(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

Unloading the haybine

Why dident you just pull it home with your truck?? Unless you had to go far to get it? I pulled my 489 home with my f250 from about 45 miles away, just past Loren the ACG guys place, Looks good.
 
The front yard at the home farm had a cut down to the road that was about 3' high and almost a vertical slope. We used it to our advantage several times to load and unload equipment. The bad part was it was hard on the grass.

Rich
 
Jay, I pulled my 489 about 60 miles home. MADE ME A NERVOUS WRECK WATCHING OUT FOR MAILBOXES AND BRIDGE RAILINGS AND UTILITY POLES....GOBBLE
 
Lol, mine was a straight run down rt 20,,2 lanes in some places, then up 2 roads,, I was lucky!!
cvphoto10567.png

Home at the farm,
 
I did that with my old owatonna 9 footer but I was able to back it on the trailer by backing into the ditch bank
 
That haybine looks to be in very nice shape. Now if you would like a tip from a fella that has pulled one of those across a few acres. Crawl under and look at the wear on the skid shoes. They do wear very thin. I have welded a new piece of 1/4 plate on mine. Just like years ago people used to buy a new pair of shoes, and before they even wore them, they would get new heels and half soles nailed on, because shoes cost a lot of money years ago, and didn?t last long. Same with these skid shoes, they come off very easy, and it is a simple job to weld a new sole on. Very expensive to replace. Just something to look at. Bruce
 
Also check the two connecting links underneath. They're designed with the "open" part facing up, so they fill with dirt and chaff. That all then gets wet and sets there and rusts. Of course they break when you're in the middle mowing. Not terribly difficult to weld some reinforcement on if needed, but can be a bit of a PITA if one breaks while mowing.
 
All in all it went pretty good. Looks like only a 2wd truck ? Can't believe it came up out of there without a tug from a tractor.
 
As I told you yesterday, that looks like my kind of rigging to git er done.
My dually Dodge would have never have pulled itself out of that ditch.
Richard
 
Bruce, we looked the skids over real good. Actually had them sitting on blocks for the trip home. From what little I know it all looks good. Been sitting in a barn for years. Gonna oil the cutter bar good. Grease it and check gear box oil. Anything else before I try it?
 
Just about red lined the old ford. She was screaming. I need to treat it better she getting some miles on her. 380,000+
 
We ended up using our 6610 with the loader on (it was fun to get the loader on, the poles broke)) and the Ford 4500 loader/ backhoe. The backhoe went on the wobble box side and the 6610 went on the other. The backhoe didn't have a issue, but the 6610 was a little light (one tire is filled and the tractor wanted to lift). The person that loaded it, his tractors were a little light.
mvphoto51809.jpg


mvphoto51810.jpg


mvphoto51811.jpg
 
Nice job of unloading. The haybine looks good. It sure looks nice down your way with the trees all leafed out. Probably be able to mow your hay in a month down there. Your making us Yankees jealous.
 
Only one other thing, the rubber bushing in the end of the knife. As you have said the haybine has sat for many years, so that bushing may be something to keep a eye on. Early knives, the bushing had to be pushed in using a press. On later replacement knives, thes is a bolt that you loosen/tighten to remove and replace this bushing. If you are out cutting and start to here a knocking sound, good first place to look for a cause. If the bushing starts to get sloppy, it can also cause the bolt that holds the knife to shear off. These are great hay cutting machines, and mine has cut a lot, so the more you use a machine, the more things wear out. I am not trying to find faults with a 488, just giving you a tip or 2.
 


Years ago I bought a 9ft 990 IH 140 miles from home. I roaded it behind my truck. Right down the interstate just like the DOT routed me.
 
Where was that at? Ohio you would be ticked before you got 20 miles as farm machinery is prohibited on all major highways. And I believe Indiana just across state line is same way.
 
(quoted from post at 07:29:41 04/04/20) Where was that at? Ohio you would be ticked before you got 20 miles as farm machinery is prohibited on all major highways. And I believe Indiana just across state line is same way.
Click to expand...

Leroy, I am in NH. It is just as legal in Ohio as in NH:

Are there options to move farm machinery despite legal limitations?
Yes, there are options available to farmers who need to move farm machinery over freeways or in violation of dimension limitations, and traffic control devices. An operator may apply for a farm equipment permit or a single trip permit that would authorize the movement of the machinery and equipment. To do so, an operator must submit a number of forms and provide proof of insurance to ODOT. If ODOT grants a permit request, an operator might also have to comply with Ohio State Highway Patrol escort requirements. Further information and instructions for special hauling permits are available on ODOT s website.
 
(quoted from post at 04:46:10 04/03/20) All in all it went pretty good. Looks like only a 2wd truck ? Can't believe it came up out of there without a tug from a tractor.
Click to expand...

6-speed truck too :)
 
Bruce, thanks for the tips. Just got the manual for it. Hope to get it under a roof before rain returns on Tuesday. Then we will give it a good going over.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

S
backhoe
Replies
7
Views
627
Steve Hartwig
S
G
John Deere Model 1050 4WD
Replies
2
Views
177
Traditional Farmer
T
Majorman
Tractor Extra 2 1/3
Replies
1
Views
271
Bob Bancroft
B
G
3 point lift popped
Replies
2
Views
195
bob p mn
B
Majorman
Wednesday Extra 3
Replies
1
Views
642
DRussell
D
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top