{"id":12353,"date":"2026-07-15T16:33:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:33:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/?p=12353"},"modified":"2026-07-15T16:47:01","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:47:01","slug":"ethiopia-invests-in-2-silage-wrapper-machines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/ethiopia-invests-in-2-silage-wrapper-machines\/","title":{"rendered":"Ethiopia Livestock Farm Invests in 2 Silage Wrapper Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Customer Location:<\/strong> Ethiopia, East Africa <\/li>    <li><strong>Equipment:<\/strong> 2 \u00d7 Silage Wrapper Machine (Model 55-52) <\/li>    <li><strong>Application:<\/strong> Large-scale forage preservation for cattle and livestock <\/li>    <li><strong>Consumables:<\/strong> Plastic net wrap (20 rolls) + silage stretch film (80 rolls)<\/li> <\/ul>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Challenge: Feed Preservation at Scale in East Africa<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ethiopia holds one of Africa&#8217;s largest livestock populations. Cattle, sheep, and goats are central to rural livelihoods \u2014 but the country&#8217;s seasonal rainfall cycle creates a recurring problem. Grass is abundant during the wet season and nearly absent during the dry months that follow.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional hay storage offers a partial solution, but it loses nutritional value during drying, requires significant space, and spoils quickly in humid conditions. Silage \u2014 grass compressed into airtight bales and left to ferment \u2014 preserves far more protein and energy, stores efficiently, and feeds animals through dry season with consistent nutritional output.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">To produce silage at the scale their operation required, this Ethiopian customer needed a reliable <strong>silage wrapper machine<\/strong>: not a single unit, but a two-machine setup capable of processing large grass volumes during the narrow peak harvest window each season.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Equipment Selected: Model 55-52 Silage Wrapper Machine<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">After evaluating options from multiple suppliers, the customer ordered <strong>two units of the <a href=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/silage-baler-machine-round-baler\/\">Model 55-52 silage baler wrapper machine<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a diesel-powered round baler and wrapper combination engineered for field use in demanding environments.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>9YF-5B\uff08\u30c7\u30a3\u30fc\u30bc\u30eb\u30a8\u30f3\u30b8\u30f3\uff09<\/th><th>\u4ed5\u69d8<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u30e2\u30c7\u30eb<\/td><td>55-52 (with battery charging device)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine<\/td><td>15 HP electric-start diesel engine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u30d0\u30ec\u30eb\u30b5\u30a4\u30ba<\/td><td>550 \u00d7 520 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Machine Dimensions<\/td><td>2135 \u00d7 1350 \u00d7 1300 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Baling Speed<\/td><td>60\u201365 bales\/hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Output Capacity<\/td><td>5\u20136 tonnes\/hour<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>50\u301c70kg<\/td><td>65\u2013100 kg per bale<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>800\u301c1200kg\/m\u00b3<\/td><td>450\u2013500 kg\/m\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Twine Consumption<\/td><td>2.5 kg\/tonne<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wrapping Unit Power<\/td><td>1.1\u20133 kW, 3-phase<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1550kg<\/td><td>850kg<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">specifications of silage baler wrapper<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12366\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/diesel-engine-silage-round-baler-machines.webp\" alt=\"diesel engine silage round baler-machines\" class=\"wp-image-12366\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/diesel-engine-silage-round-baler-machines.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/diesel-engine-silage-round-baler-machines-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/diesel-engine-silage-round-baler-machines-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/diesel-engine-silage-round-baler-machines-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Diesel Engine Silage Round Baler Machines<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12365\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-silage-baler-wrapping-machinery.webp\" alt=\"corn silage baler wrapping machinery\" class=\"wp-image-12365\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-silage-baler-wrapping-machinery.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-silage-baler-wrapping-machinery-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-silage-baler-wrapping-machinery-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/corn-silage-baler-wrapping-machinery-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Corn Silage Baler Wrapping Machinery<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>15 HP electric-start diesel engine<\/strong> makes the machine fully self-contained \u2014 no external grid connection required during field operation. The integrated battery charging device keeps the starter system ready without a separate power source, a practical advantage across Ethiopian farming regions where grid access is unreliable.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">At <strong>60\u201365 bales per hour<\/strong> and <strong>5\u20136 tonnes per hour<\/strong> per unit, two machines running in parallel deliver a combined capacity of up to <strong>12 tonnes per hour<\/strong> \u2014 sufficient to handle high-volume grass harvesting within compressed seasonal windows.