EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler — Compact Trailed Single-Chamber Hay Baler
O EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler (also known as a compact trailed square hay baler, 1,900 mm pickup straw baler, or automatic rope square baler) is a lightweight, tractor-trailed field baler purpose-built for collecting and baling wheat straw, rice straw, cotton straw, corn stover, and forage grass on small-to-medium farms, cooperatives, and custom-hire operations. With a broader power range of 36.8–73.5 kW (50–100 hp), it pairs with the widest variety of utility tractors available in emerging agricultural markets. At only 1,850 kg, it is one of the most manoeuvrable square balers in its class — ideal for irregular field shapes, small paddocks, and paddy-field operations where larger machines cannot operate efficiently.
🐄 Animal Husbandry
🔥 Biomass and Fuel
🌿 Straw Recycling
🏗 Cooperatives and Contractors
Why Choose the EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler?
- 1,900 mm spring-tooth pickup — ideal for standard windrow widths on small and medium fields
- Broad power range 36.8–73.5 kW (50–100 hp) — compatible with most utility tractors
- Fully automatic rope baling with D-type knotter — zero manual tying required
- Lightweight 1,850 kg — easy to manoeuvre in small or irregularly shaped fields
- Compact transport: 4,965 x 2,640 x 1,750 mm — road-legal in most markets without permits
- 460 x 360 mm bale cross-section — high density, easy to stack, store, and transport
- Fork feeding mechanism for consistent bale density across all crop types
Technical Parameters — Model 9YF-1900 Square Baler
| HAYIR. | Parametre | Birim | Özellikler |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model Adı | — | 9YF-1900 Square Baler |
| 2 | Hitching Method | — | Towed-type |
| 3 | Picking Width | mm | 1,900 |
| 4 | Feeding Inlet Width | mm | — |
| 5 | Picker Structure | — | Yaylı Diş Tipi |
| 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 | Balyalama Yöntemi | — | Automatic Rope Baling |
| 11 | Eşleşen Güç Aralığı | kW | 36.8–73.5 (50–100 hp) |
| 12 | Overall Dimension (L x W x H) | mm | 4,965 x 2,640 x 1,750 |
| 13 | Machine Weight | kilogram | 1,850 |
How the EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler Works
Powered entirely by a single tractor PTO input, the EP-9YF-1900 drives all working groups — pickup, fork feeding, plunger compression, D-type knotter tying, and bale ejection — in one continuous, coordinated cycle. The driveline is intentionally simple: one input shaft, one gearbox, one flywheel. Fewer rotating assemblies mean lower maintenance costs and faster field-side diagnosis when occasional adjustments are needed.
- Pickup: The 1,900 mm spring-tooth reel lifts windrowed crop from the ground with hardened 65Mn tines, minimising leaf shatter and soil pickup in both paddy and dry-land conditions.
- Fork Feeding: A reciprocating fork mechanism meters consistent crop charges into the compression chamber, ensuring uniform bale density from start to finish of the working day.
- Plunger Compression: The heavy-duty reciprocating plunger compresses each charge against the growing bale inside the 460 x 360 mm chamber. Forward speed and stroke rate together control final bale density.
- D-Type Knotter Tying: When the metering wheel reaches the preset bale length, two D-type knotters simultaneously wrap, knot, and cut twine — all within a single plunger stroke. No operator cab exit is required.
- Bale Ejection: Completed bales exit via the rear discharge chute, landing on the field surface ready for collection or direct loading.
⚙ Single PTO input powers the entire machine — simple, field-proven, and low-cost to maintain.
🔩 PTO Shaft — The Power Link Between Your Tractor and the EP-9YF-1900
Because the EP-9YF-1900 accepts a wide tractor power range (36.8–73.5 kW), shaft selection requires particular attention to torque capacity across that range. Key factors to confirm before purchase:
- Torque rating and limiter: Match the shaft torque rating to the higher end of your tractor range and fit a friction or shear-bolt torque limiter to protect the driveline under sudden crop jam loads.
- PTO speed and spline: Confirm 540 rpm (6-spline) or 1,000 rpm (21-spline) to match your tractor stub. This determines the baler input gearbox ratio.
- Length and telescoping range: Measure minimum and maximum hitch distances across all turning angles — the shaft must neither bottom out nor pull apart during field operation.
