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  • Marcrest offers the ultimate alternative to existing bale wagons, thrower wagons and accumulators.

    At the heart of Marcrest is a dedicated family and team of employees that has found the most effective way for farmers to transport hay bales off their fields and into the marketplace. More and more hay producers each year are realizing that the full line of Marcrest equipment gives them the edge they need in today’s tough economy.
Product Portfolio
  • Bale Baron

  • Small square bales are regarded as the most manageable bale size for everyday feeding and bedding by equine and speciality livestock owners and today, Marcrest bundles are sought after by feedstores and farmers alike for their easy handling. For years, Marcrest equipment has offered innovative solutions to take the expense out of harvesting and virtually eliminate manual labour at the same time. All so you can maximize the efficiency of your forage operation and meet the demand of your customers.
      • PICKUP MODEL

      • The tractor assisted Bale Baron 4240P and 4245P in-field pick up models have become the flagship models for Marcrest. Pick-up models are well suited for larger acreages and will keep up to 2-3 balers. With the choice of 3 power options, tow behind Bale Barons can operate with any 100+ hp tractor.
      • TRAIL BEHIND MODEL

      • The tractor assisted Bale Baron 4240T and 4245T trail behind models are the original concept and have remained a popular choice as a one pass system especially suited to smaller acreages. These units conveniently tow directly behind the baler and utilize an articulated chute to guide bales directly off your existing baler. The unit is powered by either the remote hydraulics on the tractor or by an optional power unit.
      • SELF PROPELLED MODEL

      • Increase your production and simplify your operation.
        The innovative self-propelled Bale Baron is the ultimate in small bale packaging systems. It is based on the same innovative design concept as the pull-type model. Designed with power and versatility in mind, the 6240SP will increase your bale production without the use of a tractor.
    • Bale Handling

    • The best way to package small bales needs the best way to handle them too.

      Our Bale Grapples, Spears and Squeezes are designed to work hand in hand
      with our Packs and also take on all your hay handling needs.
        • The Claw

        • The Claw is a great way to handle two packs of bales at once both safely and securely. The 16 hooks grab and clamp onto the face of Bale Baron bundles and large square bales with a tight hold, allowing precision control and placement. The backguard ensures additional safety while handling two bundles or can be removed for handling single bundles in tight spaces. The Claw works especially well for loading and unloading van trailers where clearance on the sides could be an issue.

          OPTIONS

          Baler Spear Add-On
          Give your Claws spears. Designed to work with The Claw, Mega Claw and Maxi Claw this bolt on spear attachment comes equipped with three spears positioned strategically to avoid contact with the hooks. Offering the versatility of moving bundles in both the upright and flipped over positions, the spear attachment flips out of the way and bolts into place when not in use.

          SkidSteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • The EcoClaw

        • Lightweight for small loaders and skidsteers, the EcoClaw offers a low-cost bale handling alternative. Featuring 12 hooks, the EcoClaw capably handles one bundle at a time with precision control and placement.
        • The MegaClaw

        • With its heavy-duty frame designed for end loading van trailers in the field without a dock, the MegaClaw is the ultimate solution for your bale handling needs. Featuring 16 hooks to grab and clamp onto the face of Bale Baron bundles and large square bales with a tight hold. The MegaClaw allows for precision control and placement. The backguard ensures safety while handling two bundles or can be removed for handling single bundles in tight spaces.

          OPTIONS

          Baler Spear Add-On
          Give your Claws spears. Designed to work with The Claw, Mega Claw and Maxi Claw this bolt on spear attachment comes equipped with three spears positioned strategically to avoid contact with the hooks. Offering the versatility of moving bundles in both the upright and flipped over positions, the spear attachment flips out of the way and bolts into place when not in use.

          Skidsteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • The MaxiClaw

        • Take your bale handling productivity to the max with the MaxiClaw. Featuring a heavy-duty frame for exceptional durability, the claws on the powered backguard of the MaxiClaw enable the operator to also grab the top bundles in a stack. With more contact points on the bales, MaxiClaw can easily move stacks of three 3 x 4 large square bales or two bundles.

          OPTIONS

          Baler Spear Add-On
          Give your Claws spears. Designed to work with The Claw, Mega Claw and Maxi Claw this bolt on spear attachment comes equipped with three spears positioned strategically to avoid contact with the hooks. Offering the versatility of moving bundles in both the upright and flipped over positions, the spear attachment flips out of the way and bolts into place when not in use.

          Skidsteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • The Tusk

        • The Tusk is Marcrest’s custom-designed bale spear for flipped-over bundles and large square bales. The strong prongs are perfectly positioned to spear the centre of the bales in a bundle. The spacing makes it easy to avoid getting between bales for greater stability when lifting packs. The backguard ensures safety while handling two to three packs at a time or can be removed for handling single bundles in tight spaces. Available in a 3, 4 or 5 prong design, The Tusk also features standard 49" tines for moving bundles to spear all three layers of bales. Shorter tines are available.
        • The Squeeze

        • The Squeeze bale grapple is designed with long arms that allow you to easily handle bale packs or square bales. The Squeeze is ideal for loading and unloading pick-up trucks because this hydraulic clamp is able to grab bales and bale packs length ways. It doesn’t stop there, The Squeeze is also designed to open wide enough to grab wide as well.

