This might make me sell my zero turn

[Roy14]

https://www.bcsamerica.com/
https://www.earthtools.com/implements-haymaking/roundhaybaler/

I’ve always said mowing was a waste, and that the yard oughta be grazed or baled. Happened across this newer 2 wheel walk behind tractor (didn’t know anyone still made them for the US) and they’ve even got mower, rake, and baler attachments for it. Pretty cool setup, though not very cost effective.

 

[Cowcatcher]

I haven’t seen the push type like that but I have seen the pull type mini hay equipment at the Tulsa farm show. I’m going to the show this next week so I’ll see what they have there and tell them to hold ‘em for Roy.

 

[GnometownHero]

I could mini bale my yard every time I cut it

 

[Shinneryfarmer]

I could mini bale my yard every time I cut it

Sounds like you need to Mow more frequently.

I've been guilty of that a time or 10. Usually if I wait a little bit the droughts out in western OK. will take care of it for me.

 

[tynyphil]

https://www.bcsamerica.com/
https://www.earthtools.com/implements-haymaking/roundhaybaler/
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I’ve always said mowing was a waste, and that the yard oughta be grazed or baled. Happened across this newer 2 wheel walk behind tractor (didn’t know anyone still made them for the US) and they’ve even got mower, rake, and baler attachments for it. Pretty cool setup, though not very cost effective.

Wished I'd seen this a few years ago. I have the land/grass and had been looking for a small type baler. Right now I buy 100# bermuda bales @$45 each to feed my goats during the winter (Jan-March). I even have a Gravely walk behind tractor/mower/tiller. However at this point in my life (71) I'm getting lazy

 

[Letfreedomring]

You'll just end up getting a bunch of these:

to go with the miniature round bales!
Money pit for sure!

 

[Roy14]

You'll just end up getting a bunch of these:

to go with the miniature round bales!
Money pit for sure!

I’ve been meaning to, once I’ve got better fences. They’re a whole lot better option than brush hogging, and pretty sure I can make more at the sale than with beef. They should compliment my Corrientes well in brush control

 

[Roy14]

I haven’t seen the push type like that but I have seen the pull type mini hay equipment at the Tulsa farm show. I’m going to the show this next week so I’ll see what they have there and tell them to hold ‘em for Roy.

I saw a guy baling with one this summer, using a larger tractor than I would have expected. Sure seemed like the same amount of work for a whole lot less conveniently packaged product. I do like seeing stuff like this come to market, as I want more people to be able to do the smaller homesteading and be able to provide for themselves with smaller, more affordable equipment.

 

[2busy]

Small homesteaders need a way to make hay for the winter. Big ag doesn't want competition. Lots of videos on YouTube to try and be more self sufficient with making hay . Just more labor involved.

 

[cowadle]

Yep. You don't need a baler to make hay. And if you want the best feed then rake it after you cut it and make insilege.