Haymaking tools for 2017

The new Farm King RR420 Rotary Rake works well in smaller fields. It has working with of 13.8 feet and a transport width of 6.5 feet. An adjustable front cylinder allows the operator to fine-tune the rake’s pitch. Base list price is $7,400 for the 14-foot model shown.

The new 1017 overhead Darf hay rake handles hay gently even at high speeds. The wheel rake design allows for faster field operation than a bar style rake with less leaf loss, the company says. Base list price of the model shown is $35,000.

Wrapping a bale at the storage site can reduce the possibility of tears during transport. Price Brothers Equipment is bringing SaMasz Spin Stationary Bale Wrapper to the U.S. Powered by the tractor’s hydraulics, it allows for farmers to wrap bales on-site. It is also equipped with a bale counter displaying the number of bales wrapped. It can wrap bales up to 4 feet and can be mounted with a simple three-point hitch.

Farmers can now float over uneven hay ground and not miss a flake. The new 3100 series H&S Action Rake offers single suspension for each rake wheel. The individual suspension allows each rake wheel to adjust to ground conditions. And when raised, this rake will clear any windrows. A simple crank system allows farmers to adjust down pressure on each side.

Kuhns Manufacturing has a solution for help in those small square baling operations. The combination of the AF4 bale accumulator and the EGF8 economy grabber allows farmers to lock and load bales for transport. The AF4 accumulates and dumps groups of four bales on the ground. The operator first picks up one group of then moves on to pick up another group for a total of eight bales to be stacked on a wagon. The grabber mounts on the front of small 40-hp tractors, while the accumulator is pulled on the rear. The products can be sold separately, but company reps say farmers will like the duo.

The 1,000 RPM of Art’s Way hammermill makes for faster silo feeding and bagging in the new Hammer Blower. Geared toward the large dairy market, the Hammer Blower allows farmers the options of filling a silo or bagging up silage. A simple vent adjustment allows the blower to change to fit the farmer’s need.

Kubota’s new BV4160 Econo is a round baler that will create dense bales. This model packs a bale diameter of 4 feet wide by 5 feet high with a 67-inch pickup capacity. The new twine binding systems was designed to keep the system trouble-free while providing reliability bale after bale. The bales it produces will have moderate cores but tight outer layers.

The new extra-wide binding comes standard on all 400 Series Variant balers from Claas. As with all Claas balers, the Variant is designed so wrapping takes place where you can see it. These balers are set up to operate with 48-inch edge-to-edge net wrap or an extra-wide 51 inches. Transitioning from one size to the next is as easy as moving a few pins. The new Claas 465RC Variant lists for $57,000.

The new 620 Claas Rollant round baler is the latest release in the company’s lineup of fixed-chamber balers. Featuring a pickup width of 83 inches, this roto feed baler has a chamber diameter of 60 inches. The Rollant series gives growers a choice of twine or net wrap, plus they can take a wide windrow without damaging the crop. With automatic tying, the net wrapping system is fully automated and takes only a matter of seconds. A new 620 baler runs $39,000.

The McHale 991 High Speed round bale wrapper is a twin dispenser wrapper that takes fewer revolutions and half the time to wrap a bale. With two aluminum dispensers, the wrapper maintains a consistent stretch and maximizes wrap usage. The dispenser units consist of two aluminum rollers geared to each other with steel gears of different ratios.

Tough mowing conditions are no problem for the new MC4500 family of mower-conditioners from Vermeer. With exceptional flexibility and performance, the new mower-conditioners are equipped with the Q3 Cutter Bar for optimum performance with reduced horsepower needs. The nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension provides consistent weight on the cutter bar, reducing ground contact. The modular design and unique cutter bar makes it easy to maintain. It lists for $50,000.

The new 10 Series trailed mowers, including the TM1410 from Vermeer, is perfect for operators who want to get the job done in a hurry. With the unique Q3 Cutter Bar, two-point Quick Hitch hook up, a nitrogen-charged accumulator suspension system and the patented Quick-Clip Blade Retention System, these units are easy to run and maintain, providing more stress-free mowing. The TM1410 lists for $61,800.

The new Triple Windrow Attachment from Hesston by Massey Ferguson can make single, double or triple windrows for unmatched versatility in your haying operations. Made exclusively for Hesston windrowers, the TWA will save time when baling or forage harvesting, giving you flexibility to handle all kinds of conditions. It provides an even, consistent windrow and has adjustable angle control to provide accurate crop placement.

Case IH just rolled out its new LB434XL 3×4 large square baler to help high-volume hay producers cover more ground in a day. With improved capacity and greater bale density, this reliable baler produces uniform bales. Operators will notice a 31.5-inch-longer bale chamber that delivers more bale density, decreasing the bale count and handling costs, and helping producers reach new markets.

Handle big round bales and other big objects with ease with a new series of grapple buckets from Land Pride. The GBE2500 series comes in three widths: 90, 96 and 108 inches. The 90- and 96-inch models have four grapple tines, while the 108-inch model has five tines. The grapple unit features two hydraulic cylinders, one on either side. The buckets are designed to fit on various models of equipment.

MacDon introduces a new rotary mower series for farmers who need a large cutting capacity, but who must transport the mower to the field along narrow country roads. Available as the R-116, pictured, in a 16-foot cutting width, or the R-113 in a 13-foot cutting width, this rotary disk mower swings around into road transport position so it is narrow going from field to field.