Needle Choices????

Bill VA · Aug 22, 2014

Looking over the needles on my NH68, one is unscathed, the other apparently has been broken and welded.

I've got a third needle that came with the baler and it is welded too.

Thinking about buying another needle so I've got 2 spares should something let go - and I can 99% guarantee it will happen when the dealer is closed - LOL!

A few needle choice questions.

New Holland dealer's price is around $164 to $180 depending on which dealer I talk with.

Tisco/aftermarket type needles are around $100ish.

Used welded needles?

Are the aftermarket needles worth looking at, are they the same quality, etc as New Holland? Anyone used them?

Used welded needles. Anyone comfortable using these repaired needles? I'm wondering how the welded cast iron holds up? What's the good, bad and ugly regarding welded needles - should I be concerned?

Don't really want to pay New Holland's price for new needles, but will if that is the route I should take.

Thanks!
Bill

DeltaRed · Aug 22, 2014

A welded needle is just fine if it was a good qualty job.I've had one in a baler for years(So have lots of other people).Aftermarket is acceptable.Use the welded needle.If it breaks,put in the good one.

Farrviewsouthfarm · Aug 23, 2014

Yup, I agree I have welded up and used needles for years, to cheap to by used never had a weld fail so keep the good spare and you should be good to go

Bill VA · Aug 23, 2014

Thanks guys! Good info.

My brother is a great welder - hope I'll never have to get him to wel a set of needles, unless it's for someone else - LOL!

But if I need a needle welded, he should be able to do it.

Thanks again,
Bill

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