Production years
Long-running economy baler still offered in the current MF 1700 Series lineup as of the mid-2020s; confirm the model year with a dealer or serial number
Massey Ferguson baler ยท Long-running economy round baler that remains in the current Massey Ferguson (Hesston by Massey Ferguson) 1700 Series lineup as of the mid-2020s, with new units still sold by dealers. The exact introduction year varies by market, so confirm the specific model year with a Massey Ferguson dealer or the serial number.
Massey Ferguson 1745 Baler
The Massey Ferguson 1745 is a belt-type round baler that makes round bales roughly 4 feet wide by up to about 5 feet in diameter, a common 4x5 format. It is sold within Massey Ferguson's 1700 Series of economy round balers (marketed under the Hesston by Massey Ferguson line) and is aimed at small to mid-size hay and forage operations. Owners generally value it as a straightforward, tractor-friendly baler that pairs well with modest-horsepower tractors, since it can run on as little as about 40 PTO horsepower.
Baler type
Round baler with a belt-type bale chamber (six laced, wedge-grip forming belts); adjustable bale diameter
Bale size
About 4 ft wide by up to about 5 ft diameter (4x5); bale diameter is adjustable. Confirm exact figures with the operator manual
Power required
About 40 PTO hp minimum (Massey Ferguson states as low as 40 hp); confirm with dealer
Massey Ferguson 1745 specifications
| Production years | Long-running economy baler still offered in the current MF 1700 Series lineup as of the mid-2020s; confirm the model year with a dealer or serial number |
|---|---|
| Baler type | Round baler with a belt-type bale chamber (six laced, wedge-grip forming belts); adjustable bale diameter |
| Bale size | About 4 ft wide by up to about 5 ft diameter (4x5); bale diameter is adjustable. Confirm exact figures with the operator manual |
| Pickup width | About 47 in (roughly 4 ft); commonly listed near 46.8 in |
| Power required | About 40 PTO hp minimum (Massey Ferguson states as low as 40 hp); confirm with dealer |
| Weight | About 3,720 lb, approximate; confirm with manual |
| Tying / wrapping | Twine tie standard; mesh (net) wrap available on so-equipped units |
| PTO | 540 rpm rear PTO |
What the 1745 is used for
The 1745 is designed to turn field-dried grass and legume hay into uniform 4x5 round bales for feeding and storage on small to mid-size farms and ranches. Its belt-type chamber and low power requirement let it run behind a wide range of utility tractors rather than a large row-crop machine, and on suitably equipped units it can handle a mix of dry hay and heavier forage.
Today owners tend to value the 1745 as a practical, no-frills baler for beef cattle, horse, and small hay-selling operations. Many keep them in service because a 4x5 bale is easy to handle with common loaders and spears, parts move through the Massey Ferguson and AGCO dealer network, and the belt-and-roller design is familiar to most rural mechanics for routine upkeep.
Why the Massey Ferguson 1745 stands out
The 1745 is notable mainly for hitting a practical middle ground: it produces a widely used 4x5 bale size, runs on modest PTO horsepower (as little as about 40 hp), and carries the Massey Ferguson name with support through the AGCO dealer network for parts and service. Buyers often like that it is positioned as an economy baler, that consumables such as forming belts, twine, and mesh wrap are standard items, and that the common bale format helps resale, since 4x5 round balers stay in steady demand among smaller cattle and hay operations.
Buying a used Massey Ferguson 1745
Inspect the wear points that matter on any used belt-type round baler. Check the pickup for bent, worn, or missing teeth (tines) and for a smooth, even pickup action; look over the forming belts for frays, cracks, poor tracking, and worn lacing, and check the chamber rollers and their bearings for play, roughness, or grease-starved squeal. Turn the driveline by hand to feel for worn splines, a rough PTO shaft, or a slack or cracked main drive chain. Examine the twine and, if fitted, mesh wrap systems for correct tension, worn knife or brake components, and clean feeding, and confirm the tie mechanism actually cycles and completes a wrap during a test bale. Also review the pickup and feed chains and sprockets, the bearings throughout, and any signs of a machine that sat outside, then ask for the operator manual and any service history and confirm the exact specifications and correct parts with a Massey Ferguson dealer before you buy.
Massey Ferguson 1745 frequently asked questions
What size bale does the Massey Ferguson 1745 make?
It is a belt-type round baler that makes round bales of roughly 4 feet wide by up to about 5 feet in diameter, the common 4x5 format, with an adjustable bale diameter. Confirm the exact dimensions for a specific unit with the operator manual or a dealer.
How much PTO horsepower do you need to run a 1745?
Massey Ferguson lists it as needing as little as about 40 PTO horsepower, which most utility tractors can supply. Actual requirements depend on crop, conditions, and options such as mesh wrap, so confirm with a dealer for your setup.
Is the Massey Ferguson 1745 a good round baler, and are parts available?
For small to mid-size hay and cattle operations it is generally regarded as a practical, economical, straightforward baler, and its common 4x5 bale size supports resale. Parts and service are handled through the Massey Ferguson and AGCO dealer network; as with any used baler, the most common attention items are pickup teeth, forming belts and chamber rollers, bearings, chains, and the twine or mesh wrap tie system, so inspect those and confirm parts availability before buying.
Specifications are commonly cited figures for general reference; exact figures vary by year and serial number, so confirm against TractorData.com and the machine's records. Values and prices of used balers vary by condition, use, and region. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.