Bundle behind a double baler in one pass.
The Bale Butler is a mechanical singulation system that merges two adjacent bale rows into one clean feed path before the bales enter a pickup model Bale Baron.
A mechanical system that turns two bale rows into one.
The Bale Butler mounts in front of the Bale Baron and controls the flow of bales coming from a Massey Ferguson 1436 double baler.
Mechanical singulation
The Bale Butler uses a cam-style gate system to control two incoming bale rows and feed the Bale Baron one bale at a time.
Built for adjacent rows
The BestBale flat drop chute is required to place the bales in two adjacent rows behind the double baler. The Bale Butler then merges those rows before the Bale Baron pickup.
One gate opens. One gate stays closed. One bale feeds at a time.
The BestBale flat drop chute places the bales in two adjacent rows. As those rows enter the Bale Butler, a cam-style gate system controls the timing so only one bale can pass through at a time.
Create two rows
The BestBale flat drop chute places bales side by side behind the double baler.
Control the gates
The cam-style system only allows one gate to open at a time. When one gate opens, the opposite gate stays closed.
Hold the second bale
The closed gate holds and pushes the second bale along the ground while the first bale clears the Bale Butler.
Release and feed
Once the first bale clears, the gate resets and allows the second bale to pass into the Bale Baron pickup.
It eliminates one full pass with the Bale Baron.
The double baler can make two rows of bales quickly, but the Bale Baron needs a single, controlled feed path. The Bale Butler bridges that gap.
With The AGCO Whale Tail
The AGCO “whale tail” separates the two bale rows with several feet of space between them. To pick up all the bales, the Bale Baron has to make one pass down each row.
With The Bale Butler
The BestBale flat drop chute places the bales in adjacent rows, and the Bale Butler singulates them into one feed path. That allows the Bale Baron to pick up both rows in one pass.
One less pass
Eliminate the second Bale Baron pass that would normally be needed to pick up both rows behind the AGCO whale tail.
Better use of capacity
Keep the Bale Baron working closer to the output capacity of the double baler instead of leaving efficiency in the field.
Cleaner bale flow
Feed the Bale Baron one bale at a time through a controlled, mechanical singulation system.
Common questions about the Bale Butler.
What does the Bale Butler do?
It turns two adjacent rows of small square bales into one single-file row before the bales enter a pickup model Bale Baron.
Where does it mount?
It mounts in front of the Bale Baron pickup, between the incoming bale rows and the bundler.
Is the flat drop chute required?
Yes. The BestBale flat drop chute is required to place the bales in two adjacent rows behind the double baler.
How does the gate system work?
The cam-style gate system only allows one gate to open at a time. One bale passes through, the opposite bale is held back, and then the system resets to release the next bale.
Do the bales need to be perfectly side by side?
No. The bales can be staggered or side by side. With the Massey independent tie feature, most bales will be staggered, which works perfectly with the Bale Butler. If two bales drop at the same time, the Bale Butler will manage them and feed them into the Bale Baron one at a time.
Does it use electronics or hydraulics?
No. The Bale Butler uses a mechanical gate system to control bale flow.
What baler setup is it designed for?
It is designed around Massey Ferguson 1436 double baler setups feeding pickup model Bale Baron bundlers.
Will it work with any Bale Baron?
Yes. It will work with any self-propelled or pickup model Bale Baron, including 4250P and 5250P models and older styles. It is not compatible with tow-behind or trail units.
Can I buy it online?
Yes. You can use the BestBale Kit Builder to buy the Bale Butler and build your Pro 1000 kit for the Massey Ferguson double baler.
Build your Pro 1000 double baler kit online.
Add the Bale Butler, build your Massey Ferguson double baler kit, and configure the system for your operation.