EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler — Compact Rope-Wrap Round Baler for Small Farms and Low-Power Tractors
The EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler (also known as a دستگاه بسته بندی یونجه گرد کوچک, compact rope-wrap baler, or mini round baler) is the lightest and most accessible machine in the EP round baler lineup, purpose-built for small farms, family operations, cooperatives with limited tractor power, and contractors working on small plots, paddy fields, or narrow field lanes where larger round balers cannot operate. Weighing only 1,000 kg and measuring a remarkably compact 2,050 x 2,250 x 1,580 mm, it is the only EP round baler small enough to pair with tractors as low as 40.4 kW (54 hp) and to fit through standard narrow farm gateways without any special road-transport preparation. Its directly spring-tooth fed roll-drum chamber eliminates the separate feeding mechanism entirely — the pickup tines deliver crop straight into the 16-roller compression chamber, making this the simplest, most field-maintainable round baler in the range. Bundling is by rope wrapping rather than net, reducing consumable cost per bale for operations where outdoor weathering protection is less critical than unit cost.
🐄 Livestock Feed and Bedding
🔥 Biomass and Rural Fuel
🌿 Alfalfa and Forage Grass
🏗 Village Cooperatives and Paddy Fields
Why Choose the EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler?
- Lightest EP round baler: only 1,000 kg — lowest soil compaction, easiest to manoeuvre and hitch
- Most compact transport: 2,050 x 2,250 x 1,580 mm — fits any farm lane, gate, or rural road
- Lowest power entry: 40.4–60 kW (54–80 hp) — pairs with the smallest available utility tractors
- Direct spring-tooth feed — simplest possible feeding mechanism, easiest to service in the field
- 16-roller roll-drum chamber, 1,250 mm wide, Φ800 mm bale diameter
- Rope wrapping — lower consumable cost per bale than net wrap for sheltered-storage operations
- 1,250 mm pickup width — optimised for narrow windrows on small and paddy-field plots
- Lowest purchase price and total cost of ownership in the EP round baler range
Technical Parameters — Model 9YQ-1250 Round Baler
| خیر. | پارامتر | واحد | مشخصات |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | نام مدل | — | 9YQ-1250 Round Baler |
| 2 | Hitching Method | — | دنبالهدار |
| 3 | Picking Width | میلیمتر | 1,250 |
| 4 | Feed Inlet Width | میلیمتر | — |
| 5 | Picker Structure | — | نوع دندانه فنری |
| 6 | Feeder Structure | — | Directly Feed by Spring Tooth |
| 7 | Type of Compressing Bale Chamber | — | Roll Drum Type |
| 8 | Width of Compressing Room | میلیمتر | 1,250 |
| 9 | Diameter of Compression | میلیمتر | Φ800 |
| 10 | Quantity of Roll-Pressing Working Components | pc | 16 |
| 11 | Diameter of Roll-Pressing Roller | میلیمتر | Φ152 |
| 12 | Bundling Type | — | Rope Wrapping |
| 13 | محدوده توان تطبیقی | کیلووات | 40.4–60 (54–80 hp) |
| 14 | Overall Dimension (L x W x H) | میلیمتر | 2,050 x 2,250 x 1,580 |
| 15 | Machine Weight | کیلوگرم | 1,000 |
How the EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler Works
The EP-9YQ-1250 uses the simplest possible feeding architecture of any EP round baler: directly feed by spring tooth. Rather than passing crop through a separate screw or fork feeding mechanism before it enters the compression chamber, the spring-tooth pickup tines deliver crop directly from the ground into the 16-roller roll-drum chamber in a single continuous motion. This direct-feed design eliminates one entire mechanical sub-system, reducing part count, weight, maintenance requirements, and the risk of feeding-zone blockages — making the 9YQ-1250 the most field-maintainable round baler in the EP range and the natural choice for operations with limited access to specialist service support.
- Spring-Tooth Pickup with Direct Feed: The 1,250 mm wide spring-tooth reel lifts crop from the windrow and delivers it directly into the compression chamber in one uninterrupted movement. There is no separate screw, fork, or auger mechanism between the pickup and the chamber — the same tines that lift the crop from the ground also push it into the bale formation zone.
- 16-Roller Roll-Drum Compression: Inside the 1,250 mm wide, Φ800 mm fixed-diameter chamber, 16 pressing rollers (Φ152 mm each) rotate to compact the growing bale. Despite the smaller roller diameter and fewer rollers compared with the larger 9YQ models, the 16-roller arrangement provides uniform radial compression across the full bale width, producing a consistent Φ800 mm round bale with even density from core to surface.
