Running an Old New Holland Super 66 Baler

There's something uniquely satisfying about watching a New Holland Super 66 baler kick out a perfect square bale on a sunny afternoon. If you've ever spent time in a hay field, you know that sound—the rhythmic thump-chunk, thump-chunk of the plunger meeting the hay. It's a mechanical heartbeat that has defined small-farm life for decades. Even though we live in an era of massive round balers and high-tech GPS-guided tractors, these vintage machines still have a dedicated following, and for good reason. ...

March 1, 2026 · 6 min · Mafu Mcauley