New Holland 478 Haybine for Sale – Sickle Bar Mower Conditioner, Hay Cutting Equipment
Looking for a New Holland 478 Haybine for sale? This dependable mower conditioner is a proven choice for hay producers needing consistent cutting and conditioning performance. Built with a reliable sickle bar cutting system and conditioning rollers, the 478 is designed to cut clean and promote faster dry-down for quality hay production.
The New Holland 478 Haybine is well-known for its durability, simple mechanical design, and ease of maintenance. Ideal for small to mid-size farms, this unit delivers efficient performance in a variety of hay crops including alfalfa, grass hay, and mixed forage.
Whether you're cutting hay for livestock feed or maintaining acreage, the New Holland 478 mower conditioner provides a cost-effective and reliable solution for your operation.
Overview
The seller is offering this package as part of a transition in their hay operation and no longer needs both machines.
The 478 has been the primary working unit and has been relied on for regular hay production, while the 472 has been kept on hand as a parts machine to support ongoing maintenance and minimize downtime.
Rather than keeping extra equipment on hand, the seller is choosing to move both units and give the next owner the advantage of having a ready-to-run haybine along with a built-in parts supply or rebuild opportunity.
Offered for sale is a New Holland 478 haybine paired with a New Holland 472 parts unit, giving buyers a strong field-ready machine along with a valuable backup for parts or future rebuild.
The New Holland 478 is a proven, dependable mower conditioner with an approximate 9-foot cutting width, designed to handle hay operations efficiently and consistently. It is field ready and set up to go straight to work for the season, making it a solid option for producers needing reliable cutting equipment without the cost of new.
Included in this package is a New Holland 472 haybine being sold as a parts unit or rebuild candidate. While it is currently missing the rubber on the conditioning rolls and the wobble box, it still offers significant value due to the number of interchangeable components shared with the 478.
This combination creates a smart ownership setup—run the 478 with confidence knowing you have backup parts readily available, or invest time into rebuilding the 472 for a second operational unit.
👉 Available as a package or individually, depending on buyer needs.
• No major recent upgrades reported
• 478 is field ready and operating as it should
• 472 being sold as-is for parts or rebuild
🔹 PACKAGE BREAKDOWN
💲 $5,500 — Package Deal (Best Value)
✔ New Holland 478 — Field Ready
✔ New Holland 472 — Parts Unit / Rebuild Candidate
💲 $5,000 — New Holland 478 Only
✔ Ready to go to work
💲 $500 — New Holland 472 Only
✔ Parts machine or rebuild project
👉 Make offer — motivated seller
Specifications are believed to be accurate but are not guaranteed and may vary by unit. Buyers should independently verify all specifications, features, and condition prior to purchase.
🔹 CUTTING & CONDITIONING
- Cutting Width: ~7 ft
- Cutterbar Type: Reciprocating sickle bar
- Reel: Adjustable speed pickup reel
- Conditioner Rolls:
- Rubber crimping rolls
- Chevron-style pattern (typical)
- Windrow Formation: Adjustable windrow width
🔹 POWER REQUIREMENTS
- Drive Type: PTO driven
- PTO Speed: 540 PTO
- Recommended Tractor HP: ~35–60 HP
- Hydraulic Requirement:
- 1 remote for lift/swing (if equipped)
🔹 PERFORMANCE
- Field Speed: Depends on crop (typically 4–7 mph)
- Crop Types:
- Alfalfa
- Grass hay
- Mixed forage
🔹 DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
- Working Width: ~7 ft
- Transport Width: ~8–9 ft (approx.)
- Weight: ~2,000 – 2,800 lbs (typical for this class)
🔹 RUNNING GEAR
- Hitch: Drawbar pull-type
- Tires: Implement tires (commonly 9.5L-14 or similar)
- Tongue:
- Fixed or optional hydraulic swing
🔹 FEATURES
- Simple, reliable sickle drive system
- Rubber conditioning rolls for faster dry-down
- Adjustable reel and cutting height
- Easy hookup and operation
- Lower horsepower requirement vs disc mowers
🔹 COMMON USES
- Small to mid-size hay operations
- Acreage and hobby farms
- Dairy and beef hay production
🔹 QUICK SELLING SUMMARY
- 7 ft haybine — ideal for smaller tractors
- Low horsepower requirement (easy to run)
- Rubber rolls for effective conditioning
- Proven, simple New Holland design
- Great entry-level mower conditioner