Farm King Square Bale Carrier | Model 4480-XD | Width 13’ 10” | Hydraulic Pressure 3000 Psi | Horsepower 100 HP | For Tractors
DESCRIPTION
If you're hauling hundreds of bales every season, speed and reliability matter. The 4480XD is engineered for performance in the field, reducing manual handling, increasing load capacity, and ensuring bales are stored safely off the ground and out of harm’s way. With its heavy-duty frame, intuitive operator controls, and advanced hydraulic automation, this bale carrier takes the labor out of large-scale hay handling.
Who Is It For?
This model is ideal for commercial hay producers, custom baling operators, and large-acreage ranchers who need to move massive volumes of hay quickly and with precision. Compatible with tractors delivering 25 GPM hydraulic flow at 3000 PSI, the 4480XD integrates easily into modern farm fleets without additional modifications.
What Makes It Different?
From the graphite-coated beams that reduce friction to the quarter-turn stacking feature that protects bale strings and maximizes airflow during storage, every detail on this machine is built for durability and ease. The 4480XD holds up to 24 bales (3'x3'), boasts a max load capacity of 25,000 lbs, and provides automated adjustments to work seamlessly with open-center, closed-center, and load-sensing hydraulic systems.
Whether you're clearing a field or staging for transport, the Farm King 4480XD turns a time-consuming job into a fast, fluid process helping you get more done in less time, with less wear on your equipment and your team.
Key Features
High-Capacity Bale Handling Haul up to 24 3’x3’, 18 3’x4’, or 9 4’x4’ bales per trip to boost productivity.
Quarter Turn Bale Feature Position bales for optimal storage with minimal string wear or ground contact.
Graphite-Coated Deck Beams Minimize bale friction for smoother sliding and reduced mechanical strain.
Auto-Adaptive Hydraulic System Seamlessly switches between open-center, closed-center, or load-sensing systems.
Precision Pusher System Dual hydraulic motors auto-adjust when resistance is detected, protecting strings and structure.
Smart Monitoring Console Operate in auto or manual mode with built-in diagnostics and calibration tools.
Heavy-Duty Undercarriage 4"x8" beams and tandem walking beam axles carry up to 25,000 lbs reliably.
Fast, Easy Unloading Tilt-deck design quickly drops bales and resets without slowing your workflow.
Hydraulic Control Arm Reinforced lift arm optimizes reach and motion with protected hose routing.
12V Electrical System Internal fuse protection ensures operational safety in the field.
Compact Transport Width At just 10’ 2” wide, it fits standard road transport regulations for easy relocation.
Operator Alerts Sensors detect stalled bales and communicate issues in real time for faster recovery.
Tight Bale Stacking Prevents moisture retention by keeping strings off the ground during storage.
Recessed Chain Drive Keeps the drive chain protected and reduces string damage during operation.
Massive Load Capacity Handles up to 25,000 lbs per load for fewer field trips and more uptime.
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Details
Model
4480XD
Overall Length
42’ 8” (13 m)
Usable Deck Length
34’ (10.36 m)
Overall Width
13’ 10” (4.2 m)
Width (Without Loading Arm)
10’ 2” (3.1 m)
Transport Width
10’ 2” (3.1 m)
Overall Height
15’ 10” (4.8 m)
Tilt Frame Height (Raised)
15’ 10” (4.8 m)
Rotate Arm Height (Raised)
15’ 7” (4.75 m)
Weight (Empty)
9,485 lb (4,302 kg)
Hitch Weight (Empty)
1,950 lb (884 kg)
Hitch Weight (Max)
7,500 lb (3,402 kg)
Maximum Load Capacity
25,000 lb (11,300 kg)
Tires
Eight 12.5L x 15 Load Range F
Hubs
8-Bolt Heavy Duty
Tire/Hub Capacity
8,000 lb (3,630 kg) @ 90 psi
Hydraulic Flow Requirement
25 GPM (80 LPM) @ 3,000 PSI
Max Hydraulic Pressure
3,500 PSI (241 bar)
Operating Hydraulic Pressure
3,000 PSI (207 bar)
Hydraulic Motors (Pusher)
Dual 22.2 cu. in.
Lift Cylinder
4" Diameter x 18" Stroke
Clamp Cylinder
3" Diameter x 16" Stroke
Rotate Cylinder
3" Diameter x 16" Stroke
Tilt Cylinders
3.5" Diameter x 36" Stroke
Electrical System
12V with Internal Fuse Protection
Bale Sizes (Accepted)
48"x48", 36"x48", 32"x35"
Bale Capacity (Per Load)
9 (4'x4'), 18 (3'x4'), 24 (3'x3')
Quarter Turn Bale Capacity
8 (4'x4'), 10 (3'x4'), 20 (3'x3')
Bale Length
8’ (2.4 m)
Manuals & Documents
General Warranty Info:
Ripping It Outdoors works closely with our manufacturers to supply and support your products warranty needs as best as possible!
The majority of products come with a manufacturer represented warranty against manufacturing defects for at least a 12 month period after the date of sale.
