{"id":443,"date":"2026-07-13T07:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/?post_type=product&p=443"},"modified":"2026-07-13T07:16:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:16:29","slug":"ep-9yf-2200mm-picker-width-square-hay-baler","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/produkt\/ep-9yf-2200mm-picker-width-square-hay-baler\/","title":{"rendered":"EP-9YF-2200mm Picker Width Square Hay Baler"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Agricultural Machinery \u00b7 Field-Proven Performance<\/p>\n

EP-9YF-2200mm Picker Width
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A high-efficiency mid-mounted trailed square hay baler<\/strong> engineered for wheat straw, rice straw, cotton straw, corn straw, and all types of forage grass \u2014 built for demanding harvesting seasons worldwide.<\/p>\n

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1. Technical Specifications of Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n

The table below summarizes the complete technical parameters of the EP-9YF-2200mm square baler machine<\/strong>. These figures represent the factory-standard configuration. Operators should consult their tractor PTO output rating and field conditions when calibrating bale density settings.<\/p>\n

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1<\/td>\nModellnamn<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nEP-9YF-2200 Square Hay Baler<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2<\/td>\nHitching Method<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nTowed-type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/td>\nPicking Width<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n2200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/td>\nFeeding Inlet Width<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/td>\nPicker Structure<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nSpring Tooth Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6<\/td>\nFeeder Structure<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nFork Feeding Mechanism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/td>\nKnotter Type<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nD-Type<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
8<\/td>\nNumber of Knotters<\/td>\npc<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/td>\nCompression Chamber Section Size (W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n460 \u00d7 360<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/td>\nBaling Method<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\nAutomatic Rope Baling<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/td>\nMatchande effektomr\u00e5de<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n\u2265 36.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
12<\/td>\nOverall Dimension (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n5700 \u00d7 2800 \u00d7 1780<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
13<\/td>\nMaskinvikt<\/td>\nkg<\/td>\n1950<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Five Key Advantages of Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n
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2200 mm Wide Pickup<\/h3>\n

A 2200 mm picker width dramatically reduces the number of field passes required, saving fuel and time per hectare. This wide-cut design suits both large square hay bales<\/strong> production and operations that previously required multiple smaller machines working in parallel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Automatic Rope Baling System<\/h3>\n

The integrated automatic rope baling mechanism eliminates manual tying entirely. The D-type dual knotter executes consistent, secure knots on every square bale of hay<\/strong>, reducing labor costs and the risk of bale failure during handling or transport \u2014 a key differentiator for high-volume commercial producers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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High-Density Bale Compression<\/h3>\n

With a compression chamber cross-section of 460 \u00d7 360 mm, the machine produces compact, uniformly shaped square bales of hay<\/strong> that stack efficiently in barns, on flatbed trucks, and in shipping containers. High density means more material per bale \u2014 reducing transport costs and improving storage capacity per square meter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Dual-Habitat Versatility<\/h3>\n

Suitable for both paddy (wet) fields and dry arable land, this square hay baler<\/strong> is not restricted to a single crop type or terrain. Farmers dealing with diverse crop rotations \u2014 wheat one season, rice the next \u2014 will find this adaptability reduces the need for separate specialized equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Robust Tractor Compatibility<\/h3>\n

Requiring a matching power range of \u226536.8 kW, the EP-9YF-2200 square hay baler is compatible with a wide range of mid-to-large utility tractors. Unlike many small square balers<\/strong> that are limited to compact tractors, this machine scales with larger operations while remaining manageable for farms that run standard 60\u201380 HP tractor fleets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. How Does a Square Baler Work?<\/h2>\n

Understanding how a square hay baler<\/strong> operates helps operators achieve optimal performance and diagnose issues in the field. The EP-9YF-2200\u00a0square hay baler follows a well-engineered sequence that begins the moment the machine begins moving across a windrow.<\/p>\n

