Based in Boyneside, Queensland, Lachlan Hancock operates a hay farming business alongside a contracting baling operation. Working across multiple properties and clients, efficiency and reliability are critical, particularly when weather events can quickly disrupt harvest schedules.
The business recently transitioned to larger 8x4x3 bales, which increased output but also created new challenges around stacking and shifting hay quickly.
The improvement in efficiency was immediate. Stacking hay became significantly quicker, allowing Lachlan to stay ahead of weather events and keep work moving across both his own operation and contracting jobs.
“The Big Bale Stacker makes stacking hay much quicker, especially when we’re racing weather,” Lachlan says.
With the time savings achieved, Lachlan is already considering adding another Jadan Big Bale Stacker to further support the growing contracting side of the business.
Lachlan highlighted the practical design and value of the Jadan equipment, along with the support received through the local dealer.
“It’s a better design, easy to use and competitively priced. B&B Machinery were great to deal with and came out to the paddock to help sort a few initial teething issues.”
The hands-on support ensured the stacker was set up correctly and performing as expected from day one.
For Lachlan, the Jadan difference is about straightforward, well-designed machinery that delivers real efficiency gains when timing matters most. The Big Bale Stacker has reduced handling time, improved responsiveness to weather conditions and supported the demands of a busy contracting operation.
Backed by reliable local dealer support and Australian-built engineering, Jadan equipment continues to prove itself as a practical, long-term investment for hay producers working under pressure.
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