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Silage making ratesLethbridge County, Alberta
Custom silage making in Lethbridge County, Alberta typically costs $6.50 per tonne: the median of 11 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $1.38 and $7.63 per tonne. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Lethbridge County, Alberta
$6.50/tonne
Median of 11 surveyed charges, 2012–2016
Low (25th pct)
$1.38
High (75th pct)
$7.63
Rates over time ($/tonne)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $4.00 in 2005 to $5.25 in 2015. In 2024 dollars that’s $6.00 to $6.66 (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.
| Lethbridge County | $9.50 | Sp 2015 Claas 970 670 hp forage harvester, 2 tandem trucks hold Hauling up to 1 mile; additional tandem trucks at Lethbridge County CHP 14 tonne each, packing with John Deere 8870 4wd 380 hp tractor $85.00/hour per truck | |
| Lethbridge County | $8.75 | Sp Claas 960 600 hp forage harvester, 2 tandem trucks hold 14 Hauling up to 1 mile; additional tandem trucks at Lethbridge CHP tonne each, packing with John Deere 8870 4wd 380 hp tractor with $85.00/hour per truck dozer | |
| Lethbridge County | $8.00 | Sp 2015 Claas 970 670 hp forage harvester, 2 tandem trucks Hauling up to 1 mile; additional tandem trucks at Lethbridge County CH holding 14 tonne each $85.00/hour per truck | |
| Lethbridge County | $7.25 | Sp Claas 960 600 hp forage harvester, 2 tandem trucks holding 14 Hauling up to 1 mile; additional tandem trucks at Lethbridge CH tonne each $85.00/hour per truck | |
| Lethbridge County | $6.75 | John Deere 4650 180 hp tractor, JF 1350 forage Lethbridge County CG harvester | |
| Lethbridge County | $6.50 | Sp Claas 840 forage harvester, Tycrop dump wagon holds 6-7 ton, Hauling up to 1 mile; additional tandem axle trucks at Lethbridge County CH ~100 tonne/hour tandem axle truck $65.00/hour per truck | |
| Lethbridge County | $5.25 | Lethbridge County CG SP Claas 840 forage harvester ~100 tonne/hour | |
| Lethbridge County | $1.50 | Packing with John Deere 8870 4wd 380 hp tractor Lethbridge County PK with dozer blade |
Common questions
How much does custom silage making cost in Lethbridge County, Alberta?
Custom silage making in Lethbridge County, Alberta typically costs $6.50 per tonne: the median of 11 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2012–2016, with the middle half between $1.38 and $7.63 per tonne. 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 silage making 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 Lethbridge County, Alberta, few mention fuel separately. If a quote doesn't say, confirm fuel and travel before the job starts.
How have custom silage making rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Lethbridge County, Alberta went from $4.00 per tonne in 2005 to $5.25 in 2015 (+31%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $6.00 to $6.66 (+11% after inflation).
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. “Silage making custom rates, Lethbridge County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/silage/lethbridge-county