System information and parameters relating to a baler (10) and equipment connected thereto are used to calibrate the speed of a tailgate (21) of the baler. Calibration involves setting the time it takes to raise and lower the tailgate. The calibration timing is used to control the speed of the tailgate for faster and safer bale ejections to ensure the ejection configuration values are tuned to the dynamics of the baler tailgate and hydraulic power of the tractor (100).