A tractor (100) and baler (10) combination is provided to automate tractor stopping and baler wrapping while incorporating operator interaction to improve the efficiency of the tractor (100) and baler (10) combination in operation. Automated control systems and manual operator devices are utilized to improve the timing of the tractor stop and baler wrapping time sequences. Various methods to improve efficiency, including methods to synchronize tractor stop with wrapping activation are provided.