Does anybody have recommendations concerning locally-manufactured or imported straw balers? What kind of money are we talking about for something portable/tractor-powered? Who are reputable manufacturers/suppliers?

Also, is there such a thing as a "standard size" bale? What are the dimensions of that "standard"?

Thanks in advance for any information.

I bought one of these a few years ago for about Bt400K, so add a bit for inflation: http://www.siambaler.com/

I bought one of these a few years ago for about Bt400K, so add a bit for inflation: http://www.siambaler.com/

Thanks for that. If you don't mind, about how many bales do you think you can realistically make in a day?

Also, what length of bale do you make? Is that based on weight/ease of handling, or something else?

Thanks again.

It's difficult to give an output rate - there are so many variables - but when working the bales come out at about one a minute using a 50hp tractor.

We charge our customers by the unit so, for them, the bigger the better, about 1 meter long is normal for us, our competitors usually make them a bit smaller.

It's difficult to give an output rate - there are so many variables - but when working the bales come out at about one a minute using a 50hp tractor.

We charge our customers by the unit so, for them, the bigger the better, about 1 meter long is normal for us, our competitors usually make them a bit smaller.

How much do you charge per bale?

It's difficult to give an output rate - there are so many variables - but when working the bales come out at about one a minute using a 50hp tractor.

We charge our customers by the unit so, for them, the bigger the better, about 1 meter long is normal for us, our competitors usually make them a bit smaller.

The Siam Baler website refers to two bale dimensions, 39 x 47 cm and 36 x 47 cm. Using your one meter length, the bale should be between 0.1692 and 0.1833 cubic meters of straw. At a bulk density of 125 kg/cu.m, the bales would weigh between 21 and 23 kg. Does this sound about right?

Thanks again for your help.

We normally charge about Bt14/bale.

Your figures sound about right (but the bales feel heavier at the end of the day ).

Thanks again pnustedt.

Is anyone aware of any local manufacturers/distributors in addition to Siam Baler?

Hello Deke, it's been a while since I've been by the shop, but the Nagano(Thai made tractor) dealer across the street from The Mall Korat at one time had a unit(don't know the brand) behind the shop in their yard. It might be worth a phone call.

044-837180 fax 044-837179

The shop is a 3 door roll up, about 40m E of the ped overpass at the W end of The Mall(BKK side).

Closed Sunday.

rice555

Hello Deke, it's been a while since I've been by the shop, but the Nagano(Thai made tractor) dealer across the street from The Mall Korat at one time had a unit(don't know the brand) behind the shop in their yard. It might be worth a phone call.

044-837180 fax 044-837179

The shop is a 3 door roll up, about 40m E of the ped overpass at the W end of The Mall(BKK side).

Closed Sunday.

rice555

Thanks rice555. I'll try to give them a call on Monday to see what they've got.