EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler — Mid-Mounted Trailed Single-Chamber Hay Baler
Itu EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler (also referred to as a mid-mounted trailed square hay baler, single-chamber rectangular straw baler, or automatic rope hay baler) is a versatile, tractor-trailed field baler engineered for collecting and baling wheat straw, rice straw, cotton straw, corn stover, and all types of forage grass. Compatible as a cost-effective alternative to established models in the same working-width category, the EP-9YF-2200 is built to improve harvesting speed and efficiency, lower operating costs, and relieve the seasonal pressure on farmers during the demanding harvesting periods. Suitable for both paddy fields and dry-land operations, it is an essential machine for the animal husbandry and straw recycling industries worldwide.
🐄 Animal Husbandry
🔥 Biomass and Fuel
🌿 Alfalfa and Forage Grass
🌿 Straw Recycling
🏗 Agricultural Contractors
Why Choose the EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler?
- 2,200 mm wide spring-tooth pickup for maximum windrow coverage per pass
- Mid-mounted towed design for stable field tracking and easy road transport
- Automatic rope baling with D-type knotter — no manual tying at any point
- Fork feeding mechanism for consistent crop metering and uniform bale density
- Compact 460×360 mm bale cross-section — high density, easy to store and transport
- Low entry power requirement: only 36.8 kW (approximately 50 hp) tractor needed
- Suitable for paddy fields and dry land with flat, stone-free surfaces
Technical Parameters — Model 9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler
| TIDAK. | Parameter | Satuan | Spesifikasi |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nama Model | — | 9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler |
| 2 | Hitching Method | — | Towed-type |
| 3 | Picking Width | mm | 2,200 |
| 4 | Feeding Inlet Width | mm | — |
| 5 | Picker Structure | — | Jenis Gigi Pegas |
| 6 | Feeder Structure | — | Fork Feeding Mechanism |
| 7 | Knotter Type | — | D Type |
| 8 | Number of Knotters | pc | 2 |
| 9 | Compression Chamber Section (W x H) | mm | 460 x 360 |
| 10 | Metode Pengepakan | — | Automatic Rope Baling |
| 11 | Rentang Daya yang Sesuai | kW | 36.8 or above (approximately 50 hp) |
| 12 | Overall Dimension (L x W x H) | mm | 5,700 x 2,800 x 1,800 |
| 13 | Machine Weight | kg | 1,950 |
How the EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler Works
The EP-9YF-2200 is a fully PTO-driven, tractor-trailed baling system. Once the tractor PTO engages the baler driveline, a single input shaft powers all working groups simultaneously through an internal gearbox and flywheel assembly — pickup, crop feeding, plunger compression, knotter tying, and bale ejection all operate in a continuous coordinated cycle with no operator intervention required between bales.
Step-by-Step Operating Sequence
- Crop Pickup: The 2,200 mm wide spring-tooth pickup reel rotates close to the ground, lifting windrowed straw or forage cleanly from the field surface. Hardened spring-steel teeth engage crop at the root level, minimising ground contact losses and leaf shatter even at normal field operating speeds.
- Fork Feeding: The fork feeding mechanism collects each lifted crop charge and meters it into the compression chamber in consistent portions, ensuring uniform plunger loading and even bale density from the first bale of the day to the last.
- Plunger Compression: Inside the 460×360 mm compression chamber, a heavy-duty reciprocating plunger compresses each crop charge against the growing bale face. Plunger stroke rate and forward speed together determine final bale density, adjustable to suit different end-use requirements.
- D-Type Knotter Tying: When the metering wheel registers the preset bale length, two D-type knotters simultaneously engage, wrapping twine around the completed bale, forming secure knots, and cutting the twine — all within a single plunger cycle. No operator intervention is needed.
- Bale Ejection: The tied bale is pushed rearward by the incoming crop charge and exits from the rear discharge chute, landing gently on the field surface ready for collection, stacking, or trailer loading.
⚙ The entire machine is powered by a single PTO input shaft, keeping the driveline mechanically simple, easy to diagnose in the field, and low-cost to maintain over an extended working life.
🔩 PTO Shaft — Essential Power Connection for the EP-9YF-2200
The EP-9YF-2200 relies entirely on a correctly specified Poros PTO (power take-off shaft, also called a cardan shaft, implement driveline, or agricultural drive shaft) to deliver tractor engine torque to the baler input gearbox. Choosing the wrong shaft can cause driveline failure, unsafe operating conditions, or poor bale quality. Key selection factors include:
- Power and torque rating: The shaft must be rated to handle continuous torque demands of the plunger mechanism plus intermittent peak loads. A friction or shear-bolt torque-limiter clutch is strongly recommended to protect the entire driveline.
