(315) 853-6151
Green tractor mowing a grass bank with a blue Kidd 480 Floatwing mulching mower, seen from above

Kidd Farm Machinery Bale Shredders and Toppers Dealer in Central New York

Kidd Farm Machinery of Devizes, Wiltshire builds bale shredders, bale choppers, toppers, mulching mowers and post drivers. Clinton Tractor in Clinton, NY is a Kidd dealer serving farms across Central New York.

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Bale shredders

Kidd bale shredders come in several sizes with a choice of chutes for any bedding set-up. The maker says Twin Chop versions chop down to 25mm and also chop clamp silage, and standard models shred clamped and baled silage.

Bale choppers

The maker calls the KFM bale chopper a true classic, popular across the livestock industry and beyond. It makes bedding or mulch material with side or rear discharge.

Toppers

Kidd toppers are built for pasture and grassland, from small farms to large areas. Every model shown here has a galvanised body and parabolic skids.

Mulching mowers

A mulching mower works like a topper, but a second set of blades lifts and chops the clippings into fine mulch. The maker says its smaller rotors spread the cut evenly across the width.

Post drivers

Kidd offers contractor and farm post drivers with a tapered weight design. The maker says it passes force to the post efficiently, so the mast can work even when lifted off the ground.

Kidd Farm Machinery history

Kidd Farm Machinery was established in 1958 by Archie Kidd. The maker says it has built machinery for challenging farming conditions, including extreme weather, for more than 55 years.

Kidd Farm Machinery Ltd is based in Devizes, Wiltshire, and supplies its machinery worldwide. In March 2025 it announced the purchase of the WRAG brand and intellectual property.

  1. 1958Archie Kidd establishes Kidd Farm Machinery.
  2. 2025Kidd introduces the KombiGrind stationary straw processor.
  3. 2025Kidd completes the purchase of the WRAG brand and IP.
Kidd Farm Machinery offices and yard in Devizes with blue machines parked outside

Compare Kidd Farm Machinery bale shredders, bale choppers, toppers and mowers

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Kidd 330 bale shredder in blue and yellow, side view with chute folded

Kidd bale shredder

Kidd 330

Bale shredder with Twin Chop available

3.3m³ capacity
80hp min. PTO
1750kg unloaded
  • Twin Chop gives a consistent chopped output
  • Flail and blade combinations to suit any bales
  • Remote electronic controls for safety
  • Rear controls for ease of operation
  • Smart Conveyor manages the flow of material through the fan
Full specifications
Capacity3.3m³
Blow distance (average, standard wheels)25m
Overall length with drawbar (mounted)4.28m (2.65m)
Overall width2.07m
Overall height, chute extended2.69m
Overall height, chute folded2.54m
Bale chamber width1.4m
Bale chamber height1.0m
Bale chamber length1.3m
Weight unloaded1750kg
Tyre size (standard)10/75 x 15.3 x 10ply
Max round bale diameter1.8m
Max square bale dimensions1.2m x 1.2m x 2.8m
Min tractor PTO requirement80hp (60kw)

Source: Kidd 330 bale shredder page.

Kidd 450 bale shredder, side view with chute raised

Kidd bale shredder

Kidd 450

Bale shredder for round and square bales

4.5m³ capacity
80hp min. PTO
2100kg unloaded
  • Flail and blade combinations to suit any bales
  • Remote electronic controls for safety
  • Rear controls for ease of operation
  • Smart Conveyor manages the flow of material through the fan
Full specifications
Capacity4.5m³
Blow distance (average, standard wheels)25m
Overall length with drawbar (mounted)4.36m
Overall width2.23m
Overall height, chute extended3.29m
Overall height, chute folded2.69m
Bale chamber width1.7m
Bale chamber height1.1m
Bale chamber length1.7m
Weight unloaded2100kg
Tyre size (standard)10/75 x 15.3 x 10ply
Max round bale diameter2.1m
Max square bale dimensions1.2m x 1.2m x 3.1m
Min tractor PTO requirement80hp (60kw)

Source: Kidd 450 bale shredder page.

