Baling ratesRed Deer County, Alberta
Custom baling in Red Deer County, Alberta typically costs $11.00 per bale: the median of 9 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $7.50 and $11.00 per bale. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Red Deer County, Alberta
$11.00/bale
Median of 9 surveyed charges, 2014–2018
Low (25th pct)
$7.50
High (75th pct)
$11.00
Rates over time ($/bale)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $7.25 in 2005 to $11.00 in 2011. In 2024 dollars that’s $10.88 to $14.73 (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, 2014–2018
Each row is one operator’s reported charge (repeats from later surveys shown once), linked to its source PDF page.
| Red Deer County | $13.00 | Red Deer County B New Holland TM190 tractor, BR7090 Round Baler Large round bales without preservative application | |
| Red Deer County | $13.00 | Fendt 930 300 hp tractor, Massey Ferguson 2856 baler; large round Red Deer B bales | |
| Red Deer County | $11.00 | Red Deer County B John Deere 2wd tractor, John Deere 567 baler; large round bales | |
| Red Deer County | $11.00 | 30-40 large round Red Deer County B John Deere 6145R 145hp tractor, John Deere 569 Baler Includes cost of twine/netting; straw and hay bales/hour | |
| Red Deer County | $11.00 | John Deere 2wd tractor, John Deere 567 baler; large round Red Deer County B bales | |
| Red Deer County | $11.00 | John Deere 7520 mfwd 125 hp tractor; John Deere 535 baler; large Red Deer B round bales | |
| Red Deer County | $7.50 | John Deere 4450 140 hp tractor, John Deere 567 baler; large round Red Deer B Hay bales bales | |
| Red Deer County | $7.00 | John Deere 4450 140 hp tractor, John Deere 567 baler; large round Red Deer B Straw bales bales |
Common questions
How much does custom baling cost in Red Deer County, Alberta?
Custom baling in Red Deer County, Alberta typically costs $11.00 per bale: the median of 9 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $7.50 and $11.00 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 9 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Red Deer 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 Red Deer County, Alberta went from $7.25 per bale in 2005 to $11.00 in 2011 (+52%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $10.88 to $14.73 (+35% after inflation).
How does Red Deer County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Red Deer County, Alberta median of $11.00 per bale compares with $12.00 for all of Alberta (73 charges, 2016–2018), about 8% 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. “Baling custom rates, Red Deer County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/baling/red-deer-county