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JD 224T BALER w/kicker

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JOHN

04-10-2001 18:40:33




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I saw a 224 t baler today and stoped and asked if it was for sale and the guy wanted 500.00 for it it has a kicker on it looks in fair condition has a hyd turn on thrower also. My question is are the 224t a good baler and when were these made he has a 336 baler now he uses i think. how much is it worth in working condition its only about 15 miles from me. this farmer is retiring now and selling piece by piece. Is there any thing to watch out for or check on them?? I will be using it behind my 3020 gas. thanks im green

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JD70Jim

04-11-2001 10:02:15




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 Re: JD 224T BALER w/kicker in reply to JOHN, 04-10-2001 18:40:33  
The 224t was the heavy duty counterpart to the standard 24t. They were made from around 1964 to around 1972. As I recall, they have a wider pickup, with more teeth and run a few more strokes per minute. They also require a few more hp than the standard 24t, but a 3020 has lots more than is required. They are a good solid baler and should do good work, provided this one is still in good condition. I suggest finding a local "expert" with personal experience to look it over, but as you may not have someone like that, try turning the flywheel over by hand. If it turns over, then trip the knotters and watch while someone turns the flywheel over. The needles should come up, and the knotters should turn. This is not a substitute for testing it out under load to see how well it bales, but at least you will have some idea as to whether it might work. Also, a baler in long storage should have had the bale chamber emptied out prior to being stored. If it has old rotted hay in there, you could find a lot of rust. Old dust andhay built up around the knotters and allowed to decay isn't good for the baler either. Moisture gets into the dust and makes for rust in the knotters. Finally, see if there is any grease still in the bearings. Use a grease gun. If it takes a lot of grease before you see any you can bet the bearings and bushings are dry and in maybe not too good condition. Ask to see the owner's manual. Anyone who has maintained his machinery will have one. Good luck, as the price sounds good, I would have expected $1200-1500 myself.

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