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What NH baler to buy?

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Tom in Mich.

12-08-2004 07:02:58




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I don't know too much about the different NH baler models that are avilable, but plan on buying one this spring. I would like one of "medium" capacity that is faster than the International 45 I am presently using. What model should I be looking for? I don't need a kicker type. I bale about 2,000 bales per year with a 60 HP tractor.




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CEB

12-09-2004 07:53:50




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
Tom, I bought a NH 273 baler about 2 years ago. I only paid $500 for it (no thrower). I really like it, the knotters never miss and it makes a nice solid bale. I don't see how you could go wrong with a 273. Also there are thousands of 273's out there, so parts are readily available.



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Tom in Mich

12-08-2004 16:10:13




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
Thanks for all the help guys! I'm plannig on spending between $2000 - $3000 for one. It sounds like a 273 or 270 would be a good choice.
Tom



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tim[in]

12-08-2004 17:58:46




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich, 12-08-2004 16:10:13  
tom there are 2 270 nh s advertised in a farm paper for a $1000.oo each and 310 for $3000.oo in central in.a 273 in oh for $1500.oo hope this helps.



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cockshuttguy

12-08-2004 13:36:23




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
I'd try to find a good 273. One of the best made.
Good Luck.



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oliver farmer

12-08-2004 11:43:19




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
I think a 270 or 271 (same baler with a different hitch) would be absolutely perfect. I have one and it is a pleasure to use. I have used several other NH and I like this the best. They are relatively cheap, very easy to work on, and have good capacity. I also have a 269 and have used a 273 and 278. The 278 was much faster, but overall the 270 is the quietest, easiest to fix (actually it never breaks), and has really good capacity for its size. I would say its one of NH best older balers.

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knauffj

12-08-2004 10:40:35




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
I'm a little partial to the NH brand since I've had to do less work on them compared to others, and our dealer always has parts on hand. I've got a 273 Hayliner that I use on my Super M. It works great, but could use a thrower. Have you looked at NH 320's? Older model, but will handle alot of hay. I payed $800 for the 273 that had many new parts. Our dealer has a 320 w/thrower, but wants too much($4,000+). I've used a 570 on my SM, but after about 200 bales on the wagon, it's too much. A new 570 will run $20,000+ without thrower(I had to price one). Just my thoughts, good luck!

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agrogers

12-08-2004 10:17:03




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
We'll need some more guidlines...
Do you know what you have available or what is popular in your area?
Where's your nearest NH dealer?
Hayfarmer is right about the older models, but then again its either a couple hundred bucks for a halfway decent #67, #68, #69, #78 Hayliner or more than $10,000 for a later model like a #311, #565, #570, #575.



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Hayfarmer

12-08-2004 07:36:43




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
First thing to decide is what size bale you want. 14X16 or 16X18. Do you wnt to go with new or used? How much do you want to spend ? The older NH balers, prior to 70s were slower, fewer strokes per minute, but seemed to require less power to operate. 60 hp should operate most of them ok. I am not familiar with the smaller balers as I have always used the bigger ones, including the 3 tie type. I have a NH282 that works great for me. Only paid 500 for it several years ago and have had to do very little on it. In the bigger balers the 283 was faster, 285 and 286 heavier balers, these are all early 70s balers, not sure of current models.

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Hayfarmer

12-08-2004 07:36:33




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Tom in Mich., 12-08-2004 07:02:58  
First thing to decide is what size bale you want. 14X16 or 16X18. Do you wnt to go with new or used? How much do you want to spend ? The older NH balers, prior to 70s were slower, fewer strokes per minute, but seemed to require less power to operate. 60 hp should operate most of them ok. I am not familiar with the smaller balers as I have always used the bigger ones, including the 3 tie type. I have a NH282 that works great for me. Only paid 500 for it several years ago and have had to do very little on it. In the bigger balers the 283 was faster, 285 and 286 heavier balers, these are all early 70s balers, not sure of current models.

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dick b

12-08-2004 16:37:23




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 Re: What NH baler to buy? in reply to Hayfarmer, 12-08-2004 07:36:33  
we have a NH 320- put lots of bales through it. Very litle problems. Get a book on how to set things and read before you go baling. It runs a little faster @ 105 strokes a min. With a good swath I can put out 240 bales per hour. Run it with a 85 hp john deere. 14x18 bales. I am looking to buy another to use along with it and have a neighbour run it and get done quicker. One thing you have to do is keep the chain that runs the feed fingers tight, because it runs so fast the chain will jump. Its all in the book. Any way thats my opinion.

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