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I have had the best of luck with my MF 12. The thing will not miss a tie and has been dependable for the last four years. The MF 12 and 124 Models were produced in the mid-60's through the early 70's. Parts and manuals are still available. Current value for a working MF 12 is $400.00-600.00 (usually the paint is faded and surface rust is present) The price can be a bit higher for good cosmetic appearance. From experience I would have to rate the bale formation, that is its shape and consistancy, as just average. This is adequate for my needs. The "rule" seems to be... The heavier the bale the better the shape. Light windrows will be a problem for keeping bale density and shape, since the MF 12 likes a consistant windrow that fills the pick-up head at all times and keeps the packer forks laboring, but not over-worked. Finally, the MF 12 was made back when engineers designed complicated mechanisms to do the job correctly AND last for years. Today, you can't find repair personnel to service these machines. So, if anything major goes wrong, be prepared to tow your baler to the scrap yard. However, at 2900 lbs and with the Chineese paying high prices for scrap steel, what have you got to loose Ray?
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