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Allis-Chalmers Roto Bailer

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Charlie

12-27-1999 03:20:09




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I am considering buying a roto bailer, but, really know nothing about them. Is this a good idea. I have read they were difficult to operate, especially prone to belt problems. Do any experts share some information about the Roto Bailer, especially, can belts still be obtained for them.




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John

12-27-1999 15:02:34




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 Re: Allis-Chalmers Roto Bailer in reply to Charlie, 12-27-1999 03:20:09  
Hey, you are a brave soul, If you are looking to use the roto-baler for serious work, I would not reccomend it. HOWEVER, if you want an engineering marvel,whole different story. My dad had several roto balers and may still have 1 or 2 or 3, I used it a lot when I was in high school and it is a real pain to keep running correctly. But when it works right it is great. My dad said the guy that invented it killed himself after he got it working. (I hope he was kidding) The belts should be no problem, the newer belts should work on it but you may have to change the length. There are belt lacing machines and kits you can purchase to do that. The most important part is to have the belts as close to the same length as possible. The other problem is getting the tension set right and then getting the latch blocks on the release jaws set so they latch after a bale is ejected. These blocks get worn and nothing will work right. Let me know how it goes, baling with one of those machines is more art and magic than science. Another tip, It is best to use a tractor with a hand clutch like the WD45 because you need to keep the baler running at full speed while you are stopped waiting for the twine to wrap and eject. Dad tried it with the 4020 Deere ONCE. He said he thought his leg was going to give out before the field was done.
Happy baling
John

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Brian

01-01-2000 21:24:59




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 Re: Re: Allis-Chalmers Roto Bailer in reply to John, 12-27-1999 15:02:34  
The guys running the Roto-Balers at the shows I've been to must be making it look easy. It looks like all you need is a tractor with live pto, and a free hand to yank on a rope to start the twine tying operation. They do take time to rake a double windrow up real good. Brian



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