Used Balers for Sale in Indiana: What HMS Has in Stock and How to Buy

By Hoosier Machinery Solutions – Wanatah, IN – May 4, 2026 – 7 min read

Hoosier Machinery Solutions – 9450 W. US Highway 30, Wanatah, IN 46390 – (219) 733-2108 – hoosiermachinery.com

If you are searching for used balers for sale in Indiana, HMS is based in Wanatah, Indiana and refurbishes, sells, delivers, and services recycling equipment across the Midwest and North America. Inventory changes regularly – call if you do not see what you need.

Who We Are and Why It Matters for Indiana Buyers

HMS has been selling, installing, and servicing recycling equipment across North America since 2004. Our used equipment inventory works three ways.

Refurbished and rebuilt machines are equipment we purchased, brought to our Wanatah, IN facility, and put through a full in-house rebuild – hydraulics serviced, wire tier rebuilt or replaced, controls upgraded to new PLC and touchscreen, floor assessed and relined, and tested before shipping. These machines carry a limited dealer warranty and are the most thoroughly prepared equipment we sell.

As-is inventory is equipment we purchased and hold at our Wanatah facility, sold in its current condition without a full rebuild. We know these machines – we have inspected them and represent their condition accurately. A pre-purchase inspection is always recommended.

Brokered machines are equipment we source on behalf of a buyer without bringing the machine through our shop. Before HMS brokers anything, we do our due diligence – researching the machine’s history, verifying specs, and vetting the seller. We never call a brokered machine refurbished.

Broker listing platforms play a real role in this market – they give buyers access to a wider pool of machines than any single dealer could carry. The difference with HMS is that when we are involved in any transaction, we have done our homework, we are honest about what you are buying, and we are still here after the sale.

For Indiana buyers: you can come see machines at our Wanatah facility whether refurbished or as-is. Delivery and installation handled in-house – we are in northwest Indiana within a few hours of most of the state as well as Illinois, Michigan, Kentucky, and Ohio. Service after the sale is real whether you bought refurbished, as-is, or brokered. HMS serves Indiana as its primary market.

What We Typically Carry in Stock

Two-ram balers

Two-ram balers are our most requested used machine. We regularly carry Harris, Excel, Marathon, and IPS two-ram units – narrow-body and wide-body, 75 HP to 200+ HP, main cylinder bores 9 to 16 inches. Common brands: Harris, Excel, Marathon, Mosley, IPS. Typical price range: $125,000 to $400,000 refurbished. Lead time: 12 to 16 weeks from purchase to installation. All refurbished units go through our Wanatah shop before shipping.

Horizontal auto-tie balers

Common brands: Harris, Balemaster, American Baler, IPS. Typical price range: $95,000 to $125,000 refurbished. Best for DCs and warehouses generating 8 to 40+ tons of OCC per day.

Horizontal manual-tie balers

Typical price range: $65,000 to $90,000 refurbished. Best for operations generating 3 to 10 tons per day with available labor for tying. Good option for operations growing into a larger machine.

How HMS Refurbishes Used Equipment

HMS uses refurbished to describe a machine that went through our Wanatah shop, was torn down and assessed, had components replaced as needed, and was tested before it left. Every HMS refurbished machine includes: full teardown and inspection of all structural, hydraulic, electrical, and controls components with documentation. Hydraulic system service including cylinder repacking or replacement, new hoses, fittings, and filters, fluid change, and system pressure testing. Wire tier rebuild or replacement tested through multiple cycles. Controls upgrade to new PLC and touchscreen with laser travel sensors. Floor and liner assessment and reline. Full break-in period before prepping, painting, and shipping.

When HMS lists a machine as refurbished or rebuilt, that work happened in-house at our Wanatah, IN shop by our own technicians, documented, and backed by a real dealer warranty. When we broker a machine, we tell you that upfront, represent the condition accurately, and recommend a pre-purchase inspection. Ask any seller the same questions: what was done to this machine, who did the work, and what does the warranty cover?

