Farmers use balers as tractor attachments to gather grass or hay and create compact and rolled up bales. Balers can also wrap the produced bales in plastic sheeting – which is very useful to keep hay dry or turn damp grass into silage. At Landboupart, we have a variety of baler replacement parts to ensure that your baler can keep on rolling.

Round balers are some of the most commonly used baler types in South Africa. These tractor attachments are applicable for agriculture tasks that would take ages to complete when done by hand. Today, we discuss the inner workings of a round baler to give you a better understanding of the different parts being used to create rolled bales.

How Does a Round Baler Work?

• Attached to a Tractor: Round balers can be attached to the rear of a tractor – serving as a clever and useful way to pick up hay or grass on the fields. This design allows the baler to scoop up materials more efficiently and at a controlled pace. Therefore, these machines are fitted with wheels to allow for optimal towing purposes.

• Collecting Materials: As the tractor tows the baler along, the baler collects the materials from the ground surface. The materials are fed into the machine through a multitude of belts and rollers. The purpose of these belts and rollers is to form a round bale from the materials that are fed into the machine. As the size of the forming bale increases, the inner belts maintain pressure for optimal compacting. Once the bale is big enough, it triggers a mechanism that wraps the new bale in plastic. When this process is complete, the rear door of this attachment opens, and the bale rolls out.

The Importance of Regular Maintenance

It is crucial to maintain your round baler, especially when using this attachment regularly. With such a variety of moving parts and mechanisms, it is a good idea to have a supplier of baler replacement parts. This is where Landboupart can be your solution. Our selection can give you peace of mind that you can operate your baler to its maximum potential.

Landboupart is your first choice when it comes to baler replacement parts for your farming needs. We also have tractor and combine harvester replacement parts for a wholistic solution for farmers. Please browse our website for details on our available parts and contact us today if you have any questions on how we can assist you.