When it comes to hay production, consistency and efficiency are key. When the sun’s shining, you’ve got to be rolling. Even with perfect weather, we aren’t perfect. Some hay gets missed. Enter: John Deere Weave Automation.
What is Weave Automation?
Weave Automation is an advanced feature available on most John Deere 1-Series roundbalers that automatically guides the baler along the windrow to create uniform, level round hay bales.
Instead of manually steering to achieve even bale edges, the system does the work for you—allowing operators to focus on driving straight down the windrow.
Uneven bales can cause stacking problems, wasted space in barns, and even safety issues during transport. That’s why John Deere’s Weave Automation is changing the game for farmers who demand precision.
How It Works
The technology uses sensors and hydraulics to weave the baler back and forth as needed, ensuring the hay is distributed evenly inside the chamber. The result? Perfectly shaped, consistent bales every time—without the stress of constant manual adjustments.
Benefits for Farmers
- Ease of Use: Just about anyone can operate the baler with confidence.
- Time Savings: Less time spent trying to stack uneven bales means more productivity.
- Better Storage & Transport: Level bales stack neatly in barns and stay secure on trailers.
- Reduced Operator Fatigue: Automation handles the precision work so you can focus on the big picture.
Our Customers Have Tried It
Colt Clemmons, owner of Seed Farms in Killen, AL, shares his experience:
“I didn’t really see how it’d fit into our operation… but after running the baler, the weave automation allowed my 12-year-old son to actually run it. He could sit in the seat, drive through the center of the windrow, and the baler did the rest.”
With a 3,000-acre row crop operation and 200 head of cattle, Colt knows the value of efficiency:
“If your hay is not level and consistent, you’re going to have unlevel stacking and hay falling off the trailer. It’s just a win-win.”
See Colt’s full interview here:
Why It Matters
For operations big or small, Weave Automation saves time, reduces stress, and ensures quality round hay bales every time. It’s technology that turns a complex task into a simple one—making hay season smoother for everyone.
Ready to Upgrade Your Hay Operation?
Learn more about John Deere round balers and Weave Automation here.
Discover how automation can help you produce perfect round hay bales—every time.