Baling ratesKneehill County, Alberta
Custom baling in Kneehill County, Alberta typically costs $12.00 per bale: the median of 11 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $10.50 and $14.75 per bale. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Kneehill County, Alberta
$12.00/bale
Median of 11 surveyed charges, 2012–2016
Low (25th pct)
$10.50
High (75th pct)
$14.75
Rates over time ($/bale)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $11.50 in 2009 to $13.00 in 2014. In 2024 dollars that’s $16.14 to $16.68 (Statistics Canada CPI). Years with fewer than 5 charges are left out of this comparison.
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.
| Kneehill County | $15.00 | TG285 New Holland 4wd 230 hp tractor, Hesston 4910 baler; large Kneehill County B Minimum charge $150.00/hour square bales | |
| Kneehill County | $15.00 | New Holland 8770 145 hp tractor, John Deere 568 baler; large Kneehill County B Minimum charge $150.00/hour round bales | |
| Kneehill County | $15.00 | Case 4694 4wd 230 hp tractor, Hesston 4910 baler; large Kneehill B Minimum charge $150.00/hour square bales | |
| Kneehill County | $14.50 | New Holland 8770 145 hp tractor, John Deere 568 baler; large Kneehill B Minimum charge $150.00/hour round bales | |
| Kneehill County | $13.00 | Fendt 930 300 hp tractor, Massey Ferguson 2856 baler; large round Kneehill B bales | |
| Kneehill County | $12.00 | Fendt 930 300 hp tractor, Massey Ferguson 2856 baler; large Kneehill B round bales | |
| Kneehill County | $11.00 | 30-40 large round Kneehill County B John Deere 6145R 145hp tractor, John Deere 569 Baler Includes cost of twine/netting; straw and hay bales/hour | |
| Kneehill County | $10.50 | John Deere 7700 125 hp tractor, John Deere 567 baler; large Kneehill B Hay bales; minimum charge $85.00/hour round bales |
Common questions
How much does custom baling cost in Kneehill County, Alberta?
Custom baling in Kneehill County, Alberta typically costs $12.00 per bale: the median of 11 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $10.50 and $14.75 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 baling rate include the operator and fuel?
Custom rates are normally quoted with the operator, but extras vary. Of the 11 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Kneehill County, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom baling rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Kneehill County, Alberta went from $11.50 per bale in 2009 to $13.00 in 2014 (+13%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $16.14 to $16.68 (+3% after inflation).
How does Kneehill County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Kneehill County, Alberta median of $12.00 per bale compares with $12.00 for all of Alberta (73 charges, 2016–2018), about the same.
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. “Baling custom rates, Kneehill County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/baling/kneehill-county