Orkel Compaction AS
Orkel Compaction AS is a Norwegian, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1949 producing high-density round balers and industrial compactors (Orkel Compaction) and distributing agricultural equipment in Norway (Orkel Direkte) via subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, and the USA serving customers in 60+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1949
- HeadquartersFannrem, Orkland, Norway
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Orkel Compaction AS does
Orkel Compaction AS is a Norwegian, family-owned industrial manufacturer founded in 1949 and headquartered in Norway, operating two distinct divisions. The Orkel Compaction division designs and sells high-density round balers, industrial compactors, and related trailers worldwide via subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, and the USA, reaching customers in more than 60 countries. The Orkel Direkte division distributes a broader Norwegian agricultural-equipment portfolio — including mowers, balers, tractors, electric loaders, and precision-ag components — through a domestic dealer and service network, with brands such as Deutz-Fahr, SIP, Quicke, Sveaverken, ECO Machines, and Kramp in the lineup.
Underlying the equipment business is the Orkel Precision technology platform, which layers telematics, BaleID NFC bale identification, and NIR feed-analysis sensors onto the hardware base, enabling data-driven feed and biomass workflows. The company monetizes through capital-equipment sales (per-unit price points ranging from approximately kr 46,900 to kr 455,260), supported by dealer financing arranged through Nordea Finance, an in-house service network, and increasingly through data and connectivity subscriptions tied to the Orkel Precision platform.
Orkel is led by CEO Jan Olav Fagerholt and remains under the ownership of the Gjønnes family, which has held the company since its 1949 founding. With roughly 140 employees and no public financial disclosures, Orkel operates as a privately held, niche industrial specialist with dual exposure to Norwegian agricultural capex and global industrial/biomass compaction demand.
Orkel Compaction AS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Orkel Compaction AS
- Legal name
- Orkel Compaction AS
- Website
- https://orkel.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1949
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Orkel Compaction AS is a Norwegian, family-owned manufacturer founded in 1949 producing high-density round balers and industrial compactors (Orkel Compaction) and distributing agricultural equipment in Norway (Orkel Direkte) via subsidiaries in China, Malaysia, and the USA serving customers in 60+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Orkel Compaction AS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural & Industrial Compaction Machinery
- NAICS
- Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42382), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hay & Bale Handling Equipment (IMAHACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI), Hay & Forage Machinery (Mowers, Rakes, Tedders, Balers, Wrappers) (AFAAAAAE)
Keywords
Where Orkel Compaction AS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fannrem, Orkland
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Orkel Compaction AS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Agricultural Machinery Sales: Direct sales of round balers, trailers, mowers, rakes, and other agricultural equipment to Norwegian farmers and contractors. Products sold through direct sales force and dealer network with financing available through Nordea Finance.
- Industrial Compactor Sales: Global sales of industrial compactors (Hi-X, Hi-X evo, DENS-X Pro) for waste management and material processing applications. Sold to industrial customers in over 60 countries through Orkel's international network.
- Spare Parts and Service: Parts and service department providing spare parts, maintenance, and repair services. Parts available through physical store and Kramp partnership for additional inventory access.
- Biomass Products: Orkel BioX products including bedding in bales (Finstrø, TørrMix, FerskMix, KutterStrø) and heating chips in bales. Heat-treated, quality-assured products for animal bedding and heating.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Round Baler Presses - GP1270 series |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Tractor Trailers - T-series and TX-series |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Dumper Trailers - DX-series |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Sveaverken F100 Auto Steer |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Service Offerings |
| Subscription | Annual | Leasing Financing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Orkel Compaction AS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Orkel Compaction AS manufactures and sells round balers, industrial compactors, tractor trailers, mowers, rakes and biomass bales for the Norwegian agricultural market (via Orkel Direkte) and global industrial compaction market (via Orkel AS). The company also distributes complementary agricultural brands — Deutz-Fahr tractors, SIP mowing and raking equipment, Quicke and Lilleseth bale handlers, Drivex road-maintenance tools and Sveaverken auto-steer — together with the proprietary Orkel Precision telematics and NIR-analysis software platform.
Product overview
Orkel Compaction AS is a Norwegian manufacturer offering two main divisions: Orkel Direkte (agricultural equipment supplier for the Norwegian market) and Orkel (global supplier of agricultural and industrial compactors). The product portfolio centers on round balers and compactors (including DENS-X Pro, MP2000-X, MC series, and Hi-X industrial models) complemented by a comprehensive range of agricultural implements including tractor trailers (T, TT, TX, and DX series dumpers), SIP mower conditioners and rakes (Silvercut disc mowers, STAR merger rakes, SPIDER tedders, AIR pick-up mergers), Lilleseth and Quicke bale handlers, and Sveaverken precision auto-steering systems. Additional offerings include Orkel BioX biomass products (bedding and heating wood chips in bales), ECO electric loaders, Deutz-Fahr tractors, Drivex road maintenance equipment, and the Orkel Precision technology platform with telematics, BaleID tracking, and NIR analysis capabilities. The company operates from Fannrem, Norway, with approximately 140 employees, and exports to over 60 countries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ECO Machines: Electric and environmentally friendly electric loader brand.
