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Silage making ratesRed Deer County, Alberta
Custom silage making in Red Deer County, Alberta typically costs $135.00 per hour: the median of 17 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $80.00 and $190.00 per hour. Source: Alberta Custom Rates Survey, via PrairieRates.ca.
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Typical charge in Red Deer County, Alberta
$135.00/hour
Median of 17 surveyed charges, 2014–2018
Low (25th pct)
$80.00
High (75th pct)
$190.00
Rates over time ($/hour)
Median charge per year, with the middle 50% of charges shaded.
The median went from $70.00 in 2005 to $110.00 in 2016. In 2024 dollars that’s $105.07 to $137.59 (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. 2 charges fall outside the normal range and are excluded from averages.
| Red Deer County | $390.00 | Sp International Harvester 5000 swather with 14' header, tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with 700 cubic Red Deer County SCHP 6-7 acres/hour foot box, tandem axle truck, packing with John Deere 4 | |
| Red Deer County | $375.00 | Sp International Harvester 5000 swather with 14' header, tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with 700 cubic Red Deer County SCHP 6-7 acres/hour foot box, single axle truck holds 7 ton, packing with | |
| Red Deer County | $320.00 | Tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with Red Deer County CHP 700 cubic foot box, tandem axle truck, packing with John Deere 6-7 acres/hour 4250 2wd 120 hp tractor with dozer blade | |
| Red Deer County | $305.00 | Tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with Red Deer County CHP 700 cubic foot box, single axle truck holds 7 ton, packing with John 6-7 acres/hour Deere 4250 2wd 120 hp tractor with dozer blade | |
| Red Deer County | $255.00 | Tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with Red Deer County CH 6-7 acres/hour 700 cubic foot box, tandem axle truck | |
| Red Deer County | $240.00 | Tractor 160 hp, Case FHX 300 forage harvester, dump wagon with Red Deer County CH 6-7 acres/hour 700 cubic foot box, single axle truck holds 7 ton | |
| Red Deer County | $190.00 | Case 7130 tractor, New Holland 900 forage harvester, Jiffy dump Red Deer County CH ~35 tonne/hour wagon holds 7 ton, single axle or tandem axle truck | |
| Red Deer County | $190.00 | Case 7130 tractor, New Holland 900 forage harvester, Jiffy Red Deer County CH ~35 tonne/hour dump wagon holds 7 ton, single axle or tandem axle truck |
Common questions
How much does custom silage making cost in Red Deer County, Alberta?
Custom silage making in Red Deer County, Alberta typically costs $135.00 per hour: the median of 17 distinct operator charges in the Alberta Custom Rates Survey, 2014–2018, with the middle half between $80.00 and $190.00 per hour. 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 17 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 silage making rates changed over time?
The median surveyed charge in Red Deer County, Alberta went from $70.00 per hour in 2005 to $110.00 in 2016 (+57%). In 2024 dollars, using Statistics Canada's consumer price index, that is $105.07 to $137.59 (+31% after inflation).
How does Red Deer County, Alberta compare with the rest of Alberta?
The Red Deer County, Alberta median of $135.00 per hour compares with $100.00 for all of Alberta (87 charges, 2016–2018), about 35% 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. “Silage making custom rates, Red Deer County, Alberta.” Data: Government of Alberta, Alberta Custom Rates Survey. Updated October 12, 2026. https://prairierates.ca/alberta/silage/red-deer-county