Make 2026 and 2027 Your Best Haymaking Years
3/26/2026
Hay season in Eastern Oklahoma, especially first cut, is one for the senses. There’s nothing better than the smell of fresh cut hay, the sound of smooth running equipment mowing, raking and baling, and finally the sight of neatly stacked bales stored away.
To get the most out of your 2026 and 2027 hay seasonw, start with high functioning, reliable Kubota tractors and equipment and keep these handy tips in mind. Get ready, first cut will be here before you know it!
Start hay season off right by thoroughly inspecting all equipment, including tractors, mowers, tedders, rakes and balers. Fuel up equipment, check belts and chains, grease fittings, and give our excellent service department a call if anything need replacement or repair.
You'll also need to make sure mower blades are sharp, equipment is clean and free of any built-up debris and all features and monitors are functioning. Test everything before heading to the field to make sure baler twine/wrap runs smoothly, check the gearbox for fluid levels and quality, and inspecting bearings throughout each machine for wear and to ensure optimal operating condition.
Getting your equipment field-ready ahead of hay season will ensure smooth operations and reduce unnecessary downtime or delays.
When it's time to make hay, you need the right equipment for the job. Consider adding an M6 series tractor from Stewart Martin Kubota to your lineup. Outfitted with the latest technology that’s ideal for hay and livestock operations, the M6 series tractors offer exceptional standard features designed for hay season, including:
Make 2026 and 2027 your best hay seasons yet with thorough pre-season preparation and equipment maintenance.
Xpress Restart - This feature gives the operator the ability to come to a stop using only the brake, no clutch pedal required. With the Xpress Restart, the operator can stop the tractor by only touching the break while the baler is being tied or wrapped and then releasing the bale. Once the bale exits the baler, the operator can remove their foot from the brake to resume working speed.
Loader Joystick – Created for comfort and functionality, the loader joystick features transmission controls for changing the direction of the tractor, as well as the ability to shift up and down through the powershift gears, providing you with control of the tractor without having to take your hand off the steering wheel. This feature is especially convenient for moving and stacking bales.
Shuttle Shift Modulation – Designed for smooth operation, this feature enables you to adjust how aggressively the transmission shifts between forward and reverse, helping the operator dial in their efficiency.