What would you do??
What would you do??
vendredi 31 juillet 2015
What would you do??
Where to buy parts in Michigan?
With the closing of Stamm's, where are you finding parts for your older square balers? I have a New Holland 269 that I've been successfully baling with for years. The finger carriage extension broke today & I'm not having any luck finding a new part. Any suggestions?
Where to buy parts in Michigan?
Kubota RTV900 XTRL-A hard top for sale
I upgraded from the RTV900 to a 1100 with a fully enclosed cab. I would like to sell the metal hard top and will throw in the back plexi-glass window and window screen to help keep some of the dust out. If anyone is interested, send me a message. $250. FYI: I live in Southern Illinois.
Kubota RTV900 XTRL-A hard top for sale
Giving up on my gehl 1475, what to replace with?
It's been one thing after another though. The computer never has worked, so I've used a double pole double throw switch to run the tie arm manually. I use a piece of twine with a weight on it that rides one of the guard bars on the front on the baler to tell how big the bale is.
Overall, I like the baler, its fairly easy to work on, but its obviously wore out. I'm looking for advice. I do 250-300 4' silage bales per year. I've got a lead on another 1475 that's running and going. Part of me says go buy that, use mine for parts. The other part of me says run, run far away. Buy some other brand with better support. Looking to spend 8-10k, +-. Suggestions?
Giving up on my gehl 1475, what to replace with?
Miller Pro 1150
I bought the rake about this time last year used. Been a good rake so far. But the last couple fields I've noticed an issue. The tongue and the running gear are not always lined up, could be 3 or 4 degrees to the right and left. Then the last field the rotors started hitting the swath board side of the guard. When I get down and look at where the gearbox and the running gear connected I can see splines.
I'm guessing it has to come apart. The question is can it be fixed? Its been apart once, before I bought the rake the dealer replaced the bearings on pto side of things so the spur gear made good contact with the bull gear. A neighbor of mine swears once the Miller Pros come apart they will never be tight again. But that doesn't seem right to me. What sayeth haytalk?
Miller Pro 1150
Glut or Sparse - How's 2015 Shaping Up
What I'm thinking is due to the rain, quality of the hay when cut and lack of time for a decent yield 2nd cut that there's going to be a potential shortage of good quality hay going into fall/winter.
What are your observations?
Glut or Sparse - How's 2015 Shaping Up
Sitrex vs. befco
Sitrex vs. befco
wheel lock on NH 276 Hayliner
Going to purchase (most likely) 276 that I baled with last year at small farm a few miles away.
Last year when I went to leave field the wheel locked up. I believe it is supposed to when you want to fold or unfold baler for transport or baling. I think I just used some twine to hold it (a pin) in place but just wanted to know if anyone has advice on this. I'll only be towing it a few miles home but don't want wheel locking up!
Also anything specific to look for on a 276?
wheel lock on NH 276 Hayliner
Hesston 1160 hyrdroswing
Hesston 1160 hyrdroswing
John Deere 535 twine pump and arms
jeudi 30 juillet 2015
Hey guys, we purchased a used 535 last year and have had some issues out of the tie system. Did massive amounts of searches on-line but was unable to find much information. So decided to do a couple videos of the mechanism working correctly. Hope this can help some folks out who are visual troubleshooting mechanics like myself.
Twine arms Cycling from home position
Twine arms Cycling from return position
John Deere 535 twine pump and arms
JD 469SS, trouble shooting.
So, I have a 2015 JD 469SS and have noticed that the bales are soft right at the last six inches if a bale. I can stab my fingers six inches into a bale and push on the wrapped surface and can push about 1-2 inches in. Went to a neighbor who has a 467ss and his bales are nice and tight. I've noticed that when the bale is wrapping, the pressure gauge drops from where I like it to about half pressure. I'm going to call the dealer tomorrow and ask survice about it!
Thanks for any imput and God bless!
JD 469SS, trouble shooting.
Michillana Equipment
Has anyone heard of a Michillana feed grinder. I have been looking for information and could not find where and wen they were made and cannot find any parts. I have seen this machine so I know the name is right.
Michillana Equipment
Lely Roterra
Can a person still get parts for these power harrows? I am looking at one , what should I look for besides the tines?
Lely Roterra
Hesston 7100 or 4550?
Okay, I studied and I read, before I bought a Hesston 4550, but somewhere I missed that Hesston makes a model 7100 small square inline baler. When did the the 7100 series go into production and is there any web site or reference for baler models and year production? Apperantly I can't keep up. Update me on the Hesston inline small square balers please. bjr
Hesston 7100 or 4550?
A Non-Government survey on your row crop sprayer(s).
Hi,
My name is Jacob James. I work for a sprayer company and in collaboration with the marketing company, “J. Fitzgerald group”. We are doing a research on the possible trends of the US row crop sprayer market, and are looking for reliable participants willing to fulfill an online survey.
The survey is about the type of sprayers you have, what you would like to have, your practices and vision of the US market at the moment and its possible evolution on a long view. We also would like to know what you guys know about European equipment, and its environmentally friendly technology.
Participation only involves completing an online survey. Questions with the asterisks are compulsory. Apart from those, feel free to answer the questions you want. The goal of the questionnaire is not to force you guys to give us information, we only - and really - want to understand the market and get to know your specific needs.
The questions go in this order: your farm, your machinery, your vision of tomorrow, environmental implications, and finally your vision of EU equipment. I've tired it on a friend who took 15 minutes of his time to do it, but as I said you can take the time you want to answer to the questions you want to.
This questionnaire is totally anonymous and no personal information is demanded.
If you wish to take it, here is the link; http://goo.gl/forms/AbyPdkzaMa
Thank you very much for your time and patience.
Hope hearing from you all.
Jacob J
A Non-Government survey on your row crop sprayer(s).
brillon sst 1201
I just purchased a brillon sst 1201 seeder with dual seed boxes.It seems to be well taken care of.The one problem I do see is that it looks to be missing one notched packer wheel on both reels. Can I move the locking slide collar in to take up that 2 inch space? Also how should the rear notched wheel be aligned with the front packer wheel? This is the first seeder I have owned ,so I guess there will be a trial and error period with this machine. It looks to be an involved process in replacing one of these wheels. How hard will it be to find replacement parts for this seeder? Thanks Dan
brillon sst 1201
Mowing with dew?
Sorry if this is a repeat topic. Thanks for any replies.
Mowing with dew?
Putting up straw for a neighbor, what's a fair %?
So my neighbor has 200 acres of wheat he's getting ready to combine. he's going to cut it 6 in off the ground and wanted to know if we'd bale the straw on shares.
Only thing is neither one of us has done that (just baling) and don't know what a fair precentage would be? When we put up hay on shares (cut/rake/bale) we always ask for 60% which is the going rate around here.
So maybe 30% for just baling only? What do you guys think?
Putting up straw for a neighbor, what's a fair %?
NH1409 Discbine driveline repair
Well, last week I had just worked about 3 straight 16hr days in hay and finished cutting the last piece of second cutting. Dog tired, blurred brain. Folded up the discbine then had a panic attack that I had forgotten to cut off the pto. so instantly hit the button and unfortunately, I had already cut it off so I ended up cutting it back on. arrg!!! only on for a split second but enough time to do the damage. Twisted the main pto shaft connecting to the tractor with the excessively expensive CV joint.
Luckily, I was able to get a new front half and rebuilt the back cross assembly at Maugensville Industrial in Hagerstown,MD so we are back in business. Those people are good to work with, fast and costs are reasonable. cost me about $1100. total including delivery of repaired drive line to my shop door in less than 24 hrs. Now if I could just get JD or NH dealers to work that fast, that well and that reasonably, I would be set...
