EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler — Wide-Pickup Dual-Feed Net-Wrap Round Baler for Large-Scale Operations
这 EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler (also referred to as a large-pickup trailed round baler, 2,300 mm net-wrap round baler, or commercial dual-feed round baler) is a heavy-duty, tractor-trailed roll-drum baler combining the widest pickup in the EP round baler range with the proven dual-feeding architecture of the 9YQ series. Its 2,300 mm spring-tooth pickup — the broadest in the lineup — covers the widest combine windrows in a single pass without merging, while the combined Shift Fork and Screw Continuous Feeding Mechanism maintains consistent crop flow into the 18-roller roll-drum compression chamber regardless of windrow density variation. With a power range of 58.8–132.5 kW (79–178 hp) and a compact 2,950 x 2,750 x 2,050 mm transport footprint at 2,500 kg, the EP-9YQ-2300 sits precisely between the mid-range 9YQ-1950 and the large-format 9YG-2.2 — delivering commercial pickup width and throughput at a tractor power requirement accessible to most modern large-farm tractors without reaching the extreme 148–201 hp bracket of the 9YG-2.2.
🐄 Alfalfa and Forage Grass
🔥 Corn Stover and Biomass
🌿 Ryegrass and Mixed Forage
🏭 Large Farms and Contractors
Why Choose the EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler?
- 2,300 mm spring-tooth pickup — widest in the EP round baler range, covers combine-width windrows in one pass
- Dual feeding: Shift Fork + Screw Continuous Mechanism — consistent crop flow across variable windrow densities
- 18-roller roll-drum compression chamber, 1,250 mm wide, Φ1,000 mm bale diameter
- Automatic net wrapping — zero manual tying required throughout the working day
- Power range 58.8–132.5 kW (79–178 hp) — suits modern large-farm tractors without extreme horsepower
- Compact 2,950 x 2,750 mm footprint — shorter and narrower than the 9YG-2.2 despite wider pickup
- Machine weight 2,500 kg — lighter than the 9YG-2.2 (3,800 kg), lower soil compaction
- Road transport width 2,750 mm — no special permits required in most markets
Technical Parameters — Model 9YQ-2300 Round Baler
| 不。 | 范围 | 单元 | 规格 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 型号名称 | — | 9YQ-2300 Round Baler |
| 2 | Hitching Method | — | 拖曳 |
| 3 | Picking Width | 毫米 | 2,300 |
| 4 | Feed Inlet Width | 毫米 | — |
| 5 | Picker Structure | — | 弹簧齿型 |
| 6 | Feeder Structure | — | Shift Fork Feeding Mechanism + Screw Continuous Feeding Mechanism |
| 7 | Type of Compressing Bale Chamber | — | Roll Drum Type |
| 8 | Width of Compressing Room | 毫米 | 1,250 |
| 9 | Diameter of Compression | 毫米 | Φ1,000 |
| 10 | Quantity of Roll-Pressing Working Components | pc | 18 |
| 11 | Diameter of Roll-Pressing Roller | 毫米 | Φ190 |
| 12 | Bundling Type | — | Automatic Net Wrapping |
| 13 | 匹配功率范围 | 千瓦 | 58.8–132.5 (79–178 hp) |
| 14 | Overall Dimension (L x W x H) | 毫米 | 2,950 x 2,750 x 2,050 |
| 15 | Machine Weight | 公斤 | 2,500 |
How the EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler Works
The EP-9YQ-2300 shares the proven dual-feeding architecture of the 9YQ-1950, scaled up to a 2,300 mm pickup width for higher daily throughput on wide-windrow fields. The combination of the Shift Fork Feeding Mechanism and the Screw Continuous Feeding Mechanism solves the core limitation of single-feed round balers: inconsistent bale density caused by variable windrow density. The wider 2,300 mm pickup further extends this advantage to combine-spread windrow widths that a 1,950 mm machine would need to lap twice.
- 2,300 mm Spring-Tooth Pickup: The wide spring-tooth reel lifts crop across the full 2,300 mm working width in a single pass — covering the broadest combine-spread windrows without a merging pass. Hardened spring-steel tines minimise leaf shatter and soil pickup across wheat straw, rice straw, alfalfa, and mixed forage crops.
- Dual Feeding System — Shift Fork + Screw Continuous: Lifted crop enters the shift fork zone, where positive displacement meters each crop charge into the feed transition at a controlled rate. The screw continuous feeder then maintains an uninterrupted, even-density material stream into the roll-drum chamber. Together, the two mechanisms smooth out the surge-and-gap flow pattern caused by windrow density variation, producing consistent bale core density regardless of field conditions.
