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Hustler Global
Compact Soft Hands
For farmers handling thousands of bales a year, Compact Soft Hands® is a robust, dependable bale handler designed for use with smaller tractors. They will handle virtually any size of round or square bale and feature Hustler’s slim profile adjustable hands. An Equalizer bar is available if required.
What others are saying
"I've used many bale handlers both in Ireland and in New Zealand and this is by far the best I've used for loading and stacking because of the longer hand and the shape of the curve"
- Contractor, Hawkes Bay. CXR Softhands
Read more reviews“We done 145,000 bales with our last set of Mega’s”
- Agricultural contractor, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Mega Softhands
5 Key Benefits
1Compact design – The heat-formed main frame of the Compact serves many benefits such as unbeatable visibility, the bale is held closer to the tractor, the ram/hoses are fully protected within the main frame and because of the smooth, contoured design ripping another bale is virtually impossible.
2Handle round or square bales. – One balehandler to shift all your bales! With the 3 position adjustable hands the grip can be fine-tuned to handle virtually any bale size of rounds or squares.
3Large pivots, proven design. – Built tough and proven to handle the most rigorous of tests and perform year in and year out.
4Optional Equaliser® bar. – Designed for ultimate control and safer operation. The invention of an Equaliser allows you to place bales exactly where you need them, not where gravity take it.
52 year warranty. – Hustler’s stamp of quality, backed up by more than 200 accredited dealers nationwide.
Features
Compact Design
Compact design for great visibility, keeps the weight closer to the tractor and has no sharp edges to catch or tear the balage wrap.
Even Pressure
Even clamping pressure avoids overstretching balage wrap.
Slim Hands
Slim hands make stacking bales close together a breeze.
Round & Square Bales
3 position adjustable hands allows the handling of both round and square bales.
Large Pivots
Large 1.26" pins for longevity.
Protected Ram
The ram is protected inside the mainframe of the Compact Softhands to eliminate any chance of damage.
Easily Slip Between Bales
The slim rounded arms easily slip between stacked bales without causing damage.
Specifications
- BALE SIZES ROUND: all sizes
- BALE SIZES SQUARE: will clamp 0.9m to 1.8m
- MAX OPENING/CLOSING: 35.4″/7.87″
- BALE WEIGHT: up to 1.0 tonne
- UNIT WEIGHT: 397lbs
- HYDRAULICS REQUIRED: 1 X double-acting, 3.2-16 gal/min, 2250-3000 psi
Optional Extras
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Why Hustler
Hustler has been designing and building farm equipment since 1961. We combine a love for machines with creativity, an understanding of farming, and a passion for discovering better ways to do everyday tasks.
Our head office location in one of New Zealand’s key agricultural regions keeps us in touch with the requirements of some of the world’s best farmers. We listen, we observe, and we challenge the status quo to develop products that meet the evolving needs of agriculture. Industry-leading technology ensures meticulous manufacturing standards.
All new Hustler products undergo a grueling test programme, When they survive we stand behind them with our two-year warranty and our global dealer network.
What our customers are saying
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“After having feeding out more than 23,000 bales, with minimal maintenance carried out over the last 13 years and with no major breakdowns, the decision was easy. We purchased our second... Read more
Wagyu Beef farm, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Chainless 2000
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Paul of Oaklane Stables, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Chainless 2000
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