Kidd 475 Twin Chop bale shredder, front three-quarter view with the chute open

Kidd bale shredder

Kidd 475 TC

Twin Chop shredder for a finer chop

4.8m³ capacity
100hp min. PTO
2340kg unloaded
  • Twin Chop gives a consistent chopped output
  • Flail and blade combinations to suit any bales
  • Remote electronic controls for safety
  • Rear controls for ease of operation
  • Smart Conveyor manages the flow of material through the fan
Full specifications
Capacity4.8m³
Blow distance (average, standard wheels)25m
Overall length with drawbar (mounted)4.35m
Overall width2.26m
Overall height, chute extended3.33m
Overall height, chute folded2.75m
Bale chamber width1.8m
Bale chamber height1.1m
Bale chamber length1.6m
Weight unloaded2340kg
Tyre size (standard)12.5/80 x 15.3 x 14ply
Max round bale diameter2.1m
Max square bale dimensions1.2m x 1.2m x 3.1m
Min tractor PTO requirement100hp (60KW)

Source: Kidd 475 TC bale shredder page.

Kidd 850 bale shredder, side view with a long bale chamber

Kidd bale shredder

Kidd 850

Long-chamber bale shredder

8.5m³ capacity
80hp min. PTO
2850kg unloaded
  • Flail and blade combinations to suit any bales
  • Remote electronic controls for safety
  • Rear controls for ease of operation
  • Smart Conveyor manages the flow of material through the fan
Full specifications
Capacity8.5m³
Blow distance (average, standard wheels)25m
Overall length with drawbar (mounted)4.85m
Overall width2.21m
Bale chamber width1.7m
Bale chamber height1.4m
Bale chamber length3.4m
Weight unloaded2850kg
Tyre size (standard)12.5/80 x 15.3 x 14 ply
Max round bale diameter2.1 m
Max square bale dimensions1.2m x 1.2m x 3.1m
Min tractor PTO requirement80hp (60kw)

Source: Kidd 850 bale shredder page.

Kidd 875TC bale shredder, rear three-quarter view with the long bale chamber and chute

Kidd bale shredder

Kidd 875 TC

Twin Chop shredder with the bale capacity of the 850

8.8m³ capacity
100hp min. PTO
2700kg unloaded
  • Twin Chop gives a consistent chopped output
  • Flail and blade combinations to suit any bales
  • Remote electronic controls for safety
  • Rear controls for ease of operation
  • Smart Conveyor manages the flow of material through the fan
  • Optional extending tailgate carries 2 Hesston bales in length
Full specifications
Capacity8.8m³
Blow distance (average, standard wheels)25m
Overall length with drawbar (mounted)6.0m
Overall width2.8m
Overall height, chute extended3.3m
Overall height, chute folded2.8m
Bale chamber width1.8m
Bale chamber height1.1m
Bale chamber length3.2m
Weight unloaded2700kg
Tyre size (standard)12.5/80 x 15.3 x 16ply
Max round bale diameter2.1m
Max square bale dimensions1.2m x 1.2m x 3.1m
Min tractor PTO requirement100hp (75kw)

Source: Kidd 875 TC bale shredder page.

Kidd 804 bale chopper with a white tub on a blue three-point frame (picture shows the earlier 814 badge)

Kidd bale chopper

Kidd 804

Mounted bale chopper, formerly the 814

1.58m tub diameter
45HP PTO required
2.26m overall length
  • Discharge ports on both sides
  • Variety of chute options to suit your application
  • Heavy duty rotor
  • Mounted only, with a 1:1 gearbox as standard
Full specifications
Tub diameter (m)1.58
Overall width (m)1.7
Overall height (m)1.8
Overall length (m)2.26
PTO power requirement (HP)45

Source: Kidd 804 bale chopper page.

Kidd 807 bale chopper with a large white tub on a blue trailed frame and support legs

Kidd bale chopper

Kidd 807

Bale chopper with a 2.14 m tub, mounted or trailed

2.14m tub diameter
50HP PTO required
2.2m overall width
  • Discharge ports on both sides
  • Variety of chute options to suit your application
  • Heavy duty rotor
  • Available as a mounted or trailed unit
Full specifications
Tub diameter (m)2.14
Overall width (m)2.2
Overall height (m)1.9 mounted / 2.0 trailed
Overall length (m)2.70 mounted / 3.58 trailed
PTO power requirement (HP)50

Source: Kidd 807 bale chopper page.

Kidd 150 topper, galvanised deck with a linkage frame and parabolic skids

Kidd topper

Kidd 150

Linkage-offset topper with a 1.5 m cut

1.5m cut width
270kg
  • Torque limiting driveline protection
  • A unique 2 point linkage for ease of operation
  • Robust heavy duty build
  • Galvanised bodies
  • Parabolic skids slide over the field without digging in
Full specifications
Cut width (m)1.5
Overall width (m)1.7
OffsetLinkage offset
Weight (kg)270

Source: Kidd 150 topper page.