- Drivex
- SIP
Products and services
- Orkel GP1270 Round Baler Round baler built on the solid Orkel platform, developed for Norwegian conditions. Known for reliability, wear resistance and high performance. Available in single and kombi (combination) versions with up to 24-month warranty depending on service compliance. Designed for Norwegian farmers and contractors producing forage bales.
- Orkel DENS-X Pro Compactor Superior Orkel compactor for farmers and contractors that produces round bales from a range of materials. Power requirement 120 hp tractor or 55 kW electric motor via PowerPack PP550. Capacity up to 60 bales/hour, bale diameter 115 cm × width 120 cm. Optional Orkel Precision technology packages available.
- Orkel MP2000-X Compactor Versatile Orkel compactor that presses corn silage, chopped grass, feed mixtures and more into round bales. Capacity up to 66 bales/hour. Targeted at agricultural producers handling diverse feedstocks.
- Orkel MC1000 Compactor Orkel compactor that compacts and packs fine-particled materials (finely chopped grass, feed mixes, feed corn, sawdust, peat, leaves) into round bales. Power requirement 100 hp tractor or 55 kW electric motor. Bale diameter 100 cm × width 85 cm.
- Orkel MC850 Compactor Orkel compactor that compacts and packs fine-particled materials in round bales. Capacity up to 65 bales/hour. Bale diameter 85 cm. For agricultural and light-industrial users.
- Orkel MC850 flex Compactor Most flexible Orkel MC-series compactor, allowing customers to regulate the size of the bales they produce. Bale diameter 85 cm with a 50 cm option. Targets users with variable feedstock volumes.
- Orkel Hi-X Industrial Compactor Industrial Orkel compactor for pressing waste materials including RDF (refuse-derived fuel), household waste, SRF (solid recovered fuel), compost and sawdust. Built with innovative technology and robust materials. Weight 9,850–11,160 kg depending on configuration. Targets industrial waste-management customers in 60+ countries.
- Orkel Hi-X evo Industrial Compactor Advanced version of the Hi-X with upgraded geometry on the intake elevator for a more favorable feeding angle and smoother feeding. Features stainless-steel plate profiles and HARDOX in the press-chamber walls for high wear resistance. Compacts material up to a 3:1 ratio. Equipped with the HI-X Touch color-touchscreen control system developed by EPEC Finland for heavy industry.
- Orkel T-series and TT-series Tractor Trailers Functional transport solutions from the Orkel Direkte trailer range covering agricultural, general transport and dumper applications. Listed prices (excluding VAT): T60 kr 100,940; T85 kr 133,900; TT100 kr 183,340; TT130 kr 201,880. Targets Norwegian farmers and contractors.
- Orkel TX-series Tractor Trailers (TX100, TX130) Powerful all-round tractor trailers for combined agriculture and construction use. TX100 permitted total weight 12,100 kg with 6 mm Hardox 450 floor plate and 60 cm side height. TX130 with side-hinged high sides and rollable tarpaulin suited to grain, wood chips and other bulk materials, permitted total weight 15,500 kg. Listed prices (excluding VAT): TX100 kr 234,840; TX130 kr 267,800.
- Orkel DX-series Dumper Trailers (DX85, DX110, DX130, DX140) Heavy-duty dumper trailers for the heaviest transport tasks. DX140 features 8 mm Hardox 450 floor, 6 mm Hardox 450 sides, H-frame with spring-loaded axles, spring-loaded drawbar, hydraulic suspension, air brakes and load-dependent braking valve; permitted total weight 19,000 kg, 2-year warranty. Targets contractors and excavating companies.
- SIP Silvercut Disc Mowers and Mower Conditioners Distributed SIP-brand disc mower conditioners with high capacity and reliability and a strong focus on practical user solutions. Available in front-mounted, side-mounted and combination configurations. Models include HARDOX-steel-beam Silvercut DISC series with hydro-pneumatic weight relief. Targets Norwegian farmers and contractors performing forage harvesting.
- SIP STAR Merger Rakes Distributed SIP-brand merger rakes with patented solutions for optimal swath laying without soil and impurity contamination. Features tandem bogies and 3D rotor suspension for seamless ground following. For Norwegian farmers producing clean forage.
