If you are searching for a 250mm silage film baler, you are almost certainly running a smaller operation and want a machine that makes compact, easy-to-handle bales without the cost and bulk of a large industrial baler. A 250mm film width is matched to small bales weighing roughly 50 to 120 kg, the ideal size for small farms, tight work areas, and anyone who wants to move bales with light equipment or by hand. Jummos offers several machines in this class, including both electric and diesel options, so this guide explains the 250mm film width and helps you find the right compact baler.
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Why 250mm Film Means Compact Bales
Silage stretch film comes in several widths, and each one is matched to a bale size. The narrower the film, the smaller and lighter the bale. A 250mm film is the narrowest in the common range, built for compact bales of around 50 to 120 kg. Wider films step up through medium bales at 330mm, half-ton bales at 500mm, and one-ton bales at 750mm.
This is why film width is such a quick way to shop for a baler. If you want small, manageable bales that suit a modest herd and can be handled without heavy machinery, then a 250mm silage film baler is exactly the class you need. The film width points you straight to the compact, small-farm machines.
| Silage Film Width | Typical Bale Weight | Best Suited To |
|---|---|---|
| 250mm film | 50 to 120 kg | Small farms, compact bales |
| 330mm film | 150 to 200 kg | Medium bales, mixed operations |
| 500mm film | 500 to 600 kg | Commercial farms, half-ton bales |
| 750mm film | 950 to 1000 kg | One-ton bales, high volume |
The Jummos 250mm Film Balers
The 250mm compact-bale class is the widest choice in the Jummos range, with several machines that all wrap in 250mm film and produce small bales at a diameter of around 550 mm. They differ mainly in their level of automation and their power source, which is where diesel and electric options come in. Here is how the main models compare.
| Model | Type | Bale Weight | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Small Baler Wrapper | Compact fully automatic baler wrapper | 40 to 90 kg | 5.5 + 0.55 kW, 380V |
| BalerPro 55 | Fully automatic hydraulic belt baler | 80 to 120 kg | 5.5 kW three-phase |
| 9QYG-0.5 Diesel | Basic bale wrapper, diesel engine | 50 to 80 kg | 15 hp diesel |
| 9YDB-0.5 Electric | Basic bale wrapper, electric | 50 to 80 kg | 5.5 to 7.5 kW, 380V |
Auto Small Baler Wrapper
The Auto Small Baler Wrapper is the compact, fully automated all-rounder in this group. It handles automatic feeding, net winding, baling, and film wrapping in one continuous cycle, producing 40 to 90 kg bales at 60 to 80 bales per hour. At just 590 kg and a small footprint, it suits farms with limited space, and its adjustable film holder can wrap up to 20 percent more bales from the same roll of film, keeping consumable cost down. An optional hopper can be added to reduce loading labor.
BalerPro 55 Fully Automatic Hydraulic Belt Baler
The BalerPro 55 is the fully automatic hydraulic belt baler at the top of the compact class, producing firm 80 to 120 kg bales at Φ550 mm with LCD touch-screen control. It runs on a 5.5 kW three-phase supply and suits small operations that want a higher level of automation and control.
9QYG-0.5 Diesel and 9YDB-0.5 Electric
For the simplest, most affordable entry into silage baling, the 9QYG-0.5 comes in two versions that produce 50 to 80 kg bales at Φ550 mm. The diesel version runs on a 15 hp diesel engine, which makes it especially useful on remote farms or plots without reliable grid electricity. The electric version (9YDB-0.5) runs on a 5.5 to 7.5 kW, 380V supply for farms that do have grid power. Both are straightforward, dependable machines that bring silage baling within reach of the smallest operations.
“A lot of the customers I speak to for the small machines are just getting started, or they farm somewhere without easy access to the grid. That is exactly why we keep a diesel option in this class. If a farm has no reliable electricity, a diesel bale wrapper lets them still make good silage without waiting for infrastructure. My advice to smaller buyers is always to be honest about their power situation first, because that single fact decides more than anything else which machine will actually work for them day to day.”
Sue Su, Marketing Director, Jummos
The Film and Net Wrap These Machines Use
All of these compact machines are built around 250mm silage stretch film, and because Jummos manufactures the film alongside the balers, the two are matched from the start. The net wrap runs at around 0.52m to 0.55m in width depending on the model. A single roll of the narrow 250mm film covers a large number of small bales, which keeps the running cost low, an important point for smaller farms watching every expense.
Buying the 250mm film and net wrap together with the machine avoids the frustration of trying to fit film from another supplier to your baler, which often leads to poor overlap or weak seals. For more on the film itself, our guide to agricultural silage film explains how it protects your forage through storage.
Who a 250mm Film Baler Is For
A 250mm silage film baler is the natural choice for small and starting operations. The compact 50 to 120 kg bale is light enough to move with a small loader or by hand, easy to store in a modest space, and quick to open at feeding time, all of which matter on a smaller farm.
It suits small dairy and beef farms, hobby and part-time farmers building up a silage supply, and contractors who serve smaller plots. The diesel option in particular opens the door for farms in remote areas without grid power. Once wrapped, these small bales are convenient to feed out, and pair well with a compact feeding setup or a total mixed ration approach as the operation grows.
If your needs are bigger, the same matching logic scales up: 330mm film for medium bales, 500mm for half-ton bales, and 750mm for one-ton bales. You can compare the whole range on our baler wrapper page, or contact the Jummos team to find the compact machine that fits your farm and power source.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 250mm silage film baler used for?
A 250mm silage film baler is used to produce and wrap small, compact round bales weighing around 50 to 120 kg. The 250mm film width is matched to this small bale size, which is easy to handle and store, making it ideal for small farms and starting operations. In the Jummos range, several machines run 250mm film, including the Auto Small Baler Wrapper, the BalerPro 55, and the 9QYG-0.5 in both diesel and electric versions.
Is there a diesel-powered 250mm film baler?
Yes. The 9QYG-0.5 Basic Bale Wrapper comes in a diesel version powered by a 15 hp diesel engine, producing 50 to 80 kg bales at Φ550 mm. This is a valuable option for remote farms or plots that do not have reliable grid electricity, since it lets you make good silage without depending on a mains power supply. An electric version of the same machine (9YDB-0.5) is available for farms that do have grid power.
Which 250mm film baler is best for a small farm?
It depends on your priorities. For full automation in a compact package, the Auto Small Baler Wrapper handles feeding, netting, baling, and wrapping in one cycle. For firm bales with advanced LCD control, the BalerPro 55 is a strong choice. For the simplest, most affordable option, the 9QYG-0.5 is available as a diesel or electric machine. All produce small bales wrapped in 250mm film, so the decision comes down to your budget, your power source, and how much automation you want.
Can I buy the 250mm film with the baler?
Yes. Jummos manufactures both the balers and the silage film, so you can order the 250mm film and the matching net wrap together with any of these compact machines as one package. Sourcing the machine and consumables from the same manufacturer ensures they are correctly matched, which gives a cleaner, tighter seal than combining film and machine from different suppliers.
Reviewed by Sue Su, Marketing Director of Jummos, on August 25, 2026. Machine and film specifications were checked against current Jummos product data to keep the details accurate for buyers.