Historical information

The H.V. McKay Massey Harris Hay Press was used on small farms around Victoria in the 1940's. These machines would be brought into the field after the hay had been cut and gathered into large piles. The farmers would load the hay into the machine and the engine would press them into bales to be tied off. This hay press could produce over 50 bales of hay per hour.

Physical description

Stationary baler red, attached to green engine, white wheels

Inscriptions & markings

"H.V. McKay, Massey Harvester, Sunshine" in white paint, white scroll mark