9YF-1700 Square Baler — Entry-Level Compact Square Hay Baler
The 9YF-1700 is the entry point of the America Ever-Power square baler lineup — the most compact and lightest model, with a 1,700 mm (66.9 in) spring-tooth pickup, 2 D-type knotters, and a power range of 40 to 99 HP (29.5–73.5 kW). At just 3,858 lb (1,750 kg), the 9YF-1700 is the lightest square baler in the range and the only model that runs reliably on tractors as small as 40 HP — making it the entry point for operations that want the small-square bale premium market without the tractor upgrade or capital investment that wider, heavier models require.
- ▶ 1,700 mm (66.9 in) spring-tooth pickup — sized for compact and utility tractors at 40–99 HP
- ▶ 2 D-type knotters — automatic rope baling on every bale
- ▶ 460×360 mm (18.1×14.2 in) bale — standard small-square format for horse and retail markets
- ▶ 40 HP minimum — lowest PTO requirement in the square baler lineup
- ▶ 3,858 lb (1,750 kg) — lightest model, easier to maneuver and transport on small farm road networks
America Ever-Power · Square Baler
2 D-Type Knotters
40–99 HP
66.9 in Pickup
3,858 lb · 1,750 kg
9YF-1700 Square Baler — Compact, Capable, and Compatible With the Tractor You Already Own
The 9YF-1700 is the lowest-barrier entry into the small-square bale market in the America Ever-Power lineup. Its 40 HP minimum PTO requirement is the lowest of any square baler in the range, which means it is compatible with the compact utility tractors — 40 to 60 HP — that many small and mid-size farms already own and use for loader work, field cultivation, and mowing. For an operation with a 45 HP compact utility tractor that wants to add small-square bale production without purchasing a new tractor, the 9YF-1700 is the only model in the lineup where that is possible.
At 3,858 lb (1,750 kg), the 9YF-1700 is the lightest model in the square baler lineup — 221 lb lighter than the 9YF-1900 and 441 lb lighter than the 9YF-2200. This weight advantage matters more than it might appear on paper. A lighter baler has a lower drawbar pull requirement, which preserves traction and steering on soft or wet field surfaces. It also means less rutting on field entrances and headlands, easier manual positioning in equipment storage, and a lower hitch stress on smaller tractors that are working at the edge of their drawbar rating. For operators working small, irregular fields with tight headland turns and narrow farm lane access, the 9YF-1700's compact 4,965×2,500×1,750 mm footprint is a real field-operations advantage over the larger models.
The 9YF-1700 produces the same 460×360 mm (18.1×14.2 in) bale cross-section as every other standard model in the square baler lineup. The bale the 9YF-1700 delivers to the hay buyer, the retail feed store, or the horse owner's barn is identical in format to the bale from the 9YF-2200 — same weight range, same stacking dimension, same knotter-tied twine holds. The difference is throughput, not quality: the 9YF-1700 covers fewer acres per hour because its 66.9-inch pickup is narrower, not because its compression mechanism or knotter system is less capable than the wider models.
9YF-1700 Square Baler — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 9YF-1700 Square Baler |
| Hitching Method | Trailed (towed-type) |
| Pickup Width | 1,700 mm (66.9 in) |
| Pickup Structure | Spring Tooth Type |
| Feeder Structure | Fork Feeding Mechanism |
| Knotter Type | D-Type |
| Number of Knotters | 2 pcs |
| Compression Chamber Section (W×H) | 460×360 mm (18.1×14.2 in) |
| Baling Method | Automatic Rope Baling |
| Matching Power Range | 29.5 – 73.5 kW (40 – 99 HP) |
| PTO Speed | 540 RPM |
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 4,965×2,500×1,750 mm (195×98×69 in) |
| Machine Weight | 1,750 kg (3,858 lb) |
9YF-1700 Square Baler — Four Features That Deliver Square Bale Quality at the Entry Level
◆ 40 HP Minimum — The Lowest Barrier to Small-Square Bale Production
At 40 HP minimum PTO requirement, the 9YF-1700 opens small-square bale production to every compact utility tractor in the 40 to 60 HP class — a tractor range that is one of the most common on small and mid-size farms in North America. A 45 HP Kubota MX, a 50 HP New Holland Workmaster, a 55 HP Massey Ferguson GC Series — these are the tractors already working on small farms for loader work, field tillage, and mowing, and the 9YF-1700 pairs with all of them at 540 RPM PTO without requiring a dedicated baling tractor. The lower HP requirement also means the 9YF-1700 runs at a lower fuel cost per bale than larger models on the same tractor: a 55 HP tractor running the 9YF-1700 at 70 percent PTO load consumes less diesel per hour than the same tractor running the 9YF-2200 at 90 percent load, because the smaller machine draws less power for the same ground speed and windrow conditions.
