Baler
Compacts straw, hay or grass into round or square bales.
What it is used for
Compacts straw, hay or grass into round or square bales.
How to operate it
Drive over a windrow with pickup active. Unload finished bales as the chamber cycles.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor drawbar + PTO | Pick up a swath and form round or square bales. | Bale size and required power depend on the baler. |
| Bale wrapper | Wrap compatible grass bales to ferment into silage. | Wrapper must support the bale shape and size. |
| Bale loader | Collect and transport finished bales. | Choose a loader that supports the bale type/size. |
Procedure
- Prepare grass, hay or straw into a manageable windrow before baling.
- Select a baler/bale size that is compatible with any wrapper or handling equipment you intend to use.
- Lower/activate the pickup and follow the windrow, keeping the material centred.
- Monitor chamber/fill progress and allow the baler to complete/eject each bale correctly.
- For silage, wrap eligible grass bales; for hay or straw, collect/store the finished bales as needed.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Forage wagon for loose material.
Baler-wrapper combination for grass silage.
Practical tips
- Bale size affects handling equipment and wrapper compatibility.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.