John deere 3020 diesel

I've got a chance to buy a Taylor way disk. It looks to be in pretty decent shape with good tires and so forth. It is a 12' disk. First of all will my 3020 diesel pull it just fine. And second is it worth his asking price of $650. Thanks

John deere 3020 diesel

Manure pump for irrigation?

I am looking at getting setup for wheel line irrigation on my place, and a friend offered me a lagoon pump for nothing. It was part of a lot he bought at auction for some other items, and has no use for. Could it be used as an irrigation pump? I think it would just be incredibly inefficient at the pressure and GPM I need.

Manure pump for irrigation?

What is the best style of hay barn

I'm currently looking at building a new hay barn. I was thinking of building a barn with boards on the walls,,, this to allow air into the building for better ventilation. I think this might allow some rain and also some snow in the building ? I was also thinking of building an all steel building , but I think this might keep the moisture in the building that the hay expires.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated

What is the best style of hay barn

Electric fencing for goats?

Hey everyone! 

I'm looking to start getting some goats on my plot of land. A lot of my friends and people in town have told me to get an electric fence of some sort, which I agree with... 

I have a friend who works at ElectroBraid and can possibly give me a good discount on their products. The only thing is, I can only see that they have it marketed towards "horses." http://ift.tt/21xtFCT

Would it be a bad idea for me to get this kind of fencing? I'm new to this and I don't want to harm any animals. 

Thank you. 
 

Electric fencing for goats?

8300 Drill

Here is a really nice JD8300 drill on 6" spacing which is hard to find. It has a small seed box on the front and also a "Brome" seed box on the rear...which I have never seen before....live and learn. If someone in the North country is looking for a drill to use on their haylands, this one would be hard to beat. Just listed today.

 

Regards, Mike

 

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8300 Drill

Retired Horse "Strokes Out"

....and even stranger is his crossing.....Clydesdale/Appaloosa.

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Retired Horse "Strokes Out"

Can someone tell me what kind of grass this is?

Driving yesterday down 287, headed south from Amarillo Texas and saw field after field of this beautiful emerald green grass.  I'm sure its quite common but I'm newly interested in grass and hay and thought sure there would be no better place to ask than this forum.  

 

The picture doesn't really do it justice, the green was so dark and deep, and so surprising to see so much green in February!

Can someone tell me what kind of grass this is?

Net wrap

I am wondering what types of net wrap you use? We have a BR7060 and have used NH Fastnet but might want to try something else.  

Net wrap

Vermeer 504 M Classic

Okay, so the long and short of the story is that i'm in the process of upgrading some hay equipment.  Just bought a small square baler and have now turned my focus to a round baler upgrade.  Had originally thought about going new but after pricing some new hollands and vermeers I feel a little sick on my stomach...  I am baling around 350 round bales a year, give or take, currently using a new holland 634 hooked to a Case JX1080U.  My question is I found a vermeer 504M classic for sale at a dealer, his price is 18500.00, claims to only have about 2500 rolls through it.  Have not gone to look at it due to it being over an hour away and before I commit to the drive I am wanting some opinions...  Is that a decent price?  Will my 80 HP case pull it okay?  Is that a decent machine?  What is the good the bad and the ugly?  What do I need to look for or think about before I pull the trigger???

Thanks again for the help.

Vermeer 504 M Classic

Rent Offer

For some of you other southern MN guys...

 

What kind of offer would you put in?

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I replied asking how long has it been in hayground, and what has the typical yield been?

What other questions should I be asking?

 

Not sure what good hayground goes for around here.  I might have to upgrade my baler....and rake....

 

Rent Offer

Issues with 2015 NH Roll Belt 460

Anyone having issues with the RB 460?
Mine was actually delivered with wheels that were over 3 inches different in diameter!
1) sensors not performing very well- shape and size.
2) pickup binding on left side
3) net wrap cutter motor debris accumulation.
4) poor pickup of hay

Issues with 2015 NH Roll Belt 460

Soybeans To Solar

Anyone have 40 acres of flat land in close proximity to a power substation......might be time to diversify...

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Soybeans To Solar

Moo Moo Woes from the inexperienced

I have a bottle-fed heifer that's 12-13 months old. She was in dad's pasture with two of my steers (and about 150 head of sheep); 22 days ago, she got out and went gallivanting. Found her about 4 days later in the neighbor's pasture which is about 3 miles away. I decided to take her to my pasture; when I kicked her out of the stock trailer, my heifer rode her briefly---so she was in heat for the first time.
Today, I got home from work and she was not here; she had last been seen here about 10 am. I located her 6-7 miles away at a neighbor's.

Is she too young to breed to a low birth-weight bull?

If she is too young to breed, is there anything I can do besides put a yoke on her to keep her in?

I can't have her getting out every time she comes in heat. If it matters, the heifer is a brown swiss

I've got lucky twice now with finding her back, but my luck can't hold forever.

 

73, Mark

Moo Moo Woes from the inexperienced

Macdon R1

I saw MacDons new center pivot disc mower with transport cart at the National Farm machinery show in Louisville. I am currently running a 16'R80 but getting around on the road is a challenge and the new R1 appears to take less HP. Just curious if anyone is running the new R1 or has been around one?

Macdon R1

Any 3 tie baler salvage yards out west

Seems like there is a lot of you who live out west where they run the 3 string NH balers and I was looking to see if I could find the bellhousing and pulleys that come off  those older balers that had the ford 172 engines,I am changing some of mine over to engines and wanted to try the old ford instead of the wisconsin

Any 3 tie baler salvage yards out west

Vermeer rebel 5420 bale count

Hey, long time onlooker here with a question. This winter I bought a rebel 5420 from a dealership in tn, was told it had 1000 bales on it, but I did not have them hook up the monitor to verify it, the belts/pickup and overall condition looked like it has not had much hay thru it.  Got around tonight to wiring it up to my tractor and the monitor is saying 3104 bales! How would you start the conversation with the dealer? I know it was not my best move to take their word for it but I thought at a Vermeer dealer I would get a straight answer. I just know that's the first question that is asked and the difference of 2k bales on an economy baler would have changed my offer a good little bit.

 

 

Vermeer rebel 5420 bale count

Vermeer rebel 5410 bale count

Hey, long time onlooker here with a question. This winter I bought a rebel 5410 from a dealership in tn, was told it had 1000 bales on it, but I did not have them hook up the monitor to verify it, the belts/pickup and overall condition looked like it has not had much hay thru it.  Got around tonight to wiring it up to my tractor and the monitor is saying 3104 bales! How would you start the conversation with the dealer? I know it was not my best move to take their word for it but I thought at a Vermeer dealer I would get a straight answer. I just know that's the first question that is asked and the difference of 2k bales on an economy baler would have changed my offer a good little bit.

 

 

Vermeer rebel 5410 bale count

Hi from West Ky

Nice place you have here .

Hi from West Ky

Dust in the Hay - Question

I was reading a bit today regarding horse hay and the author of the article mentioned several times mold/dust from hay setting in the windrow.

I realize that if you're hay sets to long on the ground, is not conditioned and/or tedded - moved around in some way after cutting, mold can begin to form.

But how quickly can dust from hay setting in the windrow form? What is the rule of thumb/time frame that tells you are asking for trouble?

A couple of years ago, I had an equipment failure and couldn't bale a bit of hay. It got rained on repeatedly and probably took 10 days to get up. I kept turning it to keep it aerated and drying out from the rain until I could bale. Finally when I got it up, it was dry, but as bleached as straw. It also had a GREAT fresh baled hay smell. I was very surprised at this. It absolutely didn't show any signs of dust. Still I sold it as "goat" hay. The buyers were delighted with the quality of the hay, inspite of everything. Made me think I should have asked more $ for it - LOL!

However, last year I baled a small piece of hay field, after work during the week. Time was limited to about an hour or so and baled on two consecutive days. The 50 or so bales I made on the first day had dust - weeks later. I microwaved a hay sample and was at 17-18 ish moisture and outwardly the hay looked and felt OK. Second day, baled the same amount and it was perfect. Didn't take a humidity reading in it since it had a day longer to dry. Neither day's hay get any dew as I quit before it could form.

I attribute the first day's hay being somewhat dusty to residual stem moisture. None of the hay was conditioned, but all was tedded.

So to my original question, has anyone experienced dust from hay just setting in the windrow?

I'm thinking hay that is simply baled with to high moisture, or parts of the hay content with to high moisture, like stems or legumes cause dust after baled up and setting in the barn for several weeks vs anything going on in the windrow.

I'm talking square bales. What's you're experience?

Just curious.

