JD 467 Belt Tracking Issue

Hello all. Was out baling today when I noticed smoke rising from top right side of baler. Took a look at things and noticed that belt is tracking far to the right when traveling over tension roller. Belt is tracking far enough to the right that the belt edge is rubbing the arm that the tension roller is mounted to. My guess is that the edge is getting hot enough to throw off some smoke. I tried adjusting the tension roller as described in tech manual, but belt continued to track to the far right. Any suggestions before I call service tech?

Thanks,
Chris

JD 467 Belt Tracking Issue

Well traded horses

I have to give up on the kubota. Not a fit for me.Tried very hard.Low power hard shifting very heavy.Bought a honda wish i had a cross between the two.That would be a nice piece but no such luck.JOE

Well traded horses

JD 535 baler with hydraulic pick up..... bolt keeps breaking

Hi there,

 

so we have this 535 baler since quite a few years already. Bought it used back when.

One problem we keep having is a certain bolt keeps breaking, at least once a season. Trying to figure out why.

 

Bolt I'm talking about is on the left side of the baler (driver side), where the pick up float adjustment and the hydraulic pick up meet. Would love to show you on the part diagram, I've attached the diagram with the parts list, wouldn't let me save jut the diagram unfortunately.

This bolt is where the whole hydraulic pick up and pick up float adjustment pivots, it's about 5 inches or so long and has a bushing on it too. 
In the diagram it is bolt #23. 

 

 

Why does that keep breaking on us. Anybody ever have that same problem and figured out what caused it? Is the float adjusted too loose, too tight? Is the hydraulic cylinder for the pick up not adjusted right?

 

I'm at a loss. Help!

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JD 535 baler with hydraulic pick up..... bolt keeps breaking

Right baler for my tractor?

Hey y’all. What would be a good square baler for me to pull with my Massey Ferguson 240? 46 hp. $4,000 budget. Thank you.

Right baler for my tractor?

Debate

I wonder if Biden knows there's a debate tonight?

Debate

Speed Control Plate adjustments

Hi All, I had to replace my speed control plate on my 06 RTV 900 last fall. Since then, I have significantly less power (even on slight grades, M bogs down on hills i could do easily in H). On the plate itself, there are 3 screws, 1 for idle, and it is set good. Will adjusting the other 2 help at all with this? And if so, can any one describe the process (which screw) for adjusting? I am also open for suggestions other than these screws as well.

Thanks.

Speed Control Plate adjustments

N H 640 autowrap

I bought a N H 640 autowrap on saturday at an auction.  nice clean piece of equipment.  brought it home and greased it up and oiled the chains.  never used one like this before and the auctioneer said no monitor necessary, just start baling.  so i had some hay down and ready when i got home so i decided to try it out.   i realized there was a manual trip lever on it so i figured that would  be an alternative.  i baled until the arrow got into the stop zone and didn't see or hear anything so i stopped and tripped the lever.  it tied real nice, then it kept going without cutting the string and started wrapping again.  figured that was what it is was supposed to do.  then it kept going. so i shut it off when the string arms came back to the right position. cut the string and discharged the bale.  started it back up and it still kept wanting to tie.   after more investigation i realized the slide bar that rotates the knife cutting the string and stopping the dog on the wheel that runs the tying mechanism was not sliding back into place to stop the tie.   i can push it so its not frozen/rusted.   what pushes or holds that in place  after the string arms come back in the baling position ?

Thanks

N H 640 autowrap

IS® 2100Z Zero Turn Mower

Eight years ago I spent almost $10K on a very disappointing Kubota mower. It was supposed to be the last mower I would need to buy, but that proved to be more sales pitch that reality. First couple of years were OK but after that it was one thing after another. Given that all our other Kubota tractors, trackhoe's and miscellaneous equipment have served us so well, I was really surprised to find that this was such a troublesome mower. But it-is-what-it-is I guess.

So we chose a...

IS® 2100Z Zero Turn Mower

IS® 2100Z Zero Turn Mower

Mahindra 7060 Throttle Position Sensor

Hello All,
I have a new to me Mahindra 7060.
It is flashing a TPS code and I need to replace it.
My problem is locating the procedure for adjusting the new TPS.
I have the Service Manual, but after reading this from cover to cover, I still can't find the adjustment procedure.
Does anyone have these procedures handy?
Or does anyone know which pins to probe and what voltages I am looking for?
I think it's pins 1 and 3, and about 5v at idle position...
Any information is greatly appreciated!

