Specification	Detail
Model	9YG-2.24D (S9000 Pro)
Pick-up Width	2,240 mm
Bale Diameter	1,300 mm
Bale Width	1,400 mm
Power Required	55–100 kW / 75–135 HP
Output	40–100 bales/hr
Bale Density	100–200 kg/m³
Net Wrap	Automatic — adjustable layer count
Working Speed	5–35 km/h
Machine Weight	4,570 kg
Dimensions L×W×H	4,600 × 3,010 × 2,370 mm
PTO Speed	720 r/min
Chain System	Dual-sided 20A reinforced
Density Control	Electronic sensor — automatic

The Flagship Commercial Round Baler: Maximum Throughput, Zero Compromise

The Ever-Power S9000 Pro (9YG-2.24D) is the highest-specification round baler in the Ever-Power range — a purpose-built, fixed-chamber high-pressure machine engineered for continuous commercial operation on large farms and contracting fleets. It is not a modified standard baler. Every core system was designed from the ground up to resolve the operational bottlenecks that cost commercial baling operations time and revenue during peak harvest.

Output of 40 to 100 bales per hour across hay, lucerne, silage, wheat straw, rice straw, and corn stalk positions the S9000 Pro as the single machine capable of handling everything the Argentine cropping calendar produces. For large livestock properties running 500–2,000 hectares of forage annually, and for contractors covering multiple sites through the season, this breadth of capability eliminates the fleet complexity of maintaining separate specialist machines for each crop type.

Dual Gearbox Technology: Continuous Power Through Every Headland Turn

The most operationally significant engineering feature of the S9000 Pro is its patented dual gearbox system. In a conventional round baler, the operator must disengage the PTO drive shaft before making a tight headland turn, then re-engage and restart the chamber after completing the turn. On a large paddock running 10-hour days, this sequence happens dozens of times — each instance is dead time where no bales are being produced.

The S9000 Pro's dual gearbox rotates 90 degrees left and right independently, allowing the tractor and baler to complete a full headland U-turn at working speed without interrupting PTO power. The chamber keeps running, the pick-up keeps gathering, and the machine arrives at the next windrow already at full output. On a 200-hectare property with rows of 300–400 metres, eliminating headland PTO disengagement increases effective daily output by 8–15%. Accumulated across a full contracting season, this is material additional revenue capacity from the same machine.

The gearbox assembly uses an integrally rigid-connected hitch that provides lateral stability on undulating terrain, eliminating the stress concentration at the driveline flex point that is a documented failure mode in competing designs under side-slope loading.

Electronic Sensor-Controlled Bale Density: Commercial Consistency

The S9000 Pro's density sensor monitors compression pressure continuously throughout the baling cycle and automatically adjusts chamber force to maintain the operator's target density — anywhere between 100 and 200 kg/m³. As windrow thickness varies from the centre to the edges of a row, as crop moisture shifts between morning and afternoon baling, and as the operator changes between crop types without stopping — the sensor compensates automatically.

For commercial hay operations selling to processors or direct buyers who specify minimum density, this consistency has direct commercial value. Every bale from an S9000 Pro operation meets the same density specification regardless of which operator is running the machine or what the field conditions are doing. The result is a predictable commercial product that supports buyer relationships and pricing negotiations across the season.

Axial-Flow Semi-Forced Feeding: 50% Fewer Blockages

Feed blockages are the primary cause of unscheduled downtime in commercial baling. Conventional baler intakes rely on crop momentum to carry material from the pick-up into the compression chamber — a passive design that works adequately in light, dry windrows but fails under the thick, tangled, or high-moisture conditions that commercial operations routinely encounter. The S9000 Pro's axial-flow system actively guides material from the pick-up into the chamber through a controlled directional geometry, maintaining consistent flow regardless of crop density variation.

