New Holland Baler

Anyway, I have no idea but my NH 66 could not be lifted with cheap ATV jackstand. I think maybe 2,000#. Purchased quality 3ton floor jack and now can change tires.

My father has a New Holland 67 baler waiting to be transported from Northern IL to Southern WI. At this point we don't have access to a big enough trailer to haul on. So may pull at 30mph for 6 to 8 hours. It's 2 hour drive at highway speeds.

When should I pull it?

Technically my father purchased the NH 67 baler at auction for my brother-in-law's birthday gift three years ago. However, brother-in-law lives inside city limits and has no land (or tractor). Baler is stored at his father's farm. They have been renting out the crop land for years and have no equipment anymore. Brother-in-laws parents are not in good health either. Many children so chances are brother-in-law will not get the farm. He's less mechanically inclined then me so he's not motivated to re-pack the wheels. I should practice on my NH 66 baler this winter.

I should just schedule some quality time with my father and get it done. He's the only one of us that is mechanically inclined. However Parkinson's is slowing him way down. Do you think if we have the correct tools and parts, can we repack both side in the morning and hit the road by the afternoon?

I will pull it with 2005 Crew-cab Chevy 1500 Siverado Z71 4x4. Loaded with floor jack, air compressor and hand tools. I going from south of DeKalb IL to north of Monroe WI.

I had a NH 67. It had bushings in the wheels instead of bearings and would not pull over 15 MPH without the hub on the heavy side heating up. I welded a car spindle to a steel rod of appropriate size and bolted it in.(You can tell what I'm talking about when you look under the baler at the axles) I think some 67s had bearings so maybe you will be lucky. If you try to pull it be sure and take a full grease gun.

I also had a NH 77. The other posts were right about the 4500 pounds.

KEH

Rod