Bale storage system with damper assembly

A bale collection system for receiving and storing a bale, the bale collection system comprising:

• a baler having a rear aperture through which a bale may be ejected;
• a first trough portion;
• a second trough portion defining a storage bay sized to receive one or more bales therein, wherein the second trough portion is movable with respect to the first trough portion between a first position, where the second trough portion is not aligned with the first trough portion, and a second position, where the second trough portion is generally aligned with the first trough portion;
• and
• a resistance element operatively coupled to the second trough portion and configured to at least partially control the movement of the second trough portion between the first and second positions.

A bale collection system for use with a baler having a rear aperture, the bale collection system comprising:

• a frame defining at least one storage bay sized to store a bale therein;
• a damping system including:
• a first member having a first end that is movable with respect to the frame;
• a second member having a second end that is movable with respect to the frame;
• and
• wherein the movement of the first end and the second end are configured to transfer a bale between the rear aperture and the storage bay.