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BaleSkiis® Baler Liners Available from May Wes

If you do not see your baler listed, please contact us at sales@maywes.com or 1-800-788-6483. BaleSkiis® are available for all makes and models of square balers.

The BaleSkiis® Baler Liner Difference

The BaleSkiis® Baler Liner was developed to eliminate the problems associated with all sizes of square balers. It is the only significant improvement in the elimination of square baler problems since the square baler has been put into wide-spread use. While eliminating the problems of the baler, it also improves the function and cost effectiveness of the power source that runs the baler (tractor or engine). It improves the efficiency and use of the bale retrieving, transporting, and stacking equipment, by making a more uniform and compact bale. This reduces costs by avoiding more expensive baler machinery. Because of the BaleSkiis® design it does so with no moving parts and, in fact, reduces wear on the baler and power source.

BaleSkiis® developed the BaleSkiis® baler liner and used and tested it extensively in their own haying operation in a wide variety of forages and haying conditions. After having such good results with their own haying equipment, they decided to back up those results with official tests. It was tested by the Alberta Farm Machinery Research Centre in Lethbridge, Alberta under PAMI and their guidelines.

The results confirmed BaleSkiis® tests and also showed that there is a bonus of 30% more leaf retention when using the BaleSkiis® Baler Liner. Leaves containing more nutrition and protein are a BIG plus. With more of them retained, the more valuable the hay is with added protein and pounds per acre.

WHAT ARE YOU BALING?

BaleSkiis® Baler Liners aren’t just for hay. They help your baler in any kind of forage.

Cornstalks
Sudan Grass
Alfalfa
Soybeans
Straw
Switchgrass
Baleage
Sileage
Pinestraw
Grass of ANY Kind

HOW DOES IT HELP ME?

The BaleSkiis® Baler Liner stabilizes friction which results in:

Reducing the amount of tension in your bale chamber
Reducing horsepower and fuel consumption
Reducing knotter problems
Reducing wear, break downs and down time

The BaleSkiis® Baler Liner makes uniform bales in weight, length and density:

You can use less experienced help to run the baler
Your picking, transporting and stacking equipment performs faster and more efficiently
Your trucking and handling costs are reduced

This all adds up to a cost savings that eliminates frustration and increases your haying profits!

Frequently Asked Questions About BaleSkiis® Baler Liners

How does it work?

A combination of self-adjusting materials and the auto-spring back pattern machined into the product, uniformly compresses the hay and keeps it compressed when the baler plunger retracts. This ensures a constant uniform movement of hay through the bale chamber.

How does it help me?

The BaleSkiis® baler liner makes uniform bales in weight, length and density so:

You can use less experienced help to run the baler.
Your picking, transporting and stacking equipment performs faster and more efficiently.

The BaleSkiis® baler liner makes heavier bales if desired which:

reduces your trucking and handling costs.

The BaleSkiis® baler liner stabilizes friction which results in:

reducing the amount of tension in your bale chamber.
reducing horsepower and fuel consumption.
reducing knotter problems.
reducing wear, break downs, and down time.

This all adds up to a cost savings that eliminates frustration and increases your haying profits! It makes very uniform bales in varying temperatures, moisture, and crop types resulting in bales that are consistent in weight and density.

How hard is it to install?

You will receive a complete kit with all fasteners, installation instructions, and pictures of how to put it in your machine. There’s nothing to change or modify in your baler. It takes about 2 hours to install a complete kit in a small baler and about 1 full day for a large baler, depending on the model and the size of the baler. Installation is not complicated or difficult, but there is a lot of drilling so it can be time-consuming.

Will it work in my baler?

Kits are available all makes and models of square balers, from very old to brand new balers just out of the factory.

Will it work in my climate and in my kind of hay?

