Used Balers For Sale in Oregon & Washington

Buying a Used Baler

There are some essential machines you’ll need to successfully grow and harvest hay crop and one such machine is a baler. These will gather up everything you’ve harvested and roll them up into nice neat bales. But just because they’re essential doesn’t mean they’re affordable for everyone. If you’re looking for something that won’t put you under serious financial strain, consider getting a used baler.

Here at SS Equipment, we have lots of great options available to you, so stop by one of our locations throughout Oregon and let us know how we can help you with your farming needs.
 

Consider the Material

One of the more important qualifying factors is your crop. After all, they’re the bread and butter of your operation and the wrong pre-owned baler can minimize yield and create products that aren’t right for the type of hay crop you grow. Your crop may affect required density and size. It may also influence things like intake volume and speed. Sometimes, high output isn’t always better, as these bales can sometimes be lighter in weight with less crop in them, which reduces efficiency and can create a more expensive operation for you. You’ll want to focus instead on the cost per baled ton, which can help you maximize production.

Square or Round Baler

There are essentially two categories of machines you’ll be looking at: round used balers and square used balers (though the latter is more of a rectangular shape than square). You can further customize and adjust these models, but these basic options are where your foundations will start. There are varying advantages to each, like how round balers can pack in more hay at a higher density, while square balers can be better for transport. Each also offers different sizes so you can find the machine that’s right for your crop.

Size of Operation

Of course, you’ll also want to think about the size of your farm and what you can feasibly own and use. The smaller the farm, the smaller the baler can be while still maximizing yield and profit. Don’t forget that your windrows may not need the biggest machine, and the biggest machine may be a bit difficult for you to own and maintain. Buy what makes sense for your property and avoiding spending money you don’t need to spend.


Ready to check out some used bales for sale? Stop by SS Equipment and let us show you what we have available right now. We also have many locations throughout Washington, so stop by today and we’ll help you with all your agricultural equipment needs.