The result is a documented 50% reduction in blockage frequency under equivalent operating conditions. In practical terms: a baler that previously stopped every 45 minutes in heavy lucerne now stops every 90 minutes. Each prevented blockage recovers 5–15 minutes of harvesting time. Across a full season, the accumulated time saving is significant — particularly during the peak quality harvest windows where stopping is most costly.

Crop Applications Across the Argentine Farming Calendar

The S9000 Pro's 2,240 mm full-width pick-up, combined with the axial-flow feeding and high-pressure compression chamber, handles the full range of forage and residue crops in the Argentine agricultural calendar without configuration changes between applications.

• Lucerne and Mixed Hay (Sep–Dec): Sensor density control delivers consistent commercial-grade bales across the moisture variation between early and late season cuts. The wide pick-up handles full windrow width from disc mowers and mower-conditioners in a single pass.
• Wheat, Barley, and Oat Straw (Dec–Feb): Axial-flow feeding manages dry, abrasive straw without the blockage rates that affect passive-feed designs. Up to 100 bales/hr in light dry straw under optimal conditions.
• Silage Production (Autumn): High-pressure chamber and sensor density produce consistently dense bales suitable for plastic film wrapping. Pair with the 9YCM-850 baler-wrapper for one-pass silage.
• Cut and Raked Corn Stalk (Mar–May): Standard spring-tooth pick-up handles cut and raked corn stalk efficiently. For standing stalk collection without pre-cutting, the specialist 9YG-1.0C with hammer-claw head is the correct machine.
• Native Grassland and Mixed Pasture: Broad pick-up and consistent feeding handle the density variation of mixed-species Argentine native grassland without leaving edge material or requiring multiple passes.

Construction Quality: What ISO9001:2015 Means in Practice

The S9000 Pro is produced under an independently audited ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. In practical production terms, this means CNC laser cutting holds frame component dimensions to ±0.1 mm tolerance, ensuring correct alignment at every assembly step. Robotic welding lines deliver consistent heat input, penetration depth, and bead geometry on every weld — eliminating the variation inherent in manual welding. Electrostatic coating applies finish at uniform thickness across all surfaces including recesses and weld seams, where conventional spray coating misses areas that initiate corrosion.

The compression system uses dual-sided 20A reinforced chains — a heavier-rated specification than single-sided alternatives. At the operating compression forces of the S9000 Pro in commercial use, 20A chains distribute peak load more evenly, reducing the stress on individual links during high-density baling cycles and extending chain service intervals compared to lighter specifications.

S9000 Pro vs S9000 Classic: Which to Choose

Feature	S9000 Pro	S9000 Classic
Gearbox	Dual 90° rotating — continuous PTO through turns	H-type hydraulic quick-coupling
Headland turn	No PTO disengagement needed	Standard PTO management at headlands
Tractor changeover	Standard hitch	Sub-10 min hydraulic coupling — faster changeover
Machine weight	4,570 kg	4,312 kg (258 kg lighter)
Best for	Large acreage, frequent headlands, contractors	Multi-tractor operations, regular tractor swaps

Both share identical compression chambers, density sensors, pick-up width, and output. The choice rests on one question: do you change tractors frequently, or do you turn frequently? If headland efficiency is your priority, the Pro's gearbox delivers measurable daily output gains. If fast tractor coupling is your priority, the Classic's H-type system saves time at every changeover.

Tractor Requirements and First-Season Setup

The S9000 Pro requires 55–100 kW (75–135 HP) at the PTO operating at 720 r/min. For maximum throughput, a tractor in the 90–120 kW range is recommended. Below 80 HP, expect 60–75 bales/hr rather than the full 100. Most modern Argentine commercial tractors — John Deere 6 series, New Holland T6, Massey Ferguson 6700 series, and equivalents from other major brands — are fully compatible at the upper half of the rated range.

The machine is delivered assembled and test-run. First commissioning involves hitch attachment, PTO and hydraulic connections, density target setting on the control panel, and 3–5 test bales to verify calibration. The English-language operator manual provides step-by-step guidance. Remote video commissioning support from our Buenos Aires team is included with every machine at no additional cost.