NH1409 Discbine driveline repair
need help with third function kit
mercredi 29 juillet 2015
Just got a new Kubota L39 tlb and trying to add third function kit on loader. I purchased the tl 1715 Kubota kit and it came with somewhat instructions and looks fairly easy to install but there is 3 or 4 3/8" hoses not shown in the instructions and I don't see any use for them. The valve is electric over hydraulic and has 4 hoses on it. Two goes to the front which instructions do not show how to route and the other two goes to loader valve and other end where you take the loader valve hose off of. Also the front coupler stay bracket does not mount anywhere on the loader that I can find. It came with new loader handle with buttons and master switch and bracket which all seems to be straight forward installation. Can anyone offer any install information on this kit .
need help with third function kit
oil sending switch
on a 2008 rtv 900 what size is the threds on the oil sending unit that screws into the block? I want to install a manual oil pressure guage. Thank's whitebus.
oil sending switch
Ant mounds
The ants in my hay fields are a continuing headache. Amdro does not kill the colony, Spectracide ..same story. I have circles of nothing due to their mounds, any options? I looked into anteaters, grandson thought that was a great idea.
Ant mounds
575 NH High Capacity issue and resolve....
Was merrily bailing along spitting out idiot squares in my 8 week past cut hay when I looked back and my pickup reel wasn't picking up anymore.
Stopped the tractor and pto and got out and had a look-see. The pickup was freewheeling so I went to the drive side, opened the access door and I saw the issue, the 'lost motion' reel drive belt broke.
I thought no big thing, I'll get a new belt (checked the manual, was 83" 5L width so I trundled down to the hardware store (10 miles from the field) and got one, came back and took a good look. You cannot replace the belt on a 575 by just 'putting it on'. You have to pull the spur gears (definitely a service call or a barn jub ot both (if I got it out of time), so home it went and in the 100 degree barn, sweating my arse off, I pulled the back gears, knotter came actuator, shims, all the while praying silently that I would not need a service (expensive call) to retime the unit.
Had to get a new woodruff drive key (the original one didn't want to come out nicely), cleaned up the actuator cam drive of old grease (I had to emery cloth the shaft end to get the paint off...), put on the new belt, adjusted the trnsion on the idler and reassembleled the drive. While I was at it, I pulled the cap on the intermediate gear, popped the tapered bearings out and repacked them too.
Might as well repack the bearings wjile everything is apart.
I sure like the gear drive over the roller chains of old, but belt replacement got way more complex and time consuming.
Had my wife roll it over when I tripped it, everything ran as it should, took it to the field and ran off a quick 400 cubes (to finish).
I had a service call on order (cancelled it) but my dealer told me thjat no less than 4 others had broken belts this year. Bad year with rank hay. I had the original belt that broke and showed no wear (other than it parted company)....
All is well that ends well. Cost: 18 bucks plus tax and about 5 bottles of coild water as I sweated my butt off in the barn.
575 NH High Capacity issue and resolve....
And so it begins...
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And so it begins...
Cutting fields that aren't square... grrr... Any tips?
3 out of the 4 fields I have aren't square. Happens when you live on a rivers and creeks. I have a NH 1465 haybine and I'm constantly struggling with finishing off the V's I end up with. Hay gets caught on the right side if I drag it over a windrow to start cutting again. Hay gets caught on the left side if I try that. If I drive real slow I'm fine.
I don't remember this problem as a kid. We had an IH 1190 haybine at the time, and I know that the left side of the haybine wouldn't catch on any cut hay. You could drive with it down right through a dropped windrow and it would just eat it up.
I've checked underneath and everything that is supposed to be smooth is smooth. I've played with different heights. No change.
Any suggestions? (besides buying a discbine, which I'm sure fixes this problem quickly.)
Cutting fields that aren't square... grrr... Any tips?
PH for alfalfa
mardi 28 juillet 2015
Would I see any significant increase in alfalfa yields if I raised it to 7?
I fertilize and irrigate heavily
PH for alfalfa
Hydraulic Implement Problem
Over the years I've had mowers, rakes, balers etc that operated off the tractor auxilary hydraulics: no problem, never gave it a second thought. Recently I got a used Kverneland Silawrap 7550 bale wrapper with it's own pair of control valves, one unidirectional to spin the table and the other bi-directional to dump the bale. I connected the hoses, bungie tied the control lever on the tractor (JD, open-center), felt fluid circulating through the hoses and when I pushed the lever to lift the table, it moved maybe a few inches then would not budge. Nothing at all happened when I tried to spin the table. I checked all hoses, the cylinder, couplers, etc. for leaks: everything shipshape. This whole scenario is repeatable.
To troubleshoot, I wanted to bypass the implement controls and connect the table cylinder dirctly to the SCV which turned out to be not so easy as the couplers required to do this are real hard to find in this neck of the woods, and not cheap. People I've spoken with doubt there's a problem with the control valves, but don't have an explanation. Any suggestions?
Thanks
Hydraulic Implement Problem
Who makes the best tedder?
Hey Haytalk Friends...
I have a New Idea 4227 4 basket tedder. One of the tines broke, flipped up (inside one) and caught the guard ripping it right off. It was so violent, it made the outside basket jump out of time. I did pull the wheel off, dropped the basket and re-positioned it back in time, However there must have been some frame twist as now the one side is about an inch lower. Very frustrating.... SO..... in the market for a new one. Might even go to a 6 basket. WHO MAKES THE BEST ONE??? I'm looking at either KUHN or KRONE. Either one is so much more heavier duty. I've heard on many occasions that one will go thru 50 tines on a "light" tedder before ever breaking one on a KUHN or KRONE.. If anyone has any opinions/experience, please share!
Also, any thoughts on a mounted tedder or trailed?
Who makes the best tedder?
Hay In The Big Horn Basin
I always hoped that I would end up with a ranch on the East foot of the Bighorn Mountains......but I guess it was just not in the plan. I loved Wyoming from the first time I layed eyes on her.....a diverse state with a unique agriculture.
Regards, Mike
Hay In The Big Horn Basin
Mahindra 3505-DI hydraulic fluid
Hi all. Appreciate any feedback. Have the above referenced tractor with FEL. Need to replace the hydraulic fluid. In reviewing the original manual, it lists mainly 15w-40 motor oil options for my temperature range including She'll Rotella T....so confusing....motor oil inHydraulics, gear oil in tranny, and transmission fluid in power steering.
Local dealer is no help as they want you to buy the mahindra fluid........
Have read other posts on the web about using motor oil is fine, not fine due to detergents etc...
Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated
Local dealer is no help as they want you to buy the mahindra fluid........
Have read other posts on the web about using motor oil is fine, not fine due to detergents etc...
Any suggestions or advice will be appreciated
Mahindra 3505-DI hydraulic fluid
Small Baler
Does anyone know if you can buy poly pickup bands for a New Holland 575 baler or aftermarket bands. I can find poly bands for big or round balers but not the small balers.
Small Baler
NH TL90A HELP
The caution light and the PTO light is on. Everything seams good fluid level and bearings. The parking light is also on and is blinking need some help.
NH TL90A HELP
Finally had to replace battery on RTV 900
Well my RTV 900 2007 would not turn over yesterday... did not even get the glow plug light to light up when trying to start. We have been having some extremely hot weather with high due points.. guess the original battery finally gave out. I got a total of 8 years of usage out of the battery which is extremely good for Minnesota! Besides that the RTV has been excellent for doing work around the farm.
Finally had to replace battery on RTV 900
Vermeer 605F Baler Belts not Rotating
Thank you upfront for your time and advice.
I have a Vermeer 605F baler that the belts have always rotated once the PTO was engaged even without rolling hay. The other day a link in the larger longer chain broke and once i got that back together, the belts don't rotate but the rollers do. I can help move the belts along a little bit by manually grabbing them but they don't stay moving.
