Well...I gone done it

Casey in Ky · Dec 31, 2014

I bought a Hesston 540 round baler earlier today. I haven't physically seen it, just the pics online of it. I'm busier than a young herd bull in the middle of summer right now and just had no way of getting down to see it within the next couple of weeks. It was priced at $4800 but they came down to $4200. Here's a few pics. Probably cost me another $250-$300 to get it to me if I don't go get it myself. The only thing they said it needed was some pickup teeth. One good thing was the JD dealer that had said they did put new belts on it this past year. Hope it's not a dud.

1130Leo · Dec 31, 2014

Looks like a nice baler, what size bales? 4x5?

Casey in Ky · Dec 31, 2014

(quoted from post at 06:33:47 12/31/14) Looks like a nice baler, what size bales? 4x5?

Hesston seems to be a little weird on there bale sizes, it's classified as a 4x4, but I think actual bale size is 47"wide by 52" tall. Suppose to be preset hydraulic bale density"no springs, but it's not adjustable" and is suppose to make around an 800lb roll. It's also electric tie. I'm hoping it's as good as it looks.

JWalker · Dec 31, 2014

I have a 530. Hesston makes a good baler. You will not be disappointed.

Orville Cox · Dec 31, 2014

Used one just like it for past 10 yrs. Does a great job, even in short, fall hay. Happy baling

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