John Deere is adding to its lineup of balers with the introduction of the new L341R high-density large square baler. The new baler creates 3×4 high-density bales. For straw bales, farmers can expect bale weight increases of up to 30% when using the new baler. High-density balers are commonly used in crops having more elastic characteristics, such as straw. The L341R, features increased plunger force, tension panel pressure, and an 18-inch longer bale chamber than previous models to provide the extra pressure to the bales. Added pressure is applied to the crop as it is moved through the baler, packed, and then formed into a bale. For example, the L341R can form up to 1,200-pound, densely packed 3×4 straw bales. Previously, the same-sized bale weighed up to 925 pounds. Across a 160-acre field, with straw yielding 2-tons per acre, a farmer could get by with four fewer trailers to transport the bales. In this scenario, hauling bales 200 miles at $4.80 per mile can save $3,840, or $960 per trailer load. For more information, see a dealer or visit www.JohnDeere.com.