Over the years, BaleSkii’s® customer list has grown to include folks from Arizona to Alaska, West Texas to Walla Walla Washington, Bakersfield to British Columbia, Pensacola to Punxsatawney, and just about every other corner of the US and Canada! The reasons they buy and use the BaleSkiis® vary as much as their climates do. The varieties of hay and forage these folks are successfully baling with the BaleSkiis® is just as lengthy and has included:
Alfalfa * Straw * Orchard Grass * Bermuda * Timothy Pine Straw * Rye Grass * Sudan Grass * Corn Stalks

Call us and we’ll hook you up with someone in your area that’s already tried them. You won’t be the first, but don’t be the last!

What's it made of?

BaleSkiis® are made from a specially designed plastic that has a built-in ability to self-adjust to varying temperatures and moistures. The material has a specific pattern machined into it (similar to X-country skis) to prevent springback.

How long will it last?

BaleSkiis® had one installed in a small baler for 15 years. They’ve put 25,000 bales/year through it and it shows no wear. The specs on the plastic material shows 3 times the wear-resistance of mild steel. They have customers who’ve had them installed for over 10 years and are still using or have sold the baler with the still intact BaleSkiis® installed.

How long is the warranty?

The manufacturer of BaleSkiis® offers a full money-back guarantee*. You can try it for a whole season and if you’re still not satisfied you can return it directly to the manufacturer for a full refund. (Minus shipping costs.) They only ask that you tell them why it did not meet your expectations and needs.

Return the item(s) via the shipment method of your choice:

Please include a copy of your receipt along with your return.
Return in original packaging or similar.
Include all pieces and hardware with your return. If you do not return all pieces and hardware, your refund may be discounted to account for missing parts.
Ship the item(s) to:
LDAG Machinery
1551 Burma Rd.
Eureka, MT 59917
Send using a carrier of your choice. We recommend using a carrier that will provide a tracking number for the shipment

(*THIS GUARANTEE DOES NOT COVER: Problems resulting from incorrect installation, misuse, unapproved alterations, or accidents.)

Is there anyone in my area who has tried a BaleSkiis® baler liner?

The BaleSkiis® baler liner is the best kept secret in the business! It’s been improving your neighbors haying operation for over 15 years. If you’d like to talk to someone in your area that’s tried them, Contact BaleSkiis® and they will hook you up with someone who has them.

You can also read feedback from some of the thousands of BaleSkiis® customers. Read the testimonials from BaleSkiis® customers.

How does it reduce leaf loss?

The BaleSkiis® baler liner is made from special self-adjusting material. It also has an auto-spring back pattern machined into the product so it uniformly compresses the hay and keeps it compressed when the baler plunger retracts. This ensures a constant uniform movement of hay through the bale chamber. This means that the hay is not moving back and forth in the chamber breaking leaves off of stems.

Puts more high protein leaves in the bale, not on the ground.
Puts more pounds per acre in the bale, not on the ground.

Tests conducted by the Alberta Farm Machinery Research Center showed a 30% reduction in leaf loss!

How much does it cost?

That depends on the make and model of your baler. BaleSkiis® liners are made to fit any model square baler from small to large 4 x 4 x 8 balers.

Pricing for the most common models is listed on this page. If you do not see your baler listed, please call us at 1-800-788-6483 or e-mail sales@maywes.com and we will get you pricing. Be sure to include the make & model of your baler.

How do I order BaleSkiis® Liners?

Please give us a call at 1-800-788-6483 or contact your local May Wes dealer. We will need to know if you have made any modifications to your baler or if you need a heavy duty add-on kit. If you will be baling corn stalks, ask for the “Corn Kit” add-on, at no extra cost at the time of ordering. Extra costs are incurred if ordered as a separate item later.

What BaleSkiis® Customers Are Saying…

“Saw how they worked from a local guy who had them in 2 balers. I wondered the first day if it was worth it. As I went along, could tell it would make an improvement. After one season I could see that it helps with all types of hay. Bale size is very consistent now with a lot of hay packed into them, they’re very firm bales. Seemed too simple to work but they sure do. Before, we were always separating bales out and giving discounts on the small bales. This year there was very little difference in bale size. Makes me feel better when I take hay to a customer that every bale is the same. Can look them square in the eye and know you’ve given them good hay.”