Five-Year Total Cost of Ownership

Over a five-year commercial baling life at 1,500–2,000 bales per season, the S9000 Pro's ownership cost includes purchase price, annual maintenance (2–4% of purchase price for well-maintained machines), downtime cost during peak harvest, fuel consumption, and residual value at sale. Each factor favours the S9000 Pro relative to less-engineered alternatives at the same output specification.

The 50% blockage reduction recovers measurable operating hours per season. The camless pick-up design removes recurring cam track and guard ring replacements from the maintenance schedule. The dual-sided 20A chain system extends chain service intervals. ISO 9001 certification supports residual value retention in the secondary market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum tractor HP for full output?

Minimum rated power is 55 kW (75 HP). For sustained 100 bales/hr output in heavy lucerne or dense straw, a tractor producing 90–120 kW delivers best results. At 75 HP, expect 60–75 bales/hr in typical conditions.

How does the dual gearbox work mechanically?

Two independently articulating gearbox stages absorb the angular change of a full headland U-turn without exceeding safe operating limits for the drive shaft. A conventional single-stage gearbox exceeds its safe operating angle during tight turns, requiring PTO disengagement. The dual stages each absorb part of the turn angle, keeping both within limits throughout the full rotation.

Can I bale silage with the S9000 Pro?

Yes. The high-pressure chamber and sensor density system produce bales suitable for film wrapping. For one-pass bale-and-wrap silage production, pair the S9000 Pro with the 9YCM-850 Integrated Baler-Wrapper.

What spare parts should I stock for the first season?

Recommended first-season stock: pick-up tine set, net wrap knife, chain link connectors, main shaft bearing kit. Contact [email protected] with your expected annual bale count for a tailored parts recommendation based on your specific operating conditions.

How long is delivery to Argentina?

Production lead time is typically 30–60 days from order confirmation, depending on current schedule. Ocean freight from Buenos Aires loading to destination port follows production completion. Contact [email protected] for current availability and confirmed lead time.

Is financing available for Argentine buyers?

Argentine agricultural credit lines through the Banco de la Nación Argentina and the Secretaría de Agricultura's equipment financing schemes may be applicable. We provide all technical documentation and certificates of origin required for financing applications on request.

Why Ever‑Power: Verifiable Manufacturer Credentials

For a capital machinery purchase from a manufacturer you have not previously worked with, the question of credibility is legitimate. Every credential cited for the S9000 Pro is independently verifiable.

• ISO 9001:2015 Certification — Issued by Beijing United Certification (IATF-accredited). Covers design, manufacturing, and after-sales. Renewed on a three-year audit cycle. Certificate number available for verification.
• National High-Tech Enterprise, Certificate GR202315000192 — Government-issued recognition requiring documented R&D investment, qualified personnel ratios, and intellectual property holdings. Reassessed every three years.
• 100+ Registered Technology Patents — Patent registration numbers available on request for verification through national patent registries.
• AAA Credit Enterprise Rating — Independent financial stability assessment. Relevant for buyers placing deposits or advance payments.
• AGMA Best Innovation Award 2023 — Independent industry panel recognition at the International Agricultural Machinery Expo.
• Market Leadership 2023 and 2024 — Two consecutive years ranked first in the commercial round baler category. Reflects sustained purchase preference by farmers with direct knowledge of alternatives.

Real‑World Operating Scenario

A commercial hay contractor in Córdoba Province operating 800–1,500 hectares per season across multiple client properties needs a machine that delivers consistent quality, handles multiple crop types, and minimises downtime during the peak summer–autumn period. The contractor's schedule runs from October through April across lucerne, wheat straw, corn stalk, and native pasture. For this application, the S9000 Pro's dual gearbox efficiency advantage, blockage resistance, and multi-crop capability justify the investment differential over simpler alternatives. Daily output at 80+ bales per hour on a full working day directly affects the number of properties the contractor can service per season — and therefore the business revenue capacity.

