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Baler Dilemma

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Kevin5456

12-31-2006 16:09:58




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I bought the baler in the picture for $100 at an auction. It will cost around $250 to get it home. I dont really want it but I ended up with it. Is it worth $300-$400? I dont much about it.
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Kevin




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j funk

01-01-2007 21:12:55




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 Re: Baler Dilemma in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 16:09:58  
most massey 3,9,10,12 do not have the shrouds on it because under there is the knotter and that is where you spent your day if you were bling with one of these so if there is no shroud more than likely somebody else has cursed this machine right off their yard.



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Clarkbug

12-31-2006 17:37:54




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 Re: Baler Dilemma in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 16:09:58  
I honestly dont know how much its worth, but my family has used that exact same bailer on our farm for as long as I can remember (at least 25 years anyway) and its been a real good solid bailer. Well, maybe thats a slightly newer model based on the shroud around the flywheel, or perhaps we just took ours off before I remember.

No problems at all with the knotters, and only had to replace a few of those long fingers that hold the twine (They are more like spikes, I dont know their true name).

Where do you have to tow it home from?

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old

12-31-2006 16:16:26




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 Re: Baler Dilemma in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 16:09:58  
Why will it cost that much to get home?? When I buy them I just hook on to them with my truck and away I go. I've even pulled the behind my 1991 Geo tracker which I do not recamend but it can be done if you take it slow



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Kevin5456

12-31-2006 16:25:10




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 Re: Baler Dilemma in reply to old, 12-31-2006 16:16:26  
It is a 100 miles or so away and I dont have the time to tow all that way. Kevin



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Kevin5456

12-31-2006 16:29:16




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 Re: Baler Dilemma in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 16:25:10  
To add to that a friend said he would do it for gas plus a small fee.



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That's a friend?

12-31-2006 19:07:25




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 doesn't sound like friend to me in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 16:29:16  
gas and a fee for 100 miles is $250? And you call that a friend. Seems you need to look elsewhere for friends!



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Kevin5456

12-31-2006 22:35:35




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 Re: doesn't sound like friend to me in reply to That's a friend?, 12-31-2006 19:07:25  
We haven't worked anything out. I'm in Canada so I forgot the exchange. I would probably think that the baler cost me $80 and he would do it for $150-$200.



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Don-Wi

01-02-2007 23:50:29




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 Re: doesn't sound like friend to me in reply to Kevin5456, 12-31-2006 22:35:35  
Still sounds pretty steep, I could get it with less than $50 worth of gas in my F150, and make a round trip in about 4-6 hours with a pit stop or 2. (depending on speed limits, road conditions, etc...)If ya got a truck, and 5-6 hours to spare on the weekend, go for a drive. It'll have a 6 bolt rim on the knotter side and a 4 bolt on the pickup side, but by the looks of the 1 tire in the picture they look like the tires should be fine. Spares are still nice to have though, along with a jack and the tools to switch them out with.

Make sure the wheel bearings are tight and greased (just like the ones in your trailer) and drive home with it. Stop after 10 miles and feel the bearings. If they're not warm check 'em again in another 50 miles (or an hour, whichever comes first) If the roads are smooth, go with traffic. If they're rough, slow down but don't become a hazzard by driving too slow on a highway.

Trips like this can be fun, so take your lady with ya and make a day of it. (works best in the peak of fall when the leaves turn colors)

Donovan from Wisconsin

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Gerry WA

01-04-2007 05:57:39




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 Re: doesn't sound like friend to me in reply to Don-Wi, 01-02-2007 23:50:29  
This is great advice if it is feasible for you. I took my gal in an old 80 Olds Toronado, hooked up an old NH 68 baler and drove back 100 miles as suggested. Had a great time and great memories (thinking how I got this beast to the farm)each time I fire up the baler each year. Don't forget the camera as its a hoot (years later) when you look at the pictures and ask yourself, I dragged back "what" (NH 68 baler) with that car/truck!!! Good story to tell too. My 2 cents!!!!

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Don-Wi

01-05-2007 22:34:47




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 Re: doesn't sound like friend to me in reply to Gerry WA, 01-04-2007 05:57:39  
I've taken mine on several trips. One to get a 4 bottom plow from down near the dells, another to get weights for the tractor pulling said plow over near Antigo er sumwhere, a few other parts runs here & there.

She loves road trips so if I say I'm going, she's strapped in before I even have to ask....

Donovan from Wisconsin



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