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The New Holland H5980 is a high-speed hay rake that can be operated at speeds up to 15 mph. The high speeds in the field can be attributed to the absence of a center kicker wheel. This heavy-duty wheel rake is built for the rigorous demands of high-speed flatland raking. With eight 60" raking wheels on the left side and nine on the right, the H5980 rakes an area up to 30'3" wide. The offset design turns all the crop, ensuring uniform drydown. A hydraulic adjustment allows the operator to change windrow width from the tractor seat to produce a finished windrow as wide as 72".

Designed for the needs of hay-making season, the Batrake from Enoagricola Rossi is built with a simple yet robust frame. This hay rake provides high clearance for the raked crop to flow through. The independent rake wheel arms have a patented spring system, which allows for the operator to choose the best weight of the rake wheels to the ground without using tools. It features an easy windrow width adjusting system. With an optional kit, the hydraulic cylinders allow the operator to work with one side only and just one hydraulic hose connected to the tractor. The hay rake is also designed for low maintenance.

The Claas Orbis 900 header stretches forage harvesting to 30'—handling 12 rows of a 30"-row crop with a single pass. A V-shaped crop flow funnels the crop smoothly from the head into the forage harvester. Large drums on the end move the crop to the center and create a windrow effect as the crop enters the harvester, resulting in higher chop quality and fuel efficiency. Drums keep outside rows on each end away from their uncut neighbors, lessening cob loss. The Orbis 900 folds flat for transport. Contact: a Claas dealer; www.claasofamerica.com.

The H6700 Series of heavy-duty disk mowers expands New Holland’s lineup of hay tools. The cutting width for the pull-type mowers ranges from 6'8" to 10'4". The series feature a MowMax cutterbar, which cuts lower and cleaner with less tilt and scalping while also isolating and containing damage from obstructions within the module. ShockPRO disk drive hubs protect the cutterbar drive components from shock loads. Each of the oval-shaped cutting disks has two highquality double-edged, reversible steel knives. Horsepower requirements range from 45 PTO hp to 60 PTO hp. Base price: $8,219 to $10,386. Contact: a New Holland dealer; (866) 639-4563; www. newholland.com/na.

Designed to accumulate thousands of bales a year, the Case IH SB541c features heavy-duty, hydraulically controlled side-tension rolls. Cast-iron hay wedges help prevent bale collapse and failure in straw. Compared with the standard SB541 model, a 12" longer and 0.76-mm thicker bale case improves bale shape and makes it easier to handle bales. The SB541c includes standard features of other Case IH square balers: wide pickup, smooth rotary feeding system and gear-driven knotters and twisters. Contact: a Case IH dealer; www.caseih.com/na.

The Hiniker AR-2000 high-speed flail shredder attacks residue left from high-yielding corn and tougher Bt variety stalks. An increased rotor speed of 2,000 rpm translates to Wear-Tuff hard-surfaced knives operating at top speeds of more than 12,700 ft. per minute. A constant velocity PTO shaft and a 235-hp-rated gearbox transmits power. An over-running clutch protects the driveline, and four groove-banded belts drive each of the rotors from the outer end. With special abrasion-resistant hoods, the AR-2000 has steel with twice the life of standard mild steel. Price: $17,500 for the 18' and $19,170 for the 20'. Contact: Hiniker Company, P.O. Box 3407, Mankato, MN 5001; (507) 625-6621; www.hiniker.com.

The AGCO Hesston 7400 Series large square balers, which includes the 7444 4x4 and the 7434 3x4, are built on Hesston features like the double knotter and single gearbox chain drive with some improvements, such as five instead of four slip clutch disks, sealed bearings and tapered roller bearings. These improvements mean fewer service points and longer time between services. The low-profile, four-bar pickup is standard, and quad augers feed hay smoothly and quickly to packer fingers. The cutter versions of the balers use a single overhead auger and base stub augers to move hay smoothly to the rotor feeding system. The Model 7444 4x4 increased gearbox speeds to 33 strokes per minute, and the Model 7434 3x4 increased to 47 strokes per minute. The improvements to flow and speed have increased capacity for the new models by 30% and 10%, respectively. Price: 7434 3x4, $98,214 to $127,409 and 7444 4x4, $111,281 to 127,609.Visit www.agcoiron.com.

