Australia produces about a million tonnes of lucerne hay per year with a value
of around $300 million. So whether you are producing hay for your own use, the
domestic market for export, it is vital that you have the right equipment.


The John Deere 6530 tractor and 458 baler are a few of the impressive machines
made available in the John Deere's premium tractor range. The beasts are a
head-turners but the beauty is in their details. The engineers at John Deere
have refined every aspect of the baler from reducing the amount of time it takes
to make a bale through to the interior styling of the tractor, even the engine
is made in house – to ensure its quality. You can be confident that when you
purchase a John Deere baler you are investing in a quality piece of machinery.
At the heart of the 6530 tractor is a six cylinder diesel engine with four
values per cylinder. This means you get a tough 140 horse power and plenty of
torque. There is also an intelligent power management system which can deliver
an additional 25 horse power for heavy loads or tough conditions.
John Deere also looks after your safety on the tractor. The power take off
shaft, which is well known for being a major cause of accidents on tractors, is
protected by a guard running along the entire length of the shaft to assure you
of its safety. Comfort is another huge factor which this tractor takes care of.
The cab which contains the tractors controls is set low and there is plenty of
glass around it, which provides a panoramic 360 degree view and visibility of
the fields. The air-suspension seat, the tilt and telescope steering wheel and
air conditioning all make the 6530 a pleasure to drive.
There are 10 baler models to choose from, a key feature of the Diamond Tough
belts are that they bale fast then and roll the crops into even layers. It can
handle up to 2.2 tonnes and lifts up to 4.2 meters of bales. This makes it
easier and more efficient to use the fields.
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