Step 1 \u2014 Pickup:<\/strong> The spring tooth picker structure, spanning the full 2200 mm working width, lifts cut and windrowed crop material from the ground and feeds it upward into the intake channel. The spring teeth are designed to follow ground contour variations, minimizing crop loss even on slightly uneven terrain.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2014 Feeding:<\/strong> The fork feeding mechanism takes material from the pickup and pushes it laterally into the compression chamber. The feed fork operates in a timed cycle synchronized with the plunger, ensuring that each stroke of the plunger compresses a metered charge of material, building the bale layer by layer.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2014 Compression:<\/strong> Inside the 460 \u00d7 360 mm compression chamber, the reciprocating plunger compacts each charge of material against the previously accumulated bale. The pressure applied determines final bale density \u2014 a critical factor that controls how much a square bale of hay weighs and how well it holds its shape during storage and transit.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2014 Knotting:<\/strong> When the bale reaches its target length (measured by a star wheel counter), the D-type dual knotter mechanism fires simultaneously on both sides of the bale. Two separate ropes are tied and cut in one coordinated motion \u2014 producing a fully secured square bale hay<\/strong> ready to eject.<\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2014 Ejection:<\/strong> The completed bale is pushed out the rear of the baler onto the field or directly onto a trailing bale accumulator or wagon if attached. The cycle immediately repeats for the next bale with no interruption to forward travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Materials & Build Quality of Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n

The EP-9YF-2200 is engineered to withstand the mechanical stresses of continuous field operation across extended harvest campaigns. The main frame is fabricated from heavy-duty structural steel, welded and reinforced at critical load points to prevent fatigue cracking during high-cycle compression sequences. All primary joints are MIG-welded and stress-tested before assembly leaves the production facility.<\/p>\n

The pickup tines are manufactured from high-carbon spring steel \u2014 deliberately chosen for its combination of elasticity and wear resistance. Spring tooth picker elements flex over surface irregularities without permanent deformation, maintaining consistent crop lift across thousands of operating hours. Replacement tine kits are available as a standard spare, reducing downtime when individual tines wear beyond tolerance.<\/p>\n

The compression chamber walls and plunger face are hardened to resist abrasion from fibrous crop materials, grit, and silica particles embedded in straw. The D-type knotter components are precision-machined from alloy steel and treated with surface hardening to extend knotter life \u2014 since knotter failures are the leading cause of downtime on any square baler machine<\/strong> in the field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Application Scenarios of Square Hay Baler<\/h2>\n
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Wheat & Grain Straw Recovery<\/h3>\n

After grain combines finish cutting, the EP-9YF-2200 Square Hay Baler follows in-line to collect and compress wheat straw into neat square hay bales<\/strong>. This removes loose straw from the field efficiently, prepares the ground for the next crop cycle, and converts what would otherwise be waste biomass into a saleable commodity \u2014 either as animal bedding, livestock feed supplement, or fuel pellet raw material.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rice Field Post-Harvest<\/h3>\n

Rice straw is notoriously difficult to bale due to its short, slippery fiber structure. The spring tooth pickup system on this square hay baler for sale<\/strong> handles rice straw with fewer feed jams compared to auger-type pickups, making it a preferred choice for paddy field operations across South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and other major rice-producing nations in East and Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Forage Grass & Pasture Management<\/h3>\n

Livestock farmers producing small square hay bales<\/strong> for dairy cattle, horses, and sheep find the EP-9YF-2200 square hay baler<\/strong> well-suited to forage grass baling. The machine produces consistently sized bales from a single mowing-conditioning-raking-baling operation sequence, and the resulting bale dimensions fit standard barn rack systems and automatic hay feeders used across commercial livestock facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cotton Straw & Corn Stover Recycling<\/h3>\n

In cotton-growing regions of Central Asia, India, and parts of Africa, post-harvest cotton straw presents a significant disposal challenge. This big square baler<\/strong> collects and compresses cotton stalks and corn stover into manageable units for biomass energy plants, papermaking facilities, and compost operations. The 460 \u00d7 360 mm compression chamber delivers the density required for efficient transport to processing sites.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Commercial Hay Trade & Export<\/h3>\n

Producers supplying square bales of hay for sale<\/strong> to domestic markets or for export need consistent bale quality to meet buyer specifications. The EP-9YF-2200 Square Hay Baler’s automatic rope baling system ensures every bale leaves the machine tied correctly, eliminating the loose or broken bales that cause disputes with buyers. Operators in Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands report that uniform bale dimensions simplify container loading and freight calculations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Regulatory Compliance by Region<\/h2>\n

Agricultural machinery export, import, and field operation is governed by national and regional regulations that buyers should be aware of before deploying any square hay baler commercially.<\/p>\n

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\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddf7 South Korea<\/h3>\n

