What affects the eragrostis bale price?
Pretoria bale prices move with the season, bale weight, cut quality, fuel, delivery distance, and whether the order needs stacking or tight-yard handling. A cheap bale is not always cheaper if it is lighter, dusty, weather damaged, or far from your yard.
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Bale size and mass | Compare round bales by diameter and approximate kilograms, not only by sticker price. |
| Cut date and storage | Fresh, well-cured hay stored under cover usually feeds cleaner and wastes less. |
| Delivery distance | Pretoria East, Centurion, Rayton, Cullinan, and Bronkhorstspruit routes have different fuel and time costs. |
| Order quantity | Multi-bale loads can reduce handling cost per bale compared with emergency top-ups. |