Thanks,
Bill

Dust in the Hay - Question

Help Lift Link Setting - Deere 468 Square Baler

I recently bought a late model 468 baler that is missing knots too often and I'm trying to make certain the under-bale twine and over-bale twine are laying down nicely in the twine holder for knotting.  The problem is the needle frame to housing distance.  The manual says 3/4"-1" but even with the link adjusted all the way, it's double  that.  When I first got the baler, it wasn't knotting at all so,   Right or wrong, I drilled a second hole in the link to shorten it and bring the measurement into specs.   I checked everything else too and made adjustments here and there and it starting knotting but inconsistently (wrapping around the bale hook roller) so I'm back checking things but this time with the goal to get the two twines laying nicely in the twine holder.

 

In the original hole, I adjusted the link as short as possible and was 3" from the needle frame to the baler frame, which is actually 3 times the acceptable limit according to the manual.   In this position, the needles extend through the knotter so the needle tip is about 1/2" above the knotter where the twine holder adjustment bolt is housed (the top of the knotter assembly at the nearest point to the needles).    I know the lift link has been messed with because the castle nut holding the top of the lift link is missing a cotter pin.   

 

With the lift link in the makeshift hole to shorten it and bring it into specs,  the needles extend about the knotter assy. by about 3-4" and  the baler is out of timing by about 3-4" (short of the slot on the bale case), so I obviously need to have it timed based on how far the needle extends up through the knotter.  

 

I think the best thing If somebody has a clamp type lift link, could you measure it?

 

And also, can someone tell me how far your needle extend thru the knotter at the maximum?  I'm thinking that the most important thing because it affects how the twine would lay in the twine disc differently and would have impact on the timing of everything. 

 

I'm also having a problem adjusting the needles so they lightly push against the side of the knotter.  Anybody else have this problem? They are new needles, but they press too hard in every position.   The best I can do is move them to the left as much as possible but they are still too much pressure.

 

 

 

 

 

Help Lift Link Setting - Deere 468 Square Baler

5070 Hayliner

Hello Folks,

 

 

I am looking at a 5070 Hayliner to run with my 575 NH.  The 575 has a bale case extension. I will be using a 1/4 turn chute on both and picking up bales with stack wagon.  Do I need a bale case extension on the 5070 Hayliner? Uniform bale length is critical with stack wagons.

5070 Hayliner

machinery rental

Im new here on posting,but have been following for acouple of years.Just wondering,see every one looking for best deals on equipment,but in looking at my situation I was thinkinking about renting all my hay equipment this year.A number of pros that stand out are the following......Using newer equipment,fewer repairs,use my shed for expanding hay production,free up working capital to rent more land,100% write off,ect.Having a4 month contract with a dealer.He supplys equip. say june 1st and I return it say oct. 1st.I will have to insure it for 4months and not afull year.Any thoughts good or bad will be helpful.

machinery rental

Toolmans gun rack

Just installed my gun rack from toolman and it is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks again Tim!

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Centre Pivot Discbine -CIH 8312

Its that time of year.  Looking for opinions on the 8312.  I don't know anything about them other than what I have  seen when looking at used machines around.  They are quite popular in our area.  Any major issues to look for.  Thanks for any thoughts.

Centre Pivot Discbine -CIH 8312

Center pivot discbines- Deere 835 MOCO

Going into my 4th season, I am considering making changes.

 

I really want an SP or a front mount mower, but I dont see it happening for many reasons I wont bore us with. Maybe in 3-5 years. 

 

SO, I'm thinking about "improving" my discbine situation from a NH 7230 side pull PT discbine to a center pivot.

Have my eyes on a Deere 835 MOCO. Also want to go to a flails machine this time. I dont make "show quality" hay, I like the aggressive conditioning better and they're cheaper up front. Also, no rolls to wear out. 

I would also pick up an extra foot of width and, perhaps best of all,  be able to cut on BOTH sides of tractor.

The 835 is a perfect size for me on my roads & gates. I won't be buying a new one. Plan is to sell NH 7230 and slide "sideways" into an 835 of similar, or possibly higher value.

 

Will I like the flails if I want faster dry down for average quality hay? Any good/bad feedback on 835 MOCO?

Thanks for reading. 

Center pivot discbines- Deere 835 MOCO

Used Trucks and Trailers - over 1.500 in stock!

BAS Trucks - Europe's largest dealer in used trucks and used trailers. More than 1500 vehicles. All brands, all years and the best prices!

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Used Trucks and Trailers - over 1.500 in stock!

John Deere 328 Sq Baler Trouble

Okay, so I recently bought a John Deere 328 Square Baler.  Had it run through a dealership shop and was told everything was "good to go"...  Brought it home today and set up to do some re baling of rounds into squares.  Had my help all lined up and ready to go and it was an absolute nightmare...  This thing is missing more bales then its baling....  Gobs of string rapping up around the knotters, it would bale two bales and that would be all she wrote, why would it be doing that?  Dealer put 9000 thistle twine in it, from what I see that should be right???  After fooling with this thing for 2 plus hours I then started noticing a burning smell coming from the main drive line where it hooks in passing the slip clutch disk....  Any thoughts???  I am at an udder loss now, really hope I didn't buy a turd but I am wondering....

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

John Deere 328 Sq Baler Trouble

Boot guards for a Kubota 1120XD?

Hi, I need to get me some boot guards for a Kubota 1120XD. I tried sending a message to Mr. Peanut, but I've not gotten a response. I emailed Ricochet, since they make real nice products, but they didn't make boot guards for the 1120XD. Is there any other manf that makes boot guards for the 1120D?

Boot guards for a Kubota 1120XD?

Wheelline/irrigation basics

I ask a lot of basics questions on here! Found a good enough deal on a rake, that I am thinking on trying to pick up a wheel line a year earlier than planned. My biggest question is what do I need in the way of a pump? Most of what I have read says 50-75psi, but can't find a good generic number GPM for a 1/4 mile line. Eventually I may have up to 5 lines on the home place, but for now I just need enough pump for one. Prefer PTO drive, and I am looking at drawing out of a surface pond. And what do I need in the way of mainline? Size? Coupler style? Valves? Would a long enough piece of 4" collapsible discharge hose work, at least for the first year as I see how it works? Any styles of wheel line or mainline to avoid?

Wheelline/irrigation basics

New Holland BR Series Sledge Gear Question.

Kind of a mike10 question.  When do you say its time for new sledge gears?  My oldest baler has 17,000 some bales on it, much of them cornstalks.  Sledge gears are obviously worn, but how much is too much?  I do not want to have a gear failure during stalk baling season!

Thanks!

New Holland BR Series Sledge Gear Question.

Broadcasting Teff

Hey guys,
Has anyone had any luck broadcasting Teff seed with a 3pt spinner spreader?
I have about 15 acres in cereal rye I plan on cutting for straw (hopefully) and I was planning on working the land with a disc to bury the residue/stubble then cultipack it till its firm. Then I was going to broadcast the seed with the spreader and cultipack again.
I figure I'll have to increase the seed rate a bit to compensate for the broadcasting method but I believe the grain drill cannot be set low enough to get the desired rate.

Any tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as my background is in tobacco/row crops and this is my first experience with teff and pre-cut rye.

Thanks,
WCBR

Broadcasting Teff

Seeding Rates?

Hey, I'm new to this forum and new to farming. I have about 45 acres of hay fields that need to be seeded. I'm leaving the current stand of hay and using a no till drill. The current mix is orchard grass, fescue, white clove, and some johnsongrass. It only made about 180 5x5 bales last year about 1000lbs each.  The fields have been tested and the lime and fertilizer need have been applied.  I'm wanting to put a mixture of fescue 50%, orchard 30% , timothy 15%, and ladino 5%. Money is in short supply, so what would be the minimum rate lbs/arce of each. Fields have excellent soil. 

Thanks

Seeding Rates?

NH 1425 self-propelled baler rear axle removal

I'm the 2nd owner of a 1978 NH 1425 that the 1st owner estimates has baled a million bales already.   The rear axle seals are shot and gear lube has saturated the brake shoes rendering them useless.   I'm trying to replace the rear axle oil seals.   This machine has a final drive reduction gearbox at the outer end of each rear axle.  Thus the actual axle is a very short thing supported by a pair of tapered roller bearings seated in the massive cast iron reduction gear housing.   Here's a photo of the overall situation (wheel removed:

 

 

On the back side of the reduction gear housing there is a stamped metal dust cap (like you find on the outside of a typical wheel hub).  I removed the cap and then removed the castellated nut from the axle shaft.  Here's what that looks like now:

 

 

Next I removed all the bolts that hold the two halves of the reduction gear housing together and, using a chisel sharpened to an acute angle, separated the two halves...barely.   For sure the two halves are broken loose from each other but I can't get them to actually move apart from each other.

 

My current theory is that the inner race of the inner tapered roller bearing (visible in the photo above) is stuck on the axle shaft and therefore not allowing the axle and big gear and everything else to slide out.   I tried beating on the inner end of the axle with a 4lb sledge (protecting the axle end with the nut and a block of Al) but I can't really get a good swing at it and it didn't budge.   

 

It strikes me as odd that this bearing is stuck on the shaft.   That would seem to defeat the purpose of having opposing tapered roller bearings and a castellated nut for adjusting the play in the bearings.