MacDon offers new self-propelled windrowers and augers. The M Series self-propelled windrowers feature dual direction, which lets operators rotate 180° in the operator station. The series has a field speed of up to 16 mph and a transport speed of 23 mph. The M150 is powered by a 130-hp QSB series Cummins diesel engine with a power boost to 140 hp. The M200 has a 213-hp Perkins 1106D, 6.6-liter, six-cylinder turbo engine. The A Series augers from MacDon provide hay and forage harvesters improved features in pull-type and self-propelled models. A new heavy-duty cutterbar design has been paired with a more robust overall construction. MacDon A Series augers have the exclusive N-bar conditioner rolls, which have adjustable conditioning in a wide range of settings. The Z-shaped cutterbar incorporates rectangular reinforcement to better withstand in-field obstacles. The pull-type model has 14' and 16' working widths, and the self-propelled models have 14', 16' and 18' working widths.

New Holland’s H7150 Haybine mower-conditioner, which replaces the model 1475, provides additional working width and greater maneuverability. Outfitted with the HS Series Haybine sickle header, cutting width ranges from 14'3" to 18'3". The tongue-mounted pivoting pump offers easy hook-up with a simple hitch pin and telescoping PTO shaft design, and allows the operator to make square corners and tight headland turns. For more, call (866) 639-4563, contact a New Holland dealer or visit www.newholland.com/na.

With a new design from the ground up, the Hesston 2800 Series from Massey Ferguson creates two round baling sizes–4'x6' and 5'x6'. The machines offer auto-tie and the optional Auto-Cycle, which manages bale formation from start to finish. High intake capacity comes from a wide and functional pickup design similar to that of Hesston large square balers. A rotor feeder system with side augers feeds the crop into the bale chamber. New mesh wrap features include a lower loading height and simplified mesh feeding and routing. The state-of-the-art Quad Cylinders System provides control over belt and bale tension. The drive system has five drive chains and a reversible 540 PTO or 1,000 PTO gearbox. Price range: $31,310 to $50,729. Contact: a Massey Ferguson dealer; www.masseyferguson.com.

A new line of hay tedders from Frontier Equipment comes in 18'2" and 27' widths. The TD2418 and TD2427 evenly distribute crops and reduce drying time. Units have four or six baskets, each with seven tine arms that adjust to conditions and limit ground contact. An electronic spacer washer adjusts the tine pitch, and the axles can be set at an angle to tedder field edges. Both models feature hydraulic tilt and transport; rotors have enclosed gearboxes and tilt cylinder. Base prices: TD2418, $9,875; TD2427, $20,000. Contact: a John Deere dealer; www.johndeere.com/ag.

Massey Ferguson’s Hesston 1700 Series large round balers now includes the 1746 and 1756 models. Built for small- to mid-sized hay operations, these balers have the same dependability and efficiency as larger units. The Model 1746 produces a 4x6 bale and should be paired with at least a 55-hp tractor. The Model 1756 produces a 5x6 bale and requires at least a 72-hp tractor. Standard features include Auto-Tie with automatic, semi-automatic and manual tie modes, bale tension and density control, wide 7" bale-forming belts and an in-cab monitor. Spring tension guides bale core formation with the hydraulic system completing the bale building. Options include mesh wrap and a hydraulic kicker to move the bale away from the rear gate. Price: $20,390 for Model 1746; $24,805 for Model 1756. For more information, visit your Massey Ferguson dealer or www.masseyferguson.com.

