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Hay equipment in Montana

Make the most of a narrow haying window.

Hay equipment must fit crop volume, field conditions, available tractor power, labor and the weather window. Shepherd’s Garage supports mowing, conditioning, windrowing, baling, handling and feeding equipment for Montana ranches and farms.

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Brands and models

Equipment worth comparing.

These highlights reflect the product families Shepherd's Garage sells, supports and sees working in Montana—not a complete manufacturer catalog.

Round-baling partner

From the 605N to self-propelled baling.

Vermeer is a close Shepherd’s Garage partner. We have deep experience selling, setting up and supporting its round-baling equipment in Montana conditions.

605N

Our bread-and-butter 5-by-6 round baler: proven, serviceable and well understood by our team.

ZR5-1200

A proven self-propelled baler that Shepherd’s has become a regional resource for selling and supporting.

ZR-2200 / ZR-4S

Vermeer’s newest self-propelled generation, building on the ZR5 concept for the 2026 season.

Rakes and tedders

Crop-flow tools that belong in the capacity plan, not as afterthoughts behind the baler.

Explore Vermeer

Hesston hay equipment

Square balers and pull-type hay equipment.

Hesston by Massey Ferguson remains a benchmark for square baling and pull-type hay equipment, with a product story built around consistent crop flow, dense bales and serviceable cutting systems.

LB2200 Series

Large square balers with pre-compression, double knotters and options such as ProCut.

1800 Series

In-line small square balers that keep the crop moving straight through the machine.

Pull-type mower conditioners

RazorEdge cutterbar technology and quick-change knives reduce service time where the crop is cut.

TD / TD X tedders

Tedders for spreading crop evenly and helping manage a tight drying window.

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Big Hole proven

M2260 windrower and next-generation headers.

MacDon has tested equipment with Shepherd’s Garage in the Big Hole for more than 20 years. That relationship gives us firsthand experience in heavy crop, rough ground, high elevation and narrow Montana weather windows.

M2260

The high-capacity workhorse in the M2 windrower family, built around a 280 hp peak-output power unit.

D2 draper headers

Deep drapers, high-speed cutting and crop-flow capacity for heavy windrower work.

R2 rotary disc header

EvenFlow technology for cut quality, conditioning and consistent windrow formation.

FD2 PLUS

MacDon’s latest FlexDraper technology for combine harvesting; featured more fully on the MacDon brand page.

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Haying support

The lineup is only as strong as the dealer during the weather window.

We are proud of MacDon and Vermeer because the relationships extend beyond logos. Our team has worked with the equipment in the Big Hole, stocked the parts, handled the setup and supported customers when a delayed cutting or baling day matters.

The best hay system balances cutting, conditioning, raking, tedding and baling capacity. We would rather identify the bottleneck before delivery than sell one impressive machine into a mismatched line.

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Related equipment and support.

Compare the machine, attachment, support and ownership plan together. The lowest purchase price is not always the lowest-cost way to get the work done.

Common questions

Answers before you call.

What should I compare when choosing hay equipment?

Size cutting and baling capacity so one step does not become the bottleneck. Match PTO horsepower, hydraulics and tractor weight to the implement.

Can Shepherd's Garage help match hay equipment to attachments or implements?

Yes. Bring the heaviest routine job, required attachment or implement, hydraulic and PTO needs, access limits and transport plan so the local team can compare the complete working setup.

Are hay equipment available at every Shepherd's Garage location?

Represented products, territory and current availability can vary by location. Contact the nearest store with your work location and machine requirements for an accurate answer.

Four Montana locations. One experienced team.

Availability, represented product lines and service capabilities can vary by location. Tell us where the machine will work and what it needs to do; we will route the request to the right Shepherd’s Garage team.

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