- Operating angle: Universal joint working angles should remain below 15 degrees throughout the full range of tractor-baler articulation to prevent vibration and premature cross-kit wear.
- Telescoping length: The shaft must extend and retract freely during turns without bottoming out or separating. Measure the minimum and maximum hitch-to-input distance across all field conditions.
- PTO stub speed and spline: Confirm whether your tractor runs a 540 rpm (6-spline) or 1,000 rpm (21-spline) PTO stub to select the matching input configuration.
- Safety shielding: A full CE-approved plastic shaft guard is required in most markets and critical for preventing entanglement injuries during operation and servicing.
For baler-specific driveline guidance, our preferred partner offers a comprehensive range of CE-certified, torque-rated square-baler driveline solutions. We recommend reviewing their
Poros PTO
range for square balers, which provides an excellent dimensional and torque-rating reference for sourcing the correct driveline for your EP-9YF-2200 setup. Correct shaft selection ensures maximum seasonal uptime and protects your machine investment.
8 Core Advantages of the EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler
2,200 mm Wide Pickup Coverage
Handles the widest standard windrows in a single pass, reducing field passes required and cutting fuel and labour costs per tonne of baled material significantly compared with narrower-pickup machines.
Improved Harvest Speed and Efficiency
Designed to accelerate straw collection during peak seasonal harvesting, reducing pressure on farmers to complete baling before rain or the next crop planting window opens.
Fully Automatic Rope Baling
The D-type knotter system ties every bale automatically. The operator never needs to stop, exit the cab, or manually tie twine — continuous operation from field entry to field exit with no tying interruptions.
Spring-Tooth Low-Loss Pickup
Spring-tooth fingers gently lift crops from the swath without excessive ground disturbance, reducing stone and soil pickup in both paddy and dry-land conditions and protecting the compression chamber from abrasive contamination.
High-Density Compact Bales
The 460×360 mm bale cross-section produces dense, uniform square bales that are easy to stack, transport by trailer or truck, and store in barns or open stacks. High bale density reduces transport volume cost per tonne delivered.
Low Power Entry Point — 36.8 kW
Requiring only 36.8 kW (approximately 50 hp) at the PTO, the EP-9YF-2200 is compatible with the most widely available mid-range utility tractors, making it accessible for small-to-medium farming operations and cooperatives without large-tractor fleets.
Paddy Field and Dry Land Adaptability
Engineered for operation on both irrigated paddy fields and dry arable land with flat, stone-free surfaces, making it equally suited for rice-belt regions in Asia and wheat-belt operations in Central Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Factory-Direct Value and Rapid Parts Support
Sold factory-direct with a full spare-parts export programme, the EP-9YF-2200 offers a substantially lower purchase price and total cost of ownership than equivalent Western-brand machines, without sacrificing field reliability or longevity.
Structure Design and Material Engineering
Main Frame and Structural Integrity
The mainframe is fabricated from high-tensile structural steel (Q355B grade or equivalent) using robotic MIG welding at all load-bearing joints. The box-section frame geometry absorbs high-frequency cyclical plunger loading across the full expected service life without fatigue cracking. Shot-blasting to Sa 2.5 standard followed by epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat provides long-term corrosion resistance in humid paddy-field environments and arid dry-land conditions alike.
Spring-Tooth Pickup Reel
The 2,200 mm pickup reel carries hardened 65Mn spring-steel tines, heat-treated to 44-48 HRC for maximum wear resistance. Tine pitch handles both fine-stemmed rice straw and coarser wheat straw and cotton stalks without bunching or dropping material between tines. A cam-follower tine-retraction system provides clean crop release at the top of the reel arc.
Compression Chamber and Plunger Assembly
The single 460×360 mm compression chamber is internally lined with hardened wear plates on all plunger contact surfaces. The plunger is machined to close tolerances against the chamber walls to prevent crop bypass and maintain consistent bale face geometry for accurate knotter triggering. Pivot bushings are greaseable bronze extended-life type.
D-Type Knotter Mechanism
The two D-type knotters are manufactured from high-grade grey iron with induction-hardened, precision-ground billhook surfaces for repeatable, reliable knot formation. The dual-knotter arrangement provides two twine wraps per bale end for secure bale integrity during mechanical handling and long-distance transport.
Gearbox, Flywheel, and Overload Protection
The input gearbox is cast from EN-GJL-250 grey iron with helical gear pairs cut to DIN 3 accuracy for efficient, low-noise power transmission. A heavy cast-iron flywheel stores rotational energy to smooth out plunger load peaks. A shear-bolt safety clutch on the flywheel input shaft provides primary overload protection against sudden crop jam shock loads.
