Straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers

CPC v2.1 Code: 44125

About straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers

cpc code 44125 covers the production of straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers. These machines play a crucial role in the agricultural industry, enabling the efficient harvesting and storage of crops such as hay, straw, and other animal feed. As a key component of modern farming operations, the straw or fodder baler industry contributes significantly to the broader agricultural economy, supporting the production of livestock feed and other essential agricultural products.

Production process

Straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers, are typically manufactured using a combination of metal fabrication, mechanical engineering, and advanced automation technologies. The production process often involves the assembly of various components, such as the bale chamber, pickup mechanism, and power transmission systems. These machines are designed to gather, compress, and bind the harvested material into compact, easy-to-handle bales, ensuring efficient storage and transportation.

Production inputs

The production of straw or fodder balers requires a range of inputs, including steel and other metal components for the frame and structural elements, as well as specialized components such as hydraulic systems, electric motors, and control systems. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including engineers, technicians, and assembly workers, to design, manufacture, and assemble these machines. 42111 Metal-Cutting Machine Tool Manufacturing and 33361 Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing are among the key suppliers of inputs for the straw or fodder baler industry.

Production outputs

The primary output of the straw or fodder baler industry is, of course, the balers themselves, which are then sold to farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers. These balers are used to harvest and process a variety of crops, including hay, straw, and other animal feed materials. The baled products are then consumed by 11211 Beef Cattle Ranching and Farming and 11212 Dairy Cattle and Milk Production, as well as other livestock operations that require high-quality animal feed.

Family tree for straw or fodder balers, including pickup balers

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B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/441'>441: Agricultural or forestry machinery and parts thereof</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/4412'>4412: Harvester and threshers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading agricultural products</a>"]
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    D --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44121'>44121: Mowers for lawns, parks or sportsgrounds</a>"]
D --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44122'>44122: Combine harvester / threshers</a>"]
D --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44123'>44123: Other mowers, including cutter bars for tractor mounting</a>"]
D --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44124'>44124: Other haymaking machinery</a>"]
D --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44126'>44126: Root or tuber harvesting machines</a>"]
D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44127'>44127: Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruits or other agricultural produce</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44128'>44128: Machines for cleaning, sorting or grading seed, grain or dried leguminous vegetables</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/44129'>44129: Other harvesting and threshing machinery, n.e.c.; parts for harvesting, threshing and grading machinery</a>"]

    

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