How much should I charge for hauling hay?
Figure $3.50 to $4.00 a loaded mile on trucking for hay less if you can load and unload in a van trailer.
How much does a truck load of hay cost?
The Internet Hay Exchange lists average prices of $121 a ton for grass hay and $165 for alfalfa. Save money by buying in bulk, as in a semi-truckload, or buying bales still in the field.
How do you transport hay bales?
Safely Transporting Hay Bales
- Step #1: Always park trailers in a safe position while hay is being loaded.
- Step # 2: Load in sequence so the load is stable.
- Step #3: Keep load heights within normal ranges and always account for overhead obstructions you are likely to encounter.
How many tons of hay can a semi haul?
Semi Full Load: a “truck trailer” also known as a “full load” of hay usually delivered direct to the ranch. Full loads consist of approximately 350 to 424 bales long distance domestic. 18 to 24 tons of hay are loaded on the truck depending on the truck type trailer length and axle capacity.
How much does a squeeze of hay cost?
The Price of Hay Bales By Weight
| Hay Quality | Bale Type | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | Small Square | $229 |
| Large Square | $177 | |
| Large Round | $152 | |
| Grade 2 | Large Square | $137 |
How many round bales of hay can you get per acre?
With an average bale weight of around 40 pounds (with our Abbriata small square baler or any of our mini round balers), that’s 100 bales to the acre for a first cutting.
How many big round bales can a semi haul?
If you are talking about a semi trailer probably 30 bales.
How many small square bales can you fit on a semi trailer?
Semi Load Delivery (customer unloads) Load size from 15 ton to 32 ton, 500 to 950 small bales or 32 to 75 large square bales. 1100 to 1400 shavings depending on requirements. Loads can be mixed.
Why choose heavyheavy haulers for hay bale transport?
Heavy Haulers specializes in providing comprehensive transport services for even the hay bales for your business. From routing and loading to its safe delivery, your hay bales and other large agricultural equipment is under our professional care.
How many bales can a pyramid Hay trailer hold?
GoBob is proud to announce our new line of 3 row hay trailers, the Pyramid Hay Trailer! These bad boys handle 4′ or 5′ round bales from 12 bale all the way up to 27* hay bale capacities!
What do I need to know when ordering a hay trailer?
Dimensions and approximate weight per bale of hay (square or round). Exactly how many bales are expected to be loaded onto the trailer and approximate height on trailer so there can be no issues with legal height. Type of trailer and length that is best for the shipment.
How many loads of hay have we moved?
We have moved thousands of loads of hay of all sizes and weights since we started over 20 years ago, and have many customers pleased with our service. Whether it is one load or multiple truckloads, square or round bales, we can transport your hay.