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Watch this massive machine wrap giant hay bales in seconds

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Jun 29, 2026
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This giant machine wraps large bales of hay for farm animals. In the video, the machine lifts, spins, and wraps each bale in layers of plastic film. This is done to preserve the hay, creating an airtight seal that helps protect it from rain, mold, and spoilage.

This process, known as bale wrapping, allows the hay to ferment int…

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