Production years
2013-2022
McHale baler ยท 2013-2022
McHale Fusion 3 Baler
The McHale Fusion 3 is an integrated fixed-chamber round baler-wrapper, built at Ballinrobe, Ireland, from 2013 to 2022. It makes and film-wraps a consistent round bale in one pass, making it a familiar and highly regarded choice for intensive silage work on British and Irish grassland farms.
Baler type
Integrated round baler-wrapper (fixed chamber)
Bale size
1.25 m diameter x 1.23 m wide
Pickup width
2.1 m
McHale Fusion 3 specifications
| Production years | 2013-2022 |
|---|---|
| Baler type | Integrated round baler-wrapper (fixed chamber) |
| Bale size | 1.25 m diameter x 1.23 m wide |
| Pickup width | 2.1 m |
| Wrapping | Integrated film wrapping on the move |
| Power required | About 107 hp (80 kW) minimum PTO power |
| Built at | Ballinrobe, Ireland |
What the Fusion 3 is used for
The Fusion 3 is primarily a silage machine, suited to grass crops where rapid baling and wrapping help preserve forage quality. Its 2.1 m pickup suits typical British swaths and its fixed chamber produces 1.25 m diameter by 1.23 m wide bales.
It is especially useful for livestock farms and contractors wanting one tractor-and-operator combination to bale and wrap on the move. Hay or straw can be baled where appropriate, although its real following is built around wrapped silage.
Why the McHale Fusion 3 stands out
Its defining advantage is the fully integrated wrapping system: bale formation, transfer and film wrapping are combined in one machine. The fixed chamber gives a uniform bale size, while the on-the-move workflow can keep a silage team moving. Allow for a tractor with about 107 PTO hp minimum and inspect the wrapping and transfer sequence carefully.
Buying a used McHale Fusion 3
There is no baler engine to assess, so focus instead on the PTO driveline, gearbox, chains, rollers, pickup, hydraulic hoses and wrapper mechanism. Check for oil leaks, damaged rollers, worn bearings, tired belts or film controls, and corrosion or poor repairs to the tinwork. Confirm the serial number and that the specification remains original, including the wrapping equipment. Have it inspected, confirm figures and originality against TractorData.com and club records, and check current listings rather than a fixed price, as values vary by condition.
McHale Fusion 3 frequently asked questions
What PTO power does a McHale Fusion 3 need?
McHale Fusion 3 requires about 107 hp, or 80 kW, minimum PTO power. In demanding silage crops, buyers should match tractor capacity to the baler-wrapper workload and local operating conditions.
What bale does the Fusion 3 make?
It produces a fixed-chamber round bale measuring 1.25 m in diameter and 1.23 m wide. The machine then applies film wrapping as part of its integrated, on-the-move baler-wrapper process.
When and where was the Fusion 3 built?
The Fusion 3 was built by McHale at Ballinrobe, Ireland, from 2013 to 2022. It became particularly popular with silage-focused farms and contractors across Britain and Ireland.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and configuration, so confirm against the manufacturer's records and the machine's serial number. Bale sizes, weights and dimensions are converted to metric and rounded. Used baler values vary by condition. Page updated 19 Sep 2026.