A Buyer’s Guide to Windrowers

Windrowers—sometimes called swathers— are an incredibly helpful farming tool to have on hand. Despite this, there isn’t a ton of information online offering tips or advice on how to buy one. To help you find the perfect windrower for your farm, we here at Bucklin Tractor & Implement have written up the article below to provide you with suggestions, guidelines, and handy tips on buying a windrower.

Your Property 

The first thing you’ll need to consider when shopping for a new windrower is the size of your property. Larger fields will require larger windrowers, meaning you’ll need a larger budget and a big enough tractor to support your new equipment. Before you choose a model off the lot, be sure to double-check that your machinery is the right size for your new windrower and has enough horsepower to support its use. 

Helpful Attachments

While windrowers can complete a number of helpful tasks on your farm, it’s not a bad idea to look into helpful attachments to aid your new equipment. Attachments are often much more affordable than separate pieces of machinery and can work in tandem with your windrower to complete a wider range of tasks. If you’re interested in purchasing an attachment for your windrower, be sure to ask your salesperson about supplemental implements, and double-check that the part is compatible with your specific model. 

If you’re ready to start shopping for a new windrower for your farm, we want to encourage you to visit us here at Bucklin Tractor & Implement! We have an amazing inventory of farming equipment—including windrowers—for you to choose from, and offer useful services such as an on-site parts department and a helpful service center. If you’re located within the state of Kansas, feel free to visit any one of our six dealerships, some of them being conveniently located in Bucklin, Great Bend, Hoxie, and Pratt, Kansas.