Re: To small bale or not to small bale

Posted by Absent Minded Farmer on October 02, 2020 at 13:02:11 from (75.128.194.76):

In Reply to: To small bale or not to small bale posted by DavidP, South Wales on October 02, 2020 at 11:22:04:

If the video you're talking about is the same one I'm thinking about, those small squares go to race horses. In that instance, it's easier for everyone involved to handle, as well as put in the horse trailer & store at whatever venue they arrive at. Should there be an over abundance, it would be more convenient sell the bales to other horse owners.

Now, I think it was last year that I first saw that video. My interest in automatic bale wagons came about because I don't have any help anymore & had to find something to use to get the hay done in short order by myself on small acreage. Also, my thrower on the baler needed a lot of parts replaced to get it back into good shape. Most of the research was done on the internet & YouTube seemed to have the most videos. After my mind was satisfied that there was enough info on the subject, my next move was to get one. That I did this past spring at an auction. The unit purchased is a 1010 Stackliner, the pull type version. It was made in either 1968 or early '69. It wasn't in the best shape. Didn't pay much for it so I won't complain. I found it took more elbow grease to clean it than was needed to fix it. The worst of it was a stuck hydraulic valve. That I was able to free up without much of a problem. A chain & some other minor parts & it was ready for grease & oil. Tested all the functions until content. I can say, it takes some getting used to in the field. It turns like a semi trailer & the pickup is on the front of the machine on the left hand side. Found it handy to have a narrow front on the tractor. Easier to turn & it's one less tire to flatten a bale with. Once I got used to it things went faster. Went a bit too fast during second cutting & lodged two bales under the second table. Lol! So, now I have a setup that works for me. Couldn't be happier!

I've included a link to the video of my machine below. It's a bit lengthy. The camera was in one position along side the field & there are a few periods of "dead air" where nothing is going on. One of these days, I'll edit that one. Just recently uploaded two videos from the day after I got it home & was beginning to figure out what was what.

Regards,
Mike

• Stackliner....

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