Comprehensive guide to Vermeer hay equipment: Cutting, baling and feeding solutions

The launch of the Pro G4 silage balers and a new series of mower conditioners by Vermeer adds to our robust selection of hay equipment. These additions broaden the Vermeer product range and demonstrate a commitment to meeting the evolving needs of hay and forage producers worldwide.

The Vermeer hay equipment lineup offers comprehensive solutions for every step of the haymaking process, from cutting with our extensive mower lineup through baling and feeding. This complete range includes both accessories and large-scale machinery, offering solutions for various aspects of forage production and management.

Here’s a review of the Vermeer hay and forage lineup.

Latest hay equipment additions from Vermeer

Pro G4 silage balers and our new mower conditioners are available for sale starting spring 2025 at Vermeer ag dealers nationwide. Here’s an overview of the machines.

Pro G4 silage balers

The Vermeer Pro G4 silage balers help hay producers deliver premium silage and dry hay for livestock operations of all sizes. Key details and features of these advanced hay tools include:

Mower conditioners

Vermeer mower conditioners, essential forage equipment for various operation sizes, offer:

  • Q3® cutter bar with Quick-Clip® blade retention system
  • Steel or rubber roller conditioning options
  • Hydraulic suspension system for consistent ground contouring
  • Toolless pitch adjustment
A Vermeer ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler ejects a hay bale.
The ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler efficiently handles fields with remarkable speed, comfort and maneuverability. It was honored in 2024 as the “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa.”

Round hay baler options from Vermeer

Beyond the Pro G4 silage balers, our ag dealers offer a wide range of baling solutions among their hay equipment for sale:

  • 504 R-series balers in Classic, Signature and Premium models
  • 604 R-series balers in Classic, Signature and Premium models
  • ZR5-1200 self-propelled baler to help maximize efficiency and comfort, capable of producing bales up to 6-ft x 5-ft (1.8-m x 1.5-m)
  • Specialized balers like the 605N and 605N Cornstalk Special for tough crop residue

This diverse range of hay equipment offers effective options for baling hay, silage or crop residues.

Diverse hay mower selection

Complementing the new mower conditioners, Vermeer provides various mower options as part of its hay equipment lineup:

  • Mower conditioners with cutting widths from 9 ft to 15 ft (2.7 m to 4.6 m)
  • Trailed mowers with cutting widths from 8.1 ft to 20.8 ft (2.5 m to 6.3 m)
  • Disc mowers with cutting widths from 6.8 ft to 10.5 ft (2.1 m to 3.2 m)

This selection of hay tools gives producers flexibility in choosing equipment that matches their harvesting requirements and field conditions.

Rakes and tedders for efficient hay handling

Vermeer rakes, an essential part of hay equipment for sale, includes:

  • Twin rakes featuring the R2300 with 23-ft (7.0-m) and R2800 with 28-ft (8.5-m) maximum widths for high-capacity raking
  • Carted wheel rakes featuring the VR820 with 19-ft (5.8-m), VR1022 with 22.6-ft (6.9-m) and VR1224 with 24.4-ft (7.4-m) maximum raking widths
  • High-capacity bifold rakes featuring the VRB12 with 25-ft (7.6-m), VRB14 with 28.5-ft (8.7-m) and VRB16 with 31-ft (9.4-m) maximum raking widths
  • High-capacity wheel rakes featuring the VR1428 with 28-ft (8.5-m) and VR2040 with 40-ft (12.2-m) maximum raking widths
  • Rotary rake RR140 with 15.1-ft (4.6-m) maximum raking width

Tedders, crucial forage equipment designed to help speed up drying and improve hay quality, include:

  • TE-series with unique hook tine design for encourage high-performance tedding
  • TD100 and TD190 for smaller operations or budget-conscious buyers

Bale management tools

Vermeer rounds out its hay and forage equipment with bale management tools, such as:

  • Bale wrappers for optimal protection and preservation of nutritional value
  • Bale processors, or hay bale unrollers, for efficient feeding, bedding or erosion control applications
  • High-quality netwrap designed for optimal bale protection and appearance

These tools complement the baling process and help maintain forage quality.

Vermeer commitment to innovation in hay and forage equipment

The expanded Vermeer hay tool lineup showcases an ongoing commitment to forage innovations. In addition to its comprehensive range of hay equipment, Vermeer also offers a comprehensive line of livestock feed solution tools ranging from feed wagons and vertical mixers to manure spreaders. Vermeer offers solutions for every stage of hay and forage production.

From cutting to baling, and from raking to wrapping, Vermeer hay equipment helps maximize productivity and forage quality for operations of all sizes. As the needs of hay and forage producers evolve, Vermeer remains dedicated to finding better ways to make hay, feed cattle and give back to the land with innovative tools and equipment.

Contact your local Vermeer ag equipment dealer today to learn more about our hay equipment for sale.

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