Typical Application Scenarios for the EP-9YF-2200 Square Baler
🌾 Wheat Straw Baling After Grain Harvest
Following the combine harvester, the EP-9YF-2200 picks up wheat straw windrows across the full 2,200 mm working width. High bale density ensures efficient transport to paper mills, feed processors, and mushroom substrate producers. The wide pickup reduces lapping passes and accelerates field clearance ahead of the next planting operation.
🌿 Rice Straw Recovery in Paddy Fields
The machine is specifically designed to operate in paddy fields where the ground is flat and free of hard objects. Spring-tooth pickup handles the tangled, damp character of post-harvest rice straw effectively, producing dense bales suitable for bio-energy, mushroom culture substrate, or animal bedding applications.
🐄 Livestock Forage and Animal Feed
High-density square bales produced by the EP-9YF-2200 are a standard feed format for cattle, sheep, and goat operations globally. Uniform bale dimensions simplify mechanised feeding, storage planning, and feed-cost accounting in commercial livestock enterprises.
🔥 Cotton Stalk and Corn Stover for Biomass
The robust fork feeding mechanism handles coarse cotton stalks and bulky corn stover without plugging. Dense square bales are ideal for biomass co-firing plants, pellet mill feedstock, and rural household fuel supply programmes in areas where crop residues are a primary energy source.
🏗 Agricultural Cooperative and Contract Services
The 9YF-2200 is widely used by agricultural cooperatives and custom-hire contractors providing baling services across multiple farms in a single season. Its low 50 hp power requirement pairs with common utility tractors already owned by cooperatives, minimising total equipment investment. Transport width of 2,800 mm allows road movement without permits in most markets.
🌿 Forage Grass and Alfalfa for Export Markets
Exporters of compressed alfalfa and timothy grass to Middle Eastern and Asian markets rely on consistent bale dimensions and high density for containerised shipment. The 460×360 mm EP-9YF-2200 bale cross-section is compatible with standard pallet stacking patterns used in forage export logistics.
Selection Guide — Is the EP-9YF-2200 the Right Baler for Your Operation?
Review the following parameters before ordering to confirm the EP-9YF-2200 matches your field conditions, tractor, and downstream handling requirements:
1. Tractor Power and PTO Compatibility
Your tractor must deliver at least 36.8 kW (approximately 50 hp) at the PTO output shaft. Confirm whether your PTO stub runs at 540 rpm (6-spline) or 1,000 rpm (21-spline) and match the input gearbox configuration accordingly.
2. Field Surface Condition
The 9YF-2200 performs best on flat land free of stones and hard objects. Confirm that target fields — whether paddy plots or dry arable — meet this requirement. Rocky or undulating terrain may cause pickup damage and increase maintenance costs.
3. Target Crop and Moisture Content
Specify primary crop type (wheat, rice, cotton, corn stover, forage grass) and typical harvest-time moisture content. Crops above 20% moisture should be conditioned or wilted before baling to prevent knotter failures and mould in stored bales.
4. Required Daily Output Volume
For very high-volume operations requiring maximum throughput, consider the EP-9YFS-2.2 dual-chamber model which doubles bale output at the same working width. The 9YF-2200 single-chamber model is optimal for mid-scale farms and cooperatives with a 50-120 hp tractor fleet.
5. Bale Handling and Storage Equipment
Confirm that your bale grab, loader forks, or manual handling workflow is compatible with the 460×360 mm bale cross-section before ordering. This size is a widely adopted medium-square-bale standard across Asia, the Middle East, and emerging agricultural markets.
6. Twine Type and Local Availability
The D-type knotter is compatible with standard sisal and UV-stabilised polypropylene twines rated at 130 kg breaking strength or above. Confirm local twine supply availability before deployment in remote field locations. Contact us for twine grade recommendations for specific crop and bale-density targets.
EP-9YF-2200 vs. Comparable Square Baler Benchmarks — Objective Value Comparison
| Comparison Item | EP-9YF-2200 | John Deere 388 / Krone BP 1290 (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | Single-chamber, towed | Single-chamber, towed |
| Lebar Pengambilan | 2,200 mm | approx. 2,100-2,200 mm |
| Knotter Type | D-type, 2 knotters | Needle-type, 2-3 knotters |
| Bale Chamber Size | 460 x 360 mm | approx. 360-460 mm range |
| Minimum Tractor Power | 36.8 kW (approx. 50 hp) | approx. 55-70 hp |
| Machine Weight | 1,950 kg | approx. 2,500-3,200 kg |
| Transport Width | 2,800 mm | approx. 2,500-2,800 mm |
| Purchase Price Range | Significantly lower — factory direct | USD 30,000-60,000 and above |
| Spare Parts Availability | Direct export stock, 48 h dispatch | Dealer-dependent, lead times vary |
| After-Sales Support | Direct manufacturer, 24-month warranty | Regional dealer network |
| Best Suited For | Small-to-large farms, cooperatives, emerging market contractors | Established Western markets with dealer service networks |
Competitor reference data is based on publicly available published specifications and market pricing. Actual field performance varies by crop, conditions, and operator experience. Contact us for a detailed comparison tailored to your operational requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions — EP-9YF-2200 Square Straw Baler
Q1: What crops can the EP-9YF-2200 bale effectively?
