10 Old Hay Balers That Were Brilliant, But Almost Impossible to Maintain

Описание: Some of the smartest engineering in farming didn’t come from tractors or harvesters…
It came from hay balers—machines filled with genius mechanisms, clever timing systems, and innovations decades ahead of their time.

But brilliance came with a cost.

Belts slipped.
Chains tangled.
Knotters misfired.
And every adjustment felt like defusing a bomb.

These balers changed farming forever—
but they also drove farmers insane.

In this video, we break down the 10 old hay balers that were revolutionary… but almost impossible to keep running.
From the legendary New Holland Hayliner 78 and the iconic John Deere 14T to the overengineered IH 46 and the brutally complex Freeman 330, these machines shaped modern baling in ways few people realize.

If you grew up in hay fields, you’ve probably fought with one of these.
If you’re a machinery fan, you’ll appreciate the brilliance behind their pain.
And if you love farming history, this video is a gold mine of stories, engineering, and nostalgia.

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