Machinery and goods transportation
Tractor-drawn bale trailers for round bales and square bales – high stability, low tare weight and safe bale transport at 40 and 60 km/h
Metsjö’s tractor-drawn bale trailers are developed for professional transport of round bales, square bales and straw where high stability, low tare weight and secure load restraint are essential.
The trailers are engineered for modern farming operations and contractors that demand efficient bale handling, high transport capacity and safe operation both on the road and in the field. Thanks to low tare weight, advanced chassis technology and well-designed load securing systems, Metsjö bale trailers provide very high payload capacity and stable transport even at high speeds and with large bale volumes.
The bale trailers are used for transport of:
Round bales
Square bales
Straw
Haylage
Silage bales
Hay
Biomass materials
Hydraulic load securing system developed for efficient bale handling
Metsjö’s hydraulic load securing system is developed to provide high safety, fast handling and maximum flexibility during loading and transport.
Unlike many conventional bale trailers, the load securing pipes do not go into the ground during loading. This means that the trailer can still be moved in the field even when the load securing system is lowered, simplifying operation and improving loading efficiency.
The system provides:
Possibility to load against only one side
More flexible loading operation
More efficient field handling
Improved transport safety
The hydraulic load securing system uses round securing pipes that:
Roll easily over the bales
Are gentle on plastic wrap and netting
Reduce the risk of bale damage
The external gripping width can be adjusted between:
2550 mm
2800 mm
making the system adaptable for different bale sizes and transport requirements.
Stable construction for safe transport
Metsjö bale trailers are engineered for high stability both on the road and in rough terrain.
The design features:
Highly stable chassis construction
Minimal side movement during transport
Low centre of gravity
Optimized weight distribution
This improves:
Transport stability
Safety at high speeds
Driver comfort
Control on uneven terrain
3 tonnes of weight transfer to the tractor
The bale trailers are designed for active weight transfer to the tractor.
The system enables approximately:
3 tonnes of weight transfer
which provides:
Improved traction
Increased stability
Better off-road capability in the field
Reduced wheel slip
This is especially important during operation in wet conditions or on soft soils.
Hardox construction for long service life
The platform is fully constructed in Hardox steel, providing extremely high durability and long service life even under intensive operation.
The construction includes:
Hardox steel throughout the platform
A small edge preventing the bales from sliding
High wear resistance
Low tare weight
The combination of high strength and low weight provides:
High payload capacity
Long service life
Low maintenance costs
Efficient transport economy
Low tare weight and high payload capacity
Metsjö bale trailers are developed to maximize transported load per trip.
The low tare weight enables:
Higher payload capacity
Lower fuel consumption
More bales transported per trip
Lower cost per bale transported
Combined with large wheels, multiple axles and optimized chassis geometry, the trailers provide excellent off-road capability and low ground impact even under heavy loads.
Large wheels and low soil compaction
The bale trailers can be equipped with very large wheels within legal vehicle width limits.
This provides:
Lower ground pressure
Improved off-road capability
Reduced soil damage
More soil-friendly field operation
Together with optimized weight distribution and low tare weight, soil compaction is minimized even during demanding harvest conditions.
Hydraulic suspension for comfort and stability
Many Metsjö bale trailers can be equipped with advanced hydraulic suspension developed for:
High transport stability
Comfort at high transport speeds
Low soil compaction
Active weight distribution
The system combines:
Laser-aligned axles
Communicating hydraulic suspension
Low centre of gravity
Stable chassis geometry
providing excellent stability both on the road and in rough terrain.
EU type approved bale trailers for 40 and 60 km/h
Metsjö offers EU type approved tractor-drawn bale trailers according to Regulation (EU) 167/2013.
The approvals include:
40 km/h
60 km/h
and the categories:
R3A
R3B
R4A
R4B
depending on axle configuration and specification.
This enables:
Legal high-speed transport
Simplified EU registration
Efficient bale transport over longer distances
High transport safety
Safety systems for professional bale transport
EU-approved Metsjö trailers can be equipped with:
ABS braking systems
Load-sensing air brakes
RSS Roll Stability Support
Steering axles
Side marker lights with integrated indicators
These systems improve:
Braking stability
Directional stability
Road safety
Roll-over resistance
Transport comfort
Swedish-built bale trailers for professional operation
All Metsjö bale trailers are engineered and manufactured in Sweden with focus on:
Long service life
High structural strength
Professional heavy-duty operation
Low operating costs
Advanced hydraulics and chassis technology
Metsjö is certified according to:
ISO 9001
ISO 3834-2
EU COP (Certificate of Production)
Environmentally certified production
This ensures high quality, full traceability and long-term operational reliability throughout the entire product lifecycle.