Pro Series

BestBale™ offers innovative bale monitoring solutions designed to boost efficiency for farmers. Featuring a 7.1″ TFT display, this IP67-rated system provides real-time baling data, including stroke and flake counting, pressure control, field bale count, and more. These features help maintain consistent bale weight and size while optimizing hay production. With the potential to increase baling efficiency by up to 40%, BestBale™ offers a comprehensive upgrade for farmers seeking to modernize their baling operations and enhance profitability.

Specifications

BestBale™ offers innovative bale monitoring solutions designed to boost efficiency for farmers. Featuring a 7.1″ TFT display, this IP67-rated system provides real-time baling data, including stroke and flake counting, pressure control, field bale count, and more. These features help maintain consistent bale weight and size while optimizing hay production. With the potential to increase baling efficiency by up to 40%, BestBale™ offers a comprehensive upgrade for farmers seeking to modernize their baling operations and enhance profitability.

Price:

Starting at $5,495 and up
Starting at $5,495 and up
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Pro Series Kit: BestBale™ Pro Features

Our BestBale™ monitor offers features to enhance hay baling operations. Here’s what it has to offer:
BestBale Pro Series Display

The large screen provides clear visibility of essential bale production data. It offers an intuitive interface for an excellent user experience.

BestBale Pro Series Display

The Pro Series offers in-cab pressure control through our simple-to-install electronic control valve. Our proprietary software allows the operator to bale in Manual or Auto Mode, enabling seasoned as well as inexperienced operators to bale like Pros and to maximize baler production.
In Manual Mode, quickly control the baler pressure using buttons on the display, then monitor your bale weights if equipped with scales.
In Auto Mode, simply set your target bale weight and sit back and watch the BestBale system control your baler’s pressure automatically to maintain the proper weights.

BestBale Pro Series Display

Our BestBale™ stroke counter enables precise ground speed adjustments, ensuring uniform bales and enhanced productivity.

Accurate bale counters improve farming efficiency by providing precise counts and real-time data on baling operations.

BestBale Pro Series Display
Our system uses a “True Flake” counter—only counting a flake when hay feeds into the chamber.
When no Flake Counter is installed, the system uses the stroke counter instead.
These features provide a comprehensive baling solution, helping you consistently and efficiently create uniform, high-quality bales.

Flat Scales

Our F500 flat drop scales are built for those typically using a bundler and dropping bales with the strings up. We offer two sizes, the F500-1418 for 14″ x 18″ bales from 29-38″ long, and the F500-1622 for 15″ x 21″ and 16″ x 22″ bales 34-42″ long. These scales feature our patented shock absorber design, industry leading software and technology, and robust hardware to withstand harsh operating conditions. We use stainless steel on all wear parts, ensuring your BestBale kit looks better and better the longer you use it. We’ve found these scales to provide +/- 2 lb accuracy on 85% of bale weights!

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Quarter Turn

Our Q500 quarter turn scales are built for those typically using a harrow bed and dropping bales with the strings on the side. We offer two sizes, the Q500-1418 for 14″ x 18″ bales up to 50″ long, and the Q500-1622 for 15″ x 21″ and 16″ x 22″ bales 50″ long. These scales feature our patented shock absorber design, industry leading software and technology, and robust hardware to withstand harsh operating conditions. We use stainless steel on all wear parts, ensuring your BestBale kit looks better and better the longer you use it. We’ve found these scales to provide +/- 2 lb accuracy on 85% of bale weights! You are able to remove the kicker arm and drop bales flat with these as well as long as the bales are greater than ~46″ long.

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Bundler

The T500 scale is designed for Bale Baron and Bale Bandit applications, this scale kit works well on T model bundlers running in the field as well as for rebale setups. This uses the same technology as our F500 and Q500 scales. Simply bolt the framework down on the bundler (6 holes will need drilled in your bundler), and go to work using our world class scale system!

Moisture Pads

Moisture Pads – Moisture pad readings are taken from the outside edges of the bale displayed on our screen. This is a cost-effective way to measure moisture in the bale.

Gazeeka

Gazeeka (required for people who run a Staheli West Steamer along with their baler) – This software instantaneously shows, average, and peak readings on the screen. This method is known for its exceptional accuracy and reliability and is widely regarded as the best in the business.

BestBale™ is an authorized dealer of the Gazeeka 180i and can ship it together with the BestBale™ kit.

Knotter Lube Pump

Optional on the Pro Series, this feature allows the operator to set the greaser to activate after a specific number of bales. The system then evenly distributes lubrication to all 12 knotter zerks, ensuring consistent performance.

BestBale Pro Series Display

Optional on Pro Series only, our LED Knotter Lighting Kit attaches with magnets to view the knotter area—very helpful for both day and night.

BestBale Pro Series Display
The large screen provides clear visibility of essential bale production data. It offers an intuitive interface for an excellent user experience.
BestBale Pressure Control System
The Pro Series offers in-cab pressure control through our simple-to-install electronic control valve. Our proprietary software allows the operator to bale in Manual or Auto Mode, enabling seasoned as well as inexperienced operators to bale like Pros and to maximize baler production.

In Manual Mode, quickly control the baler pressure using buttons on the display, then monitor your bale weights if equipped with scales.

In Auto Mode, simply set your target bale weight and sit back and watch the BestBale system control your baler’s pressure automatically to maintain the proper weights.
BestBale Stroke Counter
Our BestBale™ stroke counter enables precise ground speed adjustments, ensuring uniform bales and enhanced productivity.

Accurate bale counters improve farming efficiency by providing precise counts and real-time data on baling operations.
BestBale Flake Counter
Our system uses a “True Flake” counter—only counting a flake when hay feeds into the chamber.

