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Abbey Bale Shears - Unlocking Efficiency in Bale Handling and Processing

Designed to revolutionise your bale handling operations, the Abbey Bale Shears are engineered with cutting-edge technology to streamline the process of splitting round bales while retaining plastic and netting.

Built for modern livestock farms, contractors and mixed operations, this new addition to the Abbey range improves feeding efficiency, reduces labour input and enhances overall safety when processing silage, hay or straw.

Whether feeding directly into a diet feeder or placing bales in front of feed barriers, Abbey Bale Shears provide a fast, clean and controlled solution.

Key Features

  • Splits round bales while retaining plastic & net

  • Improves operator efficiency and safety

  • Reduces feeding time

  • Euro brackets supplied as standard for easy compatibility

  • Cuts silage, hay and straw expertly

  • Requires one double-acting hydraulic service

  • Ideal for splitting bales for diet feeders or feed barriers

Each Bale Shear is designed for seamless integration with your existing tractor and equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to your workflow.

Built for Performance & Reliability

Abbey Bale Shears are constructed with durability and practicality in mind. From the heavy-duty frame to the precision-engineered blade system, every component is built to perform under demanding farm conditions.

With Euro brackets as standard, compatibility is straightforward, allowing operators to quickly attach and get to work.

The design ensures:

  • Clean bale splitting

  • Retention of plastic to reduce contamination

  • Reduced manual handling

  • Improved feeding accuracy

Benefits to Your Operation

Enhanced Efficiency

Split bale handling becomes faster and more efficient, helping reduce labour requirements and increasing overall productivity on farm.

Preservation of Plastic

Retaining plastic during the splitting process ensures minimal waste and reduces the risk of plastic contamination in feed, supporting environmental responsibility and cost-effectiveness.

Seamless Integration

Designed to fit smoothly into your existing workflow, Abbey Bale Shears adapt to your farm’s daily operations, maximising efficiency without adding complexity.

Ideal Applications

  • Splitting round silage bales

  • Feeding into diet feeders

  • Feeding in front of barriers

  • Processing hay and straw bales

  • Improving efficiency during busy feeding periods

Abbey Bale Shears
Model Bale Shears
Length (mm) 1125 mm
Width (mm) 1850 mm
Height (Closed) (mm) 840 mm
Height (Open) (mm) 1695 mm
Maximum Blade Opening (mm) 1415 mm
Maximum Blade Cutting Width (mm) 1700 mm
Hydraulics Required Double Acting Service
Standard Linkage Tractor Euro Brackets
Weight (No Linkage) (kg) 440 kg
Oil Pressure Allowed (Bar) 150 Bar
Maximum Oil Flow (L/min) 20 L/min
Maximum Bale Weight (kg) 1500 kg

Features

  • Splits round bales while retaining plastic & net
  • Improved operator efficiency & safety
  • Reduces feeding time
  • Euro brackets supplied as standard for easy compatibility
  • Cuts silage, hay & straw expertly
  • Requires one double acting hydraulic service
  • Ideal for splitting bales for diet feeders or in front of feed barriers

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