Overview
A reality-check conversation filmed in a cab tractor with an experienced hay farmer named JD, aimed squarely at city-to-country transplants who romanticize baling their own hay. It covers equipment costs (rough price ranges for mowers, rakes, balers), the undersized-tractor trap, the mechanic skills required for used gear, and a few practical tips like buying a quality hay rake and keeping a fire extinguisher handy. Best for newcomers seriously weighing whether to take the plunge.
Tractor Mike is a longtime tractor-industry insider with decades of hands-on experience in the equipment business. He built his channel to help first-time and rural buyers make confident decisions, and his guidance comes from that deep, long-term background rather than a sales pitch.