          OPTIONS

          Skidsteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • The Pinch

        • Speed And Precision

          Like The Squeeze, The Pinch is a hydraulic bale squeeze designed to grab square bales and bale packs from the sides. Equipped with 3 foot arms which open up to 8.5 feet, the Pinch easily grabs bundles and large bales from the side. With no sharp edges on the arms, the Pinch allows for outstanding handling of wrapped bales and is ideal for handling wrapped 9-pack baleage bundles.

          OPTIONS

          Skidsteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • The Clam

        • A bale squeeze with flat plate arms designed specifically for loading bundles into van trailers, the Clam demonstrates an extra level of versatility since it can also be used for wrapped bales.

          OPTIONS

          Skidsteer Extension Mount
          Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.

          Forklift Extension Mount
          Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • FORKLIFT MOUNT EXTENSION

        • Mount for grapple to fit forklift. Fits forklift tines up to 5.5” wide, 2.5” high, 42” long.
        • SKIDSTEER MOUNT EXTENSION

        • Extends the loader mounting bracket 24” from the grapple to increase reach across a trailer with a skid loader.
        • BALE SPEAR ADD-ON

        • Give your Claws spears. Designed to work with The Claw, Mega Claw and Maxi Claw this bolt on spear attachment comes equipped with three spears positioned strategically to avoid contact with the hooks.

          Offering the versatility of moving bundles in both the upright and flipped over positions, the spear attachment flips out of the way and bolts into place when not in use. The rugged spears make quick work of handling bundles and are also tough enough to take on large square bales.
      • Power Hitch

      • Bale twice as much with one less man and one less tractor. The Power Linx takes PTO power from one tractor and splits it in two. Your tractor now easily operates two balers at once getting you out of the field in half the time - saving on labour and equipment cost.

        Introducing the new Swing-Max Power Hitch with Auto Guidance - the first fully automated steering system for in-field baling and on-road travel. Now, with one operator and one tractor, you can double your small bale productivity. By splitting your tractor's existing PTO power into two, you can now operate an additional baler for more bales in less time.
          • SWING-MAX

          • Productivity Just Turned

            A Huge Corner
            Introducing the new Swing-Max Power Hitch with Auto Guidance - the first fully automated steering system for in-field baling and on-road travel.

            Featuring LiDAR technology, Auto Guidance continuously scans the terrain ahead, latches onto the windrow, and automatically straddles it to the very end. All you need to do is simply drive the tractor and Auto Guidance does the rest.

            For additional versatility on the field, Swing-Max is now available in two models – a 540 rpm output model for two string balers and a 1,000 rpm output model for three string balers.
          • POWER LINX

          • Dual Power Hitch

            Double up with the Power Linx - Dual Power Hitch
            Bale twice as much with one less man and one less tractor. The Power Linx takes PTO power from one tractor and splits it in two. Your tractor now easily operates two balers at once getting you out of the field in half the time - saving on labour and equipment cost.
        • Transport

        • A secure load with no tie-down straps. Bale Rails frees up your time and increases safety in the field and in transport.
              • BALE RAILS

              • TIED DOWN? NOT YOU.

                A secure load with no tie-down straps. Bale Rails frees up your time and increases safety in the field and in transport.

                Hydraulic sides hold the bales while in motion and are activated at the tractor. Speed up heading in and out of fields and increase confidence in the field on uneven terrain. The sides are independent allowing loader access from either side. The parallel linkage lowers the sides for unobstructed loading and unloading.
          • Hay Our Way

          • Small square bales are regarded as the most manageable bale size for everyday feeding and bedding by equine and specialty livestock owners today. Our system eliminates manual labour while supplying the market. The Bale Baron accumulates and packages small square bales into bundles secured with twine. The bundles can be handled multiple times in and out of storage and retain their original shape. The bundle is comprised of 36 inch bales and is specifically designed to fit into van trailers.
              • BUNDLES

                  • 21BUNDLE

                  • The Bale Baron 21 Pack uses standard bales from 14" x 18" (36 cm x 46 cm) balers.
                  • 18BUNDLE

                  • The Bale Baron 18 Pack uses standard bales from 16"x18" (40cm x 46cm) balers. With optional telescoping endgates, make 18 packs with bales from 14"x18" (36cm x 46cm) balers
                  • 9BUNDLE

                  • With optional telescoping endgates, the Bale Baron 9 Pack uses standard bales from 14"x18" (36cm x 46cm) balers. Great for making high-moisture wrapped forage bales. * Optional Equipment Required