 

If anybody out there has  been through this before and can shed any light, I would be most appreciative....!!

 

Scott

NH 1425 self-propelled baler rear axle removal

Timothy Hay - Qualities PDF????

I have a potential horse hay customer for this summer and they are asking for info regarding some of the hay I'm growing this summer - primarily Timothy and Teff, as well as hay preservative applied, i.e. buffered propionic acid.

 

I can find plenty of University papers on the value of Teff grass and benefits of acid - but what I'm finding with regard to Timothy is generally - info on growing it.  The papers are more for the farmer IMHO than the consumer.

 

Anyone have a link to a PDF online regarding the virtues of Timothy hay they would be willing to share?

 

I'm still searching - but thought I'd ping you folks too.

 

Thanks!

Bill

Timothy Hay - Qualities PDF????

Upgrading

We bale 4x5s net wrapped bales with a John Deere silage special. Was thinking about making the change to big squares (3x4). Our main bale is wheat straw but we also do a little custom baling around, not much though. This past year we baked over 2,000 rounds and all of them made a trip a couple counties over or a couple states out of the way. Financially were not able to go out and purchase a new big baler yet but was thinking about possibly selling the Deere and maybe leasing a big baler. I haven't checked into this any we were just talking over supper tonight about possibilities. Does any one know if a dealers will do leases like that? We have got the tractor to take care of pulling it so that won't be an issue. I have heard that when hauling a pretty good distance the big squares are definitely the way to go. Also we are trying to pick up more acreage this year as well...what all of yalls thoughts and ideas about this? My location is eastern us.

Upgrading

Building a steel bale wagon

I have a 12 ton running gear that I would like to build a steel frame on for hauling 4x5 round baleage bales. I would like to make a 10 x 24 ft wagon, to get 10 bales on the bottom and 4 or so bales on top. The bales average 1500 lbs. What size material should I get? Should I use I-beams or boxed steel? Any help would be appreciated!

Building a steel bale wagon

JD 1219 MoCo cutting

I have a JD1219 bought used from local dealer.

It looks to have no-clog guards on the top and bottom of the cutting blade.

 

Aren't there supposed to be hold downs and adjustment clips on top side??

How would this affect cutting?

Thanks for any feedback

Scott

JD 1219 MoCo cutting

2015 1100 shredder?

Is there a shredder made for an 1100? Also an auger? thanks

2015 1100 shredder?

Widening deckover trailer

Hey guys, I would like to widen my deckover trailer so I can take my grapple and do three males across 9 feet. Right now there is a rub rail with stake pockets on the sides, any ideas for how you would widen this so I can also remove it? Last year I just screwed down three quarter inch plywood and removed it at the end of the season but it did not take the weight so well. Let me hear your ideas, thank you

Widening deckover trailer

Now it's a Deere

Ok, Windows 10 and my main puter now is a Microsoft pro 3 tablet..........up pops a Deer greene stripe all the way across and then it goes away. Then this strip of video ads for deere products is there instead. One can X this out; but its there on....Edge, IE 10, Mozilla, and yes, on IE and Mozilla running adblock plus which wont run on edge yet but will supposedly soon..........ONLY ON THIS SITE..........

Now it's a Deere

1100 shredder??

I have a 2015 1100 - is there a good shredder made that can be used with this unit ? Also do they make an auger that works on these?

1100 shredder??

HayMap App | Buy & Sell Hay from your iPhone

Hey guys-

We've launched the HayMap app and it is in the US Apple App store now (Canada & Australia April 2016)... Android Version Coming soon March-April 2016. 

 

Using your iPhone or Android device (Coming Soon) you are able to locate hay for sale near you and view details such as photos, quantity available, price, hours of operation, read customer reviews and more.

OR

List Hay to be picked up directly from the field the day you're baling or sell your hay that is already baled and stacked in storage.

 

Apple App Store link: http://ift.tt/1PYEJ3o

 

 

You can reach us anytime at support@haymap.com with any feedback or ideas.

 

Thanks!

 

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Kubota/kvernaland

Does anyone have any experience with the kubota double rotary rakes? Our local dealer has one and it looks like a very nice machine. Thanks

Kubota/kvernaland

Alfalfa Nutrition

Pretty good read!....from Progressive Forage Grower.

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Alfalfa Nutrition

No Till Seeder Rental Rates

Hey all. I have a Great Plains (I've heard them called great pains) Solid Stand 12' seeder on a center pivot hitch/no till cart. Can anyone tell me what the going rate is per acre for no till drill rental in your area? 

 

thanks,

 

Mike

No Till Seeder Rental Rates

Redusing harvest and post harvest losses from NM

A different look at harvesting hay, slightly different from the East Coast or the West Coast

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I am just starting the highlighting and underlining plus side notes.

It does not emphasize the hay field humidity like the West Virginia  people.
http://ift.tt/1xzqPva  Still valuable reading.

 

 

I put it in as a pdf file rather than the first html file.  It prints better that way.

 

 

Redusing harvest and post harvest losses from NM

Early application of liquid fertilizer and weed killer - Question?

I have a question for you veteran hay guys/gals or anyone with experience in the early application of liquid fertilizer.   I live in central Texas have about 70 acres of coastal Bermuda that was sprigged two years ago. 2016 will be it's third growing season.  I have about 75% coverage at this point and have common winter weeds (mainly thistle, broad leaf/mustard, and henbit) along with rye grass coming up in the bare spots and a few mixed in the thinner areas.  I have a guy that does chemical spraying that is suggesting to spray Atrazine and Ally to clean the weeds / rye grass and also wanting to apply tank mixed liquid fertilizer at 300 lbs. per acre. My standing coastal is about 10-12" right now but of course brown/dormant.  I did not shred it at the end of summer / early fall  due the lack of rain and also hoping to minimize the winter weed growth.  My question is this, will applying the fertilizer at that rate this early while the ground is still below 70 degrees and we will likely have another freeze or two before spring be beneficial to do. I know we will obviously need rain on it to get it in the ground but will the cold ground and dormant grass respond to the benefit of fertilizer this early in the year to have a productive spring? I ask this due to the fertilizer being the biggest cost of the spraying but I do like the idea of getting it all done in one shot.

 

Thanks in advance and I will look forward to your answers.

 

 

Early application of liquid fertilizer and weed killer - Question?

First time owned by a calf

Hello everyone, and thank you for letting me join this group. A little about us...we have a tiny Homestead, 7 acres, where we raise poultry for eggs and meat, Geese for "crowd control" American Guinea hogs for meat and sale, 2 miniature goats (a buck and a doe for milking) , one Shetland ewe for wool....and now...a just weaned bottle calf for breeding and milking much later. This is the first cow I have been owned by, and she has won my heart. I am starting her on leading training and she is doing fairly well. She doesn't struggle against the lead. I have her in the same "yard" as the Ewe, an area about 65 x 120 ft., well drained, great grassy pasture. One of my questions...when and what will she need as far as shots?  Will it be OK to raise her with my Ewe?  The person I bought her from kept feed in front of her 24/7 Is this what I need to do as well?  Thank you in advance for any and all help in answering my questions. I love my little Daisy Mae, and want her to be healthy and happy. 

First time owned by a calf

Serrated VS Standard Mower Knives

I am studying new knives for our H7220 discbine. I found serrated of about double the cost of standard. Not too experienced but wondering if they are worth the premium?

Serrated VS Standard Mower Knives

Too Pooped to party!

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Rebaleing large squares into small bales

We moved a million bales of straw last year. Now we are looking at different methods of rebaleing, for a number of reasons. It would be nice to have a airport runway to use. My son feels the Simpco bale separator looks attractive. I am sold on the Massey Hesston 1840 baler. Figure baler at 25, tractor at 35, and Simpco at 20 for a stationary operation. Now we hear to work correctly the Simpco should have an auxilliary 80 hp engine to operate the hydraulics, and that is another 30. I want it shaken apart and fluffed, not shredded. I'm thinking a double beater manure spreader, or one of those silo loaders, or even some means of spinning and applying air pressure. It seems like manufacturers do not spec for particular jobs. Very few make a grapple that fits a trailer, which is 99 inches inside. Has anyone got a system in operation that can refer anything, or even allow me to visit to check out the operation?  Thank You

Rebaleing large squares into small bales

What's it worth?

A friend of mine acquired a Vermeer monitor with a Hesston baler that he bought. He wants to sell it but there is not a very big Vermeer following in our area for information. It is an accu- bale plus. It does power up and flashes 604/605 m at the top for a split second before showing error 51. If anybody can lend any values or advice it
would be greatly appreciated.

What's it worth?

John Deere XUV 550 gator

I just picked one of these up and have to say I really like it. The only thing is that it has a 550cc  vanguard engine and only has 16hp that runs 3700 rpm.. That just seams a little light. I have a 27hp vanguard on my sawmill and I love it and it runs 3700-3900rpm, just don't know about it on the gator.