Kidd 180 topper, galvanised deck with blue skids and a linkage offset arm

Kidd topper

Kidd 180

Linkage-offset topper with a 1.8 m cut

1.8m cut width
290kg
  • Torque limiting driveline protection
  • A unique 2 point linkage for ease of operation
  • Robust heavy duty build
  • Galvanised bodies
  • Parabolic skids slide over the field without digging in
Full specifications
Cut width (m)1.8
Overall width (m)2.0
OffsetLinkage offset
Weight (kg)290

Source: Kidd 180 topper page.

Kidd 240 topper, galvanised deck with a yellow gearbox cover

Kidd topper

Kidd 240

Inline topper

2.5m cut width
405kg
  • Torque limiting driveline protection
  • A unique 2 point linkage for ease of operation
  • Robust heavy duty build
  • Galvanised bodies
  • Parabolic skids slide over the field without digging in
Full specifications
Cut width (m)2.5
Overall width (m)2.7
OffsetInline
Weight (kg)405

Source: Kidd 240 topper page.

Kidd 240-S topper on an offset arm with a hydraulic ram and blue skids

Kidd topper

Kidd 240-S

Arm-offset topper

2.5m cut width
540kg
  • Torque limiting driveline protection
  • A unique 2 point linkage for ease of operation
  • Robust heavy duty build
  • Galvanised bodies
  • Parabolic skids slide over the field without digging in
Full specifications
Cut width (m)2.5
Overall width (m)2.7
OffsetArm Offset
Weight (kg)540

Source: Kidd 240-S topper page.

Kidd 280 topper, galvanised deck with a yellow gearbox cover

Kidd topper

Kidd 280

Inline topper with a 2.8 m cut

2.8m cut width
430kg
  • Torque limiting driveline protection
  • A unique 2 point linkage for ease of operation
  • Robust heavy duty build
  • Galvanised bodies
  • Parabolic skids slide over the field without digging in
Full specifications
Cut width (m)2.8
Overall width (m)3.0
OffsetInline
Weight (kg)430

Source: Kidd 280 topper page.

Kidd 283 mulching mower, front view of the rear-mounted deck with the mulching rotor housing

Kidd mulching mower

Kidd 283

Three-rotor mulching mower

2.8m cut width
900kg
3.0m transport width
  • Unique blade layout for consistent quality cut
  • Mulching rings and overlapping blades
  • Consistent mown finish
  • Double skinned heavy duty deck
  • Option of rear roller or wheels
Full specifications
Cut width (m)2.8
Overall width (m)3.0
Transport width (m)3.0
Number of rotors / rows3/2
Weight (kg)900
Number of skins2

Source: Kidd 283 mulching mower page.

Kidd 430 Floatwing mulching mower, top view of the blue deck with three yellow gearbox covers

Kidd mulching mower

Kidd 430 Floatwing

Floatwing mulching mower

4.3m cut width
1600kg
3.0m transport width
  • Unique blade layout for consistent quality cut
  • Mulching rings and overlapping blades
  • Consistent mown finish
  • Double skinned heavy duty deck
Full specifications
Cut width (m)4.3
Overall width (m)4.6
Transport width (m)3.0
Number of rotors / rows5/2
Weight (kg)1600
Number of skins2

Source: Kidd 430 Floatwing mulching mower page.

Kidd 480 Floatwing mulching mower with a blue deck, castor wheels and a yellow gearbox cover

Kidd mulching mower

Kidd 480 Floatwing

Floatwing mulching mower with a 4.8 m cut

4.8m cut width
1285kg
2.5m transport width
  • Unique blade layout for consistent quality cut
  • Mulching rings and overlapping blades
  • Consistent mown finish
Full specifications
Cut width (m)4.8
Overall width (m)5.0
Transport width (m)2.5
Number of rotors / rows5/3
Weight (kg)1285
Number of skins1

Source: Kidd 480 Floatwing mulching mower page.

Kidd Contractor post driver with a tall blue and yellow mast raised at an angle

Kidd post driver

Kidd Contractor post driver

Contractor-range post driver

3.5m mast height
200kg weight
  • Folds neatly behind the tractor for transport
  • Tapered weight transfers force to the post efficiently
  • Manual swing round through 180° with latched stops
Full specifications
Weight200kg
Mast height3.5m
Post retentionStrike Plate

Source: Kidd Contractor post driver page.

