New Holland Agriculture has announced that they have reached the significant milestone of 30,000 large square balers produced since it entered the market in 1987.

The landmark BigBaler 1290 Plus was produced at their plant in Zedelgem, in northwest Belgium. The 30,000th baler bears a commemorative decal created by the company to celebrate the milestone.

Carlo Lambro, New Holland brand president, said, “Reaching the milestone of 30,000 large square balers is a big accomplishment for New Holland, and in particular for all the people who have built this rich heritage of innovation, and kept our large square balers in the number one position to this day. I would like to thank the people here in Zedelgem who are keeping this legacy alive, building the BigBalers for our customers across the world, and designing the balers of the future.”

Luigi Neirynck, New Holland plant manager at Zedelgem, commented, “This is an impressive achievement, and all of us at the Zedelgem plant are very proud that the BigBalers designed and built here continue to set the benchmark for the industry."