As haying season continues across much of the country, windrowers remain an essential part of forage production. At Catalyst Communications, Hot Line Farm, and Antique Monthly Update, we continue to bring you valuable insights into the latest auction trends and market shifts. Windrowers have continually evolved to help producers improve cutting efficiency, field capacity, and crop quality. Manufacturers have introduced more powerful drivetrains, wider cutting platforms, and improved operator comfort while adapting machines to a variety of crops and growing conditions. Despite these advancements, older windrowers continue to hold their value by providing dependable performance and an affordable option for many hay producers. The following are a sampling of windrowers at recent auctions around the U. S.:

• Krone EC2800CRI— Auction prices ranged from $ 3,500 to $ 6,000, illustrating continued buyer interest in specialty hay equipment.

• John Deere 4890— Auction prices varied from $ 18,100 to $ 21,000, with condition, hours, and year manufactured continuing to influence value.

• John Deere 4995— Strong auction results ranged from $ 51,500 to $ 85,300, reflecting continued demand for self-propelled windrowers.

• John Deere 635 Side Pull— Pull-type machines sold from $ 2,400 to $ 17,750, demonstrating the wide range of auction prices based on age, configuration, and condition.

These examples reflect a small portion of auction activity captured in our database, which tracks a much broader range of models, configurations, and price points nationwide. Get the Hot Line Farm and Antique Equipment Guide monthly update in your inbox each month.

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