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    Round Baler or Large Square Baler: Which Suits Your Hay Operation?

    Round or square? It’s the first thing most people ask when they’re buying a baler. But it’s not the best place to start.

    Start with the job. What are you baling, who are the bales for, and how much do you need to get done each season? Answer those, and the choice gets a lot easier.

    Start With Your Hay, Not the Bale Shape

    Hay, silage and straw all need a bit of a different approach. A farmer baling for their own cattle has different needs to a contractor baling for other properties.

    Work out what you’re baling and who it’s for. Then pick the baler that suits the way you work.

    Things Worth Thinking About

    Who the Bales Are For

    Are you baling for your own stock, selling hay, or baling for other farmers?

    Large square balers suit farmers, hay contractors, straw merchants and large-scale buyers of square bales. Round balers suit livestock farmers, contractors and commercial operations. Knowing where your bales end up helps you choose.

    What You’re Baling

    Round balers handle hay, silage and straw. If you make silage, look at a round baler that comes with a wrapper.

    Large square balers are built for big hay operations and can also handle straw.

    Bale Size

    Bale size matters for handling and transport, so it pays to get it right.

    Large square balers make bales from 0.8 x 0.9m up to 1.2 x 1.3m. Round balers come in two types. A fixed chamber makes the same size bale every time. A variable chamber lets you change the bale size. It comes down to whether you want it consistent or flexible.

    How Much You Need to Get Through

    Tight, even bales mean more hay in every bale. Over a full season, that adds up, whether you’re baling your own paddocks or working for others.

    So, Which Baler Suits You?

    Once you’ve thought about those things, the answer is usually pretty clear.

    Round Balers

    Round balers are a good fit if you bale a mix of hay, silage and straw.

    The MF RB Series round balers come in fixed and variable chamber models. The MF RB 3130F makes the same size bale every time. The MF RB 4160V and MF RB 4180V let you change bale size, from 0.7m up to 1.6m and 1.8m across.

    If you make silage or wrapped hay, the MF RB ProTec models bale and wrap in one pass. That means one trip across the paddock instead of two.

    Fendt Round Balers

    Already running Fendt? The Fendt Rotana Series round balers are built to work with Fendt tractors and harvesting machines.

    They pack the hay in tight, so you get more in every bale. That means less time in the paddock and lower transport and handling costs per tonne. Everything works together, instead of being a mix of different brands.

    Large Square Balers

    If you’re after big hay output, large square balers are built for the job.

    The MF 2200 Series large square balers make bales from 0.8 x 0.9m up to 1.2 x 1.3m. The original 2200 Series has four models, each with a 2.26m working width and a choice of packer and rotor cutter set-ups.

    The MF 2200 New Gen runs at 47 strokes a minute, for steady, high-output baling. Both ranges are built on Hesston’s long experience with large square balers. They’re made to be simple to run, and they make consistent, dense bales.

    Matching the Baler to the Job

    Round balers give you flexibility across hay, silage and straw, with fixed or variable chamber options and wrapper models. Large square balers give you big output and a range of bale sizes for contractors, hay merchants and straw producers.

    The right baler is the one that suits your crop, your customers and the amount of hay you need to get done.

    Talk to Someone Who Knows Balers

    It’s easier to choose when you can talk it through with someone, rather than work it out from a spec sheet. The team at B&B Machinery in Toowoomba can show you the Massey Ferguson and Fendt baler range and help you find what suits your operation. Get in touch and we’ll help you find the right fit.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    ❯Should I choose a round baler or a large square baler?
    Start with the job, not the bale shape. Work out what you're baling, who the bales are for and how much you need to get through each season. Round balers give you flexibility across hay, silage and straw, while large square balers give you big output and a range of bale sizes. The right baler is the one that suits your crop, your customers and the amount of hay you need to get done.
    ❯Which baler is better for silage or wrapped hay?
    A round baler. If you make silage, look at a round baler that comes with a wrapper. The MF RB ProTec models bale and wrap in one pass, which means one trip across the paddock instead of two. See the MF RB Series round balers for the full range.
    ❯What is the difference between a fixed chamber and a variable chamber round baler?
    A fixed chamber baler makes the same size bale every time, like the MF RB 3130F. A variable chamber baler lets you change the bale size. The MF RB 4160V and RB 4180V make bales from 0.7m up to 1.6m and 1.8m across. It comes down to whether you want your bales consistent or flexible.
    ❯What bale sizes do MF 2200 Series large square balers make?
    The MF 2200 Series large square balers make bales from 0.8 x 0.9m up to 1.2 x 1.3m. The original 2200 Series has four models, each with a 2.26m working width and a choice of packer and rotor cutter set-ups. The MF 2200 New Gen runs at 47 strokes a minute for steady, high-output baling.
    ❯Who are large square balers and round balers best suited to?
    Large square balers suit farmers, hay contractors, straw merchants and large-scale buyers of square bales. They are built for big hay operations and can also handle straw. Round balers suit livestock farmers, contractors and commercial operations, and handle hay, silage and straw.
    ❯Are Fendt Rotana round balers worth considering if I already run Fendt?
    Yes. The Fendt Rotana Series round balers are built to work with Fendt tractors and harvesting machines. They pack the hay in tight, so you get more in every bale. That means less time in the paddock and lower transport and handling costs per tonne, with everything working together instead of a mix of different brands.
    ❯Can B&B Machinery help me choose the right baler?
    Yes. It's easier to choose when you can talk it through with someone, rather than work it out from a spec sheet. The team at B&B Machinery in Toowoomba can show you the Massey Ferguson and Fendt baler range and help you find what suits your operation. Contact the B&B team to find the right fit.

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