I've read on here where some baler belts don't start moving until they start picking up hay, but it just seems odd that mine did before the chain break. I'm wondering if i'm missing some other piece to this puzzle.
I might have to pick up some hay to see if it works but i thought i would try to fix it while i don't have any hay on the ground.
Any help is appreciated; it seems when things are running fine you don't really think about how they operate.
Vermeer 605F Baler Belts not Rotating
Hay storage in Tobacco Brarn
Hay storage in Tobacco Brarn
Manure Spreader or Manure Pile
Which is better? Or is it more about what's your end benefit...
Manure Spreader or Manure Pile
Long 610 opinions
Long 610 opinions
Starting to think about overseeding orchard grass this fall
I have cut my acreage back by almost half and bought a new GP no-till 10 footer last year in partnership with one other farmer. So now it is time to think about over seeding and thickening up my orchard grass and mixed grass hay fields.
Each year I am faced with the same dilemma- the bare spots clearly evident after second cutting will all have the very beginnings of winter annuals by the time to over seed is here-early September. I can't spray in the end of September as it will hurt the orchard grass seedlings, late winter-early spring broadleaf spraying is not particularly effective here and if I use a cleanup spray in late april, the chickweed and henbit have already reeked havoc.
Any body solved this problem, and if so, how?
Starting to think about overseeding orchard grass this fall
fort disc mowers
fort disc mowers
fort disc mowers
fort disc mowers
Kubota round baler?
Kubota round baler?
vermeer 5410 rd baler
has any one changed out the pick up arms that hold the cam bearings in place for this baler.All four bearings desentegrated on my baler and the arms that hold them in place were bent.I changed all this out myself but had to drop the entire pickup shaft to do so which ment removing the left side of the baler.Is there an eaiser way and what would cause this type of failure on a 5 yr old baler with only 400 bales thru it?The cam bearings are easy to remove externally but the arms they bolt to caused me to have to drop the shaft any advice would be appreciated since dealership seems very shy to questions. rebel 5410
vermeer 5410 rd baler
Ripper Weight?
Ripper Weight?
What to do with a hay crop?
Hi,
I recently purchased 3 acres of land here in Colorado. We’re building a home on it. I’ve never done any farming and I know less than zero about hay. I was assuming the land was just some sort of grass that I could mow as needed. But I just learned it’s a hay crop and the previous owner would bale the hay. So what do I do? Can I just mow it as needed? Will a hay crop hurt the mower blades? I was planning on just going out and getting a riding lawnmower and treat it like grass. Or are there people out there that would come and bale the hay for me? Is there any profit in hay? Just not sure what to do so wanted to get some advice from experts. I’m not in a position to go out and spend money on farm machinery. The seller is still going to be living on the property next to us so it might be possible to see if he wants to continue doing that for us, but wasn’t sure if it would even be profitable for him.
Thanks for any advice.
Jon
What to do with a hay crop?
Question on moisture
A few weeks ago I bought a handheld Agratronix moisture tester. This weekend while baling I was testing random bales and they were reading anywhere between 13.5 and 14.7 however when I back yesterday and measured some of what we had stacking in the barn I was getting 19 and some low 20s ! Is this because of the "sweat" and it will go back down once it's done ? The temps were all fine, no major heat, just the high moisture reading.
Thanks for any input.
Question on moisture
Massey Ferguson RK 3814
I'm thinking about switching from my wheel rake to getting a Massey Ferguson RK 3814 rotary rake. Does anyone have any experience with this rake? I would like to hear any pros and cons if you have any.
I have a Case 8530 inline baler and will mainly be used in grass hay.
Massey Ferguson RK 3814
Liability Insurance
I have two parallel side businesses that my insurance agent cant seam to help me get insured adequately.
-One is my farming, that is fairly straight forward. Farm policy with the usual equipment, building and liability coverage.
-In addition to the farming I buy and sell some used equipment. Mostly skidsteers but also some other equipment. I do this on the side, when I have spare time. Although I make money jockeying the equipment its just a sideline enterprise. I work on the equipment on the farm, use it on the farm, then sell it from the farm. I wanted to just add some additional coverage to my farm policy. Agent says no, we need a separate commercial policy. Commercial policy wouldn't be through same company. Now if I have an claim at the farm I would have two different insurance companies pointing the finger at the other. Additionally since its two separate policies I have a good bit of additional cost.
Has anyone else run into this? I cant be the only one. I know a lot of farmers that also buy/sell for additional income. Any ideas?
Liability Insurance
JD 347 knotter problems
Another knotter issues thread. Been having issues with the knotters on a 347 twine baler. Started last year in first cutting, didn't seem as bad or do it at all in second. Now this year has gotten progressively worse and acting up in second cutting also.
The knots on both side have some of the twine doubled back through and some bales will break as you get them off the chute to stack on the wagon. I wasn't sure if it was the knot coming apart or the twine actually breaking. Based on looking at some of the twine that came off the busted bales, looks like the twine is actually breaking most of the time and the knot staying together.
The twine doubled back through the knot is on every bale. The twine breaking is only 1-2 out of 20 or so bales, but last year was only 1-2 out of 100 or so.
Attached some pictures of what it is doing, and also of the billhooks and the bend in the knife arm. Do the billhooks look too worn or out of spec? And there are grooves cut into the bend on the knife arms - can this be filed or smoothed down again?
Based on looking through the troubleshooting in the manual, looks like these are the things to start with, but wanted to get ideas from you all. Thanks.
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JD 347 knotter problems
NW Ohio... alfalfa drowned out?
I hope I'm wrong! We were lucky and got our first cutting done July 4th weekend. All went well, but now we are noticing on the growth of 2nd cutting it's only about 6" tall now (been almost 30 days since last cutting) and it should be much taller. It was a beautiful stand of 80% alfalfa and 20% orchard grass. I plan on taking a good walk this week to see what I'm really dealing with (if mosquitos don't carry me away). It appears from the road that much of the alflafa is gone, ill-colored or majorly stunted. (only 3rd year on this seeding and it was absolutely perfect before 17" of rain in June and July) We've finally got some heat and dry days coming the next week or so.. maybe it will spring back, but I'm not holding my breathe. Anyone else around the midwest seeing this also? It's been a year like no other around here... as a matter of fact, quite a few guys are just now getting first cutting finished up this week. It's not pretty, but if what I'm seeing is for real, there won't be much of anything to sell around here and any hay will be worth it's weight in gold this winter.
NW Ohio... alfalfa drowned out?
NH Twine Arm Reset
dimanche 26 juillet 2015
I can not get the twine arms reset on a 658 NH autoharp baler and rain is on the way. Any advice?
NH Twine Arm Reset
Balers
I am looking for a baler, I have been putting up hay with a buddy of mine, he has a John Deere 530 and I have the windrower and rake. Thinking of going on my own but don't know brand or size of baler would work best for me, I have never been in the market for a baler until now. I have been around a few and could work on anything if I need to, I just don't know the ins and outs of balers. I would like to make bigger bales around 1500-1700 pound bales, as I feed my own cows with the hay, I cut for other people but I buy their share so making the customer happy is not big deal.
Thanks
Balers
Oliver 620 baler problems
I have an oliver 620 baler. This spring I took the knotters all apart and got them working. Baled 50 or 60 some bales and it worked perfect. Friday evening I was baling and the baler jammed up (to much hay) so I backed it off and the dogs? Clicked. I unjammed it and kept baling.
A while after that the baler jumped out of time. Took it back up and re timed it. Saturday I started baling again and the knotters weren't working correctly. I believe they are out of adjustment. What was odd is that there were like 5 knots on the bill hook that didn't slide off. This happened later in the day as well. Now the knotters miss a bale after every 6 or 8. Can anyone point me in the right direction with this problem? I'm going to blow them off with air tomorrow before I start baling and try to adjust them again.
