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These are survey results only - not recommended rates.
NOTES: *Indicates one report received.
Haying
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting & conditioning hay – mower conditioner | South | $17.50-28/ac | $12-28/ac | $17.50-28/ac | |
| Central | $17.50-28/ac | $15-28/ac | $17-28/ac | ||
| North | $15/ac $100/hr* | $15/ac $100/hr* | $15/ac $100/hr* | ||
| Total reports = 41 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Cutting & conditioning hay - mower conditioner plus raking | Alberta | $24.50-42/ac | $22-42/ac | $24.50-42/ac | |
| Total reports = 14 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Raking | Alberta | $3-14/ac $110/hr | $3-14/ac $110/hr | $7-14/ac $110/hr | |
| Total reports = 24 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling – small square | Alberta | $0.55-1/bale | $0.55-1/bale | $0.55-1/bale | |
| Total reports = 5 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Hay hauling – small square (1060 bales/load) | Alberta | $24-31/tonne $90/hr* | $24-31/tonne $90/hr* | $24-31/tonne $90/hr* | |
| Total reports = 6 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling & stacking – small square | Alberta | $1.20/bale* | $1.20/bale* | $1.20/bale* | |
| Total reports = 1 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Stacking & hauling - small square | Alberta | $0.55-1/bale | $0.55-1/bale | $0.55-1/bale | |
| Total reports = 4 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling, stacking & hauling - small square | Alberta | $1.10-1.50/bale | $1.10-1.50/bale | $1.10-1.50/bale | |
| Total reports = 3 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling – large square | Alberta | $11-18/bale | $11-18/bale | $11-18/bale | |
| Total reports = 19 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Stacking – large square | Alberta | $3/bale | $2.50-3/bale | $3/bale | |
| Total reports = 6 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling & stacking – large square |  | $20/bale | $20/bale | $20/bale | |
| Total reports = 5 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling – large round | South | $12-15/bale | $9.50-15/bale | $12-15/bale | |
| Central | $11-16/bale | $10-16/bale | $11-16/bale | ||
| North | $10-12/bale | $9-13/bale | $10-13/bale | ||
| Peace | $13/bale* | $13/bale* | $13/bale* | ||
| Total reports = 59 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Hay hauling – large round | 15 bales | $4/bale | $4/bale | $4/bale | |
| 17 bales | $6-13.20/bale | $2.50-13.20/bale | $6-13.20/bale | ||
| 34 - 38 bales | $8-10/bale $125-200/hr $23/tonne* | $8-10/bale $150-200/hr $23/tonne* | $8-10/bale $150-200/hr $23/tonne* | ||
| Total reports = 13 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Stacking – large round | Alberta | $2.50-3/bale $80/hr* | - - | - - | |
| Total reports = 0 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Stacking & hauling - large round & large square | Alberta | $2.50-5/bale | $2.50-5/bale | $2.50-5/bale | |
| Total reports = 17 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling & stacking - large round | | **No response to survey | $14.50/bale* | $14.50/bale* | |
| Total reports = 1 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling & hauling - large round | | $13.50-16.50/bale | $13.50-16.50/bale | $13.50-16.50/bale | |
| Total reports = 10 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Front end loader | Alberta | $4.50/bale | $4.50/bale | $4.50/bale | |
| Total reports = 5 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
Silage
| Operation | Location | Most Common 2015 | Range 2016 | Most Common 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutting silage – swathing (6-20 ac/hr) | Alberta | $1-2.50/tonne $1-1.50/ton $70-90/hr $13-16/ac | $2.25-2.50/tonne $1-1.50/ton $70-85/hr $10-16/ac | $2.25-2.50/tonne $1-1.50/ton $70-85/hr $13-16/ac | |
| Total reports = 40 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Chopping silage (20-75 Ton/hr) **may be additional cost for fuel | Alberta | $5.25-7/tonne $4.50-5.50/ton $135-400/hr | $5.25-7/tonne $4.50-5.50/ton $135-400/hr | $5.25-7/tonne $4.50-5.50/ton $135-400/hr | |
| Total reports = 24 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Hauling silage **may be additional cost for fuel | Alberta | $2.75-3.25/tonne $50-110/hr $5-5.50/bale | $2.75-3.25/tonne $50-100/hr $2.50-5.50/bale | $2.75/tonne $50-90/hr $5-5.50/bale | |
| Total reports = 49 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Packing silage – tractor with dozer loader or packer (25-60 tons/hr) **may be additional cost for fuel | Alberta | $1.25-2/tonne $1.40-2/ton $85-135/hr | $1.50-2/tonne $1.40-2/ton $60-135/hr | $1.50-2/tonne $1.40-2/ton $85-135/hr | |
| Total reports = 36 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Chopping & hauling silage (1-5 mile haul) **may be additional cost for fuel | Alberta | $8-12.60/tonne $7.50-11.50/ton $190-500/hr | $8-12.60/tonne $7.50-11.50/ton $190-500/hr | $8-12.60/tonne $7.50-11.50/ton $190-500/hr | |
| Total reports = 39 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Chopping, hauling & packing (1-2 mile haul) **may be additional cost for fuel | Alberta | $9.50-12.50/tonne $305-365/hr | $9.50-12.50/tonne $305-365/hr | $9.50-12.50/tonne $305-365/hr | |
| Total reports = 22 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Swathing, chopping & hauling silage | Alberta | $12/tonne* | $12/tonne* | $12/tonne* | |
| Total reports = 1 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Swathing, chopping, hauling & packing | Alberta | $12-18/tonne $375-390/hr | $12-13.75/tonne $375-390/hr | $12-13.75/tonne $375-390/hr | |
| Total reports = 5 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Baling | Alberta | $15/bale* | $15/bale* | $15/bale* | |
| Total reports = 1 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Bale wrapping | Alberta | $5-10/bale | $5-10/bale | $5-10/bale | |
| Total reports = 7 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Silage bagging – includes bag (customer provides tractor) | Alberta | ||||
| Bag size 10x150 | - $6.75/tonne | - $6.75/tonne | - $6.75/tonne | ||
| Bag size 10x200 | 2325/bag* $6.75/tonne | 2325/bag* $6.75/tonne | 2325/bag* $6.75/tonne | ||
| Bag size 10x250 | $2850/bag* $6.75/tonne | $2850/bag* $6.75/tonne | $2850/bag* $6.75/tonne | ||
| Bag size 10x300 | $3920/bag* $6.75/tonne | $3920/bag* $6.75/tonne | $3920/bag* $6.75/tonne | ||
| Total reports = 10 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
| Silage chopping, hauling & bagging – includes bag (customer may need to provide tractor) (1-3 mile haul) | Alberta | ||||
| Bag size 10x150 | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | ||
| Bag size 10x200 | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | ||
| Bag size 10x250 | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | 16.50/tonne | ||
| Bag size 12x200 or 14x200 | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | ||
| Bag size 12x250 or 14x250 | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | ||
| Bag size 12x300 or 14x300 | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | ||
| Bag size 12x500 or 14x500 | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | $17/tonne | ||
| Total reports = 25 Surveyed Fall 2016 | |||||
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