- 18-Roller Roll-Drum Compression: Inside the 1,250 mm wide, Φ1,000 mm fixed-diameter chamber, 18 pressing rollers (Φ190 mm each) rotate to compact the growing bale simultaneously across its full width and circumference. Radial pressure from all 18 rollers increases progressively as the bale grows toward the preset diameter, producing a uniformly dense cylinder with consistent cross-section from core to outer ring.
- Automatic Net Wrapping: When the bale reaches the preset diameter, the automatic net-wrapping system engages without operator input, applies the required net loops, cuts cleanly, and signals completion. Both the net application and the cut-and-hold sequence are fully automated.
- Hydraulic Bale Ejection: The rear tailgate opens hydraulically, the completed bale rolls out onto the field surface, and the tailgate closes automatically — the next bale formation cycle begins immediately with no lost time between bales.
⚙ The 2,300 mm pickup combined with dual feeding gives the 9YQ-2300 the highest crop collection rate per field pass of any machine in the EP round baler range — without requiring the extreme 148–201 hp power of the 9YG-2.2.
🔩 PTO Shaft — Selecting the Right Driveline for the 9YQ-2300
The 9YQ-2300 draws 58.8–132.5 kW through the PTO to simultaneously drive the 2,300 mm pickup reel, dual feeding mechanism, 18-roller compression chamber, net-wrapping system, and hydraulic tailgate circuit. At the upper power end (132.5 kW), peak driveline torque is substantial — the shaft must be specified for the full upper power range with an appropriate safety margin. Key selection requirements:
- Torque rating to upper limit: Specify the shaft for the full 132.5 kW rating. A heavy-duty friction torque limiter is strongly recommended over a shear-bolt type — it handles the machine continuous-cycle load without bolt-replacement downtime during peak harvesting.
- PTO speed and spline: Confirm 540 rpm (6-spline) or 1,000 rpm (21-spline) to match your tractor PTO stub and the baler input gearbox configuration. Consult our technical team if uncertain.
- Telescoping length and articulation: At 2,950 mm machine length, the hitch-to-input distance is compact. Measure minimum and maximum distances through the full turning arc to ensure the shaft neither bottoms out nor separates at any articulation point.
- Universal joint angles: Maintain all joint operating angles below 15 degrees to prevent vibration, uneven torque transmission, and premature cross-kit failure at the higher continuous PTO speeds.
- CE-rated full safety guard: Mandatory for operator entanglement protection on the continuously rotating driveline. Never operate with a damaged or missing guard.
Our preferred supply partner provides CE-certified, high-torque baler driveline solutions. Review their 动力输出轴 range for large balers as a torque-rating and dimensional reference when specifying the correct driveline for your EP-9YQ-2300 and tractor combination.
Core Advantages of the EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler
2,300 mm — Widest Pickup in the EP Round Baler Range
The 2,300 mm spring-tooth pickup is 350 mm wider than the 9YQ-1950 and 100 mm wider than the 9YG-2.2, covering the broadest combine-spread windrows in a single pass. This eliminates the need for a separate windrow merging pass on wide-spread fields, saving one full field operation per crop cycle and reducing soil compaction from additional tractor passes.
Dual Feeding — Consistent Density on Variable Windrows
The combined Shift Fork and Screw Continuous Feeding Mechanism delivers a steady, even-density crop stream into the compression chamber across the full range of windrow densities encountered in a single field pass. This eliminates the low-density bale cores produced by single-feed machines on uneven or combine-spread windrows at wide working widths.
79–178 hp — Commercial Power Without Extremes
The 58.8–132.5 kW (79–178 hp) power range targets the most common large-farm tractor bracket globally — 100–150 hp machines — without requiring the extreme 148–201 hp of the 9YG-2.2. Most modern 4WD utility tractors fall squarely within this range, making the 9YQ-2300 a straightforward machine addition for farms already operating these tractors.
18-Roller Chamber — Uniform 1,000 mm Bales
The 18-roller (Φ190 mm) fixed-drum chamber applies simultaneous radial compression across the full 1,250 mm bale width, producing consistently shaped, uniformly dense 1,000 mm diameter bales. The 1,000 mm bale format is lighter and easier to handle than the 1,220 mm format of the 9YG-2.2, requiring smaller loading equipment and reducing handling risk at outdoor storage sites.
Fully Automatic Net Wrapping
Net application, cutting, and tailgate ejection are fully automated — the operator stays in the cab from field entry to exit. Consistent net-wrap application per bale reduces material waste and ensures every bale is adequately protected for outdoor storage or transport to processing facilities.