My other problem is that the plunger knife is dull and after I finish this field tomorrow I will sharpen it. But when I shut the baler off and then go to turn it on again the slip clutch in the flywheel spins. The flywheel doesn't. It's only the slip clutch. Is the clutch going bad or need adjustment? I don't have a spring scale to test it like the book says so if anyone has any other ways I could test it please let me know. A few times I would be able to turn the baler on and while just the slip clutch is spinning I would grab the flywheel and spin it and then the baler would start working again. Any help here?
It also jams up alot easier now than in the past years I've used it. I think it may be because of the slip clutch or the dull plunger knife. I need to fix this baler as soon as possible so if anyone can help please do. I'm also only 15 and the only one on the farm that knows how to work on the baler so if I'm doing something wrong please point me in the right direction. Thanks
Oliver 620 baler problems
Disc Mower curtain
Has anyone ever heard of or used any products from hay tools.com? The reason I ask is I've been searching for a new curtain for my mower. The one on it is shot and I'd like to put a new one on. They use the black
- 40 oz Rip-stop Nylon re-enforced PVC Vinyl-Made in USA
- All seams are dielectrically sealed & not sewn- All one piece curtain- Not sewn like others
- Grommets are strategically placed for tying the curtain to the frame with zip-ties
Thanks,
Bo
Disc Mower curtain
crop rotation
hello all, relatively new to hay talk. I'm sure there is a thread already formed for this but I couldn't find it. I'm hoping to turn some old grass/pasture fields into higher production timothy fields. I've already soil tested and know what I need to do on that end. What crops do you guys use to get your field back into production as soon as possible? Thanks in advance!
crop rotation
8511 bale thrower - losing momentum
I can get the thrower going - sometimes it's slow to start. But when I push 12-15 flakes in a bale it cannt keep up. It eventually can't hit the wagon.
I changed the filter a year ago when it was acting up. Plan to get a new one in the morning.
But wondering if anyone has any other ideas. Is my pump shot? Any idea what kind of flow I'm supposed to be getting out of it?
Anything else I should look into?
8511 bale thrower - losing momentum
New Holland windrower propulsion cylinder not neutral
New Holland windrower propulsion cylinder not neutral
Radiator flush???
anyone flushed their 1100 radiator? My has gotten lots of dust and grass heads in it - how hard is it to do?
Radiator flush???
Need help with NH 455 sickle bar mower
I just purchased a NH 455 sickle bar mower for $150. The mower works great but grass gets caught in the hole where the last
knife goes through the shoe at the end of the sickle bar. Over time, the grass bunches up and lifts the bar off the ground.
It looks like it's missing a part as there is a bolt hole close to the opening in the shoe in the end of the bar. I looked on
the New Holland website and the drawing isn't as detailed as I need. ( item #15 Part # 244273 on the parts diagram found here:
Can anyone tell me if there is a part that is needed to prevent grass from being pushed through this opening on part #244273?
Can anyone share some pictures of their 455 so I can see the right configuration for this shoe? Are there any tricks to prevent
this from happening? All grass dividers (what NH calls them) are in place.
Your help is appreciated!
Bill
Need help with NH 455 sickle bar mower
Bale Bandit Pickup, Is this a fix?
There are a number of members on HT that have indicated problems breaking a twine on small squares on Bandit pickups.
My 100 series has a homemade pickup that in 6 years I cannot recall it breaking a twine.
Looking down on my pickup the width at the throat is only 16 inches which would seem to be too narrow for an 18 inch wide bale. If you look where the green and black broom handle is you will see it is only momentary the reduction to 16 inches and only on the 2x1 inch rectangular hollow section used, not the full height of the wings.
A couple of more views of the pickup on my machine:
The teeth on my pickup do not have the 200 series bridge welded across the top, tand although he teeth are rounded on the tips, the potential to break a twine would be greater because a tooth would be more likely to penetrate under a twine if the twine were across the path of the tooth.
Now let me be clear, I have never seen a 200 series but from descriptions and photographs, I think the throat (The point where the bale contacts the pickup chain) is too wide. I do not have the measurements but from photographs the throat is clearly wider than a bale.
With the wide pickup on the Bandit, I believe the bale has too much opportunity to be to one side and have both twines on the same side of the centre of the pickup.
When both twines are on the same side of the centre chain, when the chain penetrates the bale a little and lifts the bale the tooth in lifting the bale slips under the twine and as the bale is pulled up and into line with the pickup chute the bale is forced sideways and breaks the twine.
From descriptions, I think the bale enters like this:
If I am wrong in this assessment then possibly not much point in reading further.
My suggested solution is to add new directing rails or shields on both sides and on the inside of the existing pickup wings to narrow the throat opening , so the bale whether perfectly aligned and square-on to the pickup or sliding along one wing always has the leading edge centred on the pickup chain therefore the pickup chain only contacts the bale between the two twines no matter how angled the bale is between the wings.
With new directing rail/s on the sides the bale would enter more like this:
I cannot give measurements necessary because I do not have access to a Bandit Produced pickup.
The added wings should be approximately 16 to 18 inches apart at their ends and those added wings terminate level with the centre of the lower pickup chain idler wheel. The added wings also must be symmetricaly placed to the centre line of the pickup and chain. i.e. each is 8 to 9 inches from the centre of the chain on the lower idler wheel.
If planning to make modifications, try a layout with a bale in all possible positions so as to determine measurements, angles and proportions, to ensure that the added rails still permit the bale to travel smoothly to the throat and chain.
It may be necessary to put a kink in the added rails , at the point where the Bandit's existing wings have skids under or at least on one rail, see the pics above of my pickup and the wing on the right. Note the wing on the left is shorter than the other. This wing is opened only enough to run just inside the tractor's left rear wheel.
So the other wing can be set wider as it is away from thee tractor's rear wheel.
Soe may prefer to add a sheet metal additional wings rather than just rail/s.
Any comments and improvements would be welcomed by some frustrated Bandit owners.
And as they say in the classics "any questions"?
Bale Bandit Pickup, Is this a fix?
Preservative Applicator For Small Squares Questions
Sounds like Harvestec makes/rebrands for New Holland and Agco - I assume their systems are essentially the same?
How large of a tank of preservative is typically used on a small square baler? Initial cost for the system - ball park figure?
Once you've got everything set, as an example 22% moisture, how many gallons would one apply per ton of hay?
What is the typical cost per gallon?
Any sage advice is much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
Preservative Applicator For Small Squares Questions
Can hay be left on field ?
I cut a field and baled most of it (only just as kept having periods of rain) but one side was shaded by tree's and wasnt dry enough and had to be left. It was a very heavy crop.
I tried to mow it but it just wound round my mower.
Im now thinking that I either need to bale it just to get it off the field (the hay wont be any good now as its been rained on so much) or just leave it.
Im worried if I leave it it will kill the grass beneath it and then get a ton of weeds next year.
Any thoughts?
Can hay be left on field ?
Pasture Management Rotation
samedi 25 juillet 2015
Pasture Management Rotation
Beginners Luck : Spray Fertilize ?
All these good for animals? Humans?
Beginners Luck : Spray Fertilize ?
Bale size
Just wondering about bale size I have a 4x6 baler , started out making 72 inch bales I was told I'm losing money doing that. I went to 68 inch bales and seems not big enough, what's the majority do for commercial baling?
Bale size
NH 648
NH 648
New Holland 650
New Holland 650
Teff experiment
Decided to experiment and try to drill teff into the timothy without killing it with hopes that the mostly dormant timothy wouldn't compete too much with getting a good stand of teff and that the timothy would come back for a cutting next year without having to replant this fall. With the rain we got last week the timothy actually greened up and grew a little and I was worried it might be too much competition with the teff but I went ahead and drilled it anyway.