John Deere XUV 550 gator

JD 8350 Drill ?????

Need some education on drills. I am looking at a JD 8350 drill with single openers. I am looking to drill some clover, Rye grass, Alhapha , Alfalfa and some Sorgham sudan at different times thru out the year. Will a single disc opener work to drill in short cut meadows?  What should a good used JD8350 be worth? Will a single disc opener be able to drill in a short cut meadow? I just need to know what this drill is capable of doing.

JD 8350 Drill ?????

Weeds

The bane of ag....

 

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Weeds

Who is making the selfpropelled baler with NH,JD and freeman

  I remember someone posted on here about a man up north that was building a selfpropelled baler and used NH,JD or freeman balers and turned them into selfpropelled but I have searched the archives and cant find it would somebody post it back on here? Thanks

Who is making the selfpropelled baler with NH,JD and freeman

Where can I find a 8511 bale thrower electric control box?

Needing a electric control box for my 8511 bale thrower. If anyone knows where I can get a used one please let me know.

Where can I find a 8511 bale thrower electric control box?

Ever seen a SP TMR mixer?

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Ever seen a SP TMR mixer?

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New V-Plow for my RTV

I guess I didn't have enough projects going on so I decided to get a plow for my RTV today . I had been looking at the Boss for a while and was real close to getting one when I ran across the Snowdogg by Buyers. It's stainless instead of painted, only the bottom trips instead of the entire plow. I'm not sure what's better but in the long run it matters little since I now own it. I started the install tonight I will try and finish it tomorrow and get some other pics posted.

I was wondering what ideas others had for the handheld controller location and how they routed it into the cab, thanks in advance.

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Want review on bale bandit 200

Just wondering how you guys running the bale bandit 200 model are liking it. Also it would be great to hear from people that have owned both models and give your oppion on 200 vs 100

Want review on bale bandit 200

Kubota 1120XD goes SLOW. Help.

Hi, I'm new here and have been reading alot of the posts on here. I have 2014 Kubota 1120XD and it has around 35 hours. It was bought used with only a few hours on the clock, but it won't go over 21 MPH even on a 5 degree down cline. I've read the posts on cleaning the spark stopper, but mine only has one screw on the bottom of the muffler. I hit with a rubber mallet, but nothing came out of the muffler. I've checked the Hyd fluid and it was good and have also checked air filters and they were also clean.

Also, I have a nice Superwinch 4500lb winch that I might install. Can I just mount on the bumper itself or do you have to buy a mount for a winch?


One other thing, I plan on buying some stick stoppers from peanut, but do I need them just for the front or for all 4?

Kubota 1120XD goes SLOW. Help.

Can I reseed thin alfalfa that I planted last year

I have 20a or so that I planted last year and with the horrible weather last year I have some spots that are bare. Can I plant those spots now to make a solid stand? Its pretty bad and its in spots all in the field. 

Can I reseed thin alfalfa that I planted last year

Wendy's Focuses On NA Beef

Patronize Wendy's when you can......they deserve it....even if it's just buying a Frosty.

 

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Wendy's Focuses On NA Beef

Want to bale on the wheat run

I've got a hesston 4760 3x3, and I'd like to put it to work more. I know there's guys that follow the wheat run baling, and I'm wondering if anyone knows how to go about that. I think that 3x4 or maybe even 4x4 is preferred for straw, but there's got to be guys willing to have 3x3 bales done for a fair price. Thanks for any info or help.

Want to bale on the wheat run

bale accumulator questions

I have baled hay sm squares and 4x5 rounds for many years. I am trying a Khun's 1036F 10 bale flat accumulator for the first time this year. We have a NH 5070 hayliner, we ted with a 6 basket, we have two rotary rakes one 9' one 11' and cut with a 10' diskbine,We have 1 24', 4 20' and 3 22' racks. Most of our fields are small odd shaped with some small hills. What is the best way to rake double 9' or single 11' windrow? How fast can you load 120 to 150 bales on a rack after you get good at it? About how many bales per hour can I expect to bale with this system after it is working properly? Plan on baling with a JD 6420 with the power quad or would a JD 7400 with the power quad be better? Sorry for so many questions thanks in advance

bale accumulator questions

1033 New Holland Stackerwagon problem with rolling rack

The rolling rack sticks and bends when the second table goes up. Is the second table adjusted wrong or is there another problem? Your help is appreciated.

1033 New Holland Stackerwagon problem with rolling rack

rear suspension

First of all thanks to all involved here. Lots of good info. Next question is about the travel of the rear suspension on my 05 rtv 900. It has tall towers attached to the axle/spring bolts so that the rubber bumper is only about 1.5" from the frame even when the machine is jacked up by the frame...This machine did have oversized tires when I bought it , so could these "towers" have been added to make room for the big tires or is it all stock? thanks. p.s. I now have regular tires on , so wondering if i can gain some travel.

rear suspension

Mirrors, Speaker Housing & Flashlight Holders From Toolman77

The New Mirrors, Speaker Housing & Flashlight Holders from Toolman77 worked and Look Great. Very Functional! Well thought-out! Here are some pics.
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Skip Loader

Stupid question, but what is the difference between a "skip loader" and a small tractor?

Skip Loader

Wanton Waste

North Dakota....

 

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Wanton Waste

Welger AP630 & AP71 parts compatibility

I have two Welger AP71 conventional balers. 

 

I've been offered a Welger AP630 cheap. We haven't agreed a price yet, but the baler is badly rusted and is probably not suitable for repair, good for parts only.

 

My question is, how many parts on AP630 are likely to fit my AP71 ?

 

Parts that I'm particularly interested in are :

 

knotters

needles

PTO shaft

pick up tines

possibly the stuffer forks

wheels

 

Only a short list, I suspect that nearly nothing else will fit as they are quite different balers.

The AP71 is mostly chain drive where as the AP630 has no chains at all, everything is shaft drive.

 

The AP630 is about 140 miles away so it's going to be a big effort to get the whole thing back home.

 

Thank you

Welger AP630 & AP71 parts compatibility

Palmer Pigweed With PPO Resistance - Bad Situation Turns Worse

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head gasket failure?

Hi my one 1140 will build cooling system pressure pretty fast and blow coolant into the reservoir. I hope it's just a bad head gasket. Anyone ever see these crack heads? I'm going to pull it off in the next day or two guess i'll find out. Oh and it's not the rad cap. :(

head gasket failure?

pop up ad at botton of page

a couple of days ago i started getting an advertisement that pops up at the bottom of my page and only on this forum. i can't find the cancel x to close it. does any one else have this???

pop up ad at botton of page

Hydrostatic "slip"?

Hi, my rtv 900 will occasionally not move when I step on the pedal. I'm pretty sure the transmission is ok and engaged because it tries to move, and its hard to get out of gear when it happens, (same as always) New fluid and filters, sometimes does it cold, sometimes when warmed up. Engine revs up normally, but no go... thanks.

Hydrostatic "slip"?

Oil in clutch housing

Okay, so I looked in my access panel on the side of the clutch housing and I see oil in the bottom of housing - is this normal? If not anybody have any ideas? The reason I was looking in the access was to see if clutch was worn.

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Oil in clutch housing

2013 RTV 1140 rear universal joints

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum but have already read lots of great info. I have a 2013 1140CPX and I need rear universal joints. They must be different then what the 900 uses as I did find part # for them but they are to narrow. Has anyone had any luck finding aftermarket joints for the rear of the 1140. My dealer wants $97 cdn each. Seems a bit expensive since I need 4. This poor machine has had a tough life with only 740hrs but it needs help. I just bought it but it was not to expensive but its going to need some TLC.

2013 RTV 1140 rear universal joints

Opportunity for expansion

Was asked tonight about doing some planting for a friend this spring and he tacked on casually that he has 200 acres that floods once a summer so he can't plant crops on it but doesn't have time to hay it so they bushhog it in the fall.

This land is underwater all spring and likely produces 2-4 tons of Timothy per acre in an average summer.

It is on an island that is about a 10 mile drive from him, 20 miles for me.

I currently hay about 120 acres total down a bit from a couple of years ago. All but 15 acres is small squares. He currently hays about 80 acres as small square and round bales another 20 or so.

I have done the math and I can't scale my operation up as is and pick up the ground unless I quit my day job which isn't happening.

I wish a bale baron was a bit cheaper or employees easier to find!

Opportunity for expansion

Badger mower

Anybody know much about a badger 925 haybine same as mf 925 , seen one cheap thought might be a good back up. But then there is a reason it's cheap. Any input would be great .

