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putting 68 new holland bailer back in service

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parisspringstom

04-28-2008 18:34:40




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About two months ago I bought a New Holland 68 bailer at an auction close to home. It had been sitting for 10 to 15, maybe more years. I brought it home and greased and oiled on it . All the springs that were exposed to the weather had rusted off. It was completely rust covered and the New Holland decals can barely be read in two places. I replaced the springs and welded a piece that was broke on the knotter cam tensioner. I rolled it over by hand and watched it go thru some cycles. I hooked it up to the tractor tonight and put some bales thru it that I had broken apart from the barn. It tied four bales straight. I know it has been sitting for a long time but at this point I do not know what else to do with it but to take it to the field and run bales thru it to loosen it up some more and watch it as I go. If anybody can think of more things I should check before putting it to use I would appreciate your advise. This was headed for the scrap but I think their is more bailer here than people thought. I have a digital camera I will try to get a picture posted if I can follow the instructions.

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RickB

04-29-2008 15:35:18




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
Make sure the plunger stop (needle latch) is adjusted and working properly.



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Finn Md

04-29-2008 10:04:49




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
you should pick up the users manual from NH. It explains some basic things to check and how to adjust. after you run a few bales in the field and loosen things up check twine tension on finished bales on chute and adjust if needed. these balers like big windrows. I double windrow my S68 and take it slow. Before you hit the field know where the shear bolts are situated, and only replace with correct shear bolts from NH. Keep some handy as you'll probably go through a few this year. Good Luck

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gitrib

04-29-2008 06:09:57




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
My son bought a NH 68 two years ago out of a fence line for 150 dollars. Both needles were broken and tires were shot plus the gale chamber was rusted out. The plunger was stuck, he had to use a big come-along to get it out It did look like it had a new wire twister. He went to work with plasma cutter and cut out and replaced the bale chamber parts with new parts he cut, & drilled. Even made the new wood guide slides and bought a new set of needles. He gave it a coat of paint went to the field and bailed irrigated Bermuda. Had 15 acres and baled it four times. He had got it so he could bale his hay when it should be baled for his dairy cows. No need paying the price for a new baler if you enjoy restoring something. He ended up baling a thousand bales of prarie hay dor a horse owner. Sure he put in a lot of hours on it but he has a lot of pride in it. He has a restored JD 50 to pull it with this year. He can not find decals for it any suggestions?

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parisspringstom

04-28-2008 20:04:34




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
In about three weeks I will try to use it to bale about 300 bales. I should know what it can do then. I would like to clean it up and paint it some maybe even paint the decals back on. This would sure beat 4 to 5 thousand dollars for a used baler in top condition when I only bale about 1500 to 2000 bale a year.



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Wesley Stephens

04-28-2008 19:32:43




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
I don't know much about hay balers, but I've been "resurrecting" a lot of idled equipment this year. I planted rye with an old Case grain drill that nobody alive has seen moved, much less used, and I'm using a tobacco setter and fertilizer distributor that haven't been touched in at least 20 years. I'd like some nice, new stuff, but I've just started farming seriously and it's hard to cash flow new stuff. Grease, PB Blaster and a little time and patience go a long way. You can sure save a lot of money with older stuff if you use a little patience. Maybe I'll be the Regressive Farmer cover boy this year.

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HAYBOY1

04-28-2008 18:49:02




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 Re: putting 68 new holland bailer back in service in reply to parisspringstom, 04-28-2008 18:34:40  
I cannot tell you how many times I have picked up an older baler from someone who was just going to scrap it, only to find that it just needs a little TLC. Sounds to me like you are on the right track, check your oils in the gearboxes and be sure to grease the crap out of it, check your knives for for clearance and sharpness, and you should be ready to roll! Good Luck



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