New Holland knotters

fixerupper

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I 'borrow' a New Holland baler from a friend and I store it and keep it up in shape for the payment back to him. It's either a 67 or 68, my memory doesn't serve me well on this one. LOL The knotters are worn in every way and need attention before baling starts in three months. Is it best to just bite the bullet and get rebuilt knotters? If so where is the best source for rebuilt knotters. I'm pretty much a novice when it comes to knotters. I understand how a knotter works but i'm very unfamiliar with the quirks. He sounded like he will go half way with me paying the knotter repair bill.
 
I had an Amish fellow come and put new knotters ,the complete assembly, knife and plunger rollers on my 570 for around $2500. He was from West of Indy. When he left here he went to Madison, so he goes your way.
 
Knowing how a knotter works is 9/10 of the battle. You should be able to identify what is worn and rebuild the knotters you have.
 
New or used knotters will cost more than the baler is worth. Like a $5000 overhaul on a $2000 tractor.

The main parts are the knotter Frame, Cam gear and shaft.

Most knotters can be repaired, shimed, bent, sharpened and worn parts replaced.
 
Uh, I didn't realize it would run that much. Maybe I had better become better baler mechanic and start early.
 
Get an operators manuel for your baler. The New Holland manuel has a good step by step process on how to time and adjust that knotter.
 
Unless you have already asked him the guy who runs a red baler around the local straw stack should be able to help on this one. I know he has a couple of parts machines.

jt
 
I had my Knotters rebuilt by New Holland. New billet hooks, cams, Knives, Adjusted, Timed , and safety Latch Reset. Cost just under $1000.00 Best money I've spent. Never misses a knot !
 

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