Delivery and Installation in Indiana

HMS delivers and installs using our own team. Single point of accountability – the same company that sold the machine installs it. Being based in northwest Indiana means faster scheduling than dealers shipping from the East or West Coast. We commission the equipment, test under actual operating conditions, and train operators before considering the job done. Conveyor integration available if needed. We regularly serve Lake and Porter counties, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, South Bend, Evansville, and everywhere in between.

What Indiana Buyers Are Typically Looking For

Distribution centers and warehouses: Indiana’s logistics corridor along I-65, I-70, and I-94 has dense concentration of DCs generating significant OCC daily. Most looking for horizontal auto-tie or large vertical balers. Recycling facilities and MRFs: two-ram balers dominate – the main gatherer cylinder and bale separation door handle mixed material streams efficiently. Manufacturers and industrial operations: automotive, steel, food processing, packaging generating various recyclable waste streams – HMS has placed equipment in automotive plants, corrugated facilities, and light industrial operations throughout Indiana. Box plants and paper mills: northwest Indiana concentration of box manufacturing and printing operations generating consistent OCC trim and broke for horizontal auto-tie balers.

Refurbished, As-Is, or Brokered: Which Makes Sense for Your Indiana Purchase

HMS refurbished: at Wanatah facility, higher price reflecting rebuild work, limited dealer warranty, low near-term repair risk, 12 to 16 week lead time, for operations needing reliability and warranty coverage. HMS as-is inventory: at Wanatah facility, mid-range price for known condition without rebuild, no warranty, known condition accurately represented by HMS, can move quickly, for buyers who want to inspect in person with service capability. HMS brokered: at seller’s location, price varies, no warranty, HMS does due diligence with inspection recommended, timeline depends on seller, for buyers sourcing a specific machine not in current inventory.

How the Buying Process Works at HMS

Step 1: Call (219) 733-2108 or contact form – material type, daily volume, facility constraints. Step 2: Review machine with full rebuild documentation, welcome to inspect in person at Wanatah. Step 3: Financing through equipment lenders for qualified buyers, approvals in as little as 24 hours. Step 4: Deposit holds machine, schedule delivery and installation. Step 5: HMS team delivers, installs, commissions, trains operators. Step 6: Parts and service after the sale for the life of the line. Financing available – approvals in as little as 24 hours for qualified buyers on new and refurbished purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy a used baler in Indiana?

Hoosier Machinery Solutions (HMS) is based in Wanatah, Indiana and carries used and refurbished balers in stock including two-ram balers, horizontal auto-tie balers, and vertical balers. HMS refurbishes all equipment in-house and delivers and installs across Indiana and the broader Midwest. Call (219) 733-2108 or visit hoosiermachinery.com/used-equipment.

Does HMS deliver and install used balers in Indiana?

Yes. HMS handles delivery and installation in-house using its own team – not subcontractors. For Indiana buyers this means faster scheduling and a single point of accountability from purchase through commissioning. HMS serves operations throughout Indiana as well as Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and the broader Midwest.

What brands of used balers does HMS carry in Indiana?

HMS regularly carries used and refurbished machines from Harris, Excel, Balemaster, IPS, Marathon, Mosley, and other major manufacturers. Inventory changes frequently – call (219) 733-2108 or check the used equipment page for current availability.

What is the difference between a used and a refurbished baler?

A used baler is sold as-is with no rebuild work. A refurbished or rebuilt baler has been inspected, serviced, and repaired before resale. At HMS that means hydraulic system service, wire tier rebuild or replacement, controls upgrade to new PLC and touchscreen, floor inspection and reline, and full functional testing. Refurbished machines come with a limited dealer warranty; used as-is machines typically do not.

Bottom Line: Indiana’s Recycling Equipment Source – In Your Backyard

HMS is in Wanatah, IN with equipment in stock, technicians on staff, and a track record of putting machines to work for Indiana operations since 2004. Call us, come visit, or browse the inventory online. We are straightforward about what we have, what condition it is in, and what it will cost. Call (219) 733-2108, Monday through Friday, 7am to 3:30pm.

Hoosier Machinery Solutions (HMS) – 9450 W. US Highway 30, Wanatah, IN 46390. Turnkey recycling equipment dealer selling and servicing balers, shredders, conveyors, and full recycling systems across North America including Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and the broader Midwest.