Badger mower

overseeding clover or alfalfa into oat field

Hey everybody,

This is my first post here. I am in Eastern Va near the Chesapeake Bay. A friend of mine has about 30 acres of nice oat hay coming along and he asked me to help him overseed it with some clover. We are considering planting some alfalfa in some of the fields. I have done this with success on my own land with just a broadcast spreader and an old rotary hoe but that oat field was thin. This oat field is THICK and the plants are about 2 inches high. I am thinking we may need to use his no till drill (but he has no small seedbox). Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!  

overseeding clover or alfalfa into oat field

Farm web sites

 I have been looking at some of your web sites.  They seem very interesting.  All the way fro simple to complex.  I have been thinking about adding one to my operation.  Can anyone here tell me if you feel they helped your sales? I have also been wondering about price and maintaining it. I have enough tech savvy to turn my computer on.  Any ideas where to look for someone to set up and take care of one would be greatly appreciated.   Thanks  Steve

Farm web sites

JD 4020 side console - difference for 3rd remote? ISO style any good?

I'm looking at getting overhauled remotes for my late model 4020 that has all three remotes (later side-console style).  The ones that are on there leak, both externally and internally, and I'm thinking it will be easier and probably about the same cost to just swap on some of the re-manufactured valves I have found online.

 

In my searching around, I've discovered that there is actually a part number difference for the 3rd remote, but I can't tell what the actual differences are.  Can anyone here fill me in?  Is there any way to tell from the outside which is the 3rd valve?  I know I've had them off the back before and I'm not sure I put them all in the same spot when I reinstalled them.

 

Also, the ISO style rebuilt valves are the same price as the original JD style.  Is there any difference in actual performance between the two?  Not having to worry about the adapter tips would be nice, but I've already got them, so it's not a big deal either way.

 

Thanks, Josh

JD 4020 side console - difference for 3rd remote? ISO style any good?

Looks like it's gonna be a 6120r

Been needing a second tractor and have about decided to bite the bullet on a new JD 6120r. For you guys that have a JD R tractor, how do you like it? I'm gonna be using it mainly to bale and mow

My local deere dealer offered me a deal I just don't think I can refuse

Looks like it's gonna be a 6120r

Top 3 heavy duty disc manufactures for pasture 14 or 16

Hello ranchers and farmers,

Well, I jacked up my old disc on a hidden tree stump, where it's time to look for a new one. I'm looking for a heavy duty disc where I can go on pasture and turn my black clay gumbo into mini clay gumbo pieces and then finish it off with my harrow.

I'm looking for recommendations on a 14 or 16 foot disc that will do the job of breaking up and finishing as well and then top it off with my chain harrow... Kuhn? Hay King? Others?

Any guidance will be appreciated!!!

Be safe and best to you all!!

Mark

Top 3 heavy duty disc manufactures for pasture 14 or 16

Low Hay Supplies in Parts of the Midwest?

Anyone notice a shortage of hay, particularly alfalfa, in the Midwest? We have alfalfa and alfalfa-grass mix hay. We have been moving the mixed hay but very little of the alfalfa up until about a couple of weeks ago and then all of a sudden we're getting calls for alfalfa. Our area didn't get hit as hard as others last spring/summer with heavy rains and we produced some good hay but it wasn't anything premium. I can hear the desperation in some of the folks' voices when they call inquiring about alfalfa small squares. Apparently, they assumed they could find their perfect hay all winter long and not plan ahead. The horsey people sometimes get on my nerves because they are wanting premium hay for bargain prices. I usually tell them that they need to come and look over the hay in person to see if it would be suitable for their needs. I was just curious if any other producers in the Midwest are experiencing an increase inquiries/sales for hay. It may just be the time of the year when the customer is running low and looking to have enough to ride them through the next season. Just trying to figure out if this is a trend or a blip on the radar because some people insist there is no hay shortage and others state there is.

Low Hay Supplies in Parts of the Midwest?

CLAAS 3050 DISCO PLUS ?????????????

Considering trading for a CLAAS 3050 Disco plus . Its a 10'2" cut I believe . The new cutter bar Is a little different than my NH that's just ready to go . Before I spend the $$$$$$ If you have a review I'd love to hear it . Good or Bad

CLAAS 3050 DISCO PLUS ?????????????

Krone Round Baler KR130 & KR160 Operators Manual

I had this manual kicking around the shop and thought maybe someone can use it. First pages missing but not important, starts at page 3. Cover comes from a page on the web. feel free to download and share, no password

 

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NH 499 haybine

I sold my 9 foot side pull haybine last week so now I have to get serious about buying a new mower conditioner. I have been kicking around some ideas for the past couple weeks.....anything from a NH 499 haybine to a center pivot disc mower conditioner to a used self propelled machine. A center pivot machine is a must be it sickle or disc.

I was really thinking about taking the plunge into a disc mower conditioner but have came across a lightly used NH 499 haybine for just a little bit more than what I sold my side pull for. I don't know much about a 499.....can anyone tell me some of the ins and outs of the machine and if they had any problems?

The particular machine machine I'm looking at has a 1000 rpm pto pump which isn't too big of a deal for me even though nothing else I have is 1000 rpm because I can put it on a tractor that isn't used for much other pto work. The trouble is that resell value around here would be seriously hurt because almost nobody has equipment that runs on a 1000 rpm pto. Does anyone know how feasible it would be to switch it to 540? I was thinking since it a pto pump all I might have to change would be the pump itself?

Hayden

NH 499 haybine

Re seeding hay

Hi all, I am new to this forum. I am starting to farm in ontario, This will be my second year. I am renting another 30 acres but I cannot cash crop it so I will be haying it. It was in hay then it has sat idle for a few years so its weedy and I doubt it can be hayed. I am thinking plow it and disc it a bunch of times. I want to plant a mix of alfalfa and timothy to sell in small squares. I wont be able to do it for the spring time so I am planning on preparing it in June and seeding near the end of July. I have soil sampled and will be applying at least 200 pounds of 6-24-24 or more depending on my budget. 

 

I just wanted others opinions on what to do, keep in mind the owner would rather not have herbicide used. 

Re seeding hay

Zurn Profi Cut

Zurn Profi Cut Wholecrop Header.

 

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Seat BX 2230

I believe that the seat on my BX is the most uncomfortable seat that I have ever tried to use. I read on other threads that others have the same problem.Have any of you guys replaced the seat on yours ? If so, can you give me the part no and manufacturer of it ?

don

Seat BX 2230

New guy

Grew up as a sharecropper's son in NE Texas. Don't farm any more. Retired US Civil service and TXANG. Have 5 +- acres and recently obtained a BX 2230 to play around with. I'll have several questions, so please bear with me !

Thanks in advance,

Don

New guy

Multiple LED Lights / Harness thoughts

Following several recent threads here - - gonna get multiple LED lights (likely the 48W spots, up to 4- 6 of 'em) for plowing/back lighting. I've pretty much identified the lights (thanks to many posts here) and wondering if any one has recommendations on how to wire these up. Thinking 4 48W spots in front and 2 48 spots in back. Two switches (front and back independent) but do I need three wiring harnesses of only 2 (2 leg - - 1 for front, 1 for back). For the 4 lights in front can I use a 2 leg harness and combine 2 lights/ leg. Specs on the LED lights are 12 V / 48W 2A/ light - - so 8A draw in front (192W) and 4A (96W) in rear. looking for recommendation on harnesses to use or make myself. Concerned about some of the comments on flea bay harness self destructing. Please advise.
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Multiple LED Lights / Harness thoughts

vermeer 605xl

I have a Vermeer 605 xl Baler that has a canister for excess oil that has to drained every few thousand bales but my fills up every time I dump a bale. The dealer has tried several different things with no success and has spoke to several people within the vermeer organization with no luck. 

vermeer 605xl

California Prop 65

Coming to a state near you?

 

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Need help identifying Hay

I just bought a house and 11 acres and there are two pastures with standing hay. I need help identifying it and info on what I need to do to maintain it properly. There appears to be two types and it is kind of sparse in parts of the fields. I would like to get a couple of cows and may eventually get a house. Thanks for any help.

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How big of a rake for a 5x6 baler

Just curious how big of a rake are you guys running in front of your 5x6 balers in thick first cutting hay?

Right now I have a 10 wheel rake and that's all my massey 1837 square baler can handle in first cutting. If I start round baling and rebaling in the barn just wanted to get a idea if I could go to a 12,14,or 18 wheel rake when baling with a JD 569 or vermeer 605n.

How big of a rake for a 5x6 baler

3x4x8 or 3x3x8 weight?

After going to the farm machinary show in louisville a lot of new ideas are going through my mind. How much does a bale of 3x4x8 or 3x3x8 square bales weigh if there pure orchard grass? they are 8' long right? Just trying to figure out if I rebale these how many small square bales I could expect to get out of them?

Also is there any reason to go for the 3x4 balers over the 3x3 balers?

3x4x8 or 3x3x8 weight?

What is the best way to make dry Hay?

There are members all over the US and Canada. With all different conditions. So this topic should get nailed down pretty good.

I need help figuring out what is the best way and fastest way to make nice green dry hay without adding any preservatives.

What machines used and the timing of each operation.