Kidd Farmer post driver with a blue mast and yellow hammer weight, mast raised

Kidd post driver

Kidd Farmer post driver

Farm-range post driver

3.0m mast height
200kg weight
  • Folds neatly behind the tractor for transport
  • Tapered weight transfers force to the post efficiently
  • Manual swing round through 180° with latched stops
Full specifications
Weight200kg
Mast height3.0m
Post retentionCaliper

Source: Kidd Farmer post driver page.

Bale shredders at a glance

Model330450475 TC850875 TC
Capacity3.3m³4.5m³4.8m³8.5m³8.8m³
Overall width2.07m2.23m2.26m2.21m2.8m
Weight unloaded1750kg2100kg2340kg2850kg2700kg
Max round bale diameter1.8m2.1m2.1m2.1 m2.1m
Min tractor PTO requirement80hp (60kw)80hp (60kw)100hp (60KW)80hp (60kw)100hp (75kw)

Bale choppers at a glance

Model804807
Tub diameter (m)1.582.14
Overall width (m)1.72.2
Overall height (m)1.81.9 mounted / 2.0 trailed
Overall length (m)2.262.70 mounted / 3.58 trailed
PTO power requirement (HP)4550

Toppers at a glance

Model150180240240-S280
Cut width (m)1.51.82.52.52.8
Overall width (m)1.72.02.72.73.0
OffsetLinkage offsetLinkage offsetInlineArm OffsetInline
Weight (kg)270290405540430

Mulching mowers at a glance

Model283430 Floatwing480 Floatwing
Cut width (m)2.84.34.8
Overall width (m)3.04.65.0
Transport width (m)3.03.02.5
Number of rotors / rows3/25/25/3
Weight (kg)90016001285
Number of skins221

Post drivers at a glance

ModelContractor post driverFarmer post driver
Weight200kg200kg
Mast height3.5m3.0m
Post retentionStrike PlateCaliper

Kidd parts and wear items

Kidd's website does not publish a parts catalogue or manuals. Its model pages do list blade kits, gearboxes, chutes, wheel options and similar items. Ask the Clinton Tractor parts counter for Kidd parts, and have the model you own and what you need ready.

  • Blade kits
  • Gearboxes
  • Chutes
  • Wheels, tyres and axles
  • PTO shafts
  • Mudguards
  • Lighting kits
  • Parking jacks
Ask the parts counter

Service department

Clinton Tractor's shop works out of 31 Meadow St. Call the service desk with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before, and they will tell you what the shop can take on.

Call the service desk

What goes into Kidd machines

Made by Kidd Farm Machinery Ltd

Kidd Farm Machinery Ltd is at Hopton House, Hopton Road, Devizes, Wiltshire.

About the maker

Kidd Farm Machinery was established in 1958 by Archie Kidd.

Kidd's website does not publish warranty terms, so ask the maker about cover for the model you choose.

Options

Options Kidd lists on its model pages. Not every option fits every model, so ask Clinton Tractor which ones suit the machine you are looking at.

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Find us in Clinton

The yard, the parts counter and the shop share one address, about a quarter of an hour from Utica.

Clinton Tractor & Implement Co.
31 Meadow St, Clinton, NY 13323
Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm, closed Sunday
Get directions(315) 853-6151

Driving distance

  • New Hartford 6 mi
  • Utica 9 mi
  • Rome 14 mi
  • Oneida 17 mi
  • Hamilton 20 mi
  • Herkimer 26 mi
  • Cazenovia 31 mi
  • Norwich 42 mi
  • Cooperstown 47 mi
  • Syracuse 49 mi
  • Oneonta 60 mi
  • Cortland 61 mi

Before you visit

Can I see Kidd Farm Machinery bale shredders, bale choppers, toppers and mowers in person?

Call (315) 853-6151 before you drive over and ask which Kidd Farm Machinery bale shredders, bale choppers, toppers and mowers we can show you. The yard is at 31 Meadow St, Clinton, open Monday–Friday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Can you order a model that is not on the lot?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151. Tell us the model and how you will use it, and we will check what we can get.

Do you take trade-ins?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 and describe the machine you want to trade.

Is financing available?

Ask the sales desk at (315) 853-6151 about payment options for the model you are looking at.

How do I ask about a repair?

Call the service desk at (315) 853-6151 with the make and model, the work it needs and whether we have seen it before. They will tell you what the shop can take on.