Baling Wire Size
"What's My Wire?"
Need to order more wire, or ordering wire for the first time and your not sure what size of wire you need, we can help you with that.
When ordering baling wire, be certain to let us know what the material you are bailing, as that may change the gauge required.
Horizontal Baler:
Length
Measure bale side-to-side (length & width).
Add your total inches (72" + 72" + 34" + 34" = 212")
Divide total by 12" (212"/ 12" = 17.6 or 17' 6")
Add 6" to get final bale tie length (17.6 + 6 + 18.2 or 18')
Gauge:
900 - 1,200 lbs. 13 GA
1,300 - 1,800 lbs. 12 GA
1,900 - 2,000 lbs. 11 GA
2,000 - 2,400 lbs. 10 GA
2,400 lbs. and UP 9 1/2 GA
Vertical Baler:
Length:
Measure bale side-to-side (height & width)
Add your total inches (48" + 48" + 34" + 34" = 164")
Divide total by 12" (164" / 12" = 13.6 or 13' 6")
Add 6" to get final bale tie length (13.6 + 6 = 14.2 or 14')
Gauge:
400 - 1,000 lbs. 14 GA
1,100 - 1,500 lbs. 13 GA
1,600 - 2,000 lbs. 12 GA
