Why bale quality comes before speed for Scottish Kuhn combi user

Producing up to 18,000 bales a season, Scottish contractor Jack Wilson believes consistent bale quality is the key to winning and retaining customers

Toby Whatley

Head of Machinery and Farm Technology

28 July 2026 • 6 min read

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Jack Wilson’s focus on bale quality has grown his contracting business to require two Kuhn FBP 3135 combination balers

After starting his contracting business in 2014, Jack Wilson took delivery of his second Kuhn FBP 3135 combination round baler in 2025 thanks to significant demand for his services. Producing the perfect...

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