Commercial Throughput at Mid-Range Machine Cost
The 9YQ-2300 delivers the widest pickup in the EP round baler range — wider even than the larger 9YG-2.2 — at a significantly lower machine weight (2,500 kg vs 3,800 kg) and without the extreme tractor power requirement of the 9YG-2.2. Factory-direct pricing with a 48-hour spare-parts export programme gives large farms commercial-scale capability at mid-range total cost of ownership.
Structure Design and Material Engineering
Main Frame: Q355B high-tensile structural steel, robotic MIG welded and reinforced to carry the extended 2,300 mm pickup reel assembly alongside the dual feeding system and 18-roller compression chamber simultaneously. The frame is engineered for the higher lateral bending moment imposed by the wider pickup width at field operating speeds. Multi-pass shot-blasting (Sa 2.5) plus epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat provides long-term corrosion resistance.
2,300 mm Spring-Tooth Pickup Reel: Hardened 65Mn spring-steel tines (44–48 HRC) across the full 2,300 mm width. Tine spacing is optimised to lift both fine-stemmed and coarse crop types cleanly, and the cam-follower tine-retraction system delivers clean crop transfer into the dual feeding zone without wrapping or bunching at the wide outer tine rows.
Dual Feeding System: The Shift Fork mechanism is fabricated from hardened structural steel with a reciprocating timing system coordinated in phase with the screw feeder. The Screw Continuous Feeder uses a hardened wear-resistant spiral flight profile matched to the feed inlet geometry, preventing material bridging across the full 2,300 mm pickup width. Both components are designed for field-side adjustment without specialist tooling.
18-Roller Compression Chamber: Fixed-drum 1,250 mm wide, Φ1,000 mm diameter chamber with 18 pressing rollers (Φ190 mm). All roller shafts run in heavy-duty sealed bearings. Roller surfaces are hardened and precision-ground. The smaller Φ190 mm roller diameter provides higher contact density per unit of bale circumference compared with belt-chamber designs, producing tighter, more stable bale surfaces.
Net Wrapping and Ejection: Motor-driven net-wrap mechanism with mechanical cut-and-hold for clean, consistent net termination on every bale. Hydraulic tailgate opens and closes automatically at cycle end. All hydraulic functions operate from standard tractor remote valve circuits — no additional hydraulic pump or dedicated circuit required.
Typical Application Scenarios
🌾 Wide-Windrow Wheat and Rice Straw
Modern high-capacity combines spread straw across widths of 2,000–2,300 mm or more. The 9YQ-2300 pickup covers this spread in a single pass, eliminating the merging pass required by narrower balers. Dual feeding then handles the high-density windrows that result from wide-spread straw without bale density inconsistency.
🐄 Large-Scale Alfalfa and Forage Operations
High-volume alfalfa producers targeting export markets benefit from the 9YQ-2300 combination of wide pickup width (higher daily hectarage), dual feeding consistency (uniform bale weight), and 1,000 mm net-wrapped bale format — a commercially accepted size for containerised forage export to Middle Eastern and Asian markets.
🔥 Corn Stover and Biomass at Scale
Post-harvest corn stover spread across wide combine headers is collected in a single pass by the 2,300 mm pickup. The dual feeding system handles the bulky, variable-density character of corn stover without surge feeding. Net-wrapped 1,000 mm round bales provide consistent feedstock supply for biogas plants and pellet mill operations.
🏭 Large-Farm and Contract Baling Services
Commercial baling contractors servicing large grain farms choose the 9YQ-2300 for its combination of the widest pickup in the 9YQ series, dual feeding density consistency, and compatibility with the 100–150 hp tractor fleet most large-farm contractors already operate. Daily hectarage output is maximised without requiring a tractor upgrade or special permits for road transport.
Selection Guide — Where the 9YQ-2300 Fits in the EP Round Baler Range
All three EP round balers use 18-roller roll-drum chambers and automatic net wrapping. Choose based on pickup width, tractor power, and required bale size:
| 规格 | 9YQ-1950 | 9YQ-2300 | 9YG-2.2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 拾音器宽度 | 1,950 mm | 2,300 mm (widest) | 2,200 mm |
| 捆包直径 | Φ1,000 mm | Φ1,000 mm | Φ1,220 mm |
| 喂料器类型 | Shift Fork + Screw | Shift Fork + Screw | Screw Continuous only |
| Power Range | 50–148 hp | 79–178 hp | 148–201 hp |
| Machine Weight | 2,385 kg | 2,500 kg | 3,800 kg |
| Transport Width | 2,500 mm | 2,750 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Best Suited For | Mixed fleets 50–148 hp, smaller or varied fields | Large farms 79–178 hp, wide-windrow fields | Max throughput, 150 hp+ tractors, large open fields |
Choose the 9YQ-2300 if you operate a 80–150 hp tractor on large fields with wide combine-spread windrows and want the widest pickup in the 9YQ series with the dual-feeding density advantage. Upgrade to the 9YG-2.2 only if you need the larger 1,220 mm bale format and have a 150 hp or above tractor available.
