ROI Calculator

“We’re gaining 15% leaf in those bales in the field consistently…We’ve paid for 2 machines in one year.”

- Shannon Schulz

“We love the steamers not only because of our labor savings and our cost savings, but also believe we’ve gained 5-10% [bale weight] based on no leaf loss and consistent moisture.”

- Bill Perry

“Everybody is scared of the sticker price of what the steamer costs, but it will pay itself back 10-fold.”

- Jerad Wittwer

“The startup cost can feel like a lot, but in our first year, we estimate that in the bale weights alone, we gained $90,000. That was in the bale weights alone.”

- Brittany Carter

How Do The Steamers
Pay For Themselves?

At Staheli West, we've gathered invaluable insights and practical knowledge from years of customer feedback and real-life experience. This information has allowed us to quantify the critical factors involved in investing in a steamer. We can calculate the return on investment for a DewPoint machine on your farm. In most instances, you'll discover that not only will the steamer pay for itself, but it will also significantly increase your farm's profitability.

When conducting a comprehensive farm assessment, we consider a range of factors, including:

Increased Bale Weight for Large Square Bales
Increased Tonnage Due to Reduced Leaf Loss
Increased Hay Quality and Consistency
Added Growing Days Due to Quicker and More Efficient Crop Cycles
Reduced Crop Value Loss Due to Baling Hay Too Dry
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Curious about how the DewPoint machine could work for your farm?
Enter your farm's data to quickly calculate potential returns and see what the Steamer could DEW for you. Fill in the green fields below to get started - then the remainder of the fields will get calculated for you.

Conventional Hay Operation

Add a DewPoint Machine

On average, how many acres of hay do you bale each cutting?

How many cuttings of hay do you get each year?

On average, how many tons of baled hay do you get per acre per year?

The DewPoint machine reduces leaf loss and increases bale weight by 5–10%, boosting overall yield. For this example, we'll calculate a 7% yield increase.

Total Tons of Baled Hay per Year

Total Tons of Baled Hay Per Year With a 7% Bale Weight/Yield Increase

On average, how much do you get paid per ton of baled hay?

The DewPoint machine improves hay quality and consistency, increasing its value by $5–20 per ton. For this example, we'll calculate a $10/ton value increase for steamed hay.

Total Revenue of Baled Hay per Year

Total Revenue of Baled Hay per Year with A DewPoint Machine

Annual Revenue Increase of Baled Hay with a DewPoint Machine per Year

The DewPoint machine costs between $2.50 and $4.00 per ton of hay to operate. For this example, we'll calculate total annual operating costs at $3.25 per ton of hay.

Annual Net Increase From Investing in a DewPoint Machine

Revenue Comparison

Revenue VS Operating Cost

WANT A MORE IN-DEPTH
ROI ANALYSIS?

Want a more in-depth analysis? Download our comprehensive ROI spreadsheet and plug in your farm’s data to evaluate how the steamer could pencil out on your farm. Before using the spreadsheet, be sure to watch the tutorial, which will explain how the spreadsheet works.

Please be aware that these spreadsheets do not factor in the potential labor and equipment cost savings that DewPoint machines can offer.

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Boosting Farm Financial Performance:
These Farmers Lead the Way

These farms, along with hundreds of other farmers, have discovered that using a DewPoint machine can increase their farms’ profitability. The steamer can do the same thing for you as well!

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