Drilled it 3 days ago with a JD 1590 using the small box, with the openers on the shallowest setting and the least amount of spring force on the press and closing wheel with the down pressure at the lowest setting. Looked at it today and to my surprise the teff is mostly up. Thought I would share my experiment and will keep you updated on how it does.
Teff experiment
Best Small Square Baler
What is everyone's opinion on the best small square baler? I grew up with a JD 336 that has always done well, especially since most of our hay went to our own dairy. Now that the dairy operation was sold, the hay has become more of a custom operation. Looking for opinion(pros and cons) to those experienced with other balers. Currently we are looking at the JD 348, Hesston 1840 inline, and the NH BC5070 hayliner. Give me some thoughts please!
Best Small Square Baler
new holland 617
new holland 617
Vicon segment rollers alternatives
I read about a guy that did it with psi treated lumber, maybe a cheaper alternative than steel rollers, or other costly ideas,
Vicon segment rollers alternatives
Ranch Gate
Oldest son (the photographer) sent me this picture of our ranch gate with a couple of buzzards.
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Ranch Gate
Addicted to Propionic Acid
I've run propionic acid now for a few years doing small squares, and well, I've gotten a bit used to always putting it on, even if the hay reads dry.
Yesterday I baled up hay that a few years ago I would have been pretty sure was ready to bale. Tested 17% on the moisture tester, stems of the clover snapped nicely and didn't peel, twisted good in the hand, relative humidity was low, ground was dry.
Everything told me that it would bale nicely and keep - but I still put acid on anyways at the lowest rate I can go (4 lbs / ton).
Does anyone else do this? I haven't made moldy / dusty hay since I bought a tedder and started using acid.
Addicted to Propionic Acid
Krone 283S main gear box rebuild
vendredi 24 juillet 2015
Shelled the teeth on both gears on the main gear box of my cutter. Seal went out and lost all the gear oil. Has anybody on here ever torn one down? Need to pull the gears and figure I'll change the double knuckle u joint while I have it opened up. Any help is appreciated!
Krone 283S main gear box rebuild
Bud Box or Tub?
As soon as this heat breaks, I plan on redoing my corrals. The question is whether to build a bud box or buy a tub. I've been around tubs and know how they work, but never have a bud box other than watching on you tube, I like the idea but, is it really that simple. Somehow I can just see the cattle balking at the ally entrance. OPINIONS PLEASE !
Bud Box or Tub?
Pasture Grass Management
I have 5 acres of simple pasture grass in Western Washington. I have some thistle, and other obnoxious weeds that pop up from time to time.
Not that I want to spray, but would spraying anything help the overall status of our pasture?
Pasture Grass Management
BR 7070 duck bill problems
I have a problem with the lengthy of net warp left out of the duck bill when it finishes wrapping in barley sticks out and even then it sporadic along the length of it. And then it misses sometimes when it tries to wrap the next time. anyway happens when I use the New Holland net wrap from using the tama wrap I usually use. it still doesn't stick out but about an inch when I use the tama wrap.
I loosened of the brake some but it worked for a while but now I'm back to it messing up.
Any help would be appreciated , this is a new baler with about a 1000 bales.
BR 7070 duck bill problems
For those with bandits
For those with bandits
Brush hog then till, mow/bale then till?
I have a long term lease deal in the works and have a few questions on what you guys would do with this years "weeds"! The plan is to some how take care of this crop, do soil amenities that are recommended from soil sample, chisel plow this fall, come back in the spring 2016 chisel, disc, pack, and seed to teff or some other annual for the summer. Then fall of 2016 plant to an OG/Alfalfa mix. With that, I can not use any type of chemicals on the property as it is in a watershed area and the company doesn't want to deal with politics of the sort. I can fertilize how I see fit however no round up or anything along those lines.
1st field is about 11 acres, wooded on all sides. Has a variety of overgrown weeds, seeded out timothy, over mature OG, and a barage of clover. Some mole hills, and bunch of ruts from being brush hogged once per year by the company that owns it. (First 3 pictures)
2nd field is roughly 4 acres with pretty much the same variety as first field. (2 middle pictures)
3rd field is 35 acres on a decent slope. However it doesn't seem to be growing much of any good hay able grass that I can tell. Is definitely wet near the bottom. (Last 3)
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Brush hog then till, mow/bale then till?
Fertilizer and alfalfa
Fertilizer and alfalfa
before/after rain
Hey All,
I have about 15 acres of grass/alfalfa hay on the ground tedded right now, was hoping it'd be dry enough to bale before tomorrow, but now we're looking at 50% chance of storms tomorrow morning. My question is, assuming it rains ('cause why wouldn't it this year), is it better for the hay to be spread out or should I rake into windrows for the rain and let the ground dry out and re-ted to dry hay out after? First time with a tedder so not quite sure the best course of action...
before/after rain
Round up effects
Thanks
Round up effects
.17 HMR
I got a Taurus Tracker 9 shot revolver last winter in .17HMR. Been shooting' big blackmailed jacks (eating my cow grass). Great pistol for the truck.
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.17 HMR
Direct Baling of Straw
mercredi 22 juillet 2015
Today a small square baler could not keep up with a combine so here is one solution to achieve the one pass operation , heading, threshing, winnowing and baling residue.
Glenvar is a fairly large farm in Western Australia's Wheatbelt with individual properties spread over a large part of the wheatbelt. It is owned and run by the Shields family.
Te Shields family have proven to be innovators in machinery, agricultural practices and marketing, including developing markets for crop residue.
One major issue in continuous cropping is weed seed residue and if not dealt with the real prospect of developing herbicide resistance, so the Shields family progressed from residue carts to direct baling of residue.
Crops include: wheat, oats canola and lupins. Lupins are a legume fixing nitrogen and have a high protein grain, used mainly for stockfeed until now but there is a growing development for human consumption. The residue makes excellent garden mulch.
The link for wheat harvest:
https://youtu.be/T81UZ75qchI
The balers on the back of the headers (Combines) are featured.
The Bale Direct System with promotional videos:
http://ift.tt/1VyzQkL
The system is marketed in the US:
https://youtu.be/ODEeMIB--Fg
In Canola the farms harvested 13,000 hectares. One hectare is approximately 2.47 acres. so 13,000 Ha = 32,000 acres.
Promotional material is from Claas since 5 Claas combines were used in that year's canola harvest:
https://youtu.be/ODEeMIB--Fg
What Claas does not tell you, the business seems to have most manufacturers represented among the Glenvar combines.
Direct Baling of Straw
Krone KR130 Tensioner Question
I recently bought an older KR130 in decent shape. The only significant problem was a bearing on the tensioner shaft had seized and crunched one side of the elevator chain into the axle beam. I removed the shaft, replaced both bearings, shims, washers, etc. and reinstalled it. It's clear that the chain tension can be adjusted by loosening the hex bolts and sliding the shaft up or down, but I can't figure what the function is of the large springs attached to the shaft brackets. Once the bolts are tighted, the shaft has no movement up or down -- how do the springs help to maintain chain tension? In addition, the manual suggests not allowing the gap between the chain slats and the lower roller to be less than 20mm, but doesn't say what it should be. Does anyone know what the gap is when it leaves the factory?
Thanks
Krone KR130 Tensioner Question
Ground Hogs how to get rid of them?
Anyone here have ant good ideas to git rid of ground hogs. Im sick of them our hay is on sand ground and full of holes and some big enough to drop machinery to the ground.
Ground Hogs how to get rid of them?
NH 479 haybine roller help
NH 479 haybine roller help
Vet Gun
Anyone using one of these? Likes, dislikes, good insect control? Looking at getting one when the fly tags start getting weak, they usually run out about six weeks before the flies do here, and really don't want to retag that late in the year.