- Rope Wrapping: When the bale reaches the preset diameter, the rope-wrapping system engages, binding the bale with rope at the programmed number of wraps across the bale width to hold the bale together during ejection and handling. Rope wrapping uses lower-cost consumables than net wrap and is adequate for bales that will be handled promptly and stored in sheltered conditions.
- Bale Ejection: The rear tailgate opens, the completed Φ800 mm round bale rolls out onto the field surface, and the tailgate closes for the next bale cycle to begin immediately.
⚙ Direct spring-tooth feed means no separate feeding mechanism to service, adjust, or replace — the simplest drivetrain of any EP round baler, designed for maximum field reliability with minimal maintenance infrastructure.
🔩 PTO Shaft — Low-Power Driveline Requirements for the 9YQ-1250
The 9YQ-1250 requires only 40.4–60 kW (54–80 hp) at the PTO — the lowest power demand in the entire EP round and square baler range. At this power level, the PTO shaft torque demands are substantially lower than on larger machines, but correct shaft selection remains critical for safe and reliable operation. Key requirements:
- Torque rating: Specify the shaft for the 60 kW upper limit with a standard safety margin. A friction torque-limiter clutch is still recommended over a shear-bolt type for smooth, continuous crop ingestion without repeated bolt-replacement stops.
- PTO speed and spline: Most 54–80 hp utility tractors in this class run 540 rpm (6-spline) PTO. Confirm your specific tractor PTO stub before ordering the shaft. Consult our technical team if your tractor runs 1,000 rpm.
- Shaft length and telescoping: At only 2,050 mm overall machine length, the hitch-to-input distance is the shortest of any EP baler. Careful length measurement is essential — a shaft that is too long will bottom out before the tractor can turn. Measure both minimum (full lock) and maximum (straight ahead) hitch distances before ordering.
- Universal joint angle: Keep below 15 degrees across the full turning arc to prevent vibration and cross-kit fatigue.
- CE-rated safety guard: Mandatory regardless of machine size. The PTO shaft on a 54 hp tractor rotates just as dangerously as on a 200 hp machine — a complete guard is non-negotiable.
For CE-certified low-torque baler driveline solutions matched to 54–80 hp tractors, our preferred partner’s شفت PTO range for balers provides a useful dimensional and torque-rating reference for selecting the correct driveline for your EP-9YQ-1250 and tractor combination.
Core Advantages of the EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler
Lightest and Most Compact EP Round Baler
At 1,000 kg and 2,050 x 2,250 x 1,580 mm, the 9YQ-1250 is the lightest baler in the EP round and square range combined. It passes through any standard farm gate, fits any rural road lane, causes minimal soil compaction on sensitive paddy soils, and can be hitched, unhitched, and repositioned by a single operator without auxiliary lifting equipment.
Lowest Power Entry — Works with 54 hp Tractors
The 40.4–60 kW (54–80 hp) power range is lower than any other EP baler model. It pairs with the most widely owned small utility tractors across Asia, Africa, and Central Asia — including two-wheel-drive 54–60 hp machines that are too underpowered for any other EP round baler — without requiring a tractor upgrade.
Direct Spring-Tooth Feed — Maximum Simplicity
By eliminating the separate feeding mechanism, the 9YQ-1250 has fewer moving parts than any other EP round baler. There is no screw feeder to wear, no shift fork to adjust, and no feeding-zone blockage to clear. For operations in remote areas with limited access to service technicians, this mechanical simplicity directly translates to higher seasonal uptime.
Rope Wrapping — Lower Consumable Cost Per Bale
Rope wrapping uses significantly less consumable material cost per bale than net wrap. For operations where bales are moved promptly to sheltered storage or fed directly to livestock without extended outdoor exposure, rope-wrapped bales deliver an adequate holding strength at meaningfully lower per-bale cost — an important factor for small-farm economics.
1,250 mm Pickup — Matched to Narrow Windrows
The 1,250 mm pickup width is precisely matched to the narrow windrow widths produced by small-farm combine harvesters and mowers common in paddy rice and smallholder wheat production. It lifts crop cleanly without the trailing-edge losses that occur when a narrow windrow is collected by a wide-pickup machine.
Φ800 mm Bale — Easy Manual and Small-Loader Handling
The 800 mm diameter round bale is significantly lighter than 1,000 mm or 1,220 mm bales produced by larger EP round balers. It can be rolled, moved, and stacked by hand on small farms or with compact front-loader equipment — no telehandler or large bale grab required.
