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Bale Link

HAY OPERATION MANAGEMENT

Hay management can be tedious and requires a grower's attention to details. Keeping track of the details about each cutting, field or bale can be difficult or next to impossible to manage. Bale Link will collect these details automatically, and stores them on the Bale Link website to be able to analyze anytime, even as balers are running in the field.

 

Available in North America

OVERVIEW

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION


Hay production is challenging to manage, from overseeing fields to inventory and logistics. Attention to detail can make the difference between profit and loss. Bale Link seamlessly collects these details for analysis at any time, even while balers are in the field. Bale Link streamlines hay production logistics while enhancing profitability for users. It automatically stores data collected by your baler, which can be viewed on the Bale Link webpage. This data is accessible in real-time as you are baling or can be used later to analyze and generate custom reports. All of this information can be used by the grower to help make more informed decisions.

BALE LINK BASICS

Key Features

  • Geo-Location, Date & Time of Bale Drop
  • Bale Length & Flake Infomation
  • Bale Moisture & Weight
  • Heat Mapping & Sorting by Bale
  • Fields, Cuttings & Other Filtering
  • Quick View Summary & Field Summary
  • Report Generation & Exporting
  • Importing & Exporting of Field Boundaries
  • Field Boundary Creation & Editing

HOW IT WORKS

1. Baler AMC sends data to ACGO Connect

2. AGCO Connect sends data to Bale Link

3. Bale Link checks that user have active subscription

4. Bales are stored to Bale Link account (logging needed) 

5. User can view and utilize their bales data through Bale Link website

AVAILABLE FROM EVERY BAILER

  • Bale creation date and time
  • Bale length
  • Flake count
  • Bale size
  • Baler VIN
  • Bale drop location
  • Bale unique identifier number

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

  • Average Bale Moisture / Peak Moisture
    Baler must have compatible ISOBUS moisture sensor

  • Bale Weight / Dry Mass
    Baler must have compatible ISOBUS bale scale and moisture sensor

  • Preservative Applied
    Baler must have compatible HayBoss Preservative Applicator from AGCO Parts

  • RFID Tag Serial Number
    Coming soon! Baler must have reader and AdvancedLink Twine from AGCO Parts

CUSTOMER TESTIMONIAL

QUICK GUIDE

STEPS TO CONNECT BALE LINK

1. Account Registration

Create your Bale Link account for an organization (farm). This account holder has the unique ability to manage the users and balers of the organization. The email used for the registration of this account is important when it will come to automatically authenticating balers later.

2. Connect Telemetry Registration

Before doing anything else in Bale Link, the AGCO Connect telemetry solution on the baler must be registered, activated, and functioning. The email that is tied to your Connect registration for the baler/account needs to be the same as one used when creating your Bale Link account.

Once the account holder can see the applicable baler VINs in their Connect app, then they can proceed to the next step. The Connect Telemetry registration must be completed by your local AGCO dealer.

3. Add New Baler

The account holder now can go into their Baler Settings and Add New Baler(s). When trying to add a VIN to an account, Bale Link will automatically check and verify the that one of the following is true. If one of these do not match, adding the new baler will fail.

• The email registration of the Connect telemetry solution matches the email registration of the Bale Link master account holder.

• The email registration of the Connect telemetry solution matches one of the emails in the authorized emails list.

4. Verify ACM Status and Expiration

When a baler is successfully added to the account, verify that the ACM status is confirmed, and the ACM Subscription Expires at a date desired in the future. These are both displayed in the Baler Settings

• The email registration of the Connect telemetry solution matches one of the emails in the authorized emails list.

5. Bale Link Activation

To see bale information produced for the authorized balers, the Bale Link status icon must appear Active. If the baler is not active, there may be an issue with the ACM or baler connection.

6. Enjoy Bale Link

Now that the baler(s) are active, you can now manage users and the data from the machines.

FAQ

  • Will Bale Link be available in markets other than North America?

Currently, Bale Link is accessible exclusively in North America.  However, Bale Link is set to become available worldwide later in 2025.

  • What balers is Bale Link compatible with?

Bale Link is compatible with the following balers:

Hesston by Massey Ferguson LB2200 Series Large Square Balers

Fendt 1200 Series (Gen 3) Large Square Balers

Hesston by Massey Ferguson RB 1 Series Round Balers

  • Does it cost anything to activate Bale Link?

Currently, Bale Link is free for users to activate as long as they have an active and valid AGCO Connect account for their balers.

  • Can I see or be included in multiple organizations to see their bales?

Not currently. A user’s email is only able to participate in one Bale Link account at a time. 

  • Can I invite and remove others from my organization?

Yes! As an organization owner in Bale Link, you can send invites to anyone by the click of a button or remove them. 

  • Where is the baler getting GPS and cellular signal from?

The AGCO Connectivity Module (ACM) that communicates with the baler ECU is located on the baler and has its own GPS signal. 

  • What is the locational accuracy of the bales?

The telemetry feature uses non-differential GPS with sub-10ft accuracy.

  • What moisture sensors are compatible for Bale Link to track moisture?

ISOBUS compatible Harvest Tec and Gazeeka moisture sensors that communicate to the baler. Tip: If you are using standalone moisture monitors in the cab, Bale Link cannot track the moisture.  

  • Can I import field boundaries to Bale Link?

Yes! There are a variety of available formats that can be accommodated.

  • Can I use Bale Link on my mobile phone or device?

Yes, but with the amount of data displayed on a small screen, it can be a little cumbersome. We highly recommend using computer to use Bale Link to take advantage of the full experience. 

  • How can I keep track of bales when I bale more than one cutting per year?

Yes, Bale Link uses a unique “Cuttings” feature which gives you the ability to see your bales organized by field, time of baling, and crop. Cuttings have to be customized by each account and gives full flexibility to view the data in the way you want.

  • Can I move the bales or create stacks?

This feature is not currently available.

  • Can a baler be activated in multiple Bale Link organizations?

No.

  • Can I export all my information?

Yes, the user can export all the raw data in a CSV format all at once. Additionally, users can use filters to select certain information to view in reports and these can be exported by CSV and PDF. 

Last update 27.3.2025