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Click on “Download PDF” for the PDF version or on the title for the HTML version. If you are not an ASABE member or if your employer has not arranged for access to the full-text, Click here for options. A Large Round Bale CutterPublished by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, St. Joseph, Michigan www.asabe.org Citation: Applied Engineering in Agriculture. 5(3): 348-351. (doi: 10.13031/2013.26526) @1989Authors: W. K. Bilanski, W. D. Graham Keywords: Forage handling, Forage production, Livestock production A round bale cutter was developed as an aid in handling and feeding large round hay bales in confined areas. The cutter consisted of a reciprocating blade 2.2 m (7.25 ft) long which at 1070 cycles/min could cut lengthwise through a 2 m (6.5 ft) diameter bale in 25 s. The cutter was powered hydraulically and required about 3 kW (4 hp) while cutting. (Download PDF) (Export to EndNotes)
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