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Custom Configuration Per Unit<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each silage wrapper machine was specified with a complete operational package to ensure the customer could begin production immediately on delivery.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Spare Parts Kit<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>204 bearing model: 4 bearings, 4 sprockets, 10 chain connectors, 2 chain tensioner wheels, 1 blade, 1 proximity switch, 1 full chain set<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Control System<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>PLC control cabinet \u2014 full English-language interface<\/li>    <li>Automatic film cutting and film-leading function<\/li>    <li>Trolley cart for on-farm mobility<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Support Equipment<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Air compressor (3-phase)<\/li>    <li>Air pump<\/li>    <li>Tool kit<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Pre-Shipment Preparation<\/strong><\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Full factory run test completed before dispatch<\/li>    <li>Bale weight pre-calibrated to a moderate output range \u2014 not maximum compression \u2014 to reduce mechanical stress during initial operation and simplify startup for the operator<\/li>    <li>Machines shipped wrapped in stretch film for transit protection<\/li> <\/ul>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The English-language PLC interface was a specific customer requirement. Across East Africa, English is the working language for equipment operators and farm technicians. An English control panel shortens the learning curve and reduces the risk of setting errors during early operation.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Consumables: Net Wrap and Silage Stretch Film<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The customer ordered a full season&#8217;s supply of consumables alongside the silage baler wrapper machines, covering both the baling and wrapping stages of production.<\/p>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plastic Net Wrap \u2014 20 Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>9YF-5B\uff08\u30c7\u30a3\u30fc\u30bc\u30eb\u30a8\u30f3\u30b8\u30f3\uff09<\/th><th>\u4ed5\u69d8<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Roll Width<\/td><td>50 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thickness<\/td><td>15 \u03bcm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Length<\/td><td>2,000 m per roll<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roll Diameter<\/td><td>22 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roll Weight<\/td><td>11.4 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packaging<\/td><td>50 \u00d7 22 \u00d7 22 cm<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">plastic net specifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Net wrap is applied during the baling stage, holding compressed grass in shape before the silage wrapper machine applies the outer film layer. At 2,000 metres per roll, each roll supports extended continuous operation with minimal changeover interruptions.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12369\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-for-silage-baling.webp\" alt=\"plastic net for silage baling\" class=\"wp-image-12369\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-for-silage-baling.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-for-silage-baling-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-for-silage-baling-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-for-silage-baling-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plastic Net For Silage Baling<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12370\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net.webp\" alt=\"plastic net\" class=\"wp-image-12370\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/plastic-net-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u30d7\u30e9\u30b9\u30c1\u30c3\u30af\u30cd\u30c3\u30c8<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/figure>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Silage Stretch Film \u2014 80 Rolls<\/strong><\/h3>    <figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>9YF-5B\uff08\u30c7\u30a3\u30fc\u30bc\u30eb\u30a8\u30f3\u30b8\u30f3\uff09<\/th><th>\u4ed5\u69d8<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Roll Width<\/td><td>27 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thickness<\/td><td>25 \u03bcm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length per Roll<\/td><td>1,800 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Roll Weight<\/td><td>10.4 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Packaging<\/td><td>1 roll per carton<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">silage film specifications<\/figcaption><\/figure>   <div class=\"wp-block-image\"> <figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/silage-baler-and-forage-film.webp\" alt=\"silage baler and forage film\" class=\"wp-image-12372\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/silage-baler-and-forage-film.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/silage-baler-and-forage-film-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/silage-baler-and-forage-film-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/silage-baler-and-forage-film-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">silage baler and forage film<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>   <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">The <strong>25 \u03bcm silage stretch film<\/strong> is the oxygen barrier that makes fermentation possible. Applied at multiple overlapping layers by the silage wrapper machine, it creates an airtight seal around each bale. Without this seal, oxygen enters the bale, fermentation fails, and the grass rots rather than is preserved.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ordering 80 rolls alongside the machines gives the customer a full production buffer for their first season \u2014 removing the sourcing delay that often disrupts new silage operations.