How to prepare for hay baling season? Complete pre-season checklist for success

da ep | Apr 20, 2026 | Educational Lnsights

Hay Baling Season Preparation: Your Complete Pre-Season Checklist The hay baling season rewards farmers who prepare early and punishes those who don’t. There is no second chance when the weather window opens—your equipment either works or it doesn’t, and...

How to maintain a hay baler? Essential tips for maximum longevity and uptime

da ep | Apr 20, 2026 | Maintenance Guide

Hay Baler Maintenance: Essential Tips for Maximum Longevity & Uptime A well-maintained hay baler can run for 15,000 bales or more per season with zero in-field breakdowns. A poorly maintained baler will leave you stuck in the field with an unfinished windrow and a...

How to maintain a PTO shaft? Complete checklist for lubrication, inspection, and storage

da ep | Apr 20, 2026 | Maintenance Guide

PTO Shaft Maintenance Checklist: Extend Service Life & Prevent Failures Ask any experienced farm mechanic what the most common—and most preventable—equipment failure is, and you’ll hear the same answer again and again: the PTO shaft. Broken U-joints,...

How to set up a hay rake? Rotary, wheel, and belt rake adjustment guide

da ep | Apr 20, 2026 | Operation Guide

Hay Rake Setup & Adjustment: Getting Perfect Windrows Every Time A properly configured hay rake turns scattered swaths into perfect windrows that feed smoothly into any baler. A poorly configured rake creates rope-like windrows that plug balers, uneven windrows...

How to operate a hay baler: Step-by-step guide for new operators and beginners

da ep | Apr 20, 2026 | Operation Guide

How to Operate a Hay Baler: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Operators For operators stepping up from custom-hired baling to running their own machine, learning how to operate a hay baler properly separates productive seasons from frustrating ones. A well-operated baler...