Posted by Ken Macfarlane on April 23, 2014 at 04:04:32 from (207.219.69.238):
I had asked about using them and hauling - never posted an update.
Forage king baskets at least are bolted together and can be collapsed into pieces. Be warned they are often welded too.
We have 2 seasons with just a single basket on the farm, we have two balers so one pulls the basket cleaning up while the other baler pulls big racks.
Close to barn the basket is quick - 250-300 bales an hour dumped at the elevator. Away from farm a few miles you get down to 200 bales an hour or a bit less as we don't have other baskets. Soon to be rectified though with 5 more arriving.
They cope ok with soft ground but can't be fully loaded. Unhitching is a pain as the pin is under tension but quick hitch is going to solve that. Unload is great for delivering just wish they held 280-300 bales like our racks. No sure if there is a way to double or triple hitch them. Other nice think is they tarp really well when full if you get a shower come through.
Overall I give them a good grade, far more enjoyable than thrower wagons ever were. If you put hay up a conveyor I recommend them.
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