Biobaler operating costs and performance in Natural Forest vs in Short Rotation Woody Crop Willow Plantation.
| Natural Forest | Short Rotation Woody Crop Willow Plantation |
|
| Bales/hour | 15-18 | 40 |
| Weight/bale | 1200 lbs (545 Kg) | 1200 lbs (545 Kg) |
| Bale size | 4' x 4' (1.2m x 1.2m) |
4' x 4' (1.2m x 1.2m) |
| BTU/lb OD | 8500 | 8500 |
| MW/hr | Over 1MW/hr | Over 1MW/hr |
| Tons/hour |
8-10 | 20 |
| Operating cost/Ton* |
$16.88 | $8.49 |
| Delivery cost within 25km radius from harvesting site* |
n/a | $5.96 |
* The analysis includes the following costs:
- 180 HP Tractor
- Biobaler
- Wages
- Tractor with self-loading trailer to transport the bales
- Fuel cost
- Repair & maintenance
- Transportation to a facility within a distance of 15 miles (25km)
- Miscellaneous additional factors
Performance and Operating Cost of Biobaler vs Forage Harvester in Short Rotation Woody Crop
Coming soon.
