FMTTI Machine Guide
Baler Testing at FMTTI
Balers share a testing-charge line with seed drills, straw reapers and laser land levellers — one of the higher implement rates in the official schedule. AgPro guides baler testing end to end; the test itself is conducted by Regional FMTTIs.
Institute: Regional FMTTIs
What the test evaluates
- Bale density, dimensions and weight consistency
- Field capacity and pick-up efficiency
- Collection losses
- Power requirement and fuel consumption
- Safety guarding on the pick-up, plunger and drive line
FMTTI test reference & related standards
| Body / Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| FMTTI test procedure | Testing is carried out against the relevant Indian Standard for the machine, with test codes issued centrally. |
| Official fee schedule | Balers fall in the ₹2,17,502 line for FY 2025-26, alongside tractor-drawn seed-cum-fertilizer drills, straw reapers, laser land levellers and potato diggers. GST extra. |
Frequently asked questions
- ₹2,17,502 for FY 2025-26, exclusive of GST — balers share that line with tractor-drawn seed-cum-fertilizer drills, straw reapers, mini rice mills, seed cleaners/graders, laser land levellers and potato diggers.
- Balers are named in the tractor/power-tiller operated implements category, which carries 7 years on the Initial Commercial Test and 5 years on a subsequent Batch Test.