Description
Technical Specifications
| # | Item | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Model Name | – | 9YF-2200S Corn Stalk Square Baler with Shredder |
| 2 | Hitching Method | – | Towed-type |
| 3 | Picking Width | mm | 2200 |
| 4 | Picker / Shredder Type | – | Hammer-Claw Single Crusher |
| 5 | Feeder Structure | – | Fork Feeding Mechanism |
| 6 | Knotter Type | – | D-Type |
| 7 | Number of Knotters | pc | 2 |
| 8 | Compression Chamber Section (W x H) | mm | 460 x 360 |
| 9 | Baling Method | – | Automatic Rope Baling |
| 10 | Matching Power Range | kW | >=73.5 (>=100 HP) |
| 11 | Suitable Moisture — Corn/Rice/Wheat Stalk | % | 10 – 23 |
| 12 | Suitable Moisture — Leguminous Forage | % | 17 – 23 |
| 13 | Max Operating Slope | degrees | 8 |
| 14 | Overall Dimension (L x W x H) | mm | 6240 x 2760 x 1700 |
| 15 | Machine Weight | kg | 2350 |
Standing corn stalks defeat most standard square balers. The 9YF-2200S changes that. Equipped with a hammer-claw single-crusher shredder, this machine is purpose-built to reliably pick up, shred, and bale upright, lodged, and windrow-laid corn stalks, sorghum stems, and cotton stalks in a single field pass — while also baling conventional straw and forage grasses at competitive efficiency.
Product Overview
The 9YF-2200S (single-crusher variant) is a specialist square baling machine built around a hammer-claw shredding mechanism that preconditions hard-stemmed crop residues before they enter the compression chamber. While a conventional spring-tooth pickup baler requires the crop to be already cut and lying in a windrow, the 9YF-2200S can collect directly from standing or semi-upright corn stalk fields — extending post-harvest baling windows and eliminating the need for a separate stalk-cutting or chopping pass before baling.
The single-stage hammer-claw crusher breaks corn stalks, sorghum, and cotton stems into shorter, more compressible fibre before they reach the 460 x 360 mm baling chamber. Shorter, fragmented fibre compresses more densely and uniformly than unprocessed stalks, producing bales with higher structural stability, better resistance to shape distortion during transport, and a lower cost per tonne of material moved and stored. The machine requires >=73.5 kW (100 HP) to sustain the shredder mechanism under field load conditions.
Key Features
Hammer-Claw Shredder: Handles What Standard Balers Cannot
The single hammer-claw crushing mechanism rotates at high speed within the pickup zone, fragmenting corn stalks, sorghum, and cotton stems into short fibre segments as they are lifted from the field. This mechanical pre-processing is what enables the 9YF-2200S to handle standing and lodged material that would otherwise jam or slip through a spring-tooth pickup reel. The hammer-claw type is the most effective single-stage shredder design for hard-stemmed materials: the rotating claws actively engage and fracture the stalk rather than simply lifting it, ensuring consistent fragmentation regardless of stalk orientation.
High-Density Bales from Shredded Fibre
Uniform short fibres produced by the hammer-claw stage pack into the compression chamber more efficiently than intact stalks. The plunger achieves higher compression ratios with less resistance, producing denser bales with more consistent cross-sectional density from end to end. Higher-density bales reduce the number of bale trips required per tonne, lower storage volume, and improve structural stability during mechanical handling with loaders and telehandlers. For operations where bale transport distance is significant, the density gain directly reduces logistics cost.
2200 mm Working Width for Commercial-Scale Corn Fields
The 2200 mm working aperture is matched to the scale of commercial corn cultivation, where post-harvest stalk densities are high and field areas are large. At this width, the machine completes large fields in fewer passes, reducing total operating hours and fuel consumption per hectare. The wide pickup also handles irregular and scattered stalk distribution — common after mechanical corn harvesting — without requiring a preliminary raking or gathering operation.
Twin D-Type Knotters — Automatic Rope Baling
The knotter system is identical to the standard Ever-Power square baler range: twin D-type knotters tie two ropes per bale automatically, requiring no operator input during the baling cycle. The D-type bill hook’s reliability at high cycle rates makes it well suited to the higher-throughput processing pace enabled by the shredder — the knotters must keep up with faster chamber fill rates from pre-shredded fibre compared to conventional straw baling.
Moisture-Specific Material Handling
The 9YF-2200S is calibrated for crop material within specific moisture ranges: 10-23% for corn stalks, wheat straw, and rice straw; 17-23% for leguminous forage including alfalfa. Within these ranges, the hammer-claw mechanism produces consistent fragmentation and the compression chamber achieves target density reliably. Outside these ranges — particularly at very high moisture content — fragmentation efficiency and bale density may be reduced.
