Harvest season is probably the most intense time of year on any farm, and having the right harvesting and hay equipment can make the difference between getting your crop off on time and watching it deteriorate in the field. There’s nothing worse than being stuck with broken-down equipment when the weather’s good and the crop’s ready to come off.
Combines are obviously the big-ticket item for grain harvest. Headers, rotor and cylinder systems, grain tanks, unloading augers — all of it needs to work properly when you’re in the field. But beyond combines, there’s all the support equipment too. Grain carts, header trailers, and harvest logistics stuff that keeps everything moving smoothly. A lot of farmers are running bigger and bigger combines now, which means bigger headers and more capacity — but also more things that can potentially go wrong.
On the hay side, there’s a whole different set of equipment to think about. Mower conditioners, hay rakes, tedders, balers, bale wrappers, and bale handling equipment — each piece plays a role in putting up quality feed. Whether you’re making small squares, big rounds, or large square bales, having reliable equipment and good timing with the weather is everything. Silage equipment is another big area, with choppers, wagons, and packing equipment all being critical for operations that put up haylage or corn silage.
Swathers are still widely used in a lot of areas for both grain and hay crops. Draper headers have become really popular because of how evenly they lay down the swath, which helps with faster and more uniform dry-down.
The companies in this category offer harvesting and hay equipment, parts, and service. If you’re looking to upgrade or need support during the busy season, this is a good place to start.
