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Bale hauling & moving ratesCounty of Stettler No. 6, Alberta
Custom bale hauling & moving in County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta typically costs $0.30 per bale: the median of 8 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $0.30 and $1.48 per bale. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta
$0.30/bale
Median of 8 surveyed charges, 2012–2016
Low (25th pct)
$0.30
High (75th pct)
$1.48
Rates over time ($/bale)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
These are surveyed rates: what Alberta producers and custom operators reported actually charging, by county (Alberta Custom Rates Survey, Government of Alberta). Some are “good neighbour” rates. Alberta hasn’t published a newer survey. How we source data
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Individual charges, 2012–2016
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page.
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $5.00 | John Deere 6145R 145 hp / John Deere 6140M, with 48'flat deck Capacity of truck 30-34 Stacking on field or hauling and stacking within 1 mile; County of Stettler No.6 SH truck large round bales minimum charge $125.00/hou | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $5.00 | John Deere 6145R 145 hp / John Deere 6140M, with 48'flat deck Capacity of truck 30-34 Stacking on field or hauling and stacking within 1 mile; County of Stettler No. 6 SH truck large round bales minimum charge $125.00/ho | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck holds 17 large round 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 County of Stettler No. 6 $3.75/bale H bales miles; minimum charge $140.00/hour | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck with tri-axle trailer 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 County of Stettler No. 6 $3.75/bale H holds 34 large round bales miles; minimum charge $200.00/hour | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck holds 17 large round 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 Stettler Co 6 $3.50/bale H bales miles; minimum charge $140.00/hour | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck with tri-axle trailer 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 Stettler Co 6 $3.50/bale H holds 34 large round bales miles; minimum charge $200.00/hour | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck holds 17 large round 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 Stettler Co 6 $3.75/bale H bales miles; minimum charge $140.00/hour | |
| County of Stettler No. 6 | $0.30 | Self loading & unloading tandem axle truck with tri-axle trailer 0-2 miles; plus /mile over 2 miles up to 100 Stettler Co 6 $3.75/bale H holds 34 large round bales miles; minimum charge $200.00/hour |
Common questions
How much does custom bale hauling & moving cost in County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta?
Custom bale hauling & moving in County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta typically costs $0.30 per bale: the median of 8 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $0.30 and $1.48 per bale. Charges flagged as data errors are left out. Alberta's survey last ran in 2018, so add for inflation and fuel; recent farmer reports are on PrairieRates.ca.
Does the bale hauling & moving rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 8 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How does County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta median of $0.30 per bale compares with $5.00 for all of Alberta (91 charges, 2016–2018), about 94% lower.
How current are these rates?
They come from the Government of Alberta's custom rates surveys, 2004–2018; Alberta has not published a newer survey. PrairieRates adds anonymous 2026 reports from farmers and custom operators, shown separately once a county has three or more. Data last updated October 12, 2026.
Cite this page
PrairieRates. “Bale hauling & moving custom rates, County of Stettler No. 6, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/bale-hauling/county-of-stettler-no-6