New Holland HD vs Standard Knotters - What's the difference?

Bill VA · Dec 30, 2015

I see that some of the higher capacity New Holland balers, like the 575 use a "heavy duty" knotter whereas a 311 or 273 type New Holland baler uses a "standard" knotter. Aside from being "heavy duty" - what are the advantages of this HD knotter vs standard? Wear and tear? Easier service? Are part a problem for the HD knotters?

Just curious.

Thanks!
Bill

DeltaRed · Dec 30, 2015

As far as I know, the difference is in the knotter frame,and the way they attatch to the knotter shaft.Pretty sure the billhooks and twine disks,etc are the same.The principle/funtion is exactly the same. IMHO,the HD knotter is just an 'upgrade' from the earlier,older balers.This is just from 'casual observation' from 2 balers sitting side by side.

RickB · Dec 30, 2015

Bigger diameter knotter shaft, split knotter frame; you can replace knotter without disassembling knotter stack. Eccentric collars to set knotter stack endplay instead of shims, knife arms are different, those are the high points.

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