- SIP SPIDER Tedders (Sprederiver) Distributed SIP-brand solid, well-equipped tedders designed for even drying of grass and increased forage quality. Small-diameter rotors for optimal terrain adaptation, tube-profile tine arms with tine protection. Targets forage-producing farmers.
- SIP AIR Pick-up Merger Rakes Distributed SIP-brand market-leading pick-up rakes with patented camless pick-up and rotating 360° sleds for unique grass handling and airy swaths. Front-mounted (F models) and trailed (T models) versions with working widths from 3.55 m to 9 m. Targets forage-quality-conscious farmers.
- Lilleseth Round Bale Handlers Distributed Lilleseth front- and rear-mounted round-bale handling implements, including single and double hydraulic bale lifters. Rollers of 130 mm diameter enable gentle handling of plastic wrap. Targets Norwegian livestock and forage farms.
- Quicke Bale Handling Implements Distributed Quicke-brand front-mounted implements for gentle handling of horizontal and vertical round bales and square bales. Product line includes Flexigrip (160/200), Unigrip (130), Flexibal and Topgrip. Targets farmers managing large bale inventories.
- Sveaverken F100 Auto Steer Distributed full RTK-based automatic steering system providing 2.5 cm accuracy. Available in Basic and Advanced versions. Includes steering-wheel motor, GNSS receiver, 10.1-inch color touchscreen and steering-angle sensor. Supports ISOBUS connectivity for section control and variable-rate application on seeders, fertilizer spreaders and field sprayers. Listed price from kr 46,900 (excluding VAT). Targets Norwegian farmers adopting precision agriculture.
- Orkel BioX Bedding Biomass in Bales Heat-treated bedding products packaged in bales (Strø i ball), including Finstrø (sawdust/sawmill waste), TørrMix, FerskMix and KutterStrø. Bales are wrapped in recycled plastic to resist contamination and weather. Delivered with up to 20% better suction capacity than comparable products. Targets Norwegian livestock farmers.
- Orkel BioX Fyringsflis i ball (Heating Chips in Bales) Heat-treated wood chips in bales providing approximately 1,500 kWh per bale. Packaged in recycled plastic to resist contamination and weather, enabling outdoor year-round storage. Listed price kr 1,065 per bale (excluding VAT). Targets Norwegian farmers and small-scale heating customers.
- ECO Machines Electric Loaders Distributed pioneering electric and environmentally friendly loaders representing functional transport solutions for various agricultural and light-industrial tasks. Targets Norwegian farmers seeking lower-emissions equipment.
- Deutz-Fahr Tractors Distributed German-built Deutz-Fahr tractors sold by Orkel Direkte through the partnership with Moni Worldwide. Orkel Direkte is the main dealer in Mid- and Northern Norway for the full product range at competitive pricing. Targets Norwegian farmers and contractors.
- Drivex Road Maintenance Equipment Distributed Drivex high-quality road-maintenance tools specifically adapted for machine contractors. Targets Norwegian contractors, municipalities and infrastructure operators.
- Orkel Precision Technology Platform Smart-technology software suite sold with Orkel compactors in three packages: Telematics (cloud connectivity, production reports, remote diagnostics), Bale Manager (BaleID NFC tagging, full bale traceability from pressing through delivery), and Content Intelligence (NIR sensor for real-time nutritional analysis of each bale enabling precision feeding). Targets industrial and agricultural users of Orkel compactors who want data-driven operations.
- PowerPack PP550 Power Unit Power unit enabling efficient, flexible and reliable electric operation of DENS-X compactors at 55 kW. Targets agricultural and industrial customers who want an electric alternative to tractor PTO drive.
- Orkel Oils and Lubricants Range Range of tractor and machinery oils, including motor oil, hydraulic oil, gear oil, universal oil and grease distributed under KB, Ambra, Akcela and Tutela brands. Specific products include Hy-Tran, Unitek Plus, Tractor Universal 10W30, Gear GL-4 80W90, Multi-G, Nexplore and Multi-Traction. Targets Norwegian farmers and contractors maintaining their own equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Volume reduction up to 3:1 for industrial waste materials
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Orkel Compaction AS
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Orkel Compaction AS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
AI capability5 records
Feature6 records
Orkel Compaction AS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, emerging and minor.
- Deutz-Fahr (via Moni Worldwide)coreOrkel Direkte is main dealer for Deutz-Fahr tractors in Mid- and Northern Norway. Partnership includes full product range and competitive pricing on German-quality tractors.
- SIP (Slovenian Agricultural Machinery)coreOrkel distributes SIP products including Silvercut mowers, STAR spreader rakes, and AIR pick-up rakes. SIP is known for high-capacity, reliable agricultural equipment with patented innovative solutions.
- Quicke (Front Loader Attachments)majorOrkel distributes Quicke products including Flexigrip, Unigrip, Flexibal, and Topgrip for round bale handling. Quicke is known for lightweight design and proven benefits.