- ✓ 40 HP minimum — lowest requirement in the entire square baler lineup
- ✓ 540 RPM PTO — compatible with every compact utility tractor built after 1980
- ✓ Lower fuel cost per bale vs wider models on the same tractor HP
◆ 1,700 mm Spring-Tooth Pickup — Matched to Single-Swath and Compact-Mower Windrows
The 66.9-inch pickup is sized for the windrow produced by a single pass of a 4 to 5 foot rotary cutter or disc mower — the implement class matched to the 40 to 60 HP compact tractor that is the 9YF-1700's primary tractor partner. This matching is intentional: a 40 HP tractor running a 4-foot disc mower produces a windrow of 18 to 24 inches after settlement, which the 9YF-1700's pickup collects cleanly without leaving edges or requiring a raking pass to merge swaths first. On operations that have a small side-delivery rake to merge 2 swaths, the 9YF-1700 picks up that merged windrow at full efficiency up to about 48 inches wide. Spring-tooth tine design provides individual flex for field safety and soil protection.
- ✓ 66.9 in width — matches the single-swath windrow from a 4–5 ft compact mower directly
- ✓ No raking pass required for single-swath operations — reduced field time and fuel cost
- ✓ Spring-tooth flex — protects tines and reduces soil contamination on rough ground
◆ Same Bale Format as the Full Lineup — Identical 18.1×14.2 in Cross-Section
The 9YF-1700 produces the same 460×360 mm (18.1×14.2 in) compression channel bale as every standard single-chamber model in the lineup. This format consistency is a meaningful practical advantage: an operation that starts with the 9YF-1700 and later upgrades to the 9YF-1900 or 9YF-2200 does not change the bale format, and therefore does not change the hay net size, the barn stacking pattern, or the bale pricing structure with existing buyers. The buyers the operation establishes on 9YF-1700 bales carry forward without disruption when the machine upgrades, because the bale dimensions are identical and the retail pricing structure does not change. This upgrade path makes the 9YF-1700 a genuine starting point rather than a dead end — a model specifically chosen for its growth compatibility with the rest of the lineup, and one that allows the operator to develop buyer relationships, refine cutting and drying schedules, and build the operational knowledge base for small-square production before committing to a higher-capacity machine.
- ✓ 460×360 mm — same cross-section as 9YF-1900, 9YF-2200, and 9YFS-2.2
- ✓ Buyer relationships and pricing established on 9YF-1700 bales carry forward on model upgrade
- ✓ Adjustable bale length — set per-market specification without changing the base bale format
◆ Lightest Model at 3,858 lb — Maneuverability and Low Traction Demand on Small Fields
At 1,750 kg (3,858 lb), the 9YF-1700 is the lightest trailed square baler in the lineup — 221 lb lighter than the 9YF-1900, 441 lb lighter than the 9YF-2200, and 3,010 lb lighter than the dual-chamber 9YFS-2.2. On a 40 to 55 HP compact tractor where the drawbar pull rating is a hard constraint, every pound of implement weight saved directly increases the traction margin available for headland turns on soft ground, uphill passes on sloped terrain, and the acceleration-from-standing that a baler requires each time it restarts after a bale ejection. The lighter weight also reduces ground pressure on wet field headlands, where rutting from heavy equipment creates soil compaction that reduces subsequent crop yields. For small-farm operations where field health is as important as hay output, the 9YF-1700's light footprint is a genuine agronomic advantage.
- ✓ 3,858 lb — lightest in the lineup, lowest drawbar pull requirement
- ✓ Reduced ground pressure — less headland rutting on wet or soft fields
- ✓ Compact 195×98×69 in overall footprint — fits narrow farm lanes and small equipment bays
The 9YF-1700 in the Square Baler Lineup — Start Here, Upgrade When Ready
The America Ever-Power square baler lineup spans five models. The 9YF-1700 is the starting point — the model that requires the least tractor HP, weighs the least, and costs the least to acquire and operate. It is the right choice for operations making their first small-square bale investment, and it is a permanent fit for operations that remain in the 40 to 60 HP tractor class and produce 100 to 300 bales per year from compact fields.
| Model | Pickup | Min HP | Weight | Annual Bales | Choose If… |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9YF-1700 ★ | 67 in | 40 HP | 3,858 lb | 100–300 | First baler · 40–60 HP · single-swath |
| 9YF-1900 | 75 in | 49 HP | 4,079 lb | 200–600 | Mid-size farm · 50–90 HP · 2-swath |
| 9YF-2200 | 87 in | 49 HP | 4,299 lb | 300–800 | Standard production · 7–9 ft mower |
| 9YF-2200S | 87 in | 99 HP | 5,181 lb | Varies | Corn stalks, sorghum, shredding needed |
| 9YFS-2.2 | 87 in | 69 HP | 6,868 lb | 600+ | Max throughput · dual chamber · commercial |
The upgrade trigger from the 9YF-1700 to the 9YF-1900 is typically one of three things: the tractor is upgraded past 60 HP and can handle a wider pickup; the annual bale count grows past 300 and the 9YF-1700's throughput becomes the bottleneck; or the mower is upgraded from 4 to 5 feet to a 6 to 7 foot model and a 2-swath windrow exceeds the 9YF-1700's 66.9-inch pickup width. Any one of these changes makes the step to the 9YF-1900 a natural fit. Until then, the 9YF-1700 covers everything the small-farm operator needs to produce and sell small-square hay at the premium market price point.