Imported agricultural machinery must comply with the Agricultural Mechanization Promotion Act<\/em> administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA). Performance inspections and safety certifications may be required for models intended for subsidy-eligibility under the government’s farming mechanization support scheme. Operators must also follow the Road Traffic Act<\/em> when moving the towed baler on public roads \u2014 a slow-moving vehicle triangle and lighting kit are mandatory during road transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddfa European Union<\/h3>\n

All agricultural machinery placed on the EU market \u2014 including the Netherlands, Germany, and France \u2014 must carry a CE marking under the EU Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC<\/em> (transitioning to the updated Machinery Regulation EU 2023\/1230). Importers must ensure a Declaration of Conformity is available, and the tractor-baler PTO connection must comply with EN ISO 5674 guarding standards. Noise emissions during field operation are additionally subject to Directive 2000\/14\/EC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddfa Australia<\/h3>\n

In Australia, agricultural machinery falls under the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Regulations administered by Safe Work Australia. PTO-driven equipment must meet guarding requirements under AS\/NZS 4024 machinery safety standards. Additionally, biosecurity import conditions enforced by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) require that all imported used machinery be thoroughly cleaned and inspected for soil, seed, and weed material before entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddf7 Brazil<\/h3>\n

Brazil requires imported agricultural machinery to comply with INMETRO certification under the National Metrology, Quality and Technology Institute<\/em> framework. The machine’s technical data sheet (ficha t\u00e9cnica) must be submitted to MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food Supply) for product registration before commercial distribution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 Canada<\/h3>\n

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) and provincial farm safety legislation govern PTO equipment operation. Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act<\/em> and Saskatchewan’s Farm Safety Act<\/em> both include specific requirements for guarding on tractor-coupled machinery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83c\udf0d General Global Standards<\/h3>\n

Beyond country-specific requirements, the EP-9YF-2200 square hay baler is designed with reference to ISO 8210 (equipment for harvesting \u2014 safety) and ISO 11684 (safety signs on agricultural machinery).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. Compatible Accessories & Related Products<\/h2>\n

A complete square hay baler<\/strong> system depends on the reliability of every connected component. We also supply the matched drivetrain accessories that keep your EP-9YF-2200 running at peak efficiency \u2014 offering true one-stop sourcing for the entire baling system.<\/p>\n

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Square Hay Baler Gearbox<\/h3>\n

The gearbox is the mechanical heart of any square baler machine<\/strong>. Our matched square baler gearbox<\/a> is manufactured to pair directly with the EP-9YF-2200 drivetrain. Precision-machined gear sets, sealed bearings, and oil-bath lubrication ensure power is transmitted from the tractor PTO to the plunger, feeder, and knotter mechanisms without slippage or excessive wear \u2014 even under continuous high-load operation during peak harvest season. System compatibility is engineered in, not retrofitted.<\/p>\n

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PTO Drive Shaft<\/h3>\n

Power transfer between tractor and baler runs through the PTO shaft \u2014 a component that takes constant torque, vibration, and angular deflection during operation. Our matched PTO Shaft is designed to the correct length, spline profile, and torque rating for the EP-9YF-2200, with full guarding compliance meeting EU and ISO PTO safety standards. Using an unmatched or undersized shaft is a leading cause of drivetrain damage and operator safety incidents. Visit pto-shaft.net<\/a> for the full range of compatible PTO Shaft options.<\/p>\n

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8. About Us<\/h2>\n

We are a specialist manufacturer and exporter of agricultural baling equipment, with a focused product range covering square hay balers<\/strong>, round balers, and related drivetrain accessories. Our engineering team has accumulated extensive practical knowledge of field baling challenges across diverse geographic conditions \u2014 from the humid paddy regions of East Asia to the dry, vast cereal plains of North America and Eastern Europe.<\/p>\n

Our production philosophy centers on building machines that farmers and contractors can depend on through the most demanding harvest windows \u2014 when breakdowns carry the greatest operational and financial cost. Every model in our lineup, including the EP-9YF-2200 large square baler<\/strong>, undergoes multi-stage quality control before shipment: raw material inspection, in-process welding inspection, sub-assembly testing, and full function verification on the completed machine.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
\nQ1. How does a square baler work, and is it difficult to set up on my tractor for the first time?<\/summary>\n

A square hay baler connects to your tractor via a three-point hitch or drawbar attachment and receives power through the PTO shaft. The pickup lifts windrowed crop, the feeder pushes it into the compression chamber, the plunger compresses it, and the knotter ties and releases the finished bale. Initial tractor-to-baler setup typically takes 30\u201360 minutes with two people following the operator manual.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ2. What is the difference between round and square hay bales, and which is better for livestock feeding in South Korea?<\/summary>\n

