Yep, ground driven. The wheels have lock-outs on them to drive or freewheel for transport. It includes a tongue that you slide in and pin to lift the front to transport to the next field. There is a chain and sprocket set-up from the axle to the top of the conveyor which runs the shaft to turn the conveyor chain. It is very much like a regular bale conveyor chain. At the bottom is a double chain set-up about three feet long and about six inches apart that helps to pull the bale onto the conveyor fairly straight. So long as you get a pretty straight shot at the bale, it usually goes without any problems. At the top is a rail that turns the bale to the side where it sits till you pull it off or until the next bale pushes it onto the truck or trailer. If the driver goes at a steady pace, it really keeps the stacking person busy! With the set-up pictured, we were able to load about 100 bales in around 45 minutes (including the occasional "Take five!" to get a drink of water and catch your breath). Not bad for a two person crew. That is me driving and my brother-in-law stacking. He liked it much better when it was his turn to drive!
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Fire in the Field A hay fire is no laughing matter-well, maybe one was! And a good life-lesson, too. Following World War II many farm boys returned home both older and wiser. One such man was my employer the summer I was sixteen. He was a farmer by birth and a farmer by choice, and like many returning soldiers, he was our silent hero: without medals or decorations, but with a certain ability to survive. It was on his farm that I learned to use the combination hand clutch and brake on a John D
... [Read Article]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.