Technical Detail: How the S9000 Pro Performs in the Field

The S9000 Pro's field operation sequence begins with the operator setting target bale density on the control panel — typically 140–180 kg/m³ for commercial hay, 160–200 kg/m³ for silage. The machine enters the windrow at 6–10 km/h depending on density. As the 2,240 mm spring-tooth pick-up gathers material from the full windrow width, the axial-flow feeding mechanism directs it into the fixed compression chamber. The chamber fills progressively, with the dual-sided 20A chains applying compression as volume increases. The density sensor monitors compression resistance continuously — when target is reached, the system triggers net wrap, the bale is wrapped, the rear door opens, and the bale is deposited. From first material entry to bale deposit: 60–90 seconds at maximum throughput.

Regional Application Context

The S9000 Pro is matched to Argentine commercial forage operations across multiple agricultural regions. In Buenos Aires Province's humid pampas, the machine handles the intensive multi-cut hay systems that define this zone's commercial forage production. In Córdoba's mixed cropping systems, the machine transitions through spring lucerne, summer straw, and autumn residue without configuration changes. In Santa Fe and Entre Ríos dairy zones, sensor density consistency supports the quality specifications required for high-value forage destined for intensive dairy operations. In Patagonia and the Pampa Semiárida, ISO-certified construction and reduced-maintenance design priorities are directly relevant to remote operations with limited service support nearby.

Total Cost of Ownership: A Five-Year Perspective

The purchase price of the S9000 Pro is the first cost element. Over a five-year commercial baling life at 1,500–2,000 bales per season, the relevant cost factors include initial purchase price, maintenance parts cost, fuel consumption, downtime cost during peak harvest, and residual value at sale. The S9000 Pro's engineering advantages contribute to each factor.

Annual maintenance on the S9000 Pro typically runs 2–4% of purchase price for a well-maintained machine. The main cost centres are pick-up tines (replaced at 800–1,200 bale intervals), chains (adjusted regularly, replaced at 3–5 seasons), net wrap knives (annually), and bearings (2–3 year replacement cycle). Downtime cost during peak harvest has an opportunity value: bales not made during optimal cutting windows either require re-cutting at lower quality or are lost entirely. The S9000 Pro's blockage-resistance reduces unscheduled stops — translating directly to more operating hours during harvest windows. Residual value at sale reflects market perception of brand quality; ISO-certified machines with documented build quality hold value better in the second-hand market than uncertified equivalents.

Pre‑Purchase Qualification Checklist

Before finalising your order, confirm the following with your operating team:

• Your tractor produces at least the rated PTO power for this machine — verified against rated specification, not nameplate engine power
• Your annual bale volume justifies the throughput capacity of this model relative to lower-output alternatives
• Your storage and bale-handling infrastructure is compatible with the bale dimensions produced
• Your service access supports the parts supply lead time from our Buenos Aires warehouse (5–7 days for most locations)
• Your seasonal harvest timing allows adequate lead time for order placement, production (30–60 days), and delivery

Send your answers to [email protected] for a personalised recommendation and quotation within 24 hours.

Order Process and Delivery Timeline

From first enquiry to machine arrival at your farm, the typical sequence is: Day 1–2, enquiry and quotation with CIF price returned within 24 hours. Day 3–7, order confirmation and deposit, production slot allocated, delivery date confirmed. Day 5–65, production (30–60 days). Quality inspection, documentation, and container loading at our Parque Industrial Pilar facility. Ocean freight from Buenos Aires to destination port follows. After port arrival, buyer arranges customs clearance and inland transport. Within 7 days of farm arrival, remote video commissioning support from our Buenos Aires team is available for first setup and operation.

Why Choose Ever‑Power Over European Brands

Many buyers evaluating the S9000 Pro are also considering established European baler brands with long histories in the Argentine market. Three honest comparison points clarify the decision.

