Tama Assist Think Like a Pro: Why Professional Farmers Buy Twine by Cost Per Bale, Not Just Price
In today’s farming world, every pound counts, every hour matters, and every bale is part of your bottom line.
That’s why professional farmers and contractors don’t just grab the cheapest twine on the shelf. Instead, they think strategically. They think like professionals. And when it comes to square bale twine, that means understanding that true value comes from consistency, reliability, and predictable costs per bale, not just the number on the invoice.
Running a modern farming business means tracking every input. Fertiliser, diesel, parts, labour, it all gets accounted for. So why treat your twine any differently?
The true professionals in the field know that the best way to stay on top of margins is to fix your cost per bale, and the only way to do that is by choosing a twine that performs reliably, every time.
When you choose a twine based solely on price, you’re gambling. You may save a few pence up front, but what happens when it breaks mid job? When you have to stop and re-bale? That “cheap” twine just became very expensive.
At Tama, we regularly speak with farmers and contractors across the UK, and they all say the same thing: “I just want it to work.” No headaches. No downtime. No surprises.
That’s why our high-performance twines are built for fit and forget performance. They go on the machine, and they do the job…..every time.
- No missed knots
- No unexpected breaks
- No downtime in the field
And no hidden costs.
Let’s talk numbers.
A single broken bale can cost up to £60 in re-baling costs. Add in lost time, labour, diesel, and frustration, and suddenly that “cheaper” twine doesn’t look so cheap anymore.
Meanwhile, a premium twine like any of our Tama Impax range may cost slightly more upfront, but delivers:
- Consistent performance
- Strong, secure bales
- Lower total cost per bale over the season
It’s the smart, professional choice.
A major OEM manufacturer explained…..“Professional farmers understand that the quality of their output depends not just on their machine, but on what goes into it. There’s a mutual relationship between a high-performance baler and the twine it uses. It’s a simple equation: quality in, quality out.”
Would you buy cheap animal feed for your cattle, that compromises potential nutritional value or digestibility? Unlikely.
So why would you pair a high output square baler, one that’s engineered for performance and efficiency, with a twine that can’t keep up?
Professional contractors and farmers know that success in the field is built on reliable inputs and predictable outcomes. That means investing in a twine that delivers known, repeatable performance across every bale, every field, every day.
With Tama twines, you get more than just string. You get:
- Confidence in every knot
- A fixed, known cost per bale
- Maximum machine efficiency
- A better end product for you and/or your customers
Talk to your local Tama supplier about our full range of high performance twines, including Tama Impax HD Ultimate; engineered for high density, high output operations that don’t compromise.
Because in today’s world, output is king, but the inputs are what make it all possible.