Net Wrap Guide

A Case IH tractor pulling a Hesston 5670 round baler that is discharging a finished round bale of dry hay in a sloping field

Massey Ferguson & Hesston Net Wrap Problems: 6 ...

Six common Massey Ferguson and Hesston round-baler net-wrap failures — the "check mesh" fault, glazed traction tire, won't-cut, off-center net, roller buildup and under-spec wrap — each with a field-tested...

Vermeer R665 Rancher round baler on display, showing the chassis and net-wrap chamber where the net guides feed wrap onto the bale

Vermeer Round Baler Net Wrap Problems: 7 Common...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 3, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: The single most common Vermeer net-wrap problem is bent or...

New Holland 688 round baler with Auto-Wrap dispenser — most net-wrap cutting failures on round balers trace to a dull or sticky knife arm, weak brake band, or misaligned wrap-feed mechanism

Net Wrap Won't Cut on Your Baler? 7 Causes & Fixes

A diagnostic flow for baler operators whose machine has stopped cutting net wrap. 7 ordered causes from cheapest to most expensive, with check-and-fix steps.

A John Deere 568 round baler in working condition — the model where the net wrap support pan typically rusts out after 30,000-50,000 bales.

Why Your John Deere 568 Net Wrap Pan Rusts Out ...

Why the John Deere 568 / 567 / 569 net wrap support pan rusts out, how to diagnose which part actually failed, and the $200-$300 local-shop rebuild that operators report...

Round hay bales in a field holding their shape after baling - proper net wrapping prevents shape loss

Round Bales Not Holding Shape? 7 Causes and How...

When round bales sag, deform, or unravel, the cause is almost always one of seven things. Here is the diagnostic walkthrough we use on farm visits.