Round bailer

I don't know what area you're from or how many acres you plan to bale. I have used many different round balers and do custom baling also. I would recommend getting a round baler with "open throat" design. That is to say- no press rollers. However if you want to go real cheap you can buy an older round balers like a Gehl 1500 or IHC 241 for $1,500 or less in our area (Wisconsin). The older balers all make the larger bales (5'x6') and will cause you a lot of grief unless your hay is perfectly dry. Even a little dampness will wind up the hay on the press rollers. Personally, I would spend a little more money and get a baler that makes the 4'x5' size bales with open throat design. Your talking about $4,000 up to $$$$$. Just my two cents worth.

Anyhow, around here the Vermeer's go a little cheaper than the red or green machines, and folks say they hold up well. Hum, after the 'C' model is the open throat designs?

--->Paul