If you’re baling hay, you know that time, labor, and handling are three things you don’t want to waste. That’s where a Norden Bale Accumulator comes in. At Ackerman’s Equipment, we offer eight different Norden models, making it easy to find the right Norden Accumulator that fits both your equipment and your operation.
Although we know all Norden accumulators are designed to handle small square bales efficiently, it can be a challenge to select the appropriate model depending on your requirements. Before you purchase your accumulator, here are three key things to consider:
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- How many bales do you make in a year? Smaller operations (less than 10,000 bales a year) will find a compact accumulator like the AF4 more than enough. Mid-sized farms often choose the middle range models like the AF10 that stack bigger groups, saving time and money. If you are stacking 30,000+ bales annually, you will benefit from the largest accumulators, such as the AE15 or AF15. Buying too small slows you down, but buying too big costs more upfront and might outpace your existing equipment.
- What do you intend to do with your bales? What happens to your hay after it leaves the field impacts what size accumulator setup makes sense for you. Each Norden model offers different bale patterns (like 4-wide or 3-long groupings), so make sure your final stack fits the way you work. If you are feeding livestock daily, you’ll want stacks that are easy to break down. Are you selling by the trailer-load? You’ll want tightly packed, easily loadable stacks. Long term hay storage is most efficient with uniform, stable grouping.
- What size is your loader and wagons? Your loader and wagons need to handle the weight and dimensions of a full load coming off the accumulator. Overloading smaller equipment can cause breakdowns or force you to move partial loads—meaning extra trips and more wear-and-tear.
A Norden hay accumulator gathering small square bales.
Whether you bale 5,000 or 50,000 bales annually, we have a Norden Accumulator System that fits your operation perfectly. Let’s size up your needs, talk through your plans, and get you a machine that makes hay season faster, easier, and a whole lot less stressful. With eight models available, there’s no reason to force your operation to fit the machine — let’s find the machine that fits your operation.
For more detailed information or to discuss your specific needs, contact Ackerman’s Equipment. Our team is ready to assist you in selecting the right Norden accumulator!