Mahindra 7060 Throttle Position Sensor

Anyone need Rain? RR Alfalfa

I planted RR Alfalfa as well as conventional 3 weeks ago today.  We are now getting our first rain since i planted.  We are supposed to get 1/4 inch.  It looks like i'll probably be replanting it in the spring..........Is anyone else in the same boat?

Anyone need Rain? RR Alfalfa

John Deere 456 Silage Special RB

Just bought a JD 456 Silage Special at auction of a meticulously cared for horse farm. This machine has been kept indoors, baled 300 bales a year by its original owner and looks new. Having only dealt before with New Holland round balers, I am a little clueless about the tricks of this machine, though I have seen the nice bales it makes. Any particular things to know?  How wet can you bale grass hay with this? The pickup is way under the machine compared with the New Holland-any tricks to know if you are plugging? The haying season is over here, so all I have been able to do is spin it up, try the hydraulic twine wrapper, open the gates and so forth and have found exactly one thing to fix- a small bearing in the bale pressure indicator.  No weird sounds, belts in A-1 shape, no leaks and hardly any rust.  Advice appreciated.

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Hello from Connecticut

Hi everyone. Just wanted to introduce myself, I'm Alex, from Connecticut. I just purchased a 2020 x1100 RTV! The machine may be new to me, but I'm not new to Kubota. I already own a 2017 BX 2380 with a FEL. When I bought that I never looked back, and just knew other Kubota's were in my future. My entire property is on a slope, so over the years I have killed 3 other lawn tractors, including a JD that lasted less than 8 years. Now my BX has tamed the slope, and allowed me to handle...

Hello from Connecticut

Hello from Connecticut

Massey 224 baler and 1069 bale wagon

Hey everyone I am new too the forum, so thanks! I have just purchased a 1069 SP bale wagon. I have a Massey 224 baler, will this baler do good enough bales for the 1069? I have just been carting all bales by hand and thought it's time too lash out. Cheers

Massey 224 baler and 1069 bale wagon

Tie Tears

Hi I have just starting out my hay and straw business and this is my 4th year. Last year I just bought a 1044 New Holland bale stacker. It does not have auto tie. I hear of people adding tie tears in by hand but me and my neighbors can't figure out how to arrange the bale on the table to make them tie everything in well and keep the stack standing. I am building a new barn next year and would prefer not to have my stacks falling over. Can anyone help or give me any tips on how to do them?

Tie Tears

First spray.

New late summer RR seedings .First spray

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Best record keeping software for hay fields

Good evening folks,
Newbie here... 😀 We run a hay operation that has numerous farms with a few fields each and keeping good records with several employees is an ongoing struggle. By records I’m thinking of dates of fertilizer applications, hay cuttings, tonnage per field, being able to trace which hay came from which field etc.etc...... we have a number of acres certified organic so that makes having good records a must. I’m wondering if any of you’s out there know of a good app or software system that would be a step up from the old “write it on the calendar” method. 😁
Thanks in advance!

Best record keeping software for hay fields

NH 654 problems

I have a 654 that the (wide) pickup is jamming.  It is happening on the righthand side, in the first stuffer slot, between the stuffer and the floor roll.  It happened last year and it turned out that the clutch on the starter roll ( which I guess is actually for the floor roll) was bad.  Not only was the clutch slipping but a couple of the spring washers had cracked in two.  I had it fixed by the local dealer and it worked well for second cutting last year and first cutting this year. As soon as I hit the field to bale this years second, it starting doing it again.  I was able to get one bale started but after that it would jam almost as soon as I hit the windrow.  I should have checked which clutch was slipping while I was out in the field but, just assumed it was the pickup clutch this time.  But, while I was examining things, I found that the spring washers on the roller clutch turn quite easily by hand.  Should they be doing this?  I know he replaced the two clutch disks and the 6 spring washers.  Or does anyone have another idea.

