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I only have limited experience with mine--only had it a few months--but I'll let you know what I've heard as well as my brief experience. MF 10 was made in the mid-60s. Going rate here in Western MD for any working used small square baler of that era is between $500-1,000...but price is very location-dependent. I'm told that in some regions of the country $75 will get you a good one. I paid $500 for mine. Several small farmers in Canada tell me that there are lots of MF 10s and 12s still being used up there and they are considered very reliable. Far fewer in my area (Mostly NH and JD balers here) but that's probably a reflection of fewer sold because of lack of dealership here back then. Anyway, the particular #10 I bought broke both needles and the knotter hook within an hour after using it the first time. As I get smarter (got the owner's manual from a dealer) it turns out the thing was fabulously poorly-maintained and abused by the previous owner (drive chains loose to the point of falling off, worn gears etc). Had I had a good baler mechanic look at it before I took it to the field the first time I'd have been ok. From what I've heard, these are decent machines, but have somebody who *really* knows balers take a look before you spend a lot for something that'll take even more cash to get it running reliably.
good luck,
Tom
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