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considering a JD 346 to replace 338

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Brett

08-09-2004 12:46:32




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I currently own an almost new (2002) model John Deere 338. It is a fine baler but I have found it to be no faster than my old 336. The main advantage is the wider pickup compared to the 336. I am debating selling the 338 and purchasing a 346 to replace it and have the 336 for a standby. My sole purpose for considering this is to reduce my equipment investment and free up capital for other things. Is there anything about a 346 that would be a disappointment compared to this late model 338? My current bale volume is about 7000/yr and looking to hit 15,000/yr.

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RickL

08-10-2004 16:06:13




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 Re: considering a JD 346 to replace 338 in reply to Brett, 08-09-2004 12:46:32  
Brett; The only difference between your balers is pickup width,they are all the same stroke etc,just different years. You need to find a 347 or 348 these have faster stroke balers 93 versus what you have are 80. I ran a 327 Jd for years and loved it now run a New Holland 570 no comparison,especially in straw the auger feed is limiting factor on Jd but I still liked the units. I am looking for a 348 to go with the 570 Rick

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Brett

08-10-2004 16:55:26




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 Re: considering a JD 346 to replace 338 in reply to RickL, 08-10-2004 16:06:13  
Rick, how do you rate the reliability and uptime of the New Holland as compared to the John Deere? New Holland used to be popular here (before my time) but John Deere has taken over. The 336's are seen everywhere with an occasional New Holland, from days gone by, rusting away on an old fence line. Like I said, my main purpose in considering the change is to reduce my financial investment in my equipment. Speed is not the main issue, but I wouldn't turn down being able to bale at a faster clip. I am a little skeptical of putting all my baling burdon on the back of my old 336, so that is why I mentioned finding a 346 to replace my 338. With the wider pickup of the 346 being a big bonus. I am not loyal to green by any means, we run Ford and New Holland tractors, I am just not familiar with NH balers. I'd appreciate any comparison info. I'm looking in the 3-4k range if I sell the new baler.

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RickL

08-11-2004 06:31:16




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 Re: considering a JD 346 to replace 338 in reply to Brett, 08-10-2004 16:55:26  
Brett; I take you are wanting to have two balers all the time. If it was me I would sell the older unit and keep the new one and it should last for several years. The New Holland balers I would not go to unless you start at the 570 series,( all the other New Holland balers don't have packer fork) like the Deeres. This eliminates the banana bales they are known for in my area. I don't know what you gave for the new er unit but if you sell old and stated willing to spend 3-4000 dollar range again won't your dollars be close to same again unless you gave high figure for 338. I have a 570 unit for sale and IH 37 baler for sale if that would help. What are you wanting for the newer 338 I might be interested. Rick

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Doug in IL.

08-10-2004 06:08:04




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 Re: considering a JD 346 to replace 338 in reply to Brett, 08-09-2004 12:46:32  
Brett, I have done what you are thinking about doing. I had a early 90's 336 twine baler. As you say, they are a fine baler. I was using kids riding racks behind the baler to handle the hay. Dependable help was getting more difficult to find. I decided to go to a New Holland bale wagon system. During this change over process, I found a good deal on a 346 wire baler. The wire bales seemed to me to work better with the bale wagon than the twine ones, so I ended up selling the 338 and using the 346. The 346 seems to have a little more capacity than the 338. I think the 346 is a little more heavy duty. I believe it has a heavier flywheel. As far as running them, I couldn't tell any difference. Both are good, smooth running balers. I think if you find a 346 in good condition and keep it that way, you will be happy with it.

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