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Vermeer Introduces the New 605 S-Series Balers, Expanding Choice for Hay Producers

PELLA, Iowa — Built on decades of innovation and customer feedback, the new Vermeer 605 S-series lineup brings expanded choice and capability to the 6-ft by 5-ft round baler market. Designed to match the way producers work, the lineup includes four models that give operators a clear path from dependable simplicity to advanced productivity and automation.

The 605 S-series lineup includes the Rancher, Signature, Premium and Cornstalk Special models, all designed around straightforward baling and premium, technology-driven performance. This lineup offers choices for operators while maintaining the rugged reliability the brand is known for.

“Customers told us they wanted more choice without sacrificing the durability and performance they expect from Vermeer,” said Shane Rourke, managing director of the Vermeer forage division. “The 605 S-series was built around that feedback. Whether a producer prioritizes simplicity, versatility, advanced technology or cropspecific performance, there’s a model designed to meet those needs.”

Evolution Built on Proven Performance

Long before technology became a selling point in hay equipment, Vermeer was integrating scales, moisture sensing and advanced in-cab controls into its balers. Those capabilities continue on the 605 S-series – refined, integrated and easier to use than ever.

The new platform builds on those foundations with meaningful advancements in automation and monitoring.

• TempSense™: bearing temperature monitoring, available on premium models, provides real-time insight into high-stress bearings, helping operators address issues early and protect uptime from events like failures or fires.

• Automation: Auto eject simplifies the baling process, reducing operator workload during long days in the field. Once a bale reaches target size, the system automatically wraps the bale, opens the tailgate and ejects the bale, then closes and resets for the next cycle. Designed to work with a wide range of tractors, the system makes it easier for operators to take advantage of automation with the equipment they already have.

• Control system: All models are controlled through the Atlas Pro™ control system, giving operators real-time feedback on density, moisture, bale shape and productivity, while allowing key adjustments, like density, net tension and number of wraps, to be made from the cab. The focus is not on complexity, but on clarity — technology that steps in so operators don’t have to.

Designed for Consistency, Confidence and Capacity

Across the lineup, the 605 S-series introduces a rotor feeding system engineered to evenly distribute crop across the full width of the chamber. The result is more consistent bale shape, improved outer-edge density and smoother feeding, particularly in heavy, uneven windrows and challenging conditions.

The feeding system works alongside a heavy-duty drivetrain and bale-forming components designed to handle the demands of modern hay production. From dense, high-quality bales to varying crop types and field conditions, the platform is built to keep operators moving when productivity matters most.

“Heavy duty isn’t an option on these balers – or any Vermeer baler for that matter. It’s the standard,” Rourke said. “Every component is built and rigorously tested to handle dense bales, varying crop types and conditions and demanding hay windows.”

A Solution that Meets Producers Where They Are

The 605 S-series includes Rancher, Signature, Premium and Cornstalk Special configurations, allowing producers to choose the baler that best fits their operation without compromising on core performance. From dependable, low-horsepower baling to feature-rich automation and durability packages built for abrasive crops, the lineup delivers a clear path from simplicity to advanced capability. The 605 S-series lineup gives producers clear choices based on how they bale and what they need from their equipment.

“The 6 x 5 baler segment is incredibly important to hay producers, and we recognize that not every operation has the same needs,” Rourke said. “Whether a producer values simplicity or wants more automation in the cab, there’s a 605 S-series baler built to match the way they work.”

The 605S Rancher baler, which was introduced last year as the first model in the S-series, set the foundation for the lineup. Designed for dependable, straightforward baling, the 605S Rancher delivers the core performance, durability and bale quality Vermeer is known for with lower horsepower requirements that help producers get more from the tractors they already own.

Building on that foundation, the 605S Signature baler adds performance-focused features for operators looking to bale varying crop types. Increased belt speed and a cammed pickup improve feeding consistency and throughput in varying crop types and conditions, making Signature the choice for producers who want more output without stepping fully into premium automation.

At the top of the lineup, the 605S Premium baler is designed for producers who expect their equipment to work smarter. TempSense™ bearing monitoring and Auto Lube come standard while optional features like auto eject and net lift help reduce operator fatigue and maximize productivity. With the ability to achieve greater bale density than the 605S Signature, the Premium is built for operations where efficiency, uptime and operator convenience matter most.

Rounding out the lineup, the 605S Cornstalk Special baler is purpose-built for abrasive crops. Built on the Premium platform, it adds standard productivity-focused features like a powered windguard and auto eject to help improve feeding and performance in the toughest conditions.

Together, the 605 S-series lineup gives producers a clear path from simple, dependable baling to advanced, technology driven productivity.

“This lineup is about giving producers confidence going into every field,” Rourke said. “From the first windrow to the last bale of the season, the 605 S-series is designed to perform when it matters most.”

