AGCO Parts Unveils HayBoss® DryMax™ Granular Applicator and BaleMax™ Hay Preservative

Aug 14, 2025

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the launch of the HayBoss^® DryMax™ Granular Applicator and BaleMax™ Hay Preservative. Set to debut at the 2025 Farm Progress Show, the DryMax system represents the next generation of hay preservation technology, combining advanced engineering with intuitive operation to help producers extend their baling window and protect forage quality with confidence. The DryMax applicator has been designed for Massey Ferguson^® large square balers and will be available exclusively through AGCO Parts dealers.

The DryMax and BaleMax products complete the HayBoss preservative applicator lineup, providing farmers with an effective new option for preserving their hay. DryMax delivers fast, precise preservative application with smart sensor options and a durable, low-maintenance design. The first automatic and machine-integrated granular applicator on the market, DryMax integrates easily with ISOBUS and automatically adjusts for different crops and conditions, or it can be adjusted by the operator with the push of a button.

“The HayBoss DryMax system is a game-changer for hay producers,” said Greg Sanderson, Senior Marketing Manager at AGCO Parts. “It gives farmers more control, more uptime and more confidence in every bale they produce, whether it’s for their own hay, herd or export.”

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