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Parts, Supplies, and Tools for Haymaking Success

Parts, Supplies, and Tools for Haymaking Success

The ability to make quick repairs and perform routine maintenance on your hay equipment is crucial to an efficient and productive hay season. The following is a list of parts, supplies, and tools that every hay producer should have on hand--some in the equipment shed and some in the tool box to carry out to the field. You likely already have several of these items on your small farm. If you need to purchase any, however, most can be found at your local equipment dealership, at an ag box store, or online. Many of these items can be purchased on our website as well. Just visit our parts and supplies listings to place your order.

PARTS AND SUPPLIES

All Implements:

    • Lubricants
    • Gear oil for all gearboxes (check manuals for correct type)
    • Chain lube
    • Hydraulic oil
    • Grease and grease gun
    • Penetrating oil such as WD-40
    • Thread locker
    • Shear bolts
    • Touch-up paint

    Square Baler

    • Twine
    • Pickup tines
    • Drive belt
    • Shear bolts

    Round Baler:

    • Twine or net wrap
    • Pickup tines
    • Drive belt (net baler)
    • Shear bolts
    • Friction discs for pickup

     

    Sickle Bar Mower:

    • Replacement cutterbar
    • Individual mower sections and associated rivets
    • Section guards
    • Section head bushing

     

    Disc Mower:

    • Blades
    • Blade nuts and bolts
    • Drive belts
    • Curtain

    Drum Mower: 

    • lades
    • Blade bolts (some models)
    • Curtain

     

    Tedder:

    • Tines

     

    Wheel Rake:

    • Literally none

    Belt Rake:

    • Drive belt
    • Tines

     

    TOOLS TO HAVE ON HAND (on the tractor if possible)

    • Assorted wrenches and/or adjustable wrench
    • Utility knife
    • Pliers
    • Standard and Phillips screwdrivers
    • Multitool

     

    ADDITIONAL TOOLS FOR THE SHOP

    • Air compressor with tire chuck and blower
    • Drill and drill bits
    • Allen wrenches
    • Socket set
    • Dead blow mallet
    • Jack and jack stands
    • Chains and/or heavy straps
    • Tape measure
    • Locking pliers
    • Claw hammer
    • Of course, safety gear!

     

    Visit our YouTube channel to find tutorial videos that can help you feel more prepared while out in the field baling no matter what might happen! 

Feb 1st 2022 Marti Goodwin

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