How Jadan Transformed Small Bale Handling on the Bell River

Background

Along the Bell River near Wellington, Michael Horton, an irrigated lucerne farmer was facing a familiar challenge: keeping up with small bale production through the peak of summer. With hot days, heavy lifting and long hours in the paddock, their operation relied on multiple workers to keep things moving and the physical strain was becoming a real bottleneck.

The Challenge

  • Heavy manual handling and physically demanding work during peak summer heat
  • Reliance on multiple workers to maintain small bale production
  • Labour strain creating a bottleneck during critical production periods
  • Need to improve efficiency without increasing workforce numbers

The Solution

  • Introduced the Jadan Small Bale Accumulator & Grab to mechanise bale collection
  • Reduced manual lifting and streamlined paddock-to-shed workflow
  • Improved handling efficiency while maintaining bale quality and consistency
  • Backed by Australian-built equipment and local Jadan support

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