Allan/IowaJim/others - Nh 495 12ft Moco

NH495. Found one for $1300 appears, from pictures to be in great shape. Everyone still pretty high on them? I only have 30 acres of hay, so not it won't be overused.

I am debating a 1990 JD 1600 14ft and this one.

When it was running I liked it as you could go thorugh a bunch of hay in a hurry and have a fairly wide windrow/swath.

Jim

The PT10 has a number of issues, it cuts, but first cutting, the machine plugs more than not, but only on the far end. It needs a new cutter bar as well. Plus the time to disassemble the gearbox and replace the bearing not worth it. So for 150(it's cost) for 2 years worth of cutting, cost me 75 a year to cut hay. If I can only be so lucky with the next machine.

They are a cutting monster, but I'll give you some things that you can look at.

Right off the bat, I don't like the narrow cut; wish I could find a good 16' machine somewhere.

Ya have to keep that tongue greased from underneath so it will easily swing to narrow so you can move from field to field.

You've got to keep fluid in that left tire and make darned sure the inner lift springs are okay or else it won't float correctly.

Check the shoes; they wear in a hurry and are rather spendy. Check the wobble box and all the chains.

Allan