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Dayton Today
By the People, for the People
Washington Farmer Designs 'Quadbaler' to Swath and Bale in One Pass
New attachment allows tractor to use draper header to swath and bale wheat stubble simultaneously on steep terrain.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 5:38am
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Seney's custom 'Quadbaler' setup blends the power of a Quadtrac tractor with the efficiency of a draper header and square baler to tackle the steep slopes of his Washington farmland.Dayton TodayA Washington no-till farmer named Byron Seney has designed a custom attachment that allows him to use a 30-foot-wide MacDon draper header on the front of his Case IH Steiger 535 Quadtrac tractor to swath and bale wheat stubble in a single pass, even on the steep 20-30% slopes of his farmland. Seney has dubbed this setup the 'Quadbaler' and says it helps him quickly and efficiently remove residue after harvest to avoid interference with spring planting.
Why it matters
Seney farms on some of the steepest terrain in the world, making traditional swathing and baling methods difficult and inefficient. His custom 'Quadbaler' attachment allows him to tackle the challenging slopes while maximizing productivity during the busy harvest season.
The details
Seney's 'Quadbaler' setup uses a 30-foot-wide MacDon draper header attached to the front of his Case IH Steiger 535 Quadtrac tractor, which then pulls a New Holland BB960 3-by-4 square baler. He designed a custom lift attachment that looks like a 'hollow feeder house' to help the header and baler stay stable on the steep 20-30% slopes of his farmland. Seney says the tractor's Quadtrac design also helps it stay grounded on the hills, unlike smaller wheeled tractors that can get pulled around by the baler.
- Seney farms winter wheat near Dayton, Washington.
The players
Byron Seney
A Washington no-till farmer who has designed a custom 'Quadbaler' attachment to swath and bale wheat stubble in a single pass on his steeply sloped farmland.
MacDon
The manufacturer of the 30-foot-wide draper header that Seney uses as part of his 'Quadbaler' setup.
Case IH
The manufacturer of the Steiger 535 Quadtrac tractor that Seney uses to pull the baler in his 'Quadbaler' system.
New Holland
The manufacturer of the BB960 3-by-4 square baler that Seney pulls behind his tractor as part of the 'Quadbaler' setup.
What they’re saying
“This was a function of getting something that would stay on the hill and carry the load. Wheel tractors won't stay on the hills. With smaller tractors, the baler pulls the tractor around on the slopes.”
— Byron Seney, Farmer
“You can get a swather and use it on flatter ground, but it drives like a Bobcat loader and doesn't work on hills.”
— Byron Seney, Farmer
What’s next
Seney says he hasn't decided whether to go into production with his 'Quadbaler' design, but he continues to work with Case IH engineers to refine the setup.
The takeaway
Seney's custom 'Quadbaler' attachment demonstrates the innovative spirit of no-till farmers who must adapt equipment to tackle the unique challenges of their local terrain and maximize productivity during busy harvest seasons.