Field Applications and Typical Use Cases
The primary crop applications include corn stalks (upright, lodged, or windrowed at 10-23% moisture), sorghum stalks, cotton stalks, wheat straw, rice straw, alfalfa (17-23% moisture), and dry to semi-fresh forage grasses. Baled output from this machine serves a range of downstream uses depending on regional agricultural practice and buyer requirements: post-harvest corn stalk recycling (livestock feed, straw trading, biomass energy), sorghum and cotton residue collection, and multi-crop farm operations where a single machine must handle both hard-stemmed and conventional straw material.
Square bales produced by this machine are stackable to uniform heights, making them well suited to container loading, covered warehouse storage, and mechanical handling with telehandlers and front-loaders. The consistent 460 x 360 mm cross-section across all Ever-Power standard models ensures that bale handling and storage infrastructure designed for one model is fully compatible with others in the range.
Operating Conditions
Operates on slopes up to 8 degrees, on ground reasonably free of deep irrigation furrows and large rocks that could damage the shredding mechanism. Soil moisture during operation: 12-25%. The machine is not recommended for extremely high-moisture fresh-cut green material, which would not compress efficiently in the standard compression chamber.
How It Works
Step 1 — Shred and Pickup
The hammer-claw mechanism engages standing or lying crop material across the 2200 mm working width, fragmenting stalks into short fibres as they are lifted into the machine.
Step 2 — Feed and Compression
Shredded fibre flows through the fork feeding mechanism into the 460 x 360 mm compression chamber, where the plunger builds a dense, uniform bale layer by layer.
Step 3 — Tie and Eject
Twin D-type knotters fire automatically when the bale reaches target length, tying two ropes. The bound bale exits from the rear outlet and the cycle continues.
Choosing the Right Model
The Ever-Power square baler range covers entry-level compact machines through specialist shredder-equipped models. Use the comparison below to confirm this model is the right fit for your tractor, crop type, and field scale, or to identify which alternative better matches your requirements.
| Model | Pickup Width | Min. Power | Key Differentiator | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9YFS-2.2 | 2200 mm | >=51.5 kW (70HP) | Dual chamber, 2 bales/cycle | Commercial contractors, highest throughput |
| 9YF-2200 | 2200 mm | >=36.8 kW (50HP) | Wide single chamber, 50HP+ | Large farms, wide windrow fields |
| 9YF-1900 | 1900 mm | 36.8-73.5 kW | Widest power range in series | Mixed-HP fleets, medium-large farms |
| 9YF-1700 | 1700 mm | 29.5-73.5 kW (40HP+) | Lightest, lowest entry power | Small farms, compact tractors |
| 9YF-2200S (SC) | 2200 mm | >=73.5 kW (100HP) | Single crusher, corn stalk capable | Corn, sorghum, cotton stalk fields |
| 9YF-2200S (DC) | 2200 mm | >=73.5 kW (100HP) | Dual crusher + dust removal fan | Livestock feed, silage-quality bales |
If you are unsure which model suits your operation, contact our team at [email protected] with your tractor HP, crop type, and average field size. We will recommend the most appropriate model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Certification and Quality
CE and ISO certification are embedded in our production process — not retrospective additions. Each Ever-Power square baler ships with a full certification package for regulatory confidence and smooth import handling.
Packing and Shipping
Our team manages all export logistics from crating to container loading. Standard lead time: 15-30 working days. Tracking updates provided throughout transit. One unit per 20-ft, two per 40-ft container.
Maintenance and After-Sales Support
Keeping your 9YF-2200S Corn Stalk Square Baler with Shredder in peak condition requires only routine attention. Before each operating season, inspect and lubricate all PTO shaft joints, knotter bill hooks, and pickup tine bearings. Check twine thread paths for wear and replace any frayed guides before baling begins. After each working day, remove accumulated crop residue from the compression chamber, pickup reel, and knotter covers to prevent moisture retention and premature corrosion.
Ever-Power supplies genuine spare parts globally with typical dispatch in 3-5 business days. Critical wear items — D-type knotter bill hooks, twine discs, spring-tooth tines, and plunger wear strips — are stocked for all models. Operation and maintenance video guides are available upon request. Our technical support team is reachable by email at [email protected] within 24 hours.
Ever-Power: Your Long-Term Baling Partner
A baling machine is a multi-year investment. Ever-Power supports that investment with comprehensive after-sales documentation, operation and maintenance video guides, and a dedicated technical team reachable by email within 24 hours. Our global spare parts warehouse stocks all critical consumable and wear components for every model in the square baler range.
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