Structure Design and Material Engineering
Main Frame: Q355B high-tensile structural steel, robotic MIG welded. The frame is proportioned for the lighter 1,000 kg machine weight target while maintaining rigidity under the 16-roller compression loads and the torsional forces from the direct spring-tooth feed. Multi-pass shot-blasting (Sa 2.5) plus epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat for corrosion resistance in humid paddy-field and tropical environments.
Spring-Tooth Pickup with Direct Feed: The 1,250 mm reel carries hardened 65Mn spring-steel tines (44–48 HRC). The direct-feed design requires the tine geometry and reel rotational speed to be precisely matched to the chamber inlet — delivering crop into the roller gap at the correct velocity and angle for immediate bale formation without an intermediate metering stage. This geometry is factory-set and does not require field adjustment.
16-Roller Compression Chamber: The 1,250 mm wide, Φ800 mm fixed-diameter chamber houses 16 pressing rollers (Φ152 mm each). The smaller Φ152 mm roller diameter compared with the larger 9YQ models (Φ190 mm) provides the highest contact density per unit of bale circumference in the EP round baler range, producing a tightly packed, stable bale surface despite the smaller overall bale diameter.
Rope-Wrapping Mechanism: A mechanical rope-dispensing and cutting system applies binding rope across the bale width in a predetermined pattern at the end of each bale cycle. The rope tension and wrap count are pre-set at the factory and can be adjusted in the field with basic hand tools. Rope consumption per bale is significantly lower than net-wrap material cost at equivalent bale holding strength for sheltered-storage applications.
Driveline: A simple single-input PTO gearbox transmits tractor power to the pickup reel and compression chamber rollers through a compact chain and sprocket drive. With no separate feeding mechanism, the total driveline component count is lower than any other EP round or square baler — reducing bearing count, chain run length, and the number of lubrication points requiring daily attention.
Typical Application Scenarios
🌾 Small-Plot Wheat and Rice Straw Recovery
The 9YQ-1250 is specifically designed for the small, fragmented field plots that characterise smallholder wheat and rice production across Asia and Africa. Its 1,250 mm pickup matches narrow combine windrows exactly, its 2,050 mm overall length allows tight turning at short field headlands, and its 1,000 kg weight causes minimal soil compaction on drained paddy soils.
🐄 Livestock Feed and Animal Bedding
The 800 mm diameter rope-wrapped bale is the most easily handled round bale format in the EP range — light enough to be rolled by hand or moved with a small front loader on farms without large handling equipment. Bales are fed directly to cattle, sheep, or goats, or used as bedding material in livestock barns, without requiring mechanised bale handling systems.
🔥 Biomass and Rural Fuel Collection
The machine pairs with 54–80 hp tractors widely available in rural biomass production areas where cotton stalks, corn stover, and straw are collected as household fuel or small-scale biogas feedstock. Rope-wrapped bales provide adequate holding for short-transport rural biomass supply chains where bales move directly from field to processing point without extended outdoor exposure.
🏗 Village Cooperative Baling Services
Village cooperatives providing multi-farm baling services choose the 9YQ-1250 for its ability to pair with any 54 hp or above utility tractor, its ease of road transport between small plots without permits, and its minimal maintenance requirements — all critical factors for cooperatives operating without dedicated equipment service staff.
Selection Guide — Full EP Round Baler Range Comparison
Choose the EP round baler that matches your pickup width, tractor power, bale size, and bundling requirement:
| مشخصات | 9YQ-1250 | 9YQ-1950 | 9YQ-2300 | 9YG-2.2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| عرض برداشت | 1,250 mm | 1,950 mm | 2,300 mm | 2,200 mm |
| قطر عدل | Φ800 mm | Φ1,000 mm | Φ1,000 mm | Φ1,220 mm |
| Bundling Type | Rope wrap | Net wrap | Net wrap | Net wrap |
| نوع فیدر | Direct spring tooth | Fork + Screw | Fork + Screw | Screw only |
| Pressing Rollers | 16 x Φ152 mm | 18 x Φ190 mm | 18 x Φ190 mm | 18 x Φ222 mm |
| Power Range | 54–80 hp (lowest) | 50–148 hp | 79–178 hp | 148–201 hp |
| Machine Weight | 1,000 kg | 2,385 kg | 2,500 kg | 3,800 kg |
| Best Suited For | Small farms, 54–80 hp tractors, paddy fields, narrow windrows | Mixed fleets, 50–148 hp, varied fields | Large farms, wide windrows, 79–178 hp | Max throughput, 150 hp+ tractors |
Choose the 9YQ-1250 if your tractor is below 80 hp, your fields are small or paddy plots with narrow windrows, or your bales will be stored in sheltered conditions and rope wrap is sufficient. Step up to the 9YQ-1950 if you need net-wrap protection, a larger 1,000 mm bale, and a wider 1,950 mm pickup with higher throughput.