Seems like the rotary tedders are the favorable type of tedder to use. Then I read to tedd 3 to 4 hours after cutting or the next morning right after the dew burns off.
Also looking for methods of less leaf loss and the highest quality hay. I seen I think it was Georgia state has a contest every year on the best quality hay contest. Was it from U-tube that I seen this?????
On lets say we have these conditions to work with!

The day before we have a slow soaking rain all day, let’s say 2 inch. The next 4 days will be nice and sunny with the 3 day patchy cloud cover with gusts of only 5 miles an hour. Day four clouds clearing after 11.00 AM. With full sunshine and light breeze.

I like to set it up so I don’t drive on hay, as little as possible. Headlands always get it as everyone knows. I like to leave open ground in between windrows. So when I rake it has dry ground.

That’s what don’t make sense to me with tedding only hours after cutting. The ground never gets a chance to dry out as much as if left open in between wind rows.
It will be a relief to get come answers to clear this up from the guys with years of making hay and fighting the unknown! ( the weather )

What is the best way to make dry Hay?

Jd 535 round baler gathering wheels

Anyone have pictures on how the gathering wheels mount on a 535 or similar John Deere round baler?
Thanks
Matt

Jd 535 round baler gathering wheels

Small square balers guys. Who Added preservative applicator

In tuff times without many options when there is a need to put preservative on hay.

What brand and how fancy of a setup did you use?

What brand of chemical do you use?

I sell most of my hay to horse people so have to be careful on what is used.

I would use if moisture is in the rang 18% to 22%


Thanks

Small square balers guys. Who Added preservative applicator

Dung beetles

Have heard some about them, sound like beneficial creatures. Might need to do some more research

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Extracting a frozen implement jack

Customer asked to have about 25 acres bush hogged on Monday. We have a snowstorm changing to rain coming Monday night. Ground is frozen, so good cutting conditions Monday during day before storm comes Monday night and ground turns to mud again. Pretty good paying job and money is tight.
Went up to barn and discovered my bush hog sank 4" into the mud and froze SOLID into the ground (single digits for 2 nights here). I'm usuall good about putting a board under it, but that's another story.

I have run a few scenarios through my mind on how to extract it. I didn't know if I cranked jack all the way up to highest point, would it then allow me to lift bush hog out of the Jack with a tractor loader and a chain? Or do the 2 pieces of the jack stay together even when cranked to the top? (I think they do).
Any other ideas? I'd rather not destroy the jack.
I'm afraid if I don't cut it now, we'll have mud till regrow the starts in late March. Then they won't want it cut and I can kiss the payday goodbye.

Extracting a frozen implement jack

Hydraulic fluid

I have just recently purchased a BX 2230 . I would like to change the hyd filter. My question is if I remove the filter without draining the fluid, how much will I lose ?
Thanks,
Don

Hydraulic fluid

Best type of air hose coupler??

Just put some new couplers in on the shop air hoses a few months ago, and dang if the dagnabbit things ain't leaking AGAIN...

I noticed here while back when I was in Big R in Indiana that they sell about fifteen different "styles" of couplers... usually designated by letter...

My question is, WHICH ONE is the most leak/trouble free?? I just get sick and tired of every friggin' time I set the impact down while doing a job, I have to listen to a constant "SSSSS!!!!" from the air hose nonstop!

"We can put a man on the Moon, but we can't make a friggin' air hose coupler that doesn't leak like a sieve as soon as the new is worn off it??" Geez... (well, actually we CAN'T put a man on the Moon anymore, so maybe we can't make a decent air coupler anymore either...)

I've used the "industrial" type (with the short sleeve below the ball lock groove). Just wondering if yall prefer something different and have better luck or not...

What I don't understand is, I've had hydraulic hose couplers drag the pavement and get a chunk ground off the side of them, all scratched or rusted to h3ll, dirtier than sh!t (I wipe them off first, but you know what I mean), look in the female end and it's full of dirt or soybean fuzz or grass debris or whatever, blow it out a little and couple the thing up, and run a couple THOUSAND psi of oil pressure through it, AND NOT HAVE THE FRIGGIN' THING LEAK!

Yet plug in an impact wrench or heck even the tire filler to the end of the flippin hose with a lousy 150 PSI of air pressure in the line, and the thing sits and hisses like a cobra all day...

I've only had to change the "O-rings" in the tractor's couplers ONE TIME due to excess leakage, and that was after 10 years of hard use with dirt and crud getting up in there and plugging in rust-scaled, worn, dirty, or even road-dragged damaged couplers... and all I had to do was fish out four "Several dollars a piece" silicone O-rings with a pick and shove new ones up in there til they dropped in the groove...

SO WHY CAN'T THEY MAKE A FRIGGIN AIR HOSE COUPLING THAT WORKS HALF AS WELL?? I'd switch to glad-hands like on a semi or the half-turn twist lock "straight through" industrial kind in a second if I could find them small enough, and with a valve of some sort on the hose end...

Later! OL J R

Best type of air hose coupler??

Drive Thru electric fence gates

Has anyone used drive thru electric gates?

We are thinking of selling them on our web site, http://ift.tt/1QevOI0 but wanted to hear some feed back first. they come in 2 sizes 13-19 feet, or 18-24 feet.. Which should we stock?

thanks

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Drive Thru electric fence gates

Massey Round Balers

Anyone have experience running a new Massey round baler 2956A?

Massey Round Balers

are the bugs worked outta 2016 rtv 1100 x ?

2016 rtv 1100 x wheel problems fixed ? Bugs worked out ? Thinking about buying one , thanks

are the bugs worked outta 2016 rtv 1100 x ?

Hay Caps for outdoor storage

Has anyone ever heard of Hay Caps? They cover large square bales of any size covering hay or straw. Keeps the water off and the quality and price up. If you use them correctly they should last atleast 10 years and they cost nearly the same as tarps do. To order give me a call at 419-890-5075

Hay Caps for outdoor storage

fip problems

Mahindra 7520 Had to have fuel injection pump rebuilt. because of contaminated fuel. re installed and fired up but have a loud clanging noise that must be figured out before I can run the engine. Any help?

fip problems

Trying to find out the year of my tractor

I have a massey fergusson 135 with a 3 cyl gas, the serial number is 9aT80333. I cant seem to find out the exact year, im thinking its late 60s or early 70s, it has 21j3 stamped on the left side of the engine block. Any help is greatly appreciated

Trying to find out the year of my tractor

Want to buy Pequea tedder 710

I'm looking for a used Pequea 710 Tedder / Fluffer. Wow the only one's I can find are East of Lake Michigan dealers and private.

Finding most in Ohio and Pennsylvania. I live in Wisconsin don't really want to go through Chicago for any reason.

Anyone have one or know of one for sale? There has to be one closer two or in Wisconsin. You just never know until you ask.

I know we all live all over the place and Canada. Must be way more popular in the east side of the county based off were I can find used ones.

Rather not buy from dealer they are not gold platted. Serial number higher than 10,000 would be best but open to any good units.

Found a five year old unit not used that much. But it is 580 miles away in south east Ohio.

Is there any one out there who would travel this far and through Chicago? Just for this type of tedder? My bet is no one would and all would think I had a screw loose! lol lol lol or two! lol lol lol

Want to buy Pequea tedder 710

Missed Opportunity

I don't know about the rest of you but I troll the local listings for tractors and equipment regularly.  Most of the time I don't mind missing a deal but I missed a MF 3120T, 4wd with a loader on it last night and it bugs me.  I was a few minutes too late getting in touch and the first fellow came through with the cash this morning.

 

Would have been a nice horse to leave my discbine on all summer and move some snow in the winter.

 

I missed an MF8160 last year and an MF3075 also both 4wd and loaders.

 

The only one I was quick enough to get down and see before it sold in the last year was an Allis 8030 PS that turned out to be junk.

 

Anyone else spend time chasing deals?

Missed Opportunity

New Holland 1283

Hi everyone I'm trying to set up my variable drive shims and can't find any specs on it! I don't want to wreck my belt! Any and all advice/ thoughts are appreciated! Thanks Dave

New Holland 1283

Alternative crop.Hemp

Well it is a forage crop kinda.I here some talk of it being grown in Colorado for the fibers,etc.Very low THC so not the kind they smoke.Interesting harvester.
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Alternative crop.Hemp

Rear Driveshafts

Just spotted these - perhaps everyone knows already. Should be longer lived and never need greasing.

Amazon

Rear Driveshafts

Cutting a big round bale.

I was talking with a cousin of mine a while back about cutting big round bales. 

 

Our thinking was that, if you could slice a big round appropriately, you could reduce wastage by having smaller "bites" of hay.  I'm thinking of a post-baling crop cutter.  

 

I tried using a reciprocating saw with a 12" wood blade--didn't work very well.

 

My questions: 

 

What have you used to cut big round bales? (He thought a chainsaw might work.)