Who the 9YF-1700 Square Baler Is Built For
First-Time Square Baler Buyers
For an operation buying its first square baler, the 9YF-1700 provides the complete small-square bale function at the lowest equipment cost and the lowest tractor HP threshold. The D-type knotters and fork feeder on the 9YF-1700 are the same proven components used on the wider models — the operator learning the machine on the 9YF-1700 is learning the same baling fundamentals that apply to every other standard model in the lineup.
40–60 HP Compact Tractor Owners
The 40 HP minimum is the key differentiator. An operation running a 45 HP compact tractor for all field work cannot use the 9YF-1900 (49 HP min) reliably on dense windrows — but can use the 9YF-1700 at comfortable capacity with power reserve for variations in crop density and field terrain. The same tractor that handles a 5-foot finish mower in the morning runs the 9YF-1700 in the afternoon after the cut material has wilted to baling moisture.
Small Fields and Irregular Plot Layouts
On small, irregularly shaped fields with tight headland turns, the 9YF-1700's compact 195×98 in footprint and 3,858 lb weight mean fewer missed corner sections, tighter headland passes, and less time spent maneuvering on each turn compared to the longer, heavier models. For operations where several small plots add up to a meaningful annual bale count but no individual plot justifies a wide-pickup machine, the 9YF-1700 is the practical fit.
Post-Harvest Straw Recovery on Small Grain Farms
After a small grain combine run, the straw left on the field is recoverable revenue — wheat straw at $40 to $80 per ton as livestock bedding or feed, rice straw at $30 to $60 per ton for mushroom substrate and paper pulp. The 9YF-1700's 66.9-inch pickup collects single-swath combine straw windrows directly without a separate raking pass, and its 40 HP minimum means the same tractor that ran the grain cart can run the baler the same afternoon. For small grain operations with 20 to 60 combine acres, the 9YF-1700 converts a field-clearing cost into a straw-bale revenue stream within the same harvest-day workflow.
Operating the 9YF-1700 — Tractor Match, Ground Speed, and the Path to the Horse Hay Market
The 9YF-1700 requires a minimum of 40 HP (29.5 kW) at the PTO shaft and a 540 RPM PTO stub. A 45 to 60 HP compact utility tractor with Category I or II drawbar provides the right pairing for standard forage and straw windrows at 3 to 4 mph ground speed. The machine is trailed and requires no hydraulic remotes for basic baling operation — just the PTO connection. At 3,858 lb, it is within the towing capacity of a 45 HP 2WD tractor on flat terrain without requiring front ballast or additional rear weight.
The small-square bale the 9YF-1700 produces — a 460×360 mm cross-section at an operator-adjustable length — retails at $8 to $14 per bale in most US horse and retail markets. A 20-acre field producing 2 tons per acre of premium timothy or orchard grass at an average 50 lb per bale generates 1,600 bales per cutting — worth $12,800 to $22,400 at retail. On 3 cuttings per year, the field generates $38,400 to $67,200 in gross bale revenue from 20 acres. At those figures, the 9YF-1700 pays for itself in a fraction of the first season's production — making it one of the highest-return equipment investments available to a small farm with access to the horse-hay or retail-feed market.
- ▶ Ground speed: 3 to 4 mph optimal — limit to 3 mph on dense first-cut windrows
- ▶ Moisture target: 18–22% for best knot retention and bale density
- ▶ Before each session: Check twine on both spools · verify needle alignment · inspect pickup tine tips
- ▶ End of season: Clean knotters, oil lightly, raise pickup, store under cover
The 9YF-1700 pairs naturally with the compact-scale America Ever-Power equipment chain: a small disc mower for cutting, a compact hay rake for single-swath windrow tidying, and the 9YF-1700 for baling — all behind the same 40 to 60 HP tractor. Operations that also want round-bale capability for bulk livestock feeding can add any model from the round baler lineup starting at 25 HP, keeping the same tractor platform for both implements. The complete square baler range — from the 9YF-1700 to the 9YFS-2.2 dual-chamber — and the drivetrain gearbox replacement parts are stocked at the Dallas, TX depot for 3-day delivery to any US or Canadian address.
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Tell us your tractor HP, mower cutting width, crop type, and target market — horse hay, straw, or general small-livestock forage. We confirm PTO compatibility, recommend the right twine type and bale length setting, and provide a delivered price to your farm. Parts depot in Dallas, TX — 3-day delivery across the continental US and Canada.
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