Machinery Hay and Forage New Bale Splitter Makes Quick Work of Removing Bale Wrapping By Dave Mowitz Dave Mowitz In 1982 Dave came to Successful Farming as a senior editor first covering agronomic topics and then machinery. He went on to serve the nation's farmers as executive editor of Successful Farming Magazine and editor of the Ageless Iron Almanac, a bimonthly publication covering the hobby of agricultural collectibles. Dave recently retired from the Successful Farming family but continues to serve the organization as a contributing editor. Successful Farming's Editorial Guidelines Published on February 14, 2018 Close Photo: RhinoAg The unique grabbing system on RhinoAg's Mega Bale Splitter (MBS) employs hooked teeth (as seen in the horizontal row of black hooks) that bite into bale wrap material and then retract (rotate back into the frame) to hold on to the wrap. "When you lift the section of the bale that you have cut in half, off comes the wrap on the entire bale," explains Joshua Trolinger of RhinoAg. "Our Wrap Retention Mechanism holds on to the wrap until the bale is deposited in a grinder or feeder. After the forage is released, you can move away from that location taking the bale wrap with you. To release the wrap, you simply tip the MBS forward and the wrap falls on the ground." RhinoAg's MBS splits 4- to 6-foot round or square bales utilizing unique serrated teeth (seen below the bale wrap hooked teeth). The 1,300-pound attachment carries a $9,499 suggested retail price. For more informatio, go to rhinoag.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit