MarketBook Hay And Forage Equipment Blog Archive

New Holland recently introduced the new Roll-Belt Plus variable-chamber balers series, which includes two new models with technology and component upgrades to boost efficiency and durability. ...

John Deere recently announced its new W260M high-horsepower self-propelled windrower and a new mounted merger option, both of which will be available in the fall. ...

Parent company CNH Industrial says the Case IH automation kit is available on new tractors and as a retrofit kit, and improves productivity, bale quality, and operator experience. ...

Agco’s Fendt and Massey Ferguson brands to display full lines of tractors and hay solutions at the Tulare, California, show. ...

Case IH introduced its Bale Automation solution for LB6 Series and LB4 Series large square balers and numerous upgrades to its 2024 LB 436 HD large square baler and RB 545 and RB 545 Silage Pack fixed-chamber round balers at the show. ...

Kuhn’s new center-delivery, front-mount 890 SC Merge Maxx hay merger heads for self-propelled windrowers are gentle to the crop, yet also very durable and low-maintenance. ...

The next generation of Kuhn VB 3200 Series round balers comprises four models variously available with three crop intake systems that buyers can match to their specific baling requirements. ...

Kuhn’s new OWS 6500 inline round and square bale wrapper reduces film and fuel consumption while increasing productivity with a high stretch ratio and adjustable film layers. ...

Heavy-duty construction and low tractor power requirements make the newest Massey Ferguson balers a good fit for a wide range of operations. ...

“From the industry’s first large square baler to these cutting-edge releases, Hesston by Massey Ferguson has led the hay and forage industry when it comes to reliable, user-friendly solutions,” says Massey Ferguson’s Matt LeCroy. ...

AE50 awards recognize 50 products each year from the agriculture, food, and biological systems industries for outstanding innovation, engineering advancement, and impact on the markets they serve. ...

Although the features of each product differ, all of Kuhn’s new rotary rakes and tedders are designed to create fluffy windrows and handle the crop gently. ...

The new RB6 HD Pro series balers, designed for higher annual bale counts, were built specifically for wet and heavy silage. ...

With the new mowers, the Case IH disc mower conditioner lineup now offers cutting widths from 9.2 to 16 feet; the new models boast toolless adjustment and other design improvements. ...

“We know that for farmers and contractors who use their balers a lot—typically 10,000 bales a year or more—durability and reliability are really important,” says Michal Jankowski, Case IH Product Marketing Manager. ...

The new self-propelled windrower’s closed-center auxiliary hydraulic system and larger, 150-gallon fuel tank combine with AGCO Power engines rated for up to 282 horsepower to dramatically increase efficiency and performance. ...

The mower’s design contributes to a low total cost of ownership and makes it well-suited to cutting forage with minimal crop losses. ...

The manufacturer says the new 150-horsepower WD1505, 210-HP WD2105, and 250-HP WD2505 provide the industry’s fastest speeds without sacrificing the quality of your crop. ...

With an all-new cab, a lower-horsepower option, and loads of cutting-edge tech, Deere says, the new swathers provide a cost-effective way to beat tight harvest windows and maximize your crops’ feed value. ...

The new mower conditioners can form narrow windrows or wide swaths to provide operators with options to match their field conditions and harvesting practices. ...

All three models are part of what KUHN says is the world’s only ISOBUS-compatible family of hay mergers. ...

The new merger can be easily shifted for ideal windrow placement and can be pulled directly behind the tractor, extended all the way right, or positioned anywhere in between to optimize compatibility with mower conditioners. ...

The awards recognize the “best innovations in engineering and technology for agricultural, food, and biological systems.” ...

AGCO says the new mower conditioner provides reliable, trouble-free hay-cutting performance and is easier than ever to service. ...

The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) recently awarded leading agriculture equipment manufacturer KUHN with two of its AE50 awards. ...