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Bale wrapping ratesClearwater County, Alberta
Custom bale wrapping in Clearwater County, Alberta typically costs $15.25 per bale: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $14.00 and $16.50 per bale. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Clearwater County, Alberta
$15.25/bale
Median of 6 surveyed charges, 2012–2016
Low (25th pct)
$14.00
High (75th pct)
$16.50
Rates over time ($/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.
| Clearwater County | $16.50 | International Harvester 1086 130 hp tractor, Hesston 565A baler; large round Silage bales; with net wrap; hauling up to 5 miles; plus Clearwater County BH bales up to 2,400 lbs; fifth wheel trailer holds 15 large round b | |
| Clearwater County | $16.50 | International Harvester 1086 130 hp tractor, Hesston 565A Silage bales; with net wrap; hauling up to 5 miles; plus Clearwater BH baler; large round bales up to 2,400 lbs; fifth wheel trailer $1.00/bale/mile over 5 miles | |
| Clearwater County | $16.50 | International Harvester 1086 130 hp tractor, Hesston 565A baler; large Silage bales; with net wrap; hauling up to 5 miles; plus Clearwater BH round bales up to 2,400 lbs; fifth wheel trailer holds 15 large round bales $1 | |
| Clearwater County | $14.00 | White 2-105 tractor, Massey Ferguson 1665 baler; large round bales 1,500- net wrap with 3 full wraps; plus can apply innoculant Clearwater County $13.50-14.00/acre BH 1,800 lbs; fifth wheel trailer holds 15 large round b | |
| Clearwater County | $14.00 | International Harvester 1086 130 hp tractor, Hesston 565A baler; Clearwater County B With net wrap; silage bales large round bales up to 2,400 lbs | |
| Clearwater County | $12.50 | White 2-105 tractor, Massey Ferguson 1665 baler; large round bales Clearwater County B With net wrap 1,500 to 1,800 lbs |
Common questions
How much does custom bale wrapping cost in Clearwater County, Alberta?
Custom bale wrapping in Clearwater County, Alberta typically costs $15.25 per bale: the median of 6 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $14.00 and $16.50 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 wrapping rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 6 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Clearwater County, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How does Clearwater County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Clearwater County, Alberta median of $15.25 per bale compares with $14.00 for all of Alberta (29 charges, 2016–2018), about 9% higher.
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 wrapping custom rates, Clearwater County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/bale-wrapping/clearwater-county