The key difference between round and square hay bales lies in handling, storage efficiency, and feeding suitability. Square bales stack tightly in barn storage with minimal wasted space and are easier to portion for daily feeding. Round bales are typically used for large outdoor feeding where a ring feeder is practical. In South Korea, where barn storage and urban-fringe livestock operations are common, small square hay bales<\/strong> are generally preferred by dairy and horse operations due to their manageability and compatibility with standard feeding equipment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ3. How much does a square bale of hay weigh when produced by the EP-9YF-2200 model?<\/summary>\n

Bale weight from this square hay baler<\/strong> depends on the crop type, moisture content at baling time, and the compression pressure setting. Dry wheat straw bales typically fall in the 15\u201325 kg range, while denser forage grass bales can reach 25\u201340 kg. The compression chamber cross-section of 460 \u00d7 360 mm combined with adjustable bale length settings gives operators control over final bale weight to match their handling and transport requirements.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ4. How many horsepower do you need to run a square baler like the EP-9YF-2200 efficiently?<\/summary>\n

The EP-9YF-2200 requires a minimum tractor power output of \u226536.8 kW, which corresponds to approximately 50 HP at the engine. For continuous operation in heavy crop conditions \u2014 dense forage or high-yield wheat straw \u2014 a tractor in the 60\u201380 HP range is recommended to maintain consistent PTO speed under load and avoid over-heating the transmission.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ5. Do manufacturers still make square balers, or is round baling now the industry standard worldwide?<\/summary>\n

Square baling remains very much an active and growing segment of the agricultural machinery market globally. While round balers dominate in large-scale silage and open-field beef operations, square hay balers<\/strong> hold a strong position wherever manual handling, barn storage, or commercial hay sales are priorities. Demand for mini square balers<\/strong> and large square balers<\/strong> has expanded significantly in East Asia, South America, and parts of Africa over the past decade as livestock intensification continues.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ6. How many square bales of hay can I produce per acre with this machine, and what affects my output rate?<\/summary>\n

The number of square bales of hay per acre<\/strong> depends primarily on crop yield, windrow density, and forward travel speed. For wheat straw at typical yields of 1.5\u20132.5 tonnes per acre, you can expect 60\u2013120 bales per acre at standard bale weight settings. Heavier forage crops or denser windrows produce fewer but heavier bales. Tractor forward speed of 5\u20137 km\/h is typical for balanced throughput without overloading the feeder system.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

\nQ7. Is a square baler for compact tractor use different from the EP-9YF-2200, and which model should I choose for a smaller farm operation?<\/summary>\n

A square baler for compact tractor<\/strong> use typically requires a machine with a lower PTO power demand (below 30 kW) and a narrower pickup width. The EP-9YF-2200 square hay baler with its \u226536.8 kW requirement is best matched to standard utility tractors in the 50\u2013100 HP range. For compact tractor users, we recommend reviewing our smaller mini square baler<\/strong> variants with narrower picking widths and reduced compression chamber dimensions, which are available in our full product category.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Improve Your Harvest Efficiency?<\/h2>\n

Get in touch with our export team for technical specifications, compatibility confirmation, and a formal quotation for the EP-9YF-2200 square hay baler<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The EP-9YF-2200mm Picker Width Square Hay Baler is a mid-mounted trailed machine purpose-built for the rapid and efficient collection and baling of agricultural residues across a wide variety of crop types. With a generous 2200 mm picking width, it sweeps the field cleanly in fewer passes \u2014 making it one of the most productive large square balers available for medium-to-large scale farming operations.<\/p>\n

Designed to handle wheat straw, rice straw, cotton straw, corn straw, and diverse forage grasses, the EP-9YF-2200 reduces harvesting time and significantly lowers per-acre operational costs. The machine works on both paddy fields and dry fields, provided the terrain is reasonably flat and free from large rocks or hard obstructions.<\/p>\n

Built with a spring tooth picker structure, a fork feeding mechanism, and a D-type knotter system with two knotters, every bale is tied automatically with rope \u2014 no manual intervention needed during normal operation.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":447,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[37],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-443","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-square-hay-baler","first","instock","shipping-taxable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/443","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/447"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=443"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=443"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=443"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/agricultural-balers.com\/sv\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=443"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}