HayBoss® DryMax™ Granular Applicator & BaleMax™ Dry Hay Preservative
Available at Hanlon Ag Centre — Lethbridge, Alberta
At Hanlon Ag Centre we’re excited to offer the new HayBoss DryMax™ granular applicator and the companion BaleMax™ dry hay preservative. The DryMax system is built to give hay producers more control over preservative application — with fast, precise rates, machine integration and smart sensing to put the right product in the bale every time.
Why DryMax + BaleMax matters for southern Alberta farmers
- Extend your baling window: DryMax helps apply preservative precisely so you can bale at higher moisture levels with confidence.
- Machine-integrated automation: DryMax is the first automatic, machine-integrated granular applicator on the market and integrates with ISOBUS — automatic adjustments reduce operator workload.
- Proven preservative technology: BaleMax is a granular product based on Agnition® by Ralco’s Microbial Catalyst® technology — tested to maintain forage quality, reduce spoilage and improve palatability.
- Dealer support and exclusive availability: DryMax and BaleMax are available through AGCO Parts dealers — contact Hanlon Ag Centre for local availability, installation and service.
Key selling points and standout features
- ISOBUS integration for seamless display and controls in-cab.
- Automatic adjustments that change application for different crops and conditions — less guesswork, more consistency.
- Smart sensor options and flow sensing to ensure target vs actual rate feedback.
- Durable, low-maintenance design engineered for daily bale-field use.
- Fast, precise granular application — helps protect forage quality and reduce spoilage risk.
- Designed for Massey Ferguson large square balers — sold through AGCO Parts dealers including Hanlon Ag Centre.
- BaleMax preservative uses microbial catalyst technology to preserve higher moisture hay, improve palatability and reduce heating/spoilage risk.
Technical highlights (quick at-a-glance)
Application type: Granular preservative (machine-applied)
Integration: ISOBUS-ready, machine-integrated automatic controls
Model comparison — how DryMax stacks up
| Feature / Capability | HayBoss DryMax™ | Typical Granular Applicator |
|---|---|---|
| ISOBUS integration | Yes — machine-integrated | Often no — requires separate monitor or manual controls |
| Automatic crop/condition adjustment | Yes — automatic adjustments available | Usually manual rate changes |
| Smart sensors / flow sensing | Yes — sensor options & feedback | Limited or no automated sensing |
| Preservative compatibility | Specifically matched to BaleMax™ granular preservative | May accept multiple products; integration varies |
| Designed for | Massey Ferguson large square balers (dealer-installed integration) | Various baler types; less likely to be factory-integrated |
| Maintenance | Durable, low-maintenance design | Varies; may require more frequent service |
BaleMax™ Dry Hay Preservative — benefits
- Preserves higher moisture hay when baled at recommended moisture ranges.
- Maintains hay quality and reduces spoilage risk, improving feed palatability and digestibility.
- Sold exclusively through AGCO dealers to ensure product quality and support.
Who should consider DryMax + BaleMax?
Farmers who bale high-value forage, custom balers producing hay for sale or export, and producers who want to extend their baling window while protecting hay quality should discuss DryMax with Hanlon Ag Centre. The system is particularly useful where weather and short drying windows make timely baling difficult.
Contact Hanlon Ag Centre — Lethbridge
For local pricing, demonstration availability and installation on your large square baler contact:
Hanlon Ag Centre
Lethbridge, Alberta
Phone: 403-329-8686
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