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wally b

02-16-2006 14:11:32




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I found a JD 214 baler for sale with 4c wisconsin engine, that makes two wire tied bales. Its in field ready condition. Is this a good reliable model baler and can I get parts easy?. Is there any disadvantage to wire tied bales? I'm new to balers and baling, so any info would be appreciated.

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Bill in Colo

02-17-2006 08:50:07




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
Wire does have its advanages,far less problems with twisters than knotters, be sure to keep your wire dry. Here in the Intermoutian area sheepmen prefer wire because of twine contamination of the wool.Remember you are buying a 40 year old machine.



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Bill in Colo

02-17-2006 08:42:24




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
Wire does have its advanages,far less problems with twisters than knotters, be sure to keep your wire dry. Here in the Intermoutian area sheepmen prefer wire because of twine contamination of the wool.Remember you are buying a 40 year old machine.



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Bill in Colo

02-17-2006 08:41:15




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
Wire does have its advanages,far less problems with twisters than knotters, be sure to keep your wire dry. Here in the Intermoutian area sheepmen prefer wire because of twine contamination of the wool.Remember you are buying a 40 year old machine.



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DRL

02-16-2006 20:17:29




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
Like the others have said. If for your own use it"s a ok way to go. If you are selling, wire doesn"t do so well. At least one of the reasons why is that pieces of wire can get in the hay, the wire gets eaten, and the animal gets very sick or dies. Twine doesn"t cause this problem. We fed wire tied bales for years and had no problems that way. Just things to consider. The 214W is a good baler and you can get most parts from your local friendly JD dealer.

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Joel Harman

02-17-2006 05:59:22




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to DRL, 02-16-2006 20:17:29  
cowman used to have cows swallow a magnet to circumvent this concern.



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RickL

02-16-2006 17:09:53




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
what ihave found out is if you plan on selling hay I would not go the wire route,Ifound out it is hard to sell it. Really thought that would be the way to go several years ago when i started selling hay and straw but found out that first season it is not. the weight of bales is not issue as the poly string will hold just as well and is much easier on the hands. You do what works for you.



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RickL

02-16-2006 17:09:46




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
what ihave found out is if you plan on selling hay I would not go the wire route,Ifound out it is hard to sell it. Really thought that would be the way to go several years ago when i started selling hay and straw but found out that first season it is not. the weight of bales is not issue as the poly string will hold just as well and is much easier on the hands. You do what works for you.



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RickL

02-16-2006 17:09:29




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
what ihave found out is if you plan on selling hay I would not go the wire route,Ifound out it is hard to sell it. Really thought that would be the way to go several years ago when i started selling hay and straw but found out that first season it is not. the weight of bales is not issue as the poly string will hold just as well and is much easier on the hands. You do what works for you.



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RickL

02-16-2006 17:09:38




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
what ihave found out is if you plan on selling hay I would not go the wire route,Ifound out it is hard to sell it. Really thought that would be the way to go several years ago when i started selling hay and straw but found out that first season it is not. the weight of bales is not issue as the poly string will hold just as well and is much easier on the hands. You do what works for you.



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IaGary

02-16-2006 14:58:52




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
Wire tied bales are usually heavier. You don't have to worry about busted bales as much.Mice won't eat thru the wire.
Down side: I believe the wire is higher cost than twine. Twine is easier to get rid of after removing from the bale.Twine is sold more places than wire.
You make the choice.



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Rich Iowa

02-16-2006 14:20:52




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to wally b, 02-16-2006 14:11:32  
I have 3 14T balers. The 214 was basically a heavy duty 14 baler. You should be able to get the wire twisters from your local John Deere dealer, along with most other parts. The knotters (twisters in your case) and alot of other parts are still used on the newer models. Hope this helps Rich



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wally b

02-17-2006 07:55:30




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 Re: jd 214 baler in reply to Rich Iowa, 02-16-2006 14:20:52  
What do think I should pay for a JD 214 baler in good condition?

wally b



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