- Operating angle: Keep universal joint angles below 15 degrees to prevent vibration and premature cross-kit wear.
- CE-rated safety guard: A full plastic shaft guard is mandatory in most export markets for operator entanglement protection.
For baler-specific driveline solutions, our preferred partner offers a comprehensive range of CE-certified, torque-rated options. Review their PTO şaftı range for square balers as a dimension and torque-rating reference for your EP-9YF-1900 setup.
Core Advantages of the EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler
Broadest Power Range in Class
Accepts 36.8–73.5 kW (50–100 hp) tractors — the widest compatibility range in the EP square baler lineup. Cooperatives and contractors with mixed tractor fleets can pair a single baler with whichever tractor is available without restriction.
Lightweight and Highly Manoeuvrable
At 1,850 kg, the 9YF-1900 is the lightest machine in the EP square baler range. Easier to hitch, easier to turn in tight headlands, and reduces soil compaction in sensitive paddy-field conditions compared with heavier machines.
Fully Automatic D-Type Knotting
Two D-type knotters automatically tie every bale without any operator intervention — continuous, uninterrupted baling from field entry to exit.
Spring-Tooth Low-Loss Pickup
Hardened 65Mn spring-steel tines gently lift crops from the swath with minimal soil disturbance, protecting the compression chamber from abrasive contamination in both paddy and dry-land fields.
High-Density 460 x 360 mm Bales
Produces compact, dense square bales that are easy to stack by hand or machine, transport efficiently by truck or trailer, and store in barns or open stacks — a standard size accepted by feed dealers and straw processors globally.
Low Total Cost of Ownership
Factory-direct pricing, a comprehensive global spare-parts export programme, and a straightforward single-input driveline keep purchase price, operating costs, and maintenance costs substantially lower than equivalent Western-brand machines.
Structure Design and Material Engineering
Main Frame: Fabricated from Q355B high-tensile structural steel with robotic MIG welding at all load-bearing joints. Multi-pass shot-blasting (Sa 2.5) followed by epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat protects the frame against corrosion in humid paddy-field and arid dry-land environments alike.
Pickup Reel: 1,900 mm working width with hardened 65Mn spring-steel tines (44–48 HRC). Cam-follower tine-retraction ensures clean crop release at the top of the pickup arc, reducing losses and feeding the fork mechanism cleanly.
Compression Chamber and Plunger: The 460 x 360 mm chamber is lined with hardened wear plates on all plunger contact surfaces. The plunger is machined to close tolerances against the chamber wall to maintain consistent bale face geometry and accurate knotter triggering. Bronze pivot bushings extend service intervals.
D-Type Knotter: Two knotters manufactured from high-grade grey iron with induction-hardened, precision-ground billhook surfaces. Dual-knotter arrangement provides two twine wraps per bale end for secure bale integrity during transport and stacking.
Gearbox and Overload Protection: EN-GJL-250 grey iron gearbox with DIN 3 class helical gear pairs. A cast-iron flywheel smooths plunger load peaks. A shear-bolt safety clutch on the flywheel input shaft protects the entire driveline from sudden crop-jam shock loads.
Typical Application Scenarios
🌾 Wheat and Rice Straw Recovery
Following the combine, the 9YF-1900 picks up standard windrows efficiently with its 1,900 mm pickup. Bales are sold to paper mills, feed processors, or mushroom substrate producers. The compact machine width allows operation on narrow field plots common in small-holder grain farming regions.
🐄 Livestock Feed and Animal Bedding
Dense 460 x 360 mm square bales are a standard livestock feed and bedding format for cattle, sheep, and goat operations. The compact bale size suits small-to-medium farm storage barns and is easy to handle manually without mechanical loaders on smaller farms.
🔥 Biomass and Fuel Baling
Cotton stalks, corn stover, and other residues baled by the 9YF-1900 supply biomass co-firing plants, pellet mills, and rural household energy programmes. Dense square bales provide consistent bulk density for automated plant-conveying systems.
🏗 Cooperative and Contract Baling Services
The 9YF-1900 is widely adopted by cooperatives providing multi-farm baling services. Its broad 50–100 hp power acceptance and light weight mean it pairs with almost any cooperative tractor. Transport width of 2,640 mm allows road movement in all markets without special permits.
