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title: The Best Bale Clamps
description: Rata Bale Clamp Softhands are the most popular wrapped bale handler for sale in NZ, compatible with any tractor or telehandler.
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# [The Best Bale Clamps](https://www.rataequipment.com/blog/bale-clamps)

 Written by [Glenn Walton](https://www.rataequipment.com/blog/author/glenn-walton) | Nov 8, 2017 10:00:00 PM

## Making the best Bale Clamps with superior design

With an opening width of 2.1m and a lift capacity of 2100kg it's no surprise the [Rata Bale Clamps](http://www.rataindustries.co.nz/products/attachments/bale-clamp) are the most popular choice for Farmers & Contractors in NZ. The clamps (or soft hands) are ideal for moving, stacking and transporting bales. The design allows 1 or 2 bales to be lifted at once without damaging the wrap. The Clamps also allow for round bales & square bales up to 1.8m to be handled. Adding to its already heavy duty & durable design is a greasable equaliser bar for superior handling - no more swaying around the paddock, creating high pressure points on the bale and putting up with increased risk of rips or tears - choose the [Rata Bale Clamps](https://www.rataequipment.com/products/loader-attachments/bale-clamp).

 

 

## Features that make Rata Bale Clamps the best are;

 

- **Narrow arm profile** - this makes it easy to stack the bales tight & get the arms between bales that have been stacked tight without damaging the bale wrap.

 

- **Equaliser bar (removable) included as standard** - Equaliser bars ensure consistant & even clamping pressure on the bale at all times & keeps the arms synchronised in movement to prevent strain on the wrap, or loosening of grip whilst transporting. Equaliser bars on Rata Bale Clamps are greasable!

 

- **Unique contour of the Bale Clamp hands -** can easily handle round or square bales with ease.

 

- **Vertical nudge bars accommodate the contour & shape of any bale** - this prevents damage of bale wrap against back plates or horizontal bars as found on inferior types of clamps

 

- **Heaviest duty build** - large high tensile pivot pins, heavy duty pipe arms & overall heavy duty build to ensure a lifetime of reliable service.

 

For more information on the Rata wrapped bale hands: **[Rata Bale Clamp](https://www.rataequipment.com/products/loader-attachments/bale-clamp)**

 

 

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