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As an update to last years post, we had 3 cuttings & baled approximately 600 bales last year (2024). This year (it’s august 2025) we’ve made 237 small square bales with our 1st & 2nd cuttings. Using the same equipment as last year Kioti LK3054, a NH 351 sickle bar mower, a H&S Tedder rake, a 4...

Tinhack, this looks like a very good option. I'm waiting for a call back. Thanks for the assistance.

My LK3054 rear wheel rims have been slowly rusting from the inside-out. My local Kioti dealer tells me none are in stock and he has no idea when a replacement could be available. Does anyone have knowledge of a third party rim supplier that could help with this? Additionally, I'm unsure how...

UPDATE: I've continued watching video's, reading, and talking to other small tractor owners. I purchased a JD14T baler, I'm looking at several NH451 sickle bar mowers, I've located a rake I'm interested in, and I've decided to get a moisture probe. I could probably have purchased this...

This is very helpful and a good start to my search. Thank you.

Looking for recommendations on haying with a Kioto LK3054. I've had the LK3054 for 16 years and it has been great for clearing brush, maintaining gravel driveways, removing snow, pulling a manure spreader, and pulling stuck-trucks from mud. We are looking to start hay-making on our 3-5 acres...