When no Flake Counter is installed, the system uses the stroke counter instead.

These features provide a comprehensive baling solution, helping you consistently and efficiently create uniform, high-quality bales.

Flat Scales

Our F500 flat drop scales are built for those typically using a bundler and dropping bales with the strings up. We offer two sizes, the F500-1418 for 14″ x 18″ bales from 29-38″ long, and the F500-1622 for 15″ x 21″ and 16″ x 22″ bales 34-42″ long. These scales feature our patented shock absorber design, industry leading software and technology, and robust hardware to withstand harsh operating conditions. We use stainless steel on all wear parts, ensuring your BestBale kit looks better and better the longer you use it. We’ve found these scales to provide +/- 2 lb accuracy on 85% of bale weights!

Image of Quarter turn chute.

Quarter Turn

Our Q500 quarter turn scales are built for those typically using a harrow bed and dropping bales with the strings on the side. We offer two sizes, the Q500-1418 for 14″ x 18″ bales up to 50″ long, and the Q500-1622 for 15″ x 21″ and 16″ x 22″ bales 50″ long. These scales feature our patented shock absorber design, industry leading software and technology, and robust hardware to withstand harsh operating conditions. We use stainless steel on all wear parts, ensuring your BestBale kit looks better and better the longer you use it. We’ve found these scales to provide +/- 2 lb accuracy on 85% of bale weights! You are able to remove the kicker arm and drop bales flat with these as well as long as the bales are greater than ~46″ long.

Image of Rebale Setup

Bundler

The T500 scale is designed for Bale Baron and Bale Bandit applications, this scale kit works well on T model bundlers running in the field as well as for rebale setups. This uses the same technology as our F500 and Q500 scales. Simply bolt the framework down on the bundler (6 holes will need drilled in your bundler), and go to work using our world class scale system!

Moisture Pads

Moisture Pads – Moisture pad readings are taken from the outside edges of the bale displayed on our screen. This is a cost-effective way to measure moisture in the bale.

Gazeeka

Gazeeka (required for people who run a Staheli West Steamer along with their baler) – This software instantaneously shows, average, and peak readings on the screen. This method is known for its exceptional accuracy and reliability and is widely regarded as the best in the business.

BestBale™ is an authorized dealer of the Gazeeka 180i and can ship it together with the BestBale™ kit.

Knotter Lube Pump
Optional on the Pro Series, this feature allows the operator to set the greaser to activate after a specific number of bales. The system then evenly distributes lubrication to all 12 knotter zerks, ensuring consistent performance.
BestBale LED Lighting Kit
Optional on Pro Series only, our LED Knotter Lighting Kit attaches with magnets to view the knotter area—very helpful for both day and night.

The large screen provides clear visibility of essential bale production data. It offers an intuitive interface for an excellent user experience.

Real-time pressure readings help the operate make quick decisions. Make precise adjustments from inside the cab while on-the-fly to optimize speed and bale quality.

Plunger RPM is monitored to maintain optimal baler performance and while preventing equipment strain. By viewing strokes per minute, the operator can make real-time adjustments to ground speed or tractor RPM settings—ensuring reliable and consistent bale formation.

Flakes per bale are measured to create uniform bale density and size. If the flake count drops too low or goes too high, the operator can adjust ground speed for better bale consistency. Maintaining a target flake count helps achieve a more even weight distribution and flake size. Optional “Speed Up” or “Slow Down” messages on the screen can clearly tell the operator what they need to do to run the baler at the optimum ground speed.

This feature tracks the number of bales produced in a given field. The count is resettable so the operator can monitor totals per field to help manage production data and gauge efficiency.

Our add-on scale system provides precise weight tracking for each bale. This is essential for selling hay by the bale and meeting weight specifications. Available in flat drop, quarter turn, or T model bundling configurations.

OEM Compatibility

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BestBale™ Pro Series

Massey Ferguson (MF):

John Deere:

Holland:

Our Pro Series is also compatible with other similar Case small square balers.

For any other brand not explicitly listed, please reach out so we can discuss potential compatibility.

Pro Series Frequently Asked Questions

How can the BestBale™ Pro Series monitor improve my baling efficiency?

The BestBale™ Pro Series monitor optimizes baling efficiency by providing operators with real-time insights into critical metrics such as plunger speed, flake count, and bale weight through its advanced sensors. By utilizing this innovative tool, farmers can quickly adjust ground speed and other inputs to maintain consistent bale quality. Unlike traditional mechanical counters, this system decreases defective bales while increasing the number of high-quality bales produced. Reviews from users highlight how these advanced features help save time, labor, and resources, achieving efficiency improvements of up to 40%.

How is this different from a Lite Series?

An advanced baler monitor shows more than just the total number of bales—it provides details like plunger speed and flakes per bale for better control. This additional data helps operators fine-tune baling processes for consistent bale quality.

Can the bale monitor help with consistent bale weight?

Yes, by providing real-time data on bale weight, our BestBale™ monitoring system allows operators to make precise adjustments to chamber settings or ground speed. This helps ensure that each bale is produced with the desired weight, improving overall consistency and quality in the baling process.

How long does the installation process take?

The installation process is quick and easy! Our 3-step guide covers mounting sensors and the display unit. No calibration is required after installation—you can start using it right away!

What is the cost of the BestBale™ monitor system?

The cost varies depending on the components and add-ons chosen. We offer customizable kits so you can start with a base system and add features as needed. Contact our sales team for an accurate quote tailored to your needs. We are confident that the efficiency improvements will quickly outweigh the initial investment.