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Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers

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Kevin5456

12-14-2006 13:07:20




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What can you tell me about these two? What would the minimum horsepower to run each would be?
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Kevin




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Short Bolt

12-18-2006 08:28:03




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to Kevin5456, 12-14-2006 13:07:20  
I have a #3 Massey baler I pull it with a Farmall 350 gas with live power works real well.Only problem I have is the bale tenison change very quickly with the hay condition. If you need any help. I have a orginal owner manual that I can get you info from. Thanks



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burnetma

12-16-2006 07:06:38




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to Kevin5456, 12-14-2006 13:07:20  
I have a Model 10, which is a newer version of the 9. The baler mechanism has a clutch which is designed to limit the power input to 16 HP max. Thus if you were on flat terrain and not pulling a bale wagon behind the unit, I could see you getting away with 20 PTO HP older tractor. Honestly, I would not try running it with less than 30. In my opinion, live PTO is a must when running these machines as they have a real limit as to how much hay they can swallow and with a smaller tractor, you will really feel the plunger when you start getting near that limit.

One last thing, do not try running either machine with a compact utility tractor. You are asking for trouble.

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Jason Mortzheim

12-25-2006 19:18:07




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to burnetma, 12-16-2006 07:06:38  
Why is a compact tractor trouble for either baler? I use a JD 950 compact utility and we did 20 acres just fine this summer with my MF 10.



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burnetma

12-28-2006 18:14:48




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to Jason Mortzheim, 12-25-2006 19:18:07  
Jason,

I am not going to argue with your success, but for safety sake it is best to run a baler behind a tractor of significant weight especially on hilly ground. There are number of situations where a baler can push, pull or drag a small tractor. Furthermore, the manufacturers of modern CUT"s will advise against running balers. I just don"t want to see somebody get into trouble. There have been a lot of posts on this subject. I will let individual operators make their own decision.

By the way, are you Jason from GE??

Mark Burnett

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jerrcpp(WA)

12-15-2006 13:02:33




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to Kevin5456, 12-14-2006 13:07:20  
I had a #12 and it ran fine off of an 8N (20hp). I now have a #3, and it has a 25 horsepower Wisconsin. The 3 is a little smaller than the 9,and the 12 a bit bigger. I would think you could run yours with just about anything that will tow it.



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don smith

12-14-2006 15:46:01




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to Kevin5456, 12-14-2006 13:07:20  
I do not know about those two. I have a model 12baler.It is slow but makes excellent bales.I use a MF255, but I have used a 35HP on it.



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Don-Wi

12-15-2006 00:19:43




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 Re: Massey 124 and Massey 9 Square Balers in reply to don smith, 12-14-2006 15:46:01  
We have a 12 too, and although it's smaller it can surely swallow a ton of hay. We have double raked 1st crop in the past, pulling 2 9' windrows together. Sure makes the guy on the wagon work and ya gotta drive in 1st gear low range. Bales have at the most about 12 flakes at that point and are coming faster than a guy can keep up with.

Now we have a 14' machine and bale single 1st crop and double 2nd and 3rd, where we used to triple it from a 9' cut.

The 124 is the off spring of the 12, which was a very good and reliable baler. The 9 I don't know much about, but I know the 12 was better than the 3 and the 9 according to most.

The older balers take at the most 30 HP to run, it's mainly the physical size of the tractor vs. the HP, and the terrain. Can't imagine the 124 taking much more than that.


Donovan from Wisconsin

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