Posted by Bret4207 on October 08, 2013 at 17:06:37 from (64.19.90.196):
In Reply to: MF 12 baler or JD14T posted by david1 on October 08, 2013 at 05:53:46:
IIRC a 14t is going to be about 20 years older than the #12. But, I think JD is going to be better on parts availability than MF and I'm certain junkyard/fence row JDs are a lot more common. The MF may be faster and bigger, but they also have a rep for finicky knotters that have to be kept relatively clean whereas the JD has a rep for working for years without a lot of problems. Later Masseys are reported to be much better about the knotter issue. I think you'd have to compare the 2 and see which appears to be the better machine. Just FYI- JD 14 t's are often given away in my area as spares to guys down on their luck or starting out, they are that common. A real nice one might bring $5-700.00 tops. No clue what a MF 12 would bring, but not much more seems likely.
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