EP-9YQ-1250 vs. Comparable Small Round Baler Benchmarks — Objective Comparison
| مورد | EP-9YQ-1250 | New Holland Roll-Belt 150 / Vicon RV 1601 (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| قطر عدل | Φ800 mm | approx. 750–900 mm |
| عرض برداشت | 1,250 mm | approx. 1,200–1,500 mm |
| Bundling Type | Rope wrap (lower consumable cost) | Net wrap or twine |
| Power Range | 54–80 hp | approx. 60–100 hp |
| Machine Weight | 1,000 kg (lightest in class) | approx. 1,400–2,000 kg |
| Purchase Price | Significantly lower — factory direct | USD 15,000–35,000+ (dealer price) |
| Spare Parts | Direct export stock, 48 h dispatch | Dealer network, lead times vary |
| Warranty | 24-month direct manufacturer | 12-month dealer warranty typical |
| Best Suited For | Small farms, low-power tractors, paddy fields, emerging markets | Western markets with established dealer service infrastructure |
Frequently Asked Questions — EP-9YQ-1250 Round Baler
Q1: What does “directly feed by spring tooth” mean, and why does it matter?
It means the same spring-tooth tines that pick up crop from the windrow also deliver it directly into the compression chamber — there is no separate screw feeder, fork mechanism, or auger between the pickup and the bale-forming zone. This eliminates one complete mechanical sub-system, reducing part count, weight, lubrication points, and potential failure modes. In practical terms, it means the 9YQ-1250 has fewer things to go wrong, fewer adjustments to make, and faster field-side diagnosis if a problem does occur — highly valuable for operations in remote areas or for first-time baler owners without mechanical support staff.
Q2: Is rope wrapping adequate, or should I choose a net-wrap model?
Rope wrapping is adequate for bales that will be moved to covered storage promptly after baling or fed directly to livestock without extended outdoor exposure. It costs significantly less per bale in consumable materials than net wrap. If your bales will be stored outdoors for more than a few weeks without shelter — particularly in wet climates — a net-wrap model (9YQ-1950, 9YQ-2300, or 9YG-2.2) provides better weather protection and maintains bale integrity over longer storage periods. For paddy-field straw recovery, prompt biomass supply, and direct livestock feeding operations, rope wrap is the lower-cost correct choice.
Q3: Can a 54 hp two-wheel-drive tractor operate the 9YQ-1250 in paddy fields?
Yes, provided the paddy field surface is flat, drained, and firm enough to carry the tractor and baler without excessive wheel sinkage. At 1,000 kg the 9YQ-1250 is the lightest EP baler of any type, minimising the traction demand on the tractor and reducing soil surface disturbance on recently drained paddy soil. A 54 hp two-wheel-drive tractor can operate this machine on flat paddy fields in normal dry-season harvest conditions. Avoid waterlogged or very soft soil conditions that would cause the tractor to sink or lose traction.
Q4: How heavy is a finished Φ800 mm round bale, and can it be handled without a loader?
Bale weight depends on crop type and moisture content, but a Φ800 mm x 1,250 mm wide dry wheat or rice straw bale typically weighs 80–130 kg. This is light enough to be rolled by two people on flat ground, moved short distances with a hand trolley, or handled with a compact front loader equipped with bale forks. It can be stacked two or three high in a barn using a basic front-loader — no telehandler or dedicated bale-handling machine is required, which is a significant equipment cost saving for small farms.
Q5: Does the 9YQ-1250 require a road transport wide-load permit?
No. At 2,250 mm transport width, the 9YQ-1250 is the narrowest machine in the entire EP baler range — round and square combined. It falls well below the 3,000 mm wide-load threshold in all markets globally, passes through any standard farm gate, and fits in any rural road lane without requiring any special transport preparation, escort vehicles, or permits. It can also be loaded onto a standard flatbed farm trailer for transport between distant fields.
Q6: What warranty and spare-parts support is provided?
The EP-9YQ-1250 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the main frame and gearbox, and a 12-month warranty on roller assemblies, the rope-wrapping mechanism, and wear parts. Support is direct from our factory team — no dealer intermediary. Because the 9YQ-1250 has fewer mechanical components than any other EP baler, its fast-wear parts list is also the shortest — primarily pickup tines, roller bearings, rope-wrap cutter blade, and chain sets — all stocked for export and dispatched globally within 48 hours.
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