Three general types of hay balers exist: round balers, square balers and large square balers. These are costly investments, and with all of their moving parts, they require maintenance, so it’s important to be confident that you’ll use your baler before you write your check.
Round balers pick up hay from the field and roll it into round bales, then wrap it with netting or twine.
Square balers are available in various sizes. The right square baler for your farm depends on how much acreage you bale. You can find balers that tie bales in twine, in wire or in both. A bale thrower is an add-on that makes stacking your bales on the wagon a whole lot easier.
Large square balers are designed for large farms. Unless you bale hundreds of acres, standard square bales or round bales are probably better options for you.