Baling ratesRocky View County, Alberta
Custom baling in Rocky View County, Alberta typically costs $13.00 per bale: the median of 12 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $11.63 and $15.25 per bale. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Rocky View County, Alberta
$13.00/bale
Median of 12 surveyed charges, 2014–2018
Low (25th pct)
$11.63
High (75th pct)
$15.25
Rates over time ($/bale)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $8.00 in 2005 to $14.50 in 2016. In 2024 dollars that’s $12.01 to $18.14 (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.
| Rocky View County | $18.00 | Rocky View County B Krone 12130 baler; large square bales 4x4x8 High density bales | |
| Rocky View County | $16.00 | New Holland 8770 145 hp tractor, John Deere 568 baler; large Rocky View County B Minimum charge $150.00/hour round bales | |
| Rocky View County | $16.00 | TG285 New Holland 4wd 230 hp tractor, Hesston 4910 baler; large Rocky View County B Minimum charge $150.00/hour square bales | |
| Rocky View County | $15.00 | New Holland 8770 145 hp tractor, John Deere 568 baler; large Rocky View MD 44 B Minimum charge $150.00/hour round bales | |
| Rocky View County | $15.00 | TG285 New Holland 4wd 230 hp tractor, Hesston 4910 baler; large Rocky View MD 44 B Minimum charge $150.00/hour square bales | |
| Rocky View County | $13.00 | Rocky View County B Massey Ferguson 2856 baler; large round bales Used Fendt 930 300 hp tractor, if required | |
| Rocky View County | $13.00 | Fendt 930 300 hp tractor, Massey Ferguson 2856 baler; large round Rocky View MD 44 B bales | |
| Rocky View County | $12.00 | Rocky View County B White 6145 145 hp tractor, Hesston 565A baler; large round bales |
Common questions
How much does custom baling cost in Rocky View County, Alberta?
Custom baling in Rocky View County, Alberta typically costs $13.00 per bale: the median of 12 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $11.63 and $15.25 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 12 recent charges in Alberta's survey notes for Rocky View 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 Rocky View County, Alberta went from $8.00 per bale in 2005 to $14.50 in 2016 (+81%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $12.01 to $18.14 (+51% after inflation).
How does Rocky View County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Rocky View County, Alberta median of $13.00 per bale compares with $12.00 for all of Alberta (73 charges, 2016–2018), about 8% 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. “Baling custom rates, Rocky View County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/baling/rocky-view-county