Thanks,

Doug

NH 654 problems

1 piece prop shaft

Hi everyone, I have a 2011 RTV900xt that has the new style prop shaft that has loose spline in the nipples. No one seems to know how to repair these and iam not the only one with this problem. I am not going to spend 700.00 (ripoff) on a new one. Sooooooo ive decided to be the guiney pig and dive into this problem. This is the plan/// take shaft to machine shop and have them cut a thin slit full lenth of nipples and install mcmaster carr shaft clamp on out side of nipple. john deere...

1 piece prop shaft

1 piece prop shaft

DIY box cover rack

Hi, i am building a box cover rack from shipping racks i picked up for 5 bucks.
It is perfect for this since it has braces and pre bent frame. You can possibly pick these up at local furniture store or auction place like i did. My plan is to able to pile wood all the way to the top now.
I will post picture when completed with fabric covering in future.

DIY box cover rack

Krone 320 comparison

We have been shopping for a new Krone mower and getting a good deal of variation in prices from dealers. So much so that one dealer has perked our interest in a 320 EC over the AM 320. Some dealers have the EC $1000 or more higher than the AM. One dealer is offering the EC at nearly the same price as other Dealers have priced the AM. Regardless of price, is the EC that much better? Is the AM actually an economy mower?

Krone 320 comparison

RTV Owners, your help is needed. Please Donate.

I know many of you stay only in the RTV forum so I'm coming directly to you in hopes you will help.

Please Consider Donating
The new forum software is up and running. I hope you like it as much as I do. Errors have disappeared thank goodness.

As you might guess all this is costing a lot more than I had budgeted for this years expenses so I am asking those who can to donate this year. If you can donate I have a small giveaway while supplies last. Giveaway flashlight pen details...

RTV Owners, your help is needed. Please Donate.

RTV Owners, your help is needed. Please Donate.

Your help is needed, Please Donate

Please Consider Donating
The new forum software is up and running. I hope you like it as much as I do. Errors have disappeared thank goodness.

As you might guess all this is costing a lot more than I had budgeted for this years expenses so I am asking those who can to donate this year. If you can donate I have a small giveaway while supplies last. Giveaway flashlight pen details below..
Thanks for your consideration.

Please consider parting with a little cash in support of the...

Your help is needed, Please Donate

Your help is needed, Please Donate

What Happens When You Lock the Diff?

Ohio is pretty dry right now so I did not have any mud to test this in and can't find the answer in the service or operators manual.

In an 1120D, if you heel-press the locking diff pedal and pull up the locking handle, does it lock only the rear diff or the entire drive train?

Thanks in advance.

What Happens When You Lock the Diff?

new holland h7450 timing

I have a NH h7450 that I am having trouble getting back in time. It is only the end disc that I am having trouble with specifically the right side. I have had the bearings go out in that module but when I rebuilt it the timing has not been exactly correct ever since. If I put new knives on they will touch. I have remove the top cap and tried to adjust one spline forward and backward but it does not help. I have also replaced the splined shaft between the modules, but the end disc still has a fair amount of slop in it compared to the rest of the cutterbar. Is there some special procedure to timing the cutterbar other than every other disc being perpendicular to the other. Also the top cap gear, the pinon gear and the shaft between the modules did not appear to have that much wear on them. 

 

Thanks for any help

new holland h7450 timing

When asking tractor selection questions...

its best to provide as much information as possible. Where you live, what your doing, what your budget is, how experienced you are with equipment, what machines you have looked at. So many peope are "Looking for a 30 Hp tractor" which can mean many different things depending on the tasks you have in mind.

When asking tractor selection questions...

Sperry new Holland 860

My baler was baling good and then it got where it wouldn’t feed the hay into it all the chains were running and I couldn’t see anything wrong other than having to clean the hay that was jammed any help would be appreciated

Sperry new Holland 860

New Holland BR740 One Side Not Tying

Hello all, I’m new to the forum and I have a New Holland BR740 Round baler(twine only) that won’t tie on one side(left side). We’re trying to finish up our hay before the rain hits us here on Friday, and I’m all out of ideas, and the Local New Holland Mechanic has been little to no help(so we’re trying to learn how to fix it ourselves). To give you some background me and my Dad are both pretty mechanically inclined(just don’t know much about round balers in general) but we “inherited” this baler and the farm when my Uncle passed away in January of 2019. My Uncle, God rest his soul, wasn’t much on maintenance and we’ve been trying to fix up his old equipment as we’ve gone along. We’ve been really struggling with hay this year and any help would be much appreciated, thanks in advance.