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why This Setup Works for Ethiopia<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each element of this order was matched to the specific realities of large-scale farming in East Africa:<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Diesel power with battery charging<\/strong> \u2014 Remove grid dependency entirely. The silage wrapper machine operates anywhere grass grows, regardless of local infrastructure.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>English PLC interface<\/strong> \u2014 Reduce operator training time and minimise configuration errors across a multilingual workforce.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Factory-calibrated bale weight<\/strong> \u2014 Moderate compression at startup extends machine life during the break-in period and gives operators a stable baseline before adjusting to field conditions.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Complete spare parts on delivery<\/strong> \u2014 Bearings, blades, sprockets, and a proximity switch arrive with the machine. On-site maintenance is possible without waiting on international parts shipments.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Matched consumables supply<\/strong> \u2014 80 rolls of stretch film and 20 rolls of net wrap eliminate the supply gap that delays first-season production for most new silage equipment buyers.<\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"> <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12377\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newly-manufactured-silage-bale-wrapping-machine.webp\" alt=\"newly-manufactured silage bale wrapping machine\" class=\"wp-image-12377\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newly-manufactured-silage-bale-wrapping-machine.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newly-manufactured-silage-bale-wrapping-machine-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newly-manufactured-silage-bale-wrapping-machine-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/newly-manufactured-silage-bale-wrapping-machine-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Newly-Manufactured Silage Bale Wrapping Machine<\/figcaption><\/figure>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" data-id=\"12375\" src=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fully-automatic-baling-and-wrapping-machine-for-silage.webp\" alt=\"fully automatic baling and wrapping machine for silage\" class=\"wp-image-12375\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fully-automatic-baling-and-wrapping-machine-for-silage.webp 720w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fully-automatic-baling-and-wrapping-machine-for-silage-600x450.webp 600w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fully-automatic-baling-and-wrapping-machine-for-silage-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/fully-automatic-baling-and-wrapping-machine-for-silage-16x12.webp 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fully Automatic Baling And Wrapping Machine For Silage<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/figure>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deployment Outcome<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With two calibrated silage wrapper machines, a full accessories package, and a matched consumables supply, this Ethiopian customer entered their first silage season with everything needed for immediate, high-volume production.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\">Combined throughput of <strong>10\u201312 tonnes per hour<\/strong> allows the farm to process peak-season grass efficiently, building a stored feed reserve that sustains livestock through the months when fresh pasture is unavailable.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This procurement approach \u2014 a complete, pre-tested, immediately deployable system rather than equipment purchased piecemeal \u2014 is increasingly the standard among serious livestock operators across East Africa who cannot afford production downtime during short harvest windows.<\/p>    <h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Supplying Silage Wrapper Machines Across Africa<\/strong><\/h2>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We manufacture and export silage wrapper machines to livestock farms, agricultural cooperatives, and feed producers across Ethiopia, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and broader East and West Africa.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every unit is built for durability in high-heat, high-dust field environments. Pre-shipment testing, English-language configuration, matched consumables supply, and after-sales support \u2014 including remote guidance and spare parts \u2014 are standard across all orders.<\/p>    <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph translation-block\"><strong>Contact us to discuss your silage wrapper machine requirements.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Ethiopian livestock farm ordered 2 silage wrapper machines (Model 55-52) with full accessories and consumables. See specs, custom configuration, and why this setup works for East Africa.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12364,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[322,810],"tags":[68],"class_list":["post-12353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-case","tag-silage"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12353","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12353"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12353\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12378,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12353\/revisions\/12378"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12364"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12353"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12353"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/silagebaler.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12353"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}