- LillesethmajorOrkel distributes Lilleseth products for round bale handling including single and double bale lifters (hydraulic versions available). Solid frame construction with 130mm diameter rollers.
- ECO MachinesemergingOrkel distributes ECO Machines - pioneering electric and environmentally friendly electric loaders. Represents a new direction in sustainable agricultural machinery.
- SveaverkenmajorOrkel distributes Sveaverken F100 Auto Steer - RTK-based automatic steering system with 2.5cm accuracy. Includes ISOBUS connectivity and farm management software.
- DrivexminorOrkel distributes Drivex road maintenance equipment, high-quality tools specifically adapted for machine contractors.
- KrampmajorPartnership with Kramp for spare parts and accessories. Orkel Direkte has a physical Kramp store at Fannrem location. All Kramp articles can be ordered through Orkel.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Orkel Compaction AS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Vermeer Corporation: US-based manufacturer of industrial and agricultural equipment including horizontal and vertical balers (Rancher, BC series) similar to Orkel's industrial compactors. Comparable both in industrial-waste baling and farm-bale product lines.
- Krone: German manufacturer of round balers (Comprima, Ultima), mowers, and rakes. Strongly overlaps Orkel's round baler and SIP-distributed forage product lines and competes for the same contractor and large-farm customers.
- CLAAS: German global manufacturer of agricultural machinery including round balers (Rollant, Variant) and mowers/rakes. Directly comparable to Orkel's round baler and forage equipment portfolio and competes in the same European/Nordic dealer channel.
- SIP Strojna: Slovenian manufacturer of mowers, tedders, and merger rakes (Silvercut, Star, Spider, AIR). Strategic OEM partner to Orkel's Norwegian dealer network but also a direct competitor in the forage harvesting equipment category.
- Kuhn Group: French manufacturer of round balers (VB, VBP series), mowers, and rakes. Direct competitor in the round baler and forage harvesting category where Orkel GP1270 and SIP products are sold.
- Pöttinger: Austrian manufacturer of mowers, tedders, rakes, and loader wagons. Direct competitor in the forage harvesting category where Orkel distributes SIP equipment and competes for the same Scandinavian customer base.
- Kverneland Group (Kubota): Norwegian-origin agricultural machinery manufacturer (now part of Kubota) producing round balers, mowers, and rakes. Closest geographic and product-line peer to Orkel within the Norwegian agricultural equipment market.
Broad incumbents
- John Deere: World's largest agricultural machinery manufacturer with round balers (8R Baler, 9R series) and extensive precision-ag tech stack. Dominant global competitor across most of Orkel's agricultural equipment categories.
- New Holland Agriculture (CNH Industrial): Global agricultural OEM offering Roll-Belt round balers, Roll-Bar balers, and BR-series balers. Larger incumbent with broader product line but overlaps with Orkel in the round baler category.
- Maschio Gaspardo: Italian agricultural machinery group producing hay/forage equipment, balers, and crop protection tools. Broad incumbent competing in similar European dealer channels but with a wider portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Orkel Compaction AS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles10 records
Orkel Compaction AS subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Orkel Compaction AS funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Orkel Compaction AS
What does Orkel Compaction AS do?
Orkel Compaction AS manufactures and sells round balers, industrial compactors, tractor trailers, mowers, rakes and biomass bales for the Norwegian agricultural market (via Orkel Direkte) and global industrial compaction market (via Orkel AS). The company also distributes complementary agricultural brands — Deutz-Fahr tractors, SIP mowing and raking equipment, Quicke and Lilleseth bale handlers, Drivex road-maintenance tools and Sveaverken auto-steer — together with the proprietary Orkel Precision telematics and NIR-analysis software platform.
Is Orkel Compaction AS a public or private company?
Orkel Compaction AS is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Orkel Compaction AS founded?
Orkel Compaction AS was founded in 1949. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Orkel Compaction AS based?
Orkel Compaction AS is headquartered in Fannrem, Orkland, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Orkel Compaction AS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Agricultural Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are industrial Compactor Sales, spare Parts and Service and biomass Products.
Who are Orkel Compaction AS's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Vermeer Corporation, Krone, CLAAS, SIP Strojna, Kuhn Group, Pöttinger and Kverneland Group (Kubota). Broad incumbents are John Deere, New Holland Agriculture (CNH Industrial) and Maschio Gaspardo.
Does Orkel Compaction AS have an API?
No public API is recorded for Orkel Compaction AS.
What industry is Orkel Compaction AS in?
Orkel Compaction AS's product category is Agricultural & Industrial Compaction Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHACAF, Hay & Bale Handling Equipment, with a secondary code of IMAHALAI, Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors). Its NAICS code is 42382 and its SIC code is 3523.