Round Baler | Farm fields, open spaces for hay/straw | Bale Diameter: 1.0m (Industry) → 1.2m (Base) ▲ 1.4m (Advanced) (ISO 661) Weight Capacity: 1 Ton (ASME B30.9) | ▲ Base: 20% larger diameter than industry standard. Advanced: 33% larger diameter for bulk storage. Compact bales reduce transport costs. | Higher upfront cost for Advanced models. Requires open space for operation. |
Square Baler | Storage facilities, animal feed production | Bale Dimensions: 45×45×100cm (Industry) → 50×50×120cm (Advanced) (ASTM D6444) | Uniform shape enables efficient stacking. Advanced: 40% larger volume for bulk storage. | Slower baling speed (3 bales/hour vs. 5 for Round Baler). Higher maintenance for precision mechanisms. |
Horizontal Baler | Industrial waste, recycling centers | Compression Force: 50 tons (Industry) → 60 tons (Base) ▲ 70 tons (Advanced) (ISO 3785) | Handles heavy materials like plastics/textiles. Advanced: 40% stronger compression for dense bales. | Large footprint. Noisier operation (85 dBA vs. 75 dBA for Vertical Baler). |
Vertical Baler | Small-scale retail, offices | Baling Speed: 2 cycles/min (Industry) → 2.5 cycles/min (Base) ▲ 3 cycles/min (Advanced) | Compact design for limited spaces. Advanced: 50% faster baling for high-volume needs. | Lower capacity per bale (500kg vs. 1,000kg for Horizontal Baler). Manual feeding required. |
Drum Baler | Plastic/textile recycling | Drum Diameter: 1.5m (Industry) → 1.6m (Base) ▲ 1.8m (Advanced) (EN 13432) | Continuous operation for bulk processing. Advanced: 20% larger drum for higher throughput. | Requires skilled operators. Higher energy consumption (3.5kW vs. 2.8kW for Base). |
Silage Baler | Livestock feed production | Moisture Retention: 65% (Industry) → 70% (Base) ▲ 75% (Advanced) (ASTM D5143) Warranty: 1 year (Base) ▲ 2 years (Advanced) | Advanced: Preserves feed quality 30% longer. Specialized for silage with anti-corrosion coating. | Requires climate-controlled storage. Higher price tag for moisture-control features. |