On price: At equivalent specification levels, Ever-Power machines carry a 25–45% price advantage versus European equivalents. This reflects manufacturing cost differences between production environments, not quality compromises. The same ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards apply to production in any certified facility, regardless of cost environment.

On specification: The S9000 Pro's key technical features — sensor density control, axial-flow feeding, camless pick-up where applicable — match or exceed equivalent-class European machines. The dual gearbox on the S9000 Pro and 9YG-2.24D is a patented innovation not available on all European alternatives at comparable price points. 100+ registered patents reflect genuine engineering differentiation.

On parts availability: Established European brands have decade-old Argentine distribution networks. Ever-Power Forage Baler S.A.'s Buenos Aires operation is newer but stocked for current-model support. Common consumables are stocked locally; less common components ship from our Argentine warehouse with 5–7 day delivery to most provinces. As the Ever-Power installed base grows, local stocking expands accordingly.

Market Position and Customer Base

The S9000 Pro has been adopted across the Argentine commercial baling market by a customer base ranging from large family-owned farming enterprises in the Buenos Aires Province pampas to commercial contracting operations that move between properties across multiple provinces. Two consecutive years of category market leadership reflects sustained buying preference among professional users who have evaluated alternatives. The machine's position in a market with well-established European competitors means commercial success reflects genuine product performance, not absence of competition.

Ever-Power's 32,000 m² manufacturing facility produces over 2,000 units annually with 180 engineers and technicians across two dedicated production lines. The S9000 Pro benefits from the manufacturing scale and engineering capability that this production volume supports — including ongoing product refinement based on real-world field performance data accumulated across thousands of operating units globally.

Integration with the Ever‑Power Forage Chain

The S9000 Pro performs optimally when the entire forage chain is designed as an integrated system. Pair it with the 9GQY-3.2 Mower Conditioner for cutting and conditioning, the 9LH-12 transverse rake or 9LZD-9.0 finger wheel rake for windrow formation, the 9YCM-850 for one-pass silage production, the 9JYY-4.5 for bale transport, and the 9F-70 for processing stored bales into livestock feed. The complete Ever-Power chain provides matched working widths, compatible output formats, and shared service infrastructure that reduce the operational friction of mixed-brand equipment fleets.

For operations transitioning from existing baling equipment to the S9000 Pro, the migration is straightforward. The machine accepts standard 540 r/min PTO connections (compatible with virtually all modern tractors), uses standard hydraulic circuit connections, and produces bales in dimensions compatible with the full range of bale handling, transport, and processing equipment available in the Argentine market.

Extended Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation comes with the machine?

Every machine ships with English-language operator and maintenance manual, warranty certificate identifying serial number and coverage, certificate of conformity, parts catalogue with all serviceable component part numbers, and installation checklist. For export orders, commercial invoice, certificate of origin, and phytosanitary certificate accompany the shipment.

Can I visit your facility before placing an order?

Yes. Contact [email protected] to arrange a visit to our Parque Industrial Pilar facility. In-person inspection and machine demonstration is available for buyers considering larger orders or those requiring specific configuration confirmation before order.

What payment terms are available?

Standard terms involve a deposit at order placement with the balance due before shipping. For Argentine buyers, agricultural credit lines through Banco de la Nación Argentina and the Secretaría de Agricultura's equipment financing schemes may apply. For international buyers, letter of credit payment terms are available. Contact us to discuss the structure suited to your situation.

How do I order spare parts after delivery?

Contact [email protected] with your machine serial number and the part number or description from the parts catalogue. We confirm availability, price, and dispatch time within one business day. Common consumables are stocked at our Buenos Aires warehouse for same-week dispatch.

ISO9001‑Certified Manufacturing

Produced at a 32,000 m² ISO 9001:2015‑certified facility. CNC laser cutting, robotic welding lines, and electrostatic anti‑corrosion coating are standard on every unit. Independent quality inspection before dispatch.