Some photos of the haying fleet

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cj in wisconsin

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Just got some photos of my very diverse fleet of haying equipment thought I would share. Also took one of a sign near my house that always cracks me up, didn't know we had a lot of handicapped deer in the area , but I guess its like the slow children sign, it's all in how you read it:>)

 

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a.rothermel

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• Jul 1, 2009

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nice looking stuff. The oliver especially. Im not a big kubota fan but i like all the rest of the tractors and equipment. Thanks for sharing.

 

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Old Roy

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Nice pics ! Thanks !!

How soon do you need help ? I'll take the Deere, although the Oliver is my next choice. ,<]:>)}

 

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Errin OH

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Is that an JD 894 rake? I sure don't care for the hitch stand on the front of mine. It came down on me and wadded up about 100' of windrow under the tractor.

 

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James Howell

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Nice looking equipment; especially the Deere.

Let me know when the 720 diesel comes up for sale.

Always enjoy your photos; thanks for sharing them with us.

OT: How's the bottle-fed calf coming along?

 

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ILLEFTY

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I didn't know that handicap deer even hunted. Sorry couldn't resist.
Thanks for the pictures

 

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cj in wisconsin

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Calf is fat and happy. I need to do a little work on the JD, engine oil getting into the trans, but everything is for sale if the price is right.

 

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cj in wisconsin

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Yup its an 894, been a great machine for many years.

 

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Nancy Howell

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I've always been one to mix & match. If it works, that's all that counts. Nice looking stuff,too.

I agree with James, if you decide to part with the JD diesel, let us know.

 

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newfarmer9

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Nice looking fleet! And by "fleet" I mean that big ol Oliver :wink: . Been searching for one of the larger Cockshutt/Olivers for some time, never seem to be able to find one in decent condition for a reasonable price

 

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Dave from MN

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I may be parting with mine (1750 diesel, newer engine), if I can find what I want in the red color for the right price. Send me an email and I will keep you in mind when I decide.

 

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RobMD

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I can't stand the 894s. Too much of a perpendicular angle to the hay, rolls the hay up into a knot. I found a few 1890s international windrowers which have been flawless in their operation, leaving hay loose instead of twisted like my junkpile 894.

 

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cj in wisconsin

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I changed the drive sprocket and slowed it way down, works great, no twisting at all, also adjusted the angle all the way up. Twists less than the New Holland.

 

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newfarmer9

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• Jul 1, 2009

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(quoted from post at 13:11:53 07/01/09) I may be parting with mine (1750 diesel, newer engine), if I can find what I want in the red color for the right price. Send me an email and I will keep you in mind when I decide.

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Thanks for the thought, but MN is too far for me to even consider. Shipping costs would add up in a hurry.

 

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GordoSD

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• Jul 1, 2009

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And I'll pull it down to Texas for you for 1.50/loaded mile.

Gordo

 

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Errin OH

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I don't seem to have that problem. Unless I am at a crawl. I rake as fast as I can stay in the seat. Hay comes off the rake one time and rolls over into the windrow. If I go to slow (like turning around on the ends) it will rope right up. I make pretty quick turns.

 

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HoldYourHorses

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• Jul 1, 2009

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I am new to hay making. Did it as a kid but dad always fixed the equipment. I am tired of paying thousands to have hay cut on someone else's schedule - so I am now officially a farmer. I got a New Holland 472 haybine today. Any words of wisdom for me?

 

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T-Rev

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• Jul 1, 2009

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Congratualations and hopefully you"ll enjoy haying.

 

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a.rothermel

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• Jul 2, 2009

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i think you will like it. just start out slow and gradually go faster. especially if you dont like fixing equipment.