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9YFS-2.2 Twin-Chamber Square Hay Baler \u2014 Double Output, One Pass<\/h2>\n
2 independent bale chambers \u00a0|\u00a0 460\u00d7360 mm per chamber \u00a0|\u00a0 4 D-type knotters \u00a0|\u00a0 2,200 mm pickup width \u00a0|\u00a0 \u226551.5 kW PTO<\/p>\n
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Features of the 9YFS-2.2 Twin-Chamber Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n
The 9YFS-2.2 is a tractor-towed square hay baler<\/strong> built around a twin-chamber architecture that produces two bales simultaneously from a single windrow pass. Where a conventional single-chamber machine ties one bale per cycle, the 9YFS-2.2 feeds crop into two independent 460\u00d7360 mm compression chambers side by side, each driven by its own plunger and served by a dedicated pair of D-type knotters. The result is a hay baling machine that delivers roughly double the volumetric output for the same tractor, operator, and field time.<\/p>\n At a machine weight of 3,115 kg and an overall length of 5,600 mm, the 9YFS-2.2 is engineered for commercial-scale forage operations \u2014 contract baling businesses, large livestock feed suppliers, and straw recycling contractors who need to clear acreage quickly during the narrow harvest window.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The 9YFS-2.2 processes crop in a continuous four-stage sequence. Understanding the flow explains why twin-chamber output is approximately double that of a single-chamber hay baling machine running at the same ground speed:<\/p>\n Pickup \u2014 2,200 mm Spring-Tooth Reel<\/p>\n The spring-tooth reel lifts the full windrow width off the ground and conveys it rearward into the central feeding throat. Tine geometry is calibrated to prevent soil contamination while handling both fine alfalfa stems and coarse corn stover without blockage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Splitting & Fork Feeding \u2014 Dual Chutes<\/p>\n Incoming crop is divided into two equal streams and routed into the left and right fork feeders. Each feeder pre-compresses material into measured flakes before delivering them to the plunger chamber. Consistent flake volume is the primary driver of bale weight uniformity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Dual Plunger Compression \u2014 460\u00d7360 mm Chambers<\/p>\n Two offset plungers compress crop in alternating strokes. The flywheel stores kinetic energy between strokes, smoothing the PTO torque demand on the tractor and preventing speed drops during dense-material surges. Both chambers produce bales at 460\u00d7360 mm cross-section.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Automatic Tying \u2014 4\u00d7 D-Type Knotters<\/p>\n When the star-wheel trip detects the preset bale length, both knotters on that chamber fire simultaneously, tying the bale on both sides in a single cycle. The completed bale exits onto the discharge chute while the next compression cycle has already begun in the same chamber.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n 2\u00d7<\/p>\n Bale output per field pass vs. single-chamber machines at the same ground speed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 4 Knotters<\/p>\n Independent per-chamber tying \u2014 one chamber failure does not halt production<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2264\u00b15%<\/p>\n Bale weight variation across a full day’s run due to dual fork-feed metering<\/p>\n<\/div>\n 1 Operator<\/p>\n One tractor + one operator achieves what previously required two separate machines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The 460\u00d7360 mm compression chamber on each side of the 9YFS-2.2 produces bales dense enough to stack 6\u20138 layers high in standard warehouse racking without bale deformation. High density directly reduces the number of truck loads required to transport a given tonnage of straw or forage \u2014 a measurable cost saving for any commercial buyer:<\/p>\n Storage Footprint<\/p>\n High-density bales reduce storage footprint by up to 30 % compared to loosely compressed bales of the same dry weight, allowing more material per barn bay or warehouse pallet position.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Transport Efficiency<\/p>\n Uniform 460\u00d7360 mm cross-section bales stack efficiently on flatbed trucks. Consistent shape means fewer gaps per load and easier securing with standard load straps, reducing re-handling time at the delivery point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Moisture Resistance<\/p>\n Tightly compressed bales shed surface rain more effectively than low-density bales. The dense outer layer limits moisture penetration depth, preserving nutritional content and reducing dry-matter loss during outdoor storage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Pre-Condition Your Crop for Better Bale Density<\/p>\n Bale density is heavily influenced by crop moisture at the point of pickup. Pairing the 9YFS-2.2 with a <\/p>\n The 9YFS-2.2 square hay baler<\/strong> handles the full range of annual and perennial crop residues and forage species processed by commercial operations:<\/p>\n Wheat & Barley Straw<\/p>\n The most common application. Post-combine windrows are picked up and baled directly for bedding contractors and straw board manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Rice Straw<\/p>\n High-silica, slippery material that challenges conventional pickups. The spring-tooth tines on the 9YFS-2.2 grip rice straw reliably without leaving excessive crop on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Alfalfa & Clover<\/p>\n High-value dairy forage where leaf retention matters. Dense baling locks leaves inside the bale, reducing dry-matter losses during storage versus loosely tied bales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Corn Stover<\/p>\n Bulky, variable-density material suited for biogas plants and mushroom substrate buyers who need consistent bale dimensions for automated feed systems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Cotton Stalks<\/p>\n Coarse and fibrous. The fork feeding mechanism pre-compresses stalks before plunger entry, preventing the bridging that blocks conventional auger-feed systems on this crop.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Mixed Forage Grass<\/p>\n Pasture mixes and roadside grasses for biomass energy and erosion-control bale markets, where volume and dimension consistency matter more than specific crop identity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n What tractor is needed to run the 9YFS-2.2 automatic twine square hay baler?<\/p>\n\n
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<\/p>\nTechnical Specifications of the 9YFS-2.2 Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n
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\n \nNO.<\/th>\n Articolo<\/th>\n Unit\u00e0<\/th>\n Specifica<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n 1<\/td>\n Nome del modello<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Model 9YFS-2.2 Double-Chamber Square Baler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 2<\/td>\n Hitching Method<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Trailed (Drawbar)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 3<\/td>\n Picking Width<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 2,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4<\/td>\n Feeding Inlet Width<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 5<\/td>\n Picker Structure<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Spring Tooth Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6<\/td>\n Struttura di alimentazione<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Fork Feeding Mechanism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 7<\/td>\n Knotter Type<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n D-Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 8<\/td>\n Number of Knotters<\/td>\n pc<\/td>\n 2 \u00d7 2 (4 total, 2 per chamber)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 9<\/td>\n Compression Chamber Section (W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 460 \u00d7 360 \u00d7 2 (twin chambers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 10<\/td>\n Metodo di baling<\/td>\n \u2014<\/td>\n Automatic Rope Baling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 11<\/td>\n Matching Power Range<\/td>\n kW<\/td>\n \u2265 51.5 (~70 HP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 12<\/td>\n Overall Dimension (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n mm<\/td>\n 5,600 \u00d7 2,780 \u00d7 1,790<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 13<\/td>\n Peso della macchina<\/td>\n kg<\/td>\n 3,115<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n How the Twin-Chamber Square Hay Baler Works<\/h2>\n
Advantages of the Twin-Chamber Baling System<\/h2>\n
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High-Density Bale Formation for Efficient Storage and Transport<\/h2>\n
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\nthat crimps and wilts the swath before baling typically reduces pickup moisture by 3\u20135 percentage points \u2014 enough to push bale density noticeably higher and cut storage losses. Conditioning also shortens the field-drying window, letting you bale a day sooner during unsettled weather.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nSuitable Crops for the Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions about Square Hay Balers<\/h2>\n