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After more than a decade of helping small-farm operators meet their haying needs, Tractor Tools Direct has narrowed down its inventory to two types of hay rakes–wheel rakes and belt rakes. There are several practical reasons for this including these machines’: Ease of use Ease of maintenance and repair Availability of replacement parts Ability to be sized to specific farm/tractor requirements Affordability Read on to determine which of these rakes best meets the needs of your smal …

Choosing a hay rake for your small-farm operation can seem like a daunting task. The choices for hay rakes are many. Different regions of the country seem to prefer different styles of rakes. In this blog we will break down their similarities and differences so that you can make the most sensible investment for your hay production needs. What is a Hay Rake? A hay rake rakes hay into windrows which are lines of hay that can be more easily picked up by a baler. It is a common misconception that h …