Difference in 4ft to 5 fy rounds in rough weight

An Gof

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Cornwall
Not really as if it's the same baler the width of the chamber won't change so the area is all you need to find the difference

If you want to calculate the volume of a cylinder, which is effectively what a round bale is, then you need the above formula and use height.
 

cvx175

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cumbria
If you want to calculate the volume of a cylinder, which is effectively what a round bale is, then you need the above formula and use height.
True, but if you just want the difference in volume if the area of one is 56% more as pointed out earlier multiplying both areas by the same height the difference won't change
 

DrDunc

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Livestock Farmer
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Dunsyre
Not really as if it's the same baler the width of the chamber won't change so the area is all you need to find the difference
You don't even need to remember the equation for the area of a circle, the only thing that's changing is the radius

Then because your only after a percentage increase in volume, just use the diameter for easy counting.....

4²=16

5²=25

Increase is 9/16= 56.25%
 

jh.

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Location
fife
What extra would you get in a round bale if the same bailer did 4ft and 5ft bales , belt baler , thanks
Folk have given the answer but a few years ago I baled for a livestock place . They had a straw bedder so anything decent was done in 4 foot that could be rolled out by hand if wanted . Anything a bit rawer was solid centre 5 footers for the blower . I was shocked how much faster I could bale say a 40 acre field .

The savings would make 5 foots a no brainer for me unless they need to get loaded onto trucks
 
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Optimus

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Livestock Farmer
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North of Perth
Think there made in Italy or parts are sourced from there.pretty sure vicon pump the money in to the development of it.you can get it badged as a vicon or Kubota.
 

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