 

Has anyone used a BR baler with crop cutter?  How'd it work?  Wastage?  Tractor horsepower? 

 

Thanks.

 

Ralph

Cutting a big round bale.

Hesston 4550 hydraulic pickup question

Just bought a used 4550 with a manual pickup.  Just wondering if its possible to add or retro fit it so that I don't have to get in and out of the tractor so much.  I've got quite a few small fields for now and at least in one instance the path into one field is a little rough.  Also wondering about adding a thrower to save on hired help?  How easy is it to do?  Any help appreciated.

Hesston 4550 hydraulic pickup question

Machinery Pete On Round Balers

From AgNews....

 

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Machinery Pete On Round Balers

Newholand 285 baler

I just bought a Newholand 285 today. Can't find much out about that model but it was priced right for my operation. "Low Budget". I've heard all the stories about Newholand and banana bales. Does any one have any advise on setting the feed system up to make descent bails. Seems like the auger feed system in other balers is alittle more even flow so for some crops but 5 foot tall rye might be all warped up around the auger. Any how I'm going to try and make some nice bales with this old Newholand so any advice would be appreciated. I have a freeman 200 also and hope I can get close to as nice a bail with the Newholand. If am dreaming than feel free to tell me I'm a big boy I can take it. Ha Ha.

Newholand 285 baler

Lesson Learned 50 hr service

Just did the 50 hr service on my RTV X900. I elected to change both engine and HST oil. I didn't realize how much oil the HST took. Between the oil in the Hst under the bed and the resovoir under the seat it took almost 4 gallons at 22$ a gallon. Should have just changed the filters and added. The magnetic drain plug on the HST did have some metal/sludge on it.

Lesson Learned 50 hr service

RTVX1100C dome light

I was going to replace the interior dome light as it is not very bright and decided to first try an LED bulb. Picked these up off Amazon and made a big difference. Worth a try if you need more interior light.

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RTVX1100C dome light

Hay Wizzard

Is anyone familiar with the hay Wizzard rebaling machine ?i would appreciate any info at all

Hay Wizzard

grain drills

Been looking at different drills
The crust buster
Deere 8200
450

Is there that big a difference between the Deere 450 and 8200 ??
I am looking at double disk drills for beans and oats maybe alfalfa

Found an older crust buster too !
Looks in good shape !! Any opinions on that drill ?

Thanks

grain drills

Case IH 5490

Can someone tell me what kind if feeder system this baler has. I like the way it works. What other balers feed like this. Looks like it would be good for rye hay, similar to a freeman feeder tine.

Case IH 5490

Case IH 5490

Can someone tell me what kind if feeder system this baler has. I like the way it works. What other balers feed like this. Looks like it would be good for rye hay, similar to a freeman feeder tine.

Case IH 5490

Accumulator Size?

I see a lot of 10 bale accumulators.

 

Is it due to being able to keep width at or slightly less than 8 ft. when loading trailers?

Accumulator Size?

Curtis plow with up/down hydraulic problem

Hi all, I purchased my RTV900 complete with the curtis plow that uses the hydraulic control for the dump box. I find it is difficult to control the plow hight and I'm either taking chunks of gravel or leaving too much snow. First day I even broke one of the brand new stock shoes. I tried putting 2 adjustable line throttle valves on the cylinder to slow it down, but it didn't really help as I think the flows are so low.
Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can slow the system operation?

Curtis plow with up/down hydraulic problem

MF 120 baler?

There is a MF 120 baler for sale not too far from me, and the guy posted "Needs knotter work, otherwise in good shape" and it's posted for $750. I haven't called to see what kind of knotter problems it has, because I don't want to waste his time if I know I can't get parts. I've read that 120 parts are VERY hard to get these days. I know th 124's were great balers, are the knotter parts interchangeable?

 

Were these good reliable machines? Anyone know of a good parts source other than the local MF dealer?

 

Thanks in advance!

 

Chris

MF 120 baler?

Chipotle Blames Aussies?

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Chipotle has chosen the popular American Big Business approach and blame someone else for their problems. What better way than to throw the Aussies under the bus. It is always better to give the speeding ticket to someone out of town.

Note that neither the USDA or Australian authorities have found any link to Australian beef being to blame. Not long ago Chipotle was championing Australian beef as being better than USDA.

Social media is following due course and neglecting fact.

What a circus. 

Chipotle Blames Aussies?

Replanting old alfalfa orchard grass field

I have a small field of alfalfa orchard grass that is old and weedy. The orchard grass winter killed so I don't have enough grass to leave it go to grass - fox tail and other weeds are taking it over.

 

I would like to go back to orchard grass & alfalfa.  I assume I will need to plant Millet or some other annual hay next spring and then grass & alfalfa the following spring - preferably into the millet stubble.

 

So the questions:

 

Should I spray it out? Roundup?  Then fertilize and moldboard plow?  broadcast or drill seed? Drag and roll.  I would like it smooth enough that I don't bang around in my loader when moving bales (squares with 8 pack grapple).
 

 

Would appreciate recommendations from those that have been there.

 

Thanks,

 

Mark - in SE ND

Replanting old alfalfa orchard grass field

New JD 459E baler

Hello I am dealing on trading one of my hesston 4900 square balers off on a 459e baler. Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with theese balers I believe that replaced the 459 standard. Want to put my hay and some straw into 4x5 bales cause they seem to sell best. This baler seems like a great value to me, net wrap, bale ramp and gathering wheels for 24900. And I get interest free for 4 years. Not putting up a lot of bales maybe 700-800 would this be an ok baler?

New JD 459E baler

Hesston Inline baler Capacity

I am curious if anyone has a challenger SB36 or Massey 1839 and is following a 40' header in wheat straw? I have found a couple of great used ones for a decent price. I would love to try a 1840 out but I don't think that is in the budget right now, so I'm scared to try it. I am only putting up 10k bale a year or so. I currently am running a JD 348 and it has been a great machine for 10+ years; misses maybe 1 out of 2000 bales and never have a problem with banana bales. This all being said, the pickup is way too small for following a class 7 or 8 combine with a 40' header. It barely catches the windrow and dribbles what most people wouldn't call a big deal, but bugs me. Baling capacity wise it is a pretty good unit, other than we should've ordered the heavier driveline when it was new (would've if the dealer had told us it was an option) and it is starting to show its age. We demoed a BC5070 last summer and I was not impressed, the pickup size was nice, but that was all. 

 

I have been researching specs on all these balers and the 348 and BC5070 are both 93 stroke 30". The 1839 comes in at 100 Strokes and 22". To me and simple math the JD and NH are both covering almost 2800"/min and the Hesston 2200"/min. That's a 20% reduction! I have read in a couple places that you can boost capacity by advancing the stuffer a tooth or two on the Hesston, but also don't know anyone who has done that. With my 3020 on the front in 1st gear its about all my 348 wants capacity wise and I couldn't slow down more if I wanted to.

 

So to finally reach my point, is anyone doing what I am considering and does the pickup/pre-compression chamber get as much material in the 22" stroke as my 348 is now? I really like the idea of an inline with my Kunhs accumulator, but I don't want to loose capacity over "wanting" an inline. When the windrows are 40' apart it doesn't require any forethought on which direction you need to go.

 

I know there are other methods like splitting windrows and other slower tractors and whatnot but this is strictly a baler question, not looking to change everything in my operation.

 

Hesston Inline baler Capacity

John Deere 567-568 Round Baler Pro-Cons

Looking for a little feedback help. Considering purchasing a new to me Deere round baler but trying to decide which model based upon pro and cons... obviously the 568 is a new model and more of premium price which is fine if the differences are worth the money. Any watch outs someone should be aware of on either models? Thank You!

John Deere 567-568 Round Baler Pro-Cons

Who all is going to Louisville??

I will be in Louisville Friday and Saturday, I can't wait to go!!!! Who else will be there??

Who all is going to Louisville??

Waggoner Ranch Sale.

Well looks like the dude that owns the former St. Louis Rams is buying the ranch. Being he is a developer probably going to break it up, but who knows. Guess if you can throw around 725M you can do what ever you want with it.

Waggoner Ranch Sale.

Speaking of Slip Clutches.....

Read several posts on making sure the slip clutch is adjusted on a Deere square baler.

 

High on the to-do list on my 348 is to make sure the slip clutch is adjusted and definitely not rusted stuck before we begin baling.

 

The manual says, "Check clutch slippage using a spring gauge and 10ft lever attached to power shaft.  Exert force at 90 degree angle."

 

Understand the 10ft lever as doubt anyone has a short handled torque wrench to handle the 550 (for cat 4 driveline) ft lbs torque or 600 (for cat 5 driveline) ft lb torque setting.

 

Are you setting your torque as per the JD manual and what are you hooking the lever to - how to grasp the front of the slip clutch?

 

Like to get this 348 off to a good start and I think the slip clutch check/adjustment is high on my list.

 

Thanks!

