Many facilities unknowingly produce bales that look acceptable but fail to meet mill requirements once they hit the scale.

Mill buyers often expect trailer averages of 40,000+ pounds, which requires consistent bale size, density, and stacking efficiency. If a baler isn’t capable of producing the necessary bale weight—or if operators aren’t trained to maximize it—light load penalties quickly add up.

Understanding these requirements is key to maximizing revenue and avoiding costly deductions.