Thanks
T.J.
Vet Gun
Tell me about a John Deere 435 Baler
A guy has a 435 John Deere baler for sale near by which is rare out here. What is story on these balers? Are they a good one or one to avoid?
Thanks
Tell me about a John Deere 435 Baler
Tell me about a John Deere 435 Baler
A guy has a 435 John Deere baler for sale near by which is rare out here. What is story on these balers? Are they a good one or one to avoid?
Thanks
Tell me about a John Deere 435 Baler
8&10 ton gear wheel lug torque?
8&10 ton gear wheel lug torque?
2007 RTV1100 For Sale
I have a almost new 2007 LOADED RTV1100 with only 222 hours. Showroom Condition w/many options too numerous to list. Located in west central Ohio. You can call 419-305-4887 for more info.
2007 RTV1100 For Sale
New Hay Farmer - NJ
I have been reading posts here for a while now but things have finally moved forward with my Farm and if all goes well I should close on 43 acres (~20 Tillable) and a 20 acre tillable lease around the new year.
I am new to farming and new to Hay. The farm and land is currently in Alfalfa with some orchard grass but is due to be replanted (Actually was this year). I have tons of questions. When to plant, what to plant, how to best prep the fields and sow the seeds, what size tractor, and all the other newbie stuff. I know all of these have been asked and answered in some way on this web site and I am searching the forum and getting lots of great info. Thank you.
I will be getting some equipment with the farm but will likely need a tractor and a baler.
I'll take any help or advice I can get and would love to hear from some folks in my neck of the woods (SNJ).
Thanks again and I am excited to be joining your community.
New Hay Farmer - NJ
Kubota RTV 900 transission/brake
My RTV 900 is working hard but speed in any of the ranges is slow. I installed new filters and changed the transmission fluid but no real improvement. When I have the rear end jacked up and in transmission in neutral it is difficult to turn wheels. Also I have a bit of a hot smell when in use. Maybe brakes??
Any suggestions on how to check brakes or ideas? Thankss
Any suggestions on how to check brakes or ideas? Thankss
Kubota RTV 900 transission/brake
Can anybody here tell me what rim/bolt pattern for NH1412 discbine?
I bought a 06 or 07 NH 1412 discbine.I am going to pull it home with my truck and I would like to have a spare tire in case I need it.It looks like the tire size is 9.5LX14 tire.What rim and bolt pattern will fit?
Can anybody here tell me what rim/bolt pattern for NH1412 discbine?
Wrapped small square bales??
mardi 21 juillet 2015
Wrapped small square bales??
Getting into the Hay Business/ Partnering
Seeking general guidance and opinions of seasoned hay farmers about interest in partnership. I have come into some money which I would like to invest in land to grow hay. I do not have the experience growing/baleing it though and am wondering if it's reasonable to pursue a partner who would either rent the land from me and then do all of the hay business, or perhaps (if it's more advantageous) share profits. I'm not sure how this would best be negotiated and am very flexible. Right now I'm just seeking opinions of whether this is viable. I hope this is an appropriate site to ask this on and I appreciate anyone's feedback. Thanks very much - Josie
Getting into the Hay Business/ Partnering
Too many bales?
I found a JD 469 with 5100 bales on it. The previous owner says about half were dry hay and half were corn stalks and soybean fodder. The baler and the belts all look good in the pictures, but my concern is bearing life. Is 2500 bales of corn stalks enough to seriously wear on the pick up and other components or am I being over cautious? The baler is priced at $30,000 and is a 2014 model.
Too many bales?
Knotter stack shear pin broke on NH315 square baler
What are some of the reasons that may cause this pin to shear? Thankfully the fail safe plunger stop worked and we only sheared the flywheel pin and no major damage. Hubby is hitting the books again tonight.. lol
Knotter stack shear pin broke on NH315 square baler
NH 658 round baler
I have a 658 round baler that I've had a few problems with this year. Which I still in the progress of figureing the problem out. It won't stop trying to rap once the pot is turned on. The arms keep moving the whole time and stops it up. Anyone have an idea of whats could be wrong? Any good input is very appreciated.It is a auto wrap
NH 658 round baler
clutch slipping on Krone disc mower?
I let a friend borrow my back up 8' Krone disc mower.He said the clutch was slipping when he tried to cut some real thick grass.He slowed way down and got it done but now I would like to see what is wrong with it.Can it be repaired and what do I look for when I remove it?
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clutch slipping on Krone disc mower?
Hay Bale Loft/Hoist/Crain
I am trying to create a hoist for my wife to help her with moving hay bales. I defiantly would be a great option, however travel a lot for work, so I sometimes am not a valid piece to the equation... A belt is the easiest for larger scenarios, however this is a lower budget, less frequent necessity, and much smaller stack. We have one barn were we store the hay about 30-40 bales, then a place in the barn where we have about 4 bales at a time stacked up...
My goal: Getting bale from storage stack to UTV, from UTV to Barn stack.
I drew up a plan I had thought of, but would be completely open and appreciate any advice or suggestions of devices for these types of scenarios.
From Storage to UTV:
My plan was a electric hoist, attached to a barn door rail. The hoist would be connected to a shackle, which would be connected to aircraft cable with two hay hooks. Stab each hook on each side of the bale, and lift which should choke the hooks into the bale.
UTV to barn:
This one I was just going to back the UTV up to the door, grab the hoist, stab one bale hook to the bale, and drag it into place...
Thoughts? I have seen some larger claw type hooks but seems too big for
Hay Bale Loft/Hoist/Crain
hesston 3x3 baler comparison
Hello All, New to hay talk as a member but have been visiting awhile as a guest. Have begun the process of searching for a used 3x3 baler as demand is climbing steadily here and just cant keep up with the small squares when busy. I am wondering the differences between the three older model Hesston balers, the 4750, 4755 and 4760. If just slight changes or some major upgrade to the advantage of the operations.
hesston 3x3 baler comparison
Krone AM283S cutter bar breather??
When I remove cutter bar oil check plug pressure comes out of oil check hole. Do I need to clean or maybe replace breather(parts key 31) or is this normal??????
Thanks,Jim
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Krone AM283S cutter bar breather??
Newbie Winch Question RTV900 + Warn 3000-s
Greetings All!
Just got a new to me 2007 RTV900.
Looking to outfit it with a winch for occasional skidding of down trees and small stump removal.
Was thinking about the Warn 3000 model with synthetic rope. Would prefer to have the unit fit in the winch "cubby" upfront if possible. Searched the site with the RTV900 and Warn keywords but was unable to convince myself if I need any additional mounting hardware or kits to make this happen.
All comments /thoughts appreciated.
Thanks - great site!
Quid_non
Just got a new to me 2007 RTV900.
Looking to outfit it with a winch for occasional skidding of down trees and small stump removal.
Was thinking about the Warn 3000 model with synthetic rope. Would prefer to have the unit fit in the winch "cubby" upfront if possible. Searched the site with the RTV900 and Warn keywords but was unable to convince myself if I need any additional mounting hardware or kits to make this happen.
All comments /thoughts appreciated.
Thanks - great site!
Quid_non
Newbie Winch Question RTV900 + Warn 3000-s
Is it true about
lundi 20 juillet 2015
Is it true what people say about rain on hay just cut, that as long as it hasn't been raked it will be OK? Been doing hay for few years and never had a lot of rain just after mowing until tonight. Cut at 4:00 had rain at 11:00. Second cutting, if dry will it be any less nutritious?
