Posted by GarryinNC on February 23, 2014 at 14:42:18 from (67.213.36.255):
In Reply to: round baler basics posted by Mike(NEOhio) on February 23, 2014 at 10:50:26:
I second the nomination for a Hesston 530( Case IH 8420 is same). They are simple design, easy to work on, never need much work done on them, and have no electronics. More modern versions of the same baler are the 730 and 830. Hydraulic or electric twine threader. We bale mostly fescue and orchard grass with ours and I maintain 3 others for local folks. Decent ones are down in the $3,500 and up range around central North Carolina.
If the hay is cured, they start a roll with no problem, as long as the belts are not worn too smooth. Belts are about $125 each x 5 belts to replace. We roll 300-500 per year with ours, not many compared to most posters on here.
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