Re: 1066

Posted by chadd on May 01, 2007 at 07:40:01 from (155.92.32.116):

In Reply to: Re: 1066 posted by Hugh MacKay on May 01, 2007 at 02:59:49:

"go and get your head examined!?!" Isn't that a wee bit harsh? Not to say that Hugh MacKay or Allan in NE are wrong, or to start an argument(I am just trying to provide another viewpoint), we use our 966 and 806 to bale square bales. Having the extra weight is nice on hills with a full wagon of 180 bales behind. The sixteen speeds are better than the 5 speed on the M and W6 for baling and you don't have to worry about coasting down hills, so the TA is actually usable for baling. The IPTO is wonderful (but many smaller tractors have it too). My mother and sister are an important part of getting things done on the farm, and they only feel comfortable on the larger and more operator friendly tractors. When I use the baler and there is no rain in the forecast, the W6 goes on, as that is the tractor I enjoy using the most. If there is rain coming though, the 806 is the one I put on, as it is much faster.

We had a 656 Hydro gas, and I can tell you replacing it with our 806 diesel just about cut our fuel bill in half. We also got our 806 cheaper than any 656 or 756 in the area, by a significant margin, and have had it for 10 years now without any significant repairs (knock on wood). I wouldn't hesitate to use it on whatever the 656 was used on. The 966 gets used on the round baler most of the time now, and the 806 gets used on the square baler. They are also both used for cutting.

That being said, a 1066 might be a little bit of a stretch for normal haying, especially if you have an older, lower capacity baler.

Replies:

• Re: 1066 and head examined Hugh MacKay 03:03:27 05/02/07 (1)
  • Re: 1066 and head examined chadd 06:16:53 05/02/07 (0)
• Re: 1066 Hugh MacKay 18:41:09 05/01/07 (0)

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