Is it true about
Automatic chain oiler, chain oil
Todd B
Automatic chain oiler, chain oil
Anyone familiar with Key Machinery in Maryland
Anyone familiar with Key Machinery in Maryland
TC35 water pump/fan blade
Hi all! I'm a new member and this is my first post. I own a 2003 New Holland TC35 and just recently had to replace the water pump. I thought about an electric water pump but decided against it because I didn't want to go to the effort of finding one that fit. But now I am thinking about an electric cooling fan to replace the water pump driven fan. My idea behind this is because only the bearing failed and not the seal on the w/p. On cars and trucks, using an electric fan increases HP output by 10 - 20 HP. Would it be worthwhile on a 35 HP tractor? If I had not caught the failing water pump in time and it had trashed the fan blade, I would have already done it. Opinions? Ideas? Thanks guys, this is a great net!
W1EBB
W1EBB
TC35 water pump/fan blade
Moisture Sensor Placement, Small Square Bale Chamber
Hi Guys-
Have a Delmhorst FX-2000 with the bale chamber sensor on a small square NH316. I currently have it on the cut side of the chamber, thinking that will be the wettest part of the bale. I also have the Harvesttec Electronic Application system spraying CropSaver.
Question- Where does everybody have their moisture sensors positioned?
I recently baled some 2nd cutting alfalfa that was reading 16-18% with it placed on the cut side, didn't apply any acid, probed some bales later when done and they were 20+% in the middle and starting to heat. Lost a couple hundred bales to a little heat and mold. Good cattle hay, bad horse hay. I am always pushing the moisture level trying to keep the stuff green because thats what the horse people want.
Should I put it on the bottom or opposite side to get a better reading?
I hate to say it, but I am done wasting good hay and leaning towards just applying acid to everything for the peace of mind.
thanks for your help....
Moisture Sensor Placement, Small Square Bale Chamber
Baler-Connection vs Flex Rake
Was wondering if anybody has used a baler connection or flex rake? how do they hold up? thinking about getting one but wanted to hear some feed back on them.
Baler-Connection vs Flex Rake
New Holland two rake hitch questions
Any suggestions aside from scraping all three pieces and buying a rotary? If it works and speeds things up I may build another or build a gantry style, but for now it's a low budget experiment.
Fwiw, I'm looking at a 13' Kubota and a Vermeer pinwheel v, but for now, I can't justify $7500 for raking 300 round bales per year.
New Holland two rake hitch questions
NH BB940A electrical problems
I have a 2008 BB940A 3x3 baler with about 36000 bales on it. i am having some electrical issues with it. my knotter fans aren't working, i replaced the fuses and relays and it still wont work, the Error code keeps saying that the relay is shorted or open. what could be wrong? Also my automatic greaser wasn't working and the error that came up was shorted or open relay line. So i replaced the relay and it worked for a little bit and then it quit working again. So what could be wrong?
NH BB940A electrical problems
Ragweed
Hi All,
I have a field about 16 acres of new seed grass/alfalfa mix planted this spring, came up great but with all the moisture we've had I was unable to cut when it should have been. My biggest problem as a little over ripe isn't a huge issue is that the field was taken over with ragweed. There is still a lot of good grass in there but I'm concerned about the amount of weeds (probably about 10-20% of the crop at this point...) I got it cut down this weekend to at least take care of the existing weeds, but am wondering what I can do with the hay. Is ragweed noxious in hay to where I need to just roll it and burn it or is it sellable as sub quality hay if I can get it dried properly (full disclosure of weeds and priced accordingly of course)? Just curious what my options would be with this. Thanks for any input, new to the hay game so still learning if this is a dumb question
Ragweed
What to plant?
I am trying to make dry hay for horses on some pretty tired fields. (Haven't had any cow manure or fertilizer or lime in quite some time). I wanna plow up a field that doesn't have much grass growing anymore and reseed it, hoping to get a crop by 2016. Any thoughts on what to plant? Orchard grass, Timothy, alfalfa etc. What would do well in the mountains of northeast pa.
And do I plant oats along with it. Field is well drained as its in a creek bottom.
Thanks in advance!
Jordan
What to plant?
BR770 wont trip
i dont have a moniter so i watch full indicator most of time it trips and ties ok, but sometimes i have to get out and trip manualy any advice thanks
BR770 wont trip
Going to be upgrading to newer square baler.
dimanche 19 juillet 2015
I currently have 2 balers. A 336 and a 346, both in fair shape and great working condition. I am thinking about upgrading to a 348 JD baler. Before I pull the trigger what are the pros and cons on the 348? I will never bale more than 6000 bales a year, 4500 is more realistic.
I am also getting rid of my 1033 bale wagon and upgrading to a 1037. To me this is a no brainier. I know a guy that has a 1037 and a 338 in great condition for 15k for both. always shredded. Does that sound like a reasonable price?
Going to be upgrading to newer square baler.
Reed Canary Grass
We have a stand of Reed Canary grass on some bottom land. Stand has been there 30 years or so. Only recently did we get the drainage good enough that we can cut it for hay. Is the past it was bushhogged. Often after it has gone to head.
The last couple of years I have mowed/baled before it went to seed. Although it still appears to yield about the same I notice that the stand appears thinner. I mowed it last the end of may. I walked in it today and can see the ground and each stem at ground level. From a distance it doesnt look "thin". Think I shouldnt take a second cut and let it go to seed??
Reed Canary Grass
Vermeer 10 wheel rake with splitter hp requirement
Vermeer 10 wheel rake with splitter hp requirement
GoPro dash cams
I bought a inexpensive dash cam to try and thought it was pretty neat. Not the best picture quality but still neat. Ok, what I want to know is what is the best GoPro dash cam to buy. The GoPro Hero 4's are out as White, Silver or Black models. From what I can understand is that the colors may represent better quietly, not sure about that or if its just what ever color you like. Know nothing about this stuff and understand even less. If you have any knowledge about this stuff I sure appreciate hearing what you think. We are taking the RTV on a little trip to play and kind of like to get one for the buggy.
Thanks, Harry
Thanks, Harry
GoPro dash cams
Windshield bottom latches Available
SO GOOD TO SEE JAMIE ON HERE.....HEY BROTHER
Awhile back, I wrote about how my hired hand had rolled the RTV with some minor damages that were added to the list of broken equipment caused by him........YES HE IS GONE..... Anyway, as part of the repair, which was actually very minimal, was new window latches......That is the small little catch that is attached to the frame. It's a very small part that locks the window closed or open. Again, one has the part that you hold onto and push or pull to open and close the windshield. This is the part, the only one, that is actually attached to the frame. The rest of the part is attached to the glass itself............
So, I called Messick and talked to a super guy there named Bob.....he sent me parts diagrams in emails and I sent him pictures. The only thing that was available was to buy the whole gizmo. Latch, lever and associated hardware. All I needed was the little bitty part that goes on the frame............
SO, IF ANYONE NEEDS THE LATCH FOR SOME REASON..........IT'S YOURS
Otherwise it goes in my parts box/bin that is my use once in a lifetime supply area. You have one of these. A while back though a guy in Texas need an airfilter part I had so it blew him away that he could have it free........for freight....ISN'T THAT WHAT BROTHERS DO??
Oh yeah.....this is for a Curtis Cab glass windshield......
Anyway....it's yours if you need it..........God bless...........Dennis
Awhile back, I wrote about how my hired hand had rolled the RTV with some minor damages that were added to the list of broken equipment caused by him........YES HE IS GONE..... Anyway, as part of the repair, which was actually very minimal, was new window latches......That is the small little catch that is attached to the frame. It's a very small part that locks the window closed or open. Again, one has the part that you hold onto and push or pull to open and close the windshield. This is the part, the only one, that is actually attached to the frame. The rest of the part is attached to the glass itself............
So, I called Messick and talked to a super guy there named Bob.....he sent me parts diagrams in emails and I sent him pictures. The only thing that was available was to buy the whole gizmo. Latch, lever and associated hardware. All I needed was the little bitty part that goes on the frame............