-Richard Cook – Newport, ME

John Deere 327

“I like the uniformity of the bales and haying goes much faster. Even in very dry hay, I get good bales with 22% protein and 182 RFV.”

-Karl Yoder – Blanchard, MI

2-New Holland 320’s

“Your quality and your product is first class. We purchased two sets of BaleSkiis from you about 7 years ago. Today, after all these years of continued use, they are as strong and in almost like-new condition. I must tell you, your product is just amazing, useful and lasting beyond expectations! It has given us consistency in bales and the increased yield just as you announce on your literature I wish all agriculture parts/accessories would be of your honest high quality.”
-Carlos Ossorio – Columbia, South America

John Deere 328

“I was extremely skeptical and thought, “No add-on could transform an already good baler.” My baling season is over, approx. 5,000 bales, the BaleSkiis made my NH570 a GREAT piece of machinery. I had less baler problems the entire season than I usually had in one day.”
– Dwight Nyquist – Stanwood, WA

New Holland 570

“We had a field of alfalfa that was extremely light and dry. We opted not to rake due to leaf loss. The neighbor baled along side me with his baler without the BaleSkiis, mine with them. My bales were perfect and uniform, 60% of his bales curled up. Not only were my bales better, my counter showed I had baled 2/3 of the field.”
– Hap Ramsey – Sterling, KS

John Deere 24T

“I purchased the baler new in 1997. I couldn’t get over a 70 lb. bale even with 3 extra sets of wedges. The bale wagon wouldn’t pick up a lot of them. I was having trouble with the knotters. I was ready to get rid of the baler until I installed the BaleSkiis. I removed 3 sets of wedges and reduced the hydraulic pressure by more than 100 lbs. I now get a good heavy bale with a lot less wear and tear on the equipment. The knotter problems went away. The neighbor put one in his old John Deere with the same results. If I ever purchase another baler (new or used) the first thing I would do is put in a BaleSkiis liner.”

-Bob Wolske – Shepherd, MT

Case/IH 8545

“Pleased beyond expectations. Would recommend to anyone. Excellent quality product and quality service. Gained considerably on protein and gained 100 lbs. on our bales. Tractor and baler runs much easier.”

-Paul McKie – North August, SC

Case IH 8575 Silage Special

“I had my doubts when I ordered the set of BaleSkiis for my Massey Ferguson. I bought the baler 3 years ago and spent some winter days restoring it to field condition. I was beginning to think the thing would never produce consistent knots, much less consistent bales. I spent an afternoon in early spring installing the BaleSkiis and was still not expecting much. After 3 bales popped out the rear and the tension was adjusted to yield a reasonably dense bale, the old Model 12 pumped out 550 bales on 10 acres with only a single dropped knot (and that was at a twine ball changeover where I suspect my hand tied knot failed). I was used to stopping every 30 bales or so and clearing up some mysterious knotter problem. Needless to say, you’ve made a believer out of me. I guess this old MF12 will probably outlast me now. Congratulations on a great product!”

-Dean Drennen – Bagdad, KY

Massey Ferguson 12

“We put up wheat straw, alfalfa hay, grass hay, sudan grass and rice straw. After installing the BaleSkiis, our tractor and baler doesn’t work as hard and we reduced our hydraulic tension pressure 70 lbs. and get very compact, uniform bales. Even in very abrasive and hard to bale rice straw we get good bales and the BaleSkiis show no wear.”
– Jerry Davis – Farlie Ranch Gridley, CA

New Holland 515

“Made a new baler out of my machine. Wouldn’t have a baler without the BaleSkiis.”
– Kevin Peterson – Lyman, NE

Claas 1200

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