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tigfarm06

03-01-2008 19:22:25

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Would like some input on two models of Massey balers available in my area, model #12 and model #124. I have checked with local dealers, neither were to positive about either of these models, the 12 because parts are very difficult to get and the 124 because the knotters can be a challenge. I've learned quickly, the local dealers are far less helpful when I start asking about old equipment, they seem to be more eager to show me the new stuff which just doesn't make $ense for my situation at this time....I will only be putting up 15 to 20 tons/year. So, any input I can get to determine wether either of these two models are worth the investment (time and $$) would be appreciated.

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Fred T. Hart Jr.

03-06-2008 13:17:57

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Re: Massey Balers in reply to tigfarm06, 03-01-2008 19:22:25

I know everyone has an opinion.

No matter what make of tractor you have, if it has been well maintained, it will function fine. MF tractors are great, if well care for.

My experience with balers is as follows:
Most any brand baler can pick up the hay and move it through the baler.
What seperates the men from the boys in balers is the knotters.
New Holland balers had good well designed knotters and you could get parts for them.

On a hot day, with hay on the ground and rain coming in, give me a old New Holland baler.

Most beautiful music you ever heard is a old New Holland baler hooked to a AC WD45. Listen to those governers open up each time that plunger hit.

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phillip d

03-02-2008 06:20:31

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Re: Massey Balers in reply to tigfarm06, 03-01-2008 19:22:25

If you are at all mechanically inclined and can find parts,you will get that much hay baled up quite easily with a 124 baler.Ran one for years.

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Unclemerle

03-02-2008 05:28:55

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Re: Massey Balers in reply to tigfarm06, 03-01-2008 19:22:25

Tig

Having drug both balers around and around, I'll give you my likes and dis-likes.

#12. Makes a very nice bale no matter what material you are baling. Knotters can be a nightmare when they get worn. Uses a tapered shearpin. Keeps dust to a minimum. #124. Hay eating machine. Knotters are of a better design but still miss a bale now and then. Shearpin is a standard size. Makes a poor quality bale. Very dirty for the guys on the rack as the hay pick up works like a wind tunnel for dust.

God luck Merle

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495man

03-02-2008 04:09:08

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Re: Massey Balers in reply to massey333, 03-01-2008 19:22:25

Have a #9, very similar to a #12, great baler, at least "here" they were very common/popular in their day, can be bought cheaply ~$1000 for a decent one, never had an trouble for "common" service parts at the MF dealer, i.e. proper shear pins, twine springs etc. We do have a parts baler and have not had to use a whole lot off it, could actually make it run if we had to.
Knotters have been relatively trouble free, just a matter of keeping the knives sharp, chaff out of them and not overgreasing them.
The 124 is the new deluxe version of the 12, roller packer and a few other nicer features.

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