Claas of America has recently introduced seven models of round balers. The Rollant lineup includes five models: Rollant 260, 430, 350 Roto Cut (RC), 355RC and 355RC Uniwrap. These balers feature extra-wide pickups ranging from 71" to 83" and easy-touse controls for the bale chamber. Bales can be tied with net, twine or a combination. The new Maximum Pressure System is available on the 350RC, 355RC and 355RC Uniwrap models, which requires less horsepower and features a 4'x4' or 4'x5' bale chamber.

The Variant 360 was the first baler to allow for variable bale density, and Claas expands its offering in this series with a larger model, the Variant 380. Using a single monitor, the Variant balers feature adjustable bale density, bale height, soft core height and soft core density.A hydraulic system guarantees maximum bale density in all conditions. Four endless belts provide 92% bale coverage to support bale formation and crop retention in the bale chamber. The balers produce bales with a width of 48" and a diameter ranging from 36" to 60" (Variant 360) or 36" to 68" (Variant 380). Base price range: $31,946 to $40,418. For more information, contact Claas of America; P.O. Box 45031; Omaha, NE 68145-0031; (402) 861-1000; www. claasofamerica.com.

Vermeer Manufacturing has a new rotary tedder, the TE250. This six-rotor model has a working width of 25' with flex points positioned along the driveline for better handling and performance on slopes, and parallel arm suspension and double-frame construction helps stabilize tedding action. This tedder features Vermeer’s hook tines, which have a double- tine design that picks up short or long crop material and avoids crop contamination from excessive digging. The large 10x7.5x15.3 tires provide fast and efficient transport. The wings fold forward, which makes for a low transport height. Price: $19,035. Contact Vermeer Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 368; Pella, IA 50219; (800) 370-3659; www.vermeerag.com.

Vermeer Corporation is credited with being an innovator in developing the large round baler. In keeping with the tradition, the company recently launched the 605 and 604 Super M Series Balers. Designed for custom balers and high-volume producers, these machines accelerate the bale-starting process and improve hay pickup and feed performance. The Super M Series has a dual-stage belt-tightening system for a smoother, more trouble-free start in the balestarting chamber. The bale chamber then expands as the bale is formed. The wide heavy-duty Direct Crop Feed pickup system eliminates stuffers and rotors and features a reinforced five-bar pickup and self-cleaning double augers in front and on each side of the lower bottom drum roller. The 605 Super M must be coupled with an 80-hp or larger tractor; the 604 Super M requires at least 70 hp.

For farmers who have to maneuver through narrow gates and tight spaces, the Vermeer TM1200 trailed mower features an 8'5" transport width. The total cutting width is 15'6", and maximum swath width is 87% of the cutting width for quicker uniform drydown. The TM1200 is built with a center pivot design and two independent stagger cutterbars. The trailed mower is compatible with Category 2 and Category 3N hitches and adaptable to a three-point quick-hitch. Cutting height is adjustable from 1.25" to 3", and hydraulic cutterbar pitch control allows for adjustment and eliminates streaking. The TM1200 features Vermeer’s Quick-Clip blade retention system. This implement requires a tractor with at least 85 hp. List price: $39,628. Designed for use with Vermeer BP8000 bale processors, the Final Cut feed chopper can replace the need for large-scale contract grinding. The BP8000 chops long, coarse, stringy, frozen or wet material to a length of 3" or less.

The lineup of Claas Cougar forage harvesters has been extended with the introduction of roller conditioners on the Cougar 1400RC model. Equipping the Cougar with roller conditioners allows operators to choose the best fit harvester for their crop and mowing conditions. The Cougar 1400RC is designed to improve drying time, mow more acres and increase consistency and feed quality. The overall working swath width for this machine is 45'. It is equipped with a front-mounted mower conditioner, which lays a wide, loose and fluffy swath. Each of the five Disco mowers on the 1400RC has chevron roller conditioners and the Claas Quick-Knife system, which provides easy knife changing and less maintenance time.