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KE 520 Baler

The Kayhan KE 520 Baler is a compact, PTO-driven round baler that produces tidy, manageable bales up to 520 mm in diameter. Designed for hay, wheat straw, barley straw, and dried maize stalks, the KE 520 is ideal for Kenyan farms looking to bale crop residues for livestock feed, bedding, or sale.With a 35–55 HP power requirement, the KE 520 pairs well with mid-range tractors and delivers consistent bale density through its belt-tension bale chamber. The twin-twine tying system secures each bale rapidly, maintaining field harvesting momentum.AWL supplies Kayhan Ertugrul balers across Kenya with full after-sales service, genuine spare parts, and operator support from our Nakuru and Eldoret branches.

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Up to 520 mm Bale Diameter
35–55 HP Required Power
540 rpm PTO Speed
Twin Twine Tying

What sets it apart

Built to get more done per pass

Quality Silage Output

KE-series forage harvesters deliver clean, consistent silage cuts that maximise fermentation quality and livestock feed value.

Compact Tractor Compatible

Designed for tractors from 45 HP to 100 HP — integrates with the Zetor and common mid-HP tractor range available through AWL Kenya.

Easy Field Maintenance

Tool-free drum access, greasable bearings, and minimal moving parts keep maintenance quick between forage seasons.

Multi-Crop Versatility

Adjustable cutting height and drum speed settings accommodate maize, sorghum, napier grass, and other East African fodder crops.

Heavy-Duty Steel Build

Robust hardened-steel drum housing and frame withstand season-after-season field use in East African soil and climate conditions.

AWL After-Sales Support

Genuine Kayhan Ertugrul spare parts and qualified service technicians available through AWL Kenya's agricultural division.

Overview

A dependable implement for serious land preparation

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The Kayhan KE 520 Baler is a compact, PTO-driven round baler that produces tidy, manageable bales up to 520 mm in diameter. Designed for hay, wheat straw, barley straw, and dried maize stalks, the KE 520 is ideal for Kenyan farms looking to bale crop residues for livestock feed, bedding, or sale.With a 35–55 HP power requirement, the KE 520 pairs well with mid-range tractors and delivers consistent bale density through its belt-tension bale chamber. The twin-twine tying system secures each bale rapidly, maintaining field harvesting momentum.AWL supplies Kayhan Ertugrul balers across Kenya with full after-sales service, genuine spare parts, and operator support from our Nakuru and Eldoret branches.

Technical specifications

Every number that matters

General 4 items
Model KE 520
Brand Kayhan Ertugrul
Type Round Baler
Bale Diameter Up to 520 mm
Performance 4 items
Required Power 35–55 HP
PTO Speed 540 rpm
Tying System Twin Twine
Pickup Width Approx. 1.4 m
Dimensions & Weight 2 items
Approx. Weight 400 kg
Coupling 3-Point Cat. II

Applications

Where it earns its keep

  • Hay baling for dairy and beef livestock feed
  • Wheat and barley straw baling
  • Dried maize stalk baling for residue management
  • Fodder conservation for dry-season feeding
  • Bale production for sale to feedlots and farms

Ownership & support

Backed before and after the sale

Financing options

Asset financing arranged through Kenyan banks and SACCOs, with terms that can be matched to seasonal farm income. Ask our team for a referral.

After-sales support

Our technicians come to your farm. Servicing, warranty work and in-season breakdown response on site — so a machine that stops during planting or harvest does not sit on a truck waiting for a workshop slot.

Spare parts availability

Genuine wearing parts — discs, tines, shares, bearings — stocked at Nakuru and Eldoret and carried on our service vehicles, so most field repairs are finished on the first visit.

Service network

Workshops in Nakuru and Eldoret, plus a mobile service fleet covering the whole country. We travel to you for commissioning, operator training and repairs.

Customer reviews

What our customers say

Verified reviews from our Google Business Profile

  • Wide range of tractors and farm implements. Very welcoming and good in explaining the pros and cons advise.

    Dean Masila Google review · May 2022

  • Best dealers! Honest and good service

    Farhaan Parkar Google review · July 2024

  • BEST PLACE TO ACQUIRE FARM MACHINERY ,TRUCKS AND AUTOMOTIVE PARTS.

    James Mayaka Google review · May 2023

  • A nice place to buy your spare parts for all cars especially heavy machines

    Jeremiah N. Kimani Google review · October 2020

  • Home of agriculture equipment,,

    Kennedy Makokha Google review · February 2023

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The KE 520 can bale hay, wheat straw, barley straw, dried maize stalks, Rhodes grass, and other dry crop residues. It is not designed for green, wet material.

Bale weight varies by crop type and density setting. Typical hay bales range from 60–100 kg, making them manageable for two-person handling without mechanical assistance.

Yes. The KE 520 uses standard agricultural sisal or synthetic baler twine, which is widely available in Kenya through agricultural suppliers.

The KE 555 is a heavier-duty model with a larger bale diameter and higher throughput, suited to larger farms or contracting work. The KE 520 is the entry-level model for smaller operations.

AWL stocks Kayhan Ertugrul baler spare parts in Nairobi, including pickup tines, belts, and twine needles. Contact our parts team for current availability.

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