manufacturer's roll-to-roll products are small in size, light in weight, easy to use and easy to maintain. In addition, the machine spends less than a minute to collect hay, form it into a bale and tie it, and then unload it.

The bale weight is in the range of 25-35 kg. This parameter can be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the pressure in the chamber. A regulator is provided for this.

Baler RXYK 0850

High power round baler capable of handling roughage. The model is popular due to its compactness. But at the same time, it produces neat cylindrical briquettes, so one person can handle the loading and transportation.

The baler RXYK 0850 is characterized by:

• processing width - 80 cm;
• speed - 5 km / h;
• engine power - at least 24 hp;
• briquette dimensions - 115/130/120 cm.

This device weighs 390 kg.

Model М60 Mini press

The bale-type hay collector is a Slovenian-Italian product. It is chosen for its robust structure, compact size and the ability to adjust the width of the grass or straw.

Equipment characteristics:

• processing width - 105 cm;
• power - the minimum indicator is 20 hp;
• briquette dimensions - 1.6 / 3.9 / 1.35 m.

The weight of the equipment is 900 kg.

Types of balers for mini tractors

Roll

Most often it is used for harvesting dried stems. The pick-up picks up hay in the windrows with spring tines. After each portion of hay is rolled tightly into bales. The roll is fed by spring fingers into the pressing mechanism. As the mass of hay increases, so does the density of the bale.

The hay rotates in the bale chamber. The pick-up will beep when an even bale of the desired density has been formed. The take-up mechanism is activated when the desired bale size is reached. And then wraps it with twine. As a result, the packed hay is pushed out.

With the help of such equipment, 20 tons of hay can be prepared in 20 summer days.

Tyukovy

This equipment packs hay into rectangular briquettes. They can be of different sizes. The grass is gripped by the spring tines and sent to the baling section. The size of the briquette can be adjusted. The bale is sweaty packed, tied with twine and thrown out.