Hi all, first post here. I am wanting to get into some hobby hay making on my 25 acres. Figure its better for me to sell the 40-50 extra myself rather than have the neighbor do it for me and take 1/3.
I am on a small budget and wondering about a couple of balers. I found a Vermeer 505 Super I with spring tensioners and a Vermeer 605 Super J with the air tensioner system and a monitor.
Both balers are in really good shape. Not sure about the number of bales on the 505, but the guy with the 605 SJ said he is third owner. He put 300 bales through it and the guy before him 1500. Not sure about the original owner. Prices are $2500 and $3500 respectively.
Wondering if one of these is going to be a more reliable machine than the other. I'm also slightly concerned about the potential complexity and future expenses of having the air pressure system and monitor of the SJ vs the simplicity of the spring tensioners on the SI.
Anyone with any experience on either of them and educated opinions would be welcome......thanks.
I am on a small budget and wondering about a couple of balers. I found a Vermeer 505 Super I with spring tensioners and a Vermeer 605 Super J with the air tensioner system and a monitor.
Both balers are in really good shape. Not sure about the number of bales on the 505, but the guy with the 605 SJ said he is third owner. He put 300 bales through it and the guy before him 1500. Not sure about the original owner. Prices are $2500 and $3500 respectively.
Wondering if one of these is going to be a more reliable machine than the other. I'm also slightly concerned about the potential complexity and future expenses of having the air pressure system and monitor of the SJ vs the simplicity of the spring tensioners on the SI.
Anyone with any experience on either of them and educated opinions would be welcome......thanks.