Used Hay Making Machinery: Tedders, Rakes & Balers

Grassland farming is the backbone of European livestock production. Finding quality hay making machinery at fair prices is key to profitability for smaller operations.

Key Hay Making Machines

Tedder

Turns and aerates freshly cut grass for rapid drying.

Kuhn GF 8501 MHO | Heuwender
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Kuhn GF 13012 | Heuwender
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Claas Volto 45 | Heuwender
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Rotary Rake

Rows up dried hay for the baler.

Kverneland Taarup 7655 | Schwader
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Large Square Baler

Presses hay into large rectangular bales. Economical from 800+ ha/year.

Krone Big Pack 1290 HDP | Großpackenpresse
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Bale Wrapper

For silage bales: airtight wrapping of wet grass.

Tanco 1540 Autowrap | Ballenwickler
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What to Check When Buying

Tedder: Check tines for completeness and bending. Test PTO shaft and gearbox for noise. On large models: test folding mechanism.

Rake: Check spring tines for wear. Rotor bearings for play. High-speed gearbox: check oil.

Baler: Knotter assembly: professional inspection recommended. Check bale chamber for wear. Hydraulic pump and cylinders.

Price Table

| Machine | New | Insolvency | |---------|-----|------------| | Tedder 6-rotor | €18,000 | €6,000–8,000 | | Rotary rake 4-rotor | €25,000 | €9,000–12,000 | | Large square baler | €120,000 | €45,000–70,000 |

FAQ

Is a large square baler worth it for small farms? From about 500 ha/year it makes sense. Below that: use a contractor or rent.

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