EP-9YQ-2300 vs. Comparable Wide-Pickup Round Baler Benchmarks — Objective Comparison
| 物品 | EP-9YQ-2300 | Claas Variant 485 / Kuhn VB 3160 (Reference) |
|---|---|---|
| 拾音器宽度 | 2,300 mm | approx. 2,100–2,300 mm |
| 捆包直径 | 1,000 mm fixed | variable or fixed, 900–1,250 mm |
| Feeder System | Dual: shift fork + screw continuous | Belt or rotor varies by model |
| Power Range | 79–178 hp | approx. 80–150 hp typical |
| Machine Weight | 2,500 kg | approx. 3,000–4,000 kg |
| Purchase Price | Significantly lower — factory direct | USD 45,000–90,000+ (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 | Large farms and contractors in emerging markets seeking wide-pickup dual-feed round baler at competitive price | Established Western markets with dealer service infrastructure |
Frequently Asked Questions — EP-9YQ-2300 Round Baler
Q1: Why does the 9YQ-2300 have a wider pickup than the larger 9YG-2.2?
The 9YQ-2300 pickup (2,300 mm) exceeds the 9YG-2.2 pickup (2,200 mm) because the two machines are designed for different operational priorities. The 9YG-2.2 prioritises maximum bale volume per bale (1,220 mm diameter) and maximum compression chamber width (1,400 mm) at the cost of higher tractor power requirements (148–201 hp). The 9YQ-2300 prioritises maximum field coverage per pass (2,300 mm pickup) and dual-feed density consistency, producing a 1,000 mm bale at a tractor power range (79–178 hp) accessible to a much wider range of large-farm operators.
Q2: What is the advantage of the dual feeding system on a 2,300 mm pickup?
A wider pickup collects more crop volume per unit time — but it also delivers more variable crop density into the feeder, particularly on wide-spread combine windrows where the centre strip is denser than the edges. A single screw feeder on a 2,300 mm machine tends to produce surge-and-gap feeding that creates low-density bale cores on the wider windrows where volume spikes are highest. The Shift Fork mechanism in the 9YQ-2300 positively meters each crop charge into the screw feed zone at a controlled rate, eliminating these spikes and maintaining even density even when the pickup is lifting maximum volume on a dense central windrow strip.
Q3: Does the 9YQ-2300 require a road transport wide-load permit?
At 2,750 mm transport width, the 9YQ-2300 falls below the 3,000 mm wide-load permit threshold in all major markets globally. Road transport without special permits is straightforward in the EU, UK, Asia, Africa, and Middle East. The 2,750 mm width also passes through standard 3,000–3,500 mm farm gates without requiring gate removal — a practical daily advantage when moving between fields.
Q4: What net-wrap types are compatible with the 9YQ-2300?
The 9YQ-2300 net-wrapping system is compatible with standard round-baler net wrap rolls in widths matched to the 1,250 mm compression room width. UV-stabilised polyethylene net wrap in 64–72 gsm is recommended for outdoor-stored dry crop bales. For silage pre-wrap applications, lighter 50–64 gsm net reduces tenting and improves subsequent stretch-film adhesion. Contact our technical team for roll core diameter and carrier specifications before ordering net wrap for first use on this machine.
Q5: How does the 9YQ-2300 perform on rice straw in paddy fields?
The 9YQ-2300 is suitable for paddy-field straw recovery on flat, drained ground that can support tractor traffic. The 2,300 mm pickup covers the wide windrows typical of paddy fields harvested with large combines in a single pass. At 2,500 kg machine weight it is lighter than the 9YG-2.2 (3,800 kg), reducing soil compaction risk on recently drained paddy soils. The dual feeding system handles the tangled, damp character of post-harvest rice straw without the surge feeding that causes inconsistent bale density on this crop in single-feed machines.
Q6: What warranty and spare-parts support is included?
The EP-9YQ-2300 carries a 24-month manufacturer warranty on the main frame and gearbox assembly, and a 12-month warranty on the dual feeding system, roller assemblies, net-wrapping mechanism, and wear parts. Support is provided directly by our factory engineering team with no dealer intermediary. Fast-wear parts including pickup tines, net-wrap knife, roller bearings, chain sets, and screw feeder wear components are held in export stock and dispatched globally within 48 hours of order confirmation.
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