[AJD] 5x6 bales

[Praising Jesus]

Well, depends on a lot. 5 x 6 isn't really a standard size. According to
Penn State University, a 5' diameter bale, 5' long weighs approximately
1,000 lbs.

http://www.age.psu.edu/extension/Factsheets/i/I112.pdf

The University at Wisconsin calls the same bale 1,200 lbs:

http://www.uwex.edu/ces/crops/uwforage/LRB_StorageCosts-FOF.htm

There's a fella trying to patent a consistent method for determining
standard sizes and weight here:

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/5343670-claims.html

Virginia Tech recognizes the variability and recommends round bales have a
density of at least 10 lbs. per cubic foot. So a 5' x 6' X Pi says it should
be a minimum 940 lbs.

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/ageng/442-454/442-454.html

So I guess you'll have to estimate.




Praising Jesus,

---Mike


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:antique-johndeere-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of
Dave Ernst
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2007 8:46 AM
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Out in this part of the world, the largest bale is a 4 x 4, which in alfalfa

weighs approximately one ton.
 Dave
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> Sorry about that, had my phone in my pocket and it replied without me... 
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> also..
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> Dennis
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> Dennis, Thank you for replying, but???  :-))
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