Bill

Speaking of Slip Clutches.....

disk hay cutter

hello was wondering if anyone has ever replaced cyl on a 9 foot disk cutter I lost cyl on way to get repacked and need to buy a new one does anyone know the size like stoke length so on

disk hay cutter

Homemade Wheel and collar puller- Rears are stuck

Hoping maybe someone can use this information- as I have searched for help and these forums are great source.
1937 Unstyled B
1 week to get the collar off.
Plenty of paitience and PB Blasters spray.

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Cleaned out theads first- then used pusher bolts and pulled same time.

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Now working on wheel- I have more time than Money..

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Good Luck....

Homemade Wheel and collar puller- Rears are stuck

Round bale to small square bale

Does anyone have experience in taking a round bale and rebaling it into a small square bale. I'm interested in purchasing a very efficient system that would do this.

Round bale to small square bale

Prevention

From Ask The Vet...DTN

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Prevention

Switchgrass Hay

I'm a purchasing agent for Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas.  We are a nonprofit research company.   We need to purchase 5 - 10 pounds of switchgrass hay for feedstock for an experiment we are conducting for our client.  Does anyone have any idea where we can purchase this from? 

 

Best regards,

 

Steve

Switchgrass Hay

Equipment Recommendations for a newbie

Hey Guys,

 

Here is the background... I have 300 acres that is primarily set up for deer hunting in Wisconsin with 30 of those acres being planted in food plots. In order for my 30 acres of  food plots (throughout the property) to be assessed as "AG USE" I need to show some type of income from these spots. My plan is to plant oats or barley this spring, then bale it once before I put in my fall plots (1st week of august) to sell. .  Most of the plots are larger than 2 acres but some plots that I will be planting and picking could be tight at times (in the woods), have awkward corners, and its not uncommon for my soil to be a little rocky. I need some advice on what general HAY equipment (planter type, mower type/size, baler type/size, rake type,)  you would recomend for my set up? should i buy new/used?  I already have the tillage equipment. I also have a 45hp tractor, but will be adding another tractor around 100 hp this spring. I am trying to put together a list of equipment that will make the process the most efficient.... As far as my budget goes... I am willing to spend a little extra if the piece of equipment ultimately makes the job easier, and would rather spend a little extra for a quality product. say i have a budget somewhere around... 20-35k...and obviously would like to keep it closer to 20 (or less!) but like i said i would be willing to spend a lil more based off of your experiences/opinions.

 

 

Thanks!

 

-Michael

Equipment Recommendations for a newbie

Homemade Stinger

I am Looking to purchase a homemade Stinger big bale accumulator. The gentleman made this bale accumulator to be exactly like the stinger accumulator in his shop with an '87 Mack cab over. It is in decent shape also. So my Question is what do you think something like this is worth? 

Homemade Stinger

2005 Kubota RTV 900W Steering CV Boots Replacement

How, in detail, do I replace the two CV rubber boots on the ends of the steering rod on my Kubota RTV900W UV? Don't have any internal problems yet but need to replace the split CV boots before grit get inside... THANKS!

Al Barrs Quail Ridge Farm
Greenwood, FL
albarrs@wfeca.net

2005 Kubota RTV 900W Steering CV Boots Replacement

Unstyled B- Brake Grease

How does one get so much grease (actually hardened up) inside this brake assembly.
Is there a seal, I can find one, or did they just pump too much in thru the zerc fitting.
thanks
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Unstyled B- Brake Grease

1937 Unstyled B - Temp. Gauge

Wondering what you do with all the extra temp. coil that comes with the gauges. They are anywhere from 30" - 72" long.
It's only 12" to the temp. sensor where it goes into the housing.
thanks

1937 Unstyled B - Temp. Gauge

Handling Facilities

From "Ask the Vet".....DTN

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Handling Facilities

Shimming the bale chamber NH 1282

I just completed shimming the bale chamber on my NH 1282 self propelled baler,it makes the bigger 16+18 inch bales which are too heavy so I narrowed the chamber down to 14+18 and put a plunger in it out of a 277 baler which is the smaller brother to this baler and after a few bugs it works great and makes a nice 14+18 bale it took some engineering but finally got it done. Went and cut some old frosted hay and it baled with good capacity and good square shoulder bales had that governor working on that engine sure sounds good. Got a picture of it before shimming it on my website http://ift.tt/20ha6bY;

Shimming the bale chamber NH 1282

John Deere 328 Square Baler

Okay, so I'm looking to move into a little better baler.  Had an old Super 68 New Holland, been looking at a John Deere 328.  Its at a local dealer and his original price was 8900.00, I have worked on him ALLOT, and he is down to 7000.00.  The machine is a 1995 and the dealer is telling me it a one owner machine...  Things look used but tight, not worn out, it has the pan kicker on it.  I guess my question is, what is the good bad and ugly with this baler, don't no anything about Deere balers....  Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

John Deere 328 Square Baler

drum mower ?

recently saw something online that was new to me    the drum mower . looks like a similar principle to a disc mower but power is transmitted via belts and sheeves instead of geartrain . probably less power to run .   looks as if it is a new zealand and europe thing . does anyone know much about these mowers ? could not see many details . does anyone know how well they work ? are they used in north america ? just curious

drum mower ?

Not cooking on the RTV manifold

Hey......I grew up with cooking on a wood stove then due to circumstances since then electric ranges. We are gonna try one of these new kind of glass surface cook stoves. Yes, we still heat with wood, though the house has 2 heat pumps. No smart mouths, not gonna cook on the wood heater except maybe a mess of chili from time to time or during a power outage. Anyway, I understand how fragile they can be and how one has to replace the whole high dollar thing if broken. Yes, they scratch by just moving a skillet wrong.

So, that is my question. Do they make any kind of "pad" to sit pans on while they cook? Or, when one is sitting down a cast iron type of pan one does tend to drag it slightly. Why can't a fella just make a round piece of tempered type glass to sit pans on that might scratch or mar the surface?????........God bless......Dennis

Not cooking on the RTV manifold

1140 cpx rear ride hight question

I have the 1140 cpx and noticed that the rear rides on the suspension stops even without anything in the bed and I was wondering if that is normal?

1140 cpx rear ride hight question

DewEze superslicer II for rebaling!

Thoughts on this processor for rebaling? I really like the sickle slicer seems to put out a very even feed of hay.

DewEze superslicer II for rebaling!

Weather Service

Anybody subscribe or know about this weather service?  They claim their predictions are more than 80% accurate and go out 11 months in advance. 

 

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Weather Service

Lime on hay ground

I have the opportunity to get lime. First question, The lime is from milling bridge decks and interstates. Have you ever heard of this? Is it safe to use? They tell me that's all they use if for. Also he said I should use double the rate due to the neutralizing power. (Attached tests). So if it's fine to use what should my rate be? I'm in central Mn so can't get soil samples untill spring. The ground has never been limed that I know of (15+ years). I'm thinking around 2 ton to the acre on my orchard tymothy mix and 4 ton on my Teff ground because I can disk it in. I'm open to opinions and ideas. Thanks in advance.

Lime on hay ground

Cause of death?

I came home from work yesterday to a dead 5 month bred heifer.  She was on a small decline of a hay mound in the barn.  Feet were headed up the mound, but i feel as though it wasn't enough of one to cause her not to get up.

 

Go around back and there is half a leg sticking out of her like she was in labor...

 

So my question is, could she have been stuck and not able to get up and pushed hard enough to cause labor and push the calf up and out?  Or would the more likely situation be premature labor and she was sprawled out and couldn't get up and bloated?  Have any of you heard or experienced a cow laboring that premature?

 

I had 7 years good luck, just stinks my first loss was a nice registered heifer with calf

 

Thanks,

-Matt

Cause of death?

Alfalfa and dozer tacks

I was read an article about alfalfa during a wet year and mentioned that a little dozer for a tractor was better to use on alfalfa especially when more on the wet . I don't have any experience with a dozer but I would think that would tear the crop up more than any regular tractor tire would .

Alfalfa and dozer tacks

Steel Quonset building?

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts about the steel Quonset building for storing hay? My first concern would be the hay sweating and catching on the roof and raining back down. If I built one it would be on a 8'-12' pony wall

Steel Quonset building?

Glyphosate indused injury in Alfalfa.

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Video Paper (PDF) Slides (PDF)

Recent Developments in Alfalfa Weed Control: Glyphosate induced Injury in RR Alfalfa and Sharpen Herbicide
Steve Orloff & Rob Wilson

The Video is not a pdf file but the paper and slides are pdf slides.

Just Maybe the folks against glyphosate resistant alfalfa have something. 
Maybe Time will Tell but for now just keep your Eyes open.

 

 

Glyphosate indused injury in Alfalfa.

Krone fortima

this new toy showed up this week hopefully it can hang with the pace the vario pack did and could

Krone fortima

Monsanto vs. California

Progressive Forage Grower

 

Regards, Mike

 

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Monsanto vs. California