Ghost River Systems
Wraith Bale Former.
Reprocess loose-fed alfalfa into export-ready 400 kg bales, sleeved or strapped, at up to 20 metric tonnes per hour, depending on HPU configuration. 60 bales and 24 tonnes in every 40-foot container. Lower freight cost per tonne.
Engineering Detail
Built for repairability.
Every hydraulic, electrical, and structural component was selected for field accessibility. When a seal goes or a sensor needs replacing, the service path is short and the part is on a shelf in Cochrane, not three weeks out at a port.
- Modular hydraulic blocks, replace one valve, not the whole stack
- Open structural frame for unobstructed service access
- OMRON-standard control architecture, parts available worldwide
- Heavy-duty wear surfaces sized for commercial duty cycles
Wraith. Production Design View
The Numbers
Density that pays for itself.
At up to 20 mt/hr throughput and 400 kg per bale, the Wraith pays back in two places: container density and price differential on specified-density product. For export operations, the freight savings alone often justify the equipment.
Primary Specs
- Throughput
- Up to 20 metric tonnes / hour (HPU-dependent)
- Output
- 400 kg bales, sleeved or strapped
- Input
- Loose-fed alfalfa & forage
- Container Fit
- 60 bales / 24 MT per 40-ft container
- Controls
- OMRON PLC + Exor HMI
- Duty Cycle
- Continuous commercial
Technical Detail
- Drive System
- Hydraulic + electrical
- Assembly
- Alberta, Canada
- Manufacturer
- Ghost River Systems
- Parts Lookup
- Customer portal
- Service
- GRS direct field support
- Warranty
- Standard manufacturer terms
What a shift looks like at full throughput, HPU-dependent
20 MT
pressed per hour, up to
160 MT
per 8-hour shift
400
bales per shift at 400 kg, sleeved or strapped
6+
40-ft containers filled per shift (60 bales / 24 MT each)
Throughput depends on HPU configuration, crop, and moisture, we spec the hydraulic package to your targets during quoting. Ask us to run these numbers against your current pressing cost per tonne.
Who It's For
Built for commercial throughput.
Hay Export Operations
60 bales and 24 metric tonnes in every standard 40-foot container. Higher density drops your freight cost per tonne, and the math gets compelling fast on transpacific shipping.
Dairy & Feedlot Supply
Blend forage types and incorporate feed ingredients for consistent, specified product. Ration-driven buyers pay more for predictable specs.
Domestic Distribution
Heavier bales mean fewer stacks, simpler handling, and better-protected product through the supply chain.
Get Pricing
Request a Wraith quote.
Tell us about your throughput targets, container volume, and product spec, we’ll come back with pricing, lead time, and the answers you need to scope this against your operation.
See Also
Tempest Bale Slicer →
Need to break large bales down into retail-ready 40–45 lb format? The Tempest is built for feed-store, equine, and small-volume markets.
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Parts & Service →
Stocked hydraulic and electrical components, technical support, and field service for every Wraith we’ve built.