Launch and Availability

Full availability on these products is expected in Spring 2026. For more information, contact your local Vermeer dealer or visit vermeer.com.

The introduction of the 605 S-series is part of a broader product launch that also includes the new TM180 and TM210 large trailed mowers. Together, these additions reinforce Vermeer’s commitment to hay and forage producers, supported by a full lineup of hay and forage tools, feeding solutions and manure spreaders designed to support the entire operation.

About Vermeer Corporation

Vermeer delivers a real impact on the way important work gets done through the manufacture of high-quality agricultural, underground construction, surface mining, tree care and environmental equipment. With a reputation for being built tough and built in a better way, Vermeer equipment is backed by localized customer service and support provided by independent dealers around the world. To learn more about Vermeer, products, the dealer network and financing options, visit vermeer.com.

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Nofence Launches N3 Cattle Collar and Livestock Management Platform

Release marks evolution beyond virtual fencing to provide precision livestock and land management.

St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 2, 2026—Nofence, the company that pioneered virtual fencing for livestock, today launches the N3 cattle collar, which is lighter, stronger and has additional features compared to its predecessors. The N3 is the foundation of a precision livestock management platform that brings containment, herd health monitoring and land management together in a single system. Producers using the N3 stay connected to their herds through cellular, satellite and HerdNet™ collar-to-collar communication networks.

“Virtual fencing was our beginning, and our customers showed us what should come next,” says Nofence CEO Joachim Kähler. “With N3, they can see every animal, manage every acre and make better decisions about their herd and their land, all from one app. This is what precision livestock management means in practice.”

Built for all terrains

The N3 is built to operate in rugged conditions and extreme temperatures. It is five times more durable than its predecessor and stress-tested in lab and field. Nofence backs this durability with a 10-year warranty on the N3 collar.

The N3 was developed using experience from more than a decade in the field that led to Nofence’s industry-leading 99.7% containment rate. That experience is also why the collar hangs below the neck, the most protected spot on the animal. The collar stays in position and includes a solar-chargeable battery that lasts even in low-light settings such as forests, valleys and high-latitude winters.

N3 keeps the producer connected to the herd through three independent connectivity layers: IOT cellular and HerdNet™, Nofence’s proprietary collar-to-collar communication network, backed up by satellite.

“Satellite connectivity changes who Nofence works for,” says Jeff Glasson, Nofence chief product and technology officer. “Millions of cattle graze in areas where cellular networks do not reach. With triple-layer connectivity, those producers are no longer limited to solutions that require expensive infrastructure.”

Precision livestock management

The Nofence platform, including the N3 collar, gives producers the ability to work proactively.

Reproductive management tools such as heat cycle scores and calving alerts are built into the same app as the virtual fence and grazing tools. Producers get a complete picture of herd health and reproduction without adding another system.

Nofence tracks individual activity and rumination, helping producers identify animals that need attention or find open cows with less in-person observation. The system sends calving alerts so producers can check on cows with purpose. Behind every alert and insight is behavioral data from more than 20 million grazing days.

“Livestock management tends to be dependent on visual observations. You notice something is wrong when you see it in the field,” says Glasson. “The Nofence platform changes this. The system monitors every animal continuously so producers don’t have to guess when to check on cattle. The producers we work with are not short of knowledge. They are short of time. Nofence gives them the information and the time to work differently.”

Precision for the pasture, not just the herd

Continuous visibility of cattle and their grazing patterns simplifies forage management. Producers can draw paddocks on their smartphones while cattle move and grazing records write themselves. Moves can be scheduled in advance and executed automatically, without needing to be in person.

Grazing reports capture key historical data, giving producers records they can use to apply for grants or demonstrate their management strategies for value-added programs.

Nofence producers can access their data at any time without having to request it, and they always own their data.

Tyler Chesshir is a West Texas beef producer who sees the benefits of managing forage and cattle in one platform.

“With Nofence, I’m able to keep the cattle in smaller pastures and more easily monitor forage and cows so I can do a better job of managing both,” says Chesshir, who grazes 200 Corriente-cross cow-calf pairs on 15,000 acres. “That’s something I’m really excited about. Managing cattle using the Nofence app has helped me change my way of thinking and get more out of my acres. I can hold my cattle on sidehills where they normally wouldn’t graze, and I can go after forage that normally wouldn’t be utilized.”

About Nofence
Nofence is a Norwegian agtech company and the inventor of GPS-based virtual fencing for livestock. With more than 200,000 collars sold across Europe and North America, and more than 20 million grazing days of behavioral data behind every insight, Nofence delivers precision livestock management: containment, herd health monitoring and land management in a single platform. Nofence.com.

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