The Massey Ferguson 2270 XD (Extra Density) is a large square baler built for professional contractors and large-scale farming operations. It produces 1.2m × 0.9m (3x4) bales with 15-20% more density than standard models, delivering exceptional consistency and transport efficiency.
Serving as the successor to the MF 2170 XD and now superseded by the MF LB2234 XD, the 2270 XD remains the most popular baler in the lineup. This model is engineered for maximum efficiency in straw, hay, haylage, and silage, producing heavier bales that reduce handling, storage, and transport costs.
Fewer bales per field means less time moving, stacking, and hauling, translating to measurable savings in fuel, labour, and logistics throughout the season.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Bale Size (W x H) | 1,200 x 900 mm |
| Bale Length | Up to 2,740 mm |
| Flywheel Size | 990 mm diameter, 250 mm width, 550 kg |
| Drive Protection | Slip clutch, overrunning clutch, and shear bolt |
| Tractor Power Req. | Packer: 200 hp (150 kW) | Cutter: 250 hp (186 kW) |
| Pick-up System | 4 tine bars | Quad Augers | 2,260 mm working width |
| Packer System | Fork type, 6 hardened tines |
| Cutter Option | ProCut (26 knives) | Configuration: 0, 13, 26 knives |
| Plunger | 47 strokes/min | 740 mm stroke length |
| Tying Mechanism | 6 double-knot knotters |
| Twine Capacity | 30 spools with "Easy-Fill" storage |
| Bale Ejector | 10 teeth in 5 rows | 3 selectable rows |
| Bale Chute | Heavy duty roller chute | Hydraulic folding |
| Axle Options(Max Speed) | Tandem Axle only (60 km/h where permitted) |
| Tyre Options | Tandem: 500/45-22.5 (Std), 620/40-22.5 (Opt) |
| Control & Monitoring | ISOBUS 11783 | C1000 Baler Monitor |
| Width | 3,000 mm (pick-up wheels installed) |
| Height | 2,970 mm (Handrails folded) | 3,270 mm (Handrails raised) |
| Length (Chute Folded) | 8,730 mm |
| Weight (Approx.) | Tandem (Packer): 10,580 kg | Tandem (Cutter): 11,520 kg |
| Optional Accessories | Integrated Bale Weighing, Hydraulic Parking Jack, Camera, Telemetry |
* Specifications subject to change. Please confirm all details with your Massey Ferguson dealer prior to purchase.
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The MF 2270 XD's extra density capabilities make it the premier choice for operations where transport efficiency and maximum payload are critical priorities.
The 15-20% density increase delivered by the MF 2270 XD translates directly to bottom-line savings through reduced transportation costs, fewer bales to handle per field, and optimized storage space utilization.
Each extra-density bale weighs significantly more than standard bales, allowing trucks and trailers to carry maximum payload before reaching legal weight limits, dramatically improving transport efficiency.
The XD model comes standard with a high-speed tandem steering axle rated to 60 km/h, reflecting its design focus on serious commercial operations. With the optional ProCut system featuring 26 knives, the MF 2270 XD produces ultra-dense chopped silage and haylage bales ideal for intensive dairy operations where both density and fermentation quality matter.
Designed for straightforward maintenance, the MF 2270 XD features accessible service points throughout and the AutoLube system providing automatic lubrication to 24 knotter points as standard.
The MF 2270 XD produces large square bales measuring 1.2 metres wide by 0.9 metres high (1200mm x 900mm), commonly referred to as "3x4" bales, with adjustable bale lengths up to 2.74 metres.
These extra-density bales typically weigh 15-20% more than standard density 3x4 bales, significantly improving transport efficiency and reducing costs per tonne hauled.
The MF 2270 XD combines the industry's most popular bale size (3x4) with maximum density capability, making it ideal for commercial operations focused on transport efficiency.
It produces heavier bales that maximize trailer payload, reduces the number of bales per field, lowers fuel costs during field clearance, and minimizes storage volume requirements, delivering measurable cost savings across the entire baling and logistics chain
XD means "Extra Density", referring to the baler’s high-compression design that produces heavier, more compact bales.
The MF 2270 XD packs 15-20% more material per bale using a massive 545kg flywheel (91% heavier than standard), a 35% heavier uprated gearbox, OptiForm bale chamber with extended density doors, and heavy-duty driveline components.
It comes standard with a tandem axle and requires 200 HP minimum (250 HP with ProCut), compared to 170 HP for the standard model.
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