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!