SO, IF ANYONE NEEDS THE LATCH FOR SOME REASON..........IT'S YOURS
Otherwise it goes in my parts box/bin that is my use once in a lifetime supply area. You have one of these. A while back though a guy in Texas need an airfilter part I had so it blew him away that he could have it free........for freight....ISN'T THAT WHAT BROTHERS DO??
Oh yeah.....this is for a Curtis Cab glass windshield......
Anyway....it's yours if you need it..........God bless...........Dennis
Windshield bottom latches Available
Big Yellow Bar!
I just purchased a second hand tractor (JD 2720) which came with several attachments - some of which I would like to sell. One is described as follows and I have no idea what it is:
Yellow steel bar with 5 large thumbscrews along its length for attaching to the leading edge of the loader bucket. It's 60" long and has a nylon skid bar about 2" thick attached to the bottom. JD dealer doesn't know what it is(?)
Pictures....
Yellow steel bar with 5 large thumbscrews along its length for attaching to the leading edge of the loader bucket. It's 60" long and has a nylon skid bar about 2" thick attached to the bottom. JD dealer doesn't know what it is(?)
Pictures....
Big Yellow Bar!
Where are the New Holland factorys
I know that New Holland has a factory in new Holland Pa but where are their other factories? I think I read somewhere that they make the balewagons in Nebraska,been wanting to tour them. Has anybody here toured the main factory and when do they make the small square balers? Do they make them everyday or just certain times of the year?
Where are the New Holland factorys
Bought a 1209. Got to get it home
Bought a 1209. Got to get it home
Green Hay vs Dry Hay
Of course when we went to see the final day/closing show - afterwards, I met the owner and we talked and looked at square bales of hay.
All of owner's hay was dusty. All of it was nice and "green" in color and much of it was over ripe stems and seed heads. It was bought from a local brand name feed store and was $7 per bale!
I am very leary of green hay! I see green and think mold, but apparently the horse owner wants green hay.
How do you folks manage "green" hay and no dust or mold in the same square bale?
Thanks!
Bill
Green Hay vs Dry Hay
Vermeer 504 Super I baler
samedi 18 juillet 2015
Good evening. I need some help with an error code my Vermeer 504 Super I is giving... E 64. I've owned it for 3+ years & it has always baled perfectly... Literally blonde proof. When I put it up from last cut in May it baled perfectly. Today when I hooked it up it won't tie & gives the E 64 code. It's getting power to the actuator, it will "extend" to start tie & gets "stuck" there. I can do a manual tie as long as I hold the extend button for desired time & then retract to just before the "cut" spot for desired time, then retract again for cut. It is a dual tie. I am doing twine, not net wrap. It has a net wrap option, but is not set up for net at this time. Any suggestions are GREATLY appreciated. Thanks
Vermeer 504 Super I baler
Reasons not to buy a NH Balewagon/ When to charge more.
1.If you have an inline baler and less than a 14 foot swather, and don't rake 2 rows together, you don't want a stacker.
2.If you have trouble making compact, square, and dense bales in grass hay, you don't want a stacker.
3. If it is more than about ten miles from the field to the stack, you don't want a stacker.
4.If your bale lengths vary by more than a few inches, you don't want a stacker.
On the other hand, if you build dense and consistent bales, rake two rows together or follow the right pattern baling, you will love a stacker. Under significantly less than ideal conditions (see 1,2,4 above) I was able to get almost 3000 bales put up in a day and a half.
Overall it was a good couple of days, and I am a little sore from all of the trips up on the second table to fix fallen, skewed, and messed up bales. I am still learning as I go, and have a ways to go yet. I am not a fan of lightweight (30-40#) grass 14X18 bales.
Reasons not to buy a NH Balewagon/ When to charge more.
Vicon mower help
I am putting a new top hat and bearing on my dmp 2800. I have put new bearings on it before, just don't remember it having just a little slack in it. I have put it on and taken it off 3 times. The shaft and bearings are tight, when I put the top hat it has just a little slack in it, Any ideas.
Vicon mower help
Boom sprayer roller pump??
Boom sprayer roller pump??
Hesston 4550 baler stuffer fork adjustment?
I'm hoping that someone here has had the experience of Hesston stuffer fork adjustment. according the manual the forks have to be ajusted and then the needles(which is what I started to adjust in the first place). When I wen to do the fork timing I had to go clockwise on the sprocket tooth adjustment to get the plunger even close to the forks the manual says ccw. I finally was able to get maybe 1/2" not the 1/4" between the plunger knife edge the forrks.Tthat was after about 5 hrs. of loosening the chain then retighten it maybe 10 times and never did get the grease fitting exactly centered in the access hole after adjustments were made. Whats up with the clockwise sprocket instead of CCW like the manual says? Any comments are appreciated, I'm all in and still have to go bale. bjr
Hesston 4550 baler stuffer fork adjustment?
Organic Hay
Organic Hay
NH BR740 duckbill
NH BR740 duckbill
Favorite and least favorite farm machinery you own
Not talking about a hand tool, but an engine or PTO powered piece of hay making equipment.
What's your best machine?
What do wish you never bought?
Best: (tie)
M126x tractor
BR 7060 SS baler w/ Harvest Tec
Wish I never bought:
NH Pro Rotor rake
Favorite and least favorite farm machinery you own
MF/Hesston Inline Baler - New Model Differences?
Just curious.
Thanks!
Bill
MF/Hesston Inline Baler - New Model Differences?
CK20 Intermittent rear Hydrualic failure
vendredi 17 juillet 2015
I have a CK20 with low hours. Recently the rear hydraulic has started failing. Has anyone seen this problem?
CK20 Intermittent rear Hydrualic failure
Vermeer 605 SJ
We have a 1992 605 SJ....the baler is having issues starting a bale. Any ideas?
Vermeer 605 SJ
Reasons not to buy a NH Balewagon
1.If you have an inline baler and less than a 14 foot swather, and don't rake 2 rows together, you don't want a stacker.
2.If you have trouble making compact, square, and dense bales in grass hay, you don't want a stacker.
3. If it is more than about ten miles from the field to the stack, you don't want a stacker.
4.If your bale lengths vary by more than a few inches, you don't want a stacker.
On the other hand, if you build dense and consistent bales, rake two rows together or follow the right pattern baling, you will love a stacker. Under significantly less than ideal conditions (see 1,2,4 above) I was able to get almost 3000 bales put up in a day and a half.
Overall it was a good couple of days, and I am a little sore from all of the trips up on the second table to fix fallen, skewed, and messed up bales. I am still learning as I go, and have a ways to go yet. I am not a fan of lightweight (30-40#) grass 14X18 bales.
Reasons not to buy a NH Balewagon
4230 Case IH Hydraulic malfunction
I have a 4230 Case IH that when I run it for about an hour all the hydraulics quit. ALL HYDRAULICS, pto, steering, brakes, etc. After 30 seconds to two minutes, everything comes back on. Changed oil and filter. Any ideas on what's going on? Thanks in advance.
4230 Case IH Hydraulic malfunction
Does crab grass seed carry over to next year?
I bought a bag of red river and messed around and did not get it planted this year.I live in north Alabama but I am afraid it is too late.
How would you store it till next May and will it still germinate well?
Does crab grass seed carry over to next year?
Hay Hay Hay Wilson
Got a question for you,Over here in Panola county I have had two producers that have lost some of their tifton 85,just them 2 is all I know of and I planted it for them a few years ago and they were good hay fields but they use a lot of chicken litter,in this sandier ground is it possible for them to have too much potash or phosphorus? They have taken a soil test but didnt say if those were high just said they recommended 100 units of nitrogen after each cutting,could the soil be out of balance enough to harm the bermuda grass? I dont like chicken litter you never know what you are getting and today what they mix with the feed who knows?
Hay Hay Hay Wilson
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