Selection Guide — Choosing Between the 9YF-1900, 9YF-2200, and 9YFS-2.2
All three EP square balers share the same 460 x 360 mm bale cross-section and D-type/DHB knotters. The right model depends on your field size, tractor power, and daily throughput target:
| Özellikler | 9YF-1900 | 9YF-2200 | 9YFS-2.2 (Dual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Genişliği | 1,900 mm | 2,200 mm | 2,200 mm |
| Chambers | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Power Range | 50–100 hp | 50+ hp | 70+ hp |
| Machine Weight | 1,850 kg | 1,950 kg | 3,115 kg |
| Transport Width | 2,640 mm | 2,800 mm | 2,780 mm |
| Best For | Small-medium farms, cooperatives, mixed fleets | Medium-large farms | High-volume commercial ops |
EP-9YF-1900 vs. Comparable Market Benchmarks — Objective Comparison
| Öğe | EP-9YF-1900 | Claas Rollant / New Holland BR (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Genişliği | 1,900 mm | approx. 1,800–2,000 mm |
| Power Range | 50–100 hp (broad) | 60–80 hp typical minimum |
| Machine Weight | 1,850 kg | approx. 2,200–2,800 kg |
| Transport Width | 2,640 mm — no permit needed | approx. 2,400–2,800 mm |
| Purchase Price | Significantly lower — factory direct | USD 25,000–50,000+ (dealer price) |
| Spare Parts | Direct export, 48 h dispatch | Dealer network, lead times vary |
| Warranty | 24-month direct manufacturer | 12-month dealer warranty typical |
| Best Suited For | Small-medium farms, cooperatives, emerging markets | Western markets with established dealer service |
Frequently Asked Questions — EP-9YF-1900 Square Baler
Q1: What is the difference between the 9YF-1900 and the 9YF-2200?
The primary difference is pickup width (1,900 mm vs 2,200 mm) and machine weight (1,850 kg vs 1,950 kg). The 9YF-1900 also has the broader power range (50–100 hp vs 50 hp minimum), making it more flexible across mixed tractor fleets. The 9YF-2200 is better suited to fields with consistently wide windrows where the extra 300 mm of pickup width delivers meaningful productivity gains.
Q2: Can the 9YF-1900 bale rice straw in paddy fields?
Yes. The machine is designed for paddy field operation on flat ground that is firm enough to carry tractor wheel traffic after drainage. Spring-tooth pickup tines handle the tangled, slightly damp character of post-harvest rice straw without plugging. Flooded or very soft paddy soil conditions are not suitable — wait until the ground can support the tractor without excessive sinkage.
Q3: What twine types work with the D-type knotter?
The D-type knotter is compatible with natural sisal twine and UV-stabilised polypropylene twine at a minimum 130 kg breaking strength. Both twisted and fibrillated PP types function correctly. Net wrap is not supported. For export-grade alfalfa bales, we recommend 160 kg PP twine for maximum holding strength during containerised shipping.
Q4: Does the 9YF-1900 require a road-transport wide-load permit?
At 2,640 mm transport width, the 9YF-1900 is the narrowest machine in the EP square baler range and falls below the 3,000 mm wide-load threshold in virtually all markets. Road transport without special permits is straightforward in the vast majority of countries, including those with stricter rural road regulations. Always verify your specific local requirements before road movement.
Q5: What warranty and spare-parts support is included?
The EP-9YF-1900 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the main frame and gearbox assembly, and a 12-month warranty on knotters and wear parts. Support is direct from our factory — no dealer intermediary. All fast-wear parts (pickup tines, knotter billhooks, twine discs, chain sets) are held in export stock and dispatched globally within 48 hours. Video-based remote diagnosis is available for warranty assessments anywhere in the world.
Q6: Can the machine be supplied with OEM or private-label branding?
Yes. Full OEM and private-label options are available, including custom colour schemes, decal sets, localised operator manuals, and CE-conformity documentation packages for EU market entry. Minimum order quantities for branded configurations are negotiable. Contact our export sales team to discuss your specific requirements and delivery timeline.
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We supply EP-9YF-1900 Square Balers factory-direct to importers, dealers, cooperatives, and farms worldwide. Our export team handles everything from quotation to after-sales technical support. Explore our full range of square balers and round balers to find the right model for your operation and tractor fleet.