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hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276

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tugboat tim

03-30-2005 14:13:47




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I just brought home a nh-276 and also bought an operaters manual. The hay wedges were rusted to nothing so i unbolted and threw them out. How much of a difference do they make and is it worth buying new ones and approximitly how much are they as always thank you so much for all your responces tugboat tim




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Steve from New Holland

03-31-2005 04:40:38




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 Re: hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276 in reply to tugboat tim, 03-30-2005 14:13:47  
Tim, I hate to buck the tide as all the others have told you that you need them, but I am going to. Please believe me when I tell you that I have spent the past 28 years trying to get farmers to use less of them, not more. If you can bale tight enough without them, PLEASE don't put them in. Now I do not have my head in the sand on this issue. I realize that there are super dry conditions that you do need them. If you live in a low humidity area, then I would put 1 on each side for starters. If you live like I do near the coast where super dry hay is hard to find, then try it with none. The big reason I am anti-wedge is because of the knotters. Again, when the hay is super dry they are ok. But when evening comes and the hay begins to draw moisture and gets a little tougher, please don't wonder why the knotters suddenly begin to mistie if you have more then 2 wedges in the chamber. Now that I have confused you, let me say it is easier to add then take out once you have them in. Try baling without first. Steve

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Hayman

03-31-2005 07:21:21




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 Re: hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276 in reply to Steve from New Holland, 03-31-2005 04:40:38  
Why do all balers have some type of wedge right behind the end of the plunger stroke?? JD hesston don't use wedges at the front but still use that cheese grater type of plate on both sides.

I agree farther back depends on moisture of crop. Damp stuff you can get away with none dry straw 6 many not be enough!



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msb

03-30-2005 21:18:19




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 Re: hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276 in reply to tugboat tim, 03-30-2005 14:13:47  
Its nearly impossible to start a new bale without them.They also let you make a much firmer(heavier) bale despecially where the windrow gets a little thin.



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msb

03-30-2005 21:18:10




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 Re: hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276 in reply to tugboat tim, 03-30-2005 14:13:47  
Its nearly impossible to start a new bale without them.They also let you make a much firmer(heavier) bale despecially where the windrow gets a little thin.



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Hayman

03-30-2005 17:35:01




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 You need at least 4 in reply to tugboat tim, 03-30-2005 14:13:47  
You need the front 4 wedges that are right close to the end of the pluger stroke 2 on each side. Then you can add others depending on haying conditions. Normally I have 4 more farther back in the chamber. Those front ones help hold the hay from bouncing back etc.



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JMS/MN

03-30-2005 17:07:52




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 Re: hay wedges for bale chamber in nh-276 in reply to tugboat tim, 03-30-2005 14:13:47  
Put new ones in- they keep the bale from sliding back after each plunger stroke, and maintain a tight bale. Maybe a few bucks each? Some machines have parts which are expendable- Jamesway silo unloader comes to mind. Tossed several parts but it still was not as good as a Hanson! NH balers had all of their parts for good reason- can't beat a NH or JD baler.



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