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Hay Equipment: Balers & Rakes in Vidor, TX

Hay balers and rakes for Vidor, TX come from our Buna store.

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Hay Equipment: Balers & Rakes for Vidor

FM 105 runs north from Vidor to U.S. 96, the highway the store is on. At Vidor, rice, cotton and cattle grew into important local industries. Cattle mean hay. We carry Vermeer balers and rakes at Buna, and Krone hay tools too, so you can compare two lines in one visit. Western Orange County's ground is generally level and low, which helps a rake hold an even windrow. It's Always Worth The Drive to J5.

Hay equipment for baling and raking keeps cut hay moving from the field to the barn without extra passes across the ground. A baler picks up a windrow and packs it into bales ready to move and store. A rake gathers cut hay into a windrow first. Then the baler doesn't need as many trips across the field. Both implements fit most brands of tractor, matched to the horsepower and hitch you already run. Behind every baler and rake stands a parts counter that carries wear items for these implements. A service department works on them too. Browse our implements on j5tractors.com to see what fits your ground. Call the store if you've got questions about a specific unit.

  • Balers pack cut hay into bales ready to move and store
  • Rakes gather hay into a windrow so the baler covers the field in fewer passes
  • Implements pair with the tractor and hitch you're already running
  • A parts counter stocks wear items for balers and rakes
  • A service department works on balers and rakes

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The J5 store that serves Vidor

The J5 Tractors store in Buna, Texas, seen from U.S. 96, with Mahindra tractors along the front

J5 Tractors Buna

About 26 miles by road from Vidor

35011 U.S. 96 S, Buna, TX 77612

(409) 994-3522

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-12:00pm

Carries: Mahindra tractors; Mahindra, IronCraft, Modern Ag Products, Vermeer and Krone implements; Bad Boy, Cub Cadet, Spartan and Warhawk mowers

Directions

Questions people ask

What does a baler's bale chamber size change?

The size of the bale you make. Round balers come with different chamber sizes, so the bale's width and height vary from model to model. A bigger bale holds more hay, but it weighs more. That matters for the loader or spear you'll move it with, and for the tractor carrying it. Vermeer builds round balers in several sizes. Before you choose, think about how you'll move and feed your bales. Then check your loader's lift capacity against the bale weight you're planning on.

Does rain on cut hay ruin it?

Not always, but it takes feed value with it. Rain on cut hay leaches nutrients and slows drying. If hay lies wet too long, it can mold. A rake or a tedder helps by turning the hay so it dries out again. Don't bale hay that's still damp inside, since it heats and can spoil in the bale. Western Orange County is level and low, so a field can hold water after a hard rain. Give it time to dry back before you rake or bale it.

Can I cut hay with a rotary cutter?

It's not the right tool for hay. A rotary cutter chops and scatters what it cuts, so the hay lands in pieces and dries unevenly. A hay mower or a mower conditioner lays the crop down in a clean swath for the rake. Vermeer and Krone both build disc mowers for hay. A conditioner crimps the stems so they dry closer to the leaves' pace. Ask at our Buna store about hay mowing tools before first cutting. Then you'll have the whole chain from cutting to baling lined up.

How should I hook up and check a baler before its first field?

Start with the operator's manual and the tractor's PTO speed. Match the PTO shaft length to your tractor, and make sure the shields are in place. Set the hitch height so the baler sits level. Check that the twine or net wrap is threaded the way the manual shows. Then run it empty at low speed and listen for anything that knocks or squeals. Keep everyone clear while it turns. A few bales on a small patch will show you how it's set before you take on a whole field.

Is December too late to shop for hay tools?

No. December is a second peak for hay tools, after first cutting. Shopping in the off-season gives you time to compare a Vermeer and a Krone without a field waiting on you. You can get the machine home and learn it well before spring. First cutting is when demand runs highest, so looking ahead of it pays. The lot changes as units sell, so ask the store what's there. Browse our implements on j5tractors.com before you make the trip.

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Also serving nearby

Our Buna store serves Vidor, along with nearby Orange, Bridge City, Mauriceville and Beaumont. The Neches River forms Orange County's south and west boundary, and the Sabine River its east. The county's terrain between them is generally level and low, and the Vermeer and Krone lines at Buna give you two to compare.

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