Expendable components and "wear parts" including but not limited to blades, knives, teeth, oil, chain sprockets, skid shoes, knife mounting discs, and similar components are usually excluded from manufacturer warranties.
Please reach out to us for any specific warranty information needed about products and parts you can’t find!
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 99 reviews.
I've started using the mulcher I on several parcels of land 10 acres . I have grind down a couple of 14 inch stumps. Caution the mount bracket behind the mulcher motor exhaust gets extremely hot even with gloves on . But the unit so far seems to works very good it's well put together.
The Firminator G3 is s heavy duty quality machine. The discs worked extremely well and planting and culti-packing is very smooth and easy. Working with Dillon at Ripping It Outdoors was a very good experience and seamless transaction.
Just got my Buffalo Turbine! Love it. Took a little bit to get used to getting the right angle for the nozzle, but not a problem. Side note, works much better if the frame is level as much as possible.
Love it!
Gary Haddock
Seems to be in order delivery wasn't able to use lift gate but tractor was able to take pallet off the truck bed. No damage to machine after visual check. won't know how it runs until rain stops.
Staff at RippingitOutdoors was very quick to call and double check the type of backet needed for the unit to ensure the online order matched( to fit my skid steer quick attachment on my l2501 Kubota). Explained the teeth & belt could be ordered through them directly over the phone when/if needed as well as selling other types of custom made brackets for Utv's ect. All around Great customer service and would purchase from again.
After spending way to much money for forest mulching services I discovered this wonderful machine. It's not a giant powerhouse forest mulcher, but it does everything a property owner needs to maintain a forested property. I wish I would have found it sooner.
The Firminator is well built and functions well. I am having some trouble while planting mixed size seeds. Next time out I’ll try setting it so only the smaller seeds drop out the open it up for the larger seeds.
easy buying process and great communication. Mulcher works great, easily clears overgrown brush and even mulched a 5" thick mulberry tree fairly easily. running it off of my old 331 bobcat with no problem powering the drum at all. Only small issue which isn't a big deal is that the supplied hoses are about 16" too short to operate a full range of motion.
Over all built well. I like it is all cast iron and metal and not plastic. Had to modify fertilizer disc mount to fit correctly, nothing major, a little grinding. I modified the center link hitch point to accommodate my John Deere quick hitch. Have yet to plant with it but I’m sure it will work perfect. Love the grease fittings everywhere. Reminds me of the old farm equipment I grew up on, and still use periodically.
My firminator RT was delivered in good condition in ND. I will be using it next week. I have a 45 HP John Deere tractor that is supposed to lift 2000 lb but really struggles to lift this 6 foot firminator RT. I will just have to use in as a two pass operation for now.
I do wish there was a better operating manual for this unit. Maybe that is something you can work on.
I will give you an update once I start using it in a few days.
Great piece of equipment. Performs far better than I expected. One piece of advice - if property is significantly overgrown, consider the tractor attachment first to bring down the over growth and then switch to the UTV attachment to maintain property. No complaints worked perfectly.
Put this on Kubota 900 with winch hookup. This thing is a beast (within reason). I named it ‘Homie”, cause Homie don’t play. It will take care of stuff up to about 2” in diameter. You still have to remember that this is NOT like the ones on a bobcat or larger machinery. It does have its limits. But all in all I am very satisfied with it. Now on to the good part! The staff at Ripping It are outstanding! Especially Kayla in the office. She has gone above and beyond on making sure everything went right, from ordering to questions about installation. This young lady would be of great value at ANY company ! Her knowledge and personality are like over the top. This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors and I can only say positive things about them. With all that being said, I do fill out reviews on things I buy, AND I give a honest review. If it’s bad then you will know it. But if it’s good, well I tell the truth ! Again Kayla, from the bottom of my heart, a great big THANK YOU for all your help and just talking to you. I feel like we’ve know each other for years!
TENT is easy to put up , material is tuff as told....only complaint is that i wish the bottom had about 3 to 4 inches overlap towards the inside so i could install a 2 x4 or something to help hold the tent down in high winds we have here in virginia thanks
Hi, my name is Ken. I’ve had a great experience with Ripping It Outdoors. I purchased a Forax Hp40 Mulcher for my mini excavator. Kayla Patterson is who I dealt with from the beginning until I received it at my house. She has been wonderful to work with and looking forward to working with her with any other orders I purchase. Kayla answered any questions I had and kept me updated throughout the whole process, can’t say it enough just a wonderful person to work with!!
These are great feeders if you don’t have any feral hogs but if the hogs tear off the wiring harness from the timer to the feeder motor, you’re disabled. Then, if you ask for help from Outback, they refer you to the dealer but really you’re on your own for parts and repairs.
I have three Outback feeders that work as designed. They’re 13 years old and have always served well but this feeder misses the mark by a very high margin. I’d NEVER buy this product again.
Feeders need to be dependable and this unit is not.
This is my first experience with Ripping It Outdoors. Fortunately I got Dillion as a representative and everything from sales to shipping was spot on..
Thanks Dillion for your help!!