I'm looking to purchase a small square baler, and would like some input on what will be best for me. I currently make 25 acres of mixed hay on rented ground, and with custom work will probably be putting close to 10,000 bales through whatever baler I purchase this year.My budget is my biggest constraint; I really can't spend much more than $4K right now, and want something that will be pretty reliable, easily adjustable, and have good parts support. I will be running this baler primarily with an Oliver 880 (50 hp), or a 770 (40 hp) if I get in a pinch. I've been told the deere's are pretty reliable, and probably make the best bales with the least amount of messing around making adjustments. I've also been told that for whatever reason, the 336 would be a bit easier on my tractors as well. The biggest drawback is that I do bale on wagons, and have heard quite a lot people bash the pan thrower (thrower tears the baler apart, etc.). What are your opinions? Oh, and what is the difference between the 30# and 40# throwers? Thanks for any input.
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