The EP-9YF-2200 is designed for wheat straw, rice straw, cotton straw, corn stover, and all types of forage grass including alfalfa, ryegrass, oat straw, and timothy. It performs best on material windrowed and allowed to wilt or dry to below 20% moisture content. For crops above 20% moisture, a pre-conditioning or wilting period reduces the risk of knotter failures and mould in stored bales.
Q2: What is the minimum tractor size needed to operate the 9YF-2200?
The EP-9YF-2200 requires a minimum PTO output of 36.8 kW (approximately 50 hp). This is one of the lowest power requirements in the 2,200 mm pickup width class, making the machine compatible with a wide range of commonly available mid-range utility tractors. For heavy crops such as dense corn stover or tangled cotton stalks, a tractor in the 55-70 hp range is recommended to maintain consistent bale density throughout the working day.
Q3: Can the machine operate in paddy fields after rice harvest?
Yes. The EP-9YF-2200 is specifically designed for operation in both paddy fields and dry-land conditions, provided the ground is flat and free of stones or hard objects. Paddy fields shortly after drainage — where the ground surface is firm enough to support tractor wheel traffic — are well-suited to this machine. Flooded or very soft paddy conditions that would cause tractor wheel sinkage are not suitable.
Q4: How does the D-type knotter differ from other knotter designs?
The D-type knotter uses a rotating disc-and-bill mechanism to form a reliable slip-knot in the twine. It is a well-established, mechanically straightforward design widely used across mid-range square balers globally, with the advantage of simple field-adjustability and low-cost replacement parts. Compared with more complex multi-needle systems, the D-type knotter has fewer moving parts, making it easier to diagnose and repair in remote field conditions without specialist tooling.
Q5: What bale dimensions does the 9YF-2200 produce?
The compression chamber produces bales with a cross-section of 460 mm wide by 360 mm tall. Bale length is adjustable via the mechanical metering wheel and can typically be set in the range of 400-1,200 mm depending on operator preference and end-use requirement. This bale cross-section is a widely adopted standard in Asian, Middle Eastern, and African markets and is compatible with common medium-square-bale handling equipment.
Q6: What twine types are compatible with the EP-9YF-2200?
The D-type knotter is compatible with standard sisal twine (minimum 130 kg breaking strength) and UV-stabilised polypropylene twine (130-160 kg breaking strength). Both twisted and fibrillated PP twine types function correctly in this machine. Net wrap is not compatible with this model. For alfalfa export bales requiring high holding strength, we recommend a minimum 160 kg PP twine for maximum bale integrity during long-distance transport.
Q7: What maintenance does the EP-9YF-2200 require between seasons?
Pre-season: inspect all pickup tines and replace bent or worn items, check knotter billhook surfaces and timing, grease all fittings, check chain tension and sprocket wear, replace gearbox oil, verify shear-bolt condition on the flywheel safety clutch, and inspect all wear-plate surfaces inside the compression chamber. Post-season: clean the machine thoroughly including the twine box and knotter mechanism, apply protective grease to all exposed metal surfaces, and store under cover. A complete maintenance schedule is included in the operator manual supplied with every machine.
Q8: Does the EP-9YF-2200 require a wide-load transport permit?
At 2,800 mm overall transport width, the EP-9YF-2200 falls below the 3,000 mm threshold that triggers mandatory wide-load permits in most countries, including the majority of Asian, African, and Middle Eastern markets. Always verify local requirements before road movement, particularly on narrow rural roads or in jurisdictions with strict agricultural equipment movement regulations.
Q9: What warranty and after-sales support is provided?
The EP-9YF-2200 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the main frame, gearbox assembly, and structural components, and a 12-month warranty on the knotter mechanism and high-wear items. Warranty support is handled directly by our factory engineering team — no third-party dealer is required. We offer video-based remote diagnostic support for all warranty assessments, dramatically reducing resolution time for customers in remote locations. Spare parts are dispatched globally within 48 hours of order confirmation.
Q10: Is the EP-9YF-2200 available with OEM or private-label branding for distributors?
Yes. We offer full OEM and private-label branding services for distributors and importers who wish to market the EP-9YF-2200 under their own brand identity. Options include customised colour schemes, decal sets, operator manual localisation, and packaging. CE-conformity documentation for EU market entry is also available. Minimum order quantities for branded configurations are negotiable — contact our export sales team to discuss your requirements and timeline.
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