New Holland BR740 One Side Not Tying

new idea 5209 discbine red

I lost my kick stand and spring that holds the machine up when stored. I was cutting some very heavy sorghum sudan. I checked with the dealer but would be back ordered until April 2021. Anyone know anyone parting out a 5209 red?

new idea 5209 discbine red

New seeding questions

I have about 10 acres in 3 small patches I need to be seeded into hay. Two are old bean fields and one was a hay field that got tore up for a sewer route. I've never planted hay before so I'm looking for the basics on how to get it done. I know it has to be really smooth. How would you go about doing that? I have a disc and an old Vibra Shank. I use a telephone pole for a drag.

The eight acres are old Bean field that weren't planted this year and the two are just bare dirt right now. When and how would you recommend doing it?

New seeding questions

I'm throwing in the towel! Got a tractor and baler for sale!

Well one can only take so much and the limit has been met for me!
I'm out of the hay making business!
I have a great working 575NH baler with kicker,hydraulic tounge and tension and a great running 1594 CaseIH 2wd tractor with A/C. PM me if interested.

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New Holland Bale Command Plus

The Twine Actuator extends and retracts manually with out a problem.  On automatic the Twine Actuator extends and then seems to continue to try to extend. It doesn't shut off.  It makes a clicking sound when it extends all the way.  I've shut it off every time when it does this now I'm wondering is this normal and after it times out will it complete the twine tie process. 

New Holland Bale Command Plus

Vermeer TE1710 Tedder

I bought a new Tedder this spring. I Tedded about 15 acres of hay and half of the bolts were either loose or missing. The dealer rebuilt the Tedder. Now when I use it, it windrolls the hay. Had the salesman and the Vermeer rep out and they say it’s because it’s short and thin hay. It seems it throws the hay behind the two middle drums and not the outside drums. The cheap Tedder I had before I bought this one did a better job than this one. Does anyone have this Tedder? If so, does yours do this?

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vermeer r23 rake

Hello; I'm looking at a Vermeer R23 twin rake. What's the good, the bad and the ugly? Currently using a NH 259/260 combo and want to go to unitized model. Thanks in advance

vermeer r23 rake

Fall herbicide application for NE OK

  I have a 10 acre pasture in NE Oklahoma that I would like to try to recover. The current state is a Johnson/Crab/Thistle mix with some Bermuda and Fescue mixed in. I would say that looking out over the field it is at this point it is 50% overrun with Johnson grass. To my knowledge it has been left to seed Johnson grass for years but was cut and bailed for hay. With our weather predicted to be mid 80's for the next week or so, I was thinking of 8 oz of Panoramic 2SL and then possibly follow up with sprayed 0-0-25 before the first freeze. I would like to knock down the weeds to a point that I could use a wiper rig with roundup this spring to catch any leftovers. Any experience that could be shared is appreciated. Any suggestions on a pre-m to continue the yearly battle?

Fall herbicide application for NE OK

X1100C Adjusting the shocks with snowblower

I was hoping somebody out there could tell me what they set their shocks at when they put the heavy snowblower on the front. front and back on mine are set at factory positions 3 setting. I know I could set it by trial and error but it's a lot up and down for this old body.

X1100C Adjusting the shocks with snowblower

Interseeding wheat or rye into hayfield

I have a 10 acre hay field that we reseeded this spring that we are having quite a bit of weed issues.  I'm thinking of spraying for broadleaves this week before it gets too cold.  Had a thought of interseeding wheat or rye into it this fall.  Would this help my grass get more established in the spring before the weeds?  Thought of baling it, and then spraying again in the spring.  Any other options?  Thinking 1.5 bu/ac on seed.

Interseeding wheat or rye into hayfield

To Rake LH or RH?

Hello fellow friends, 

 

I am in a bit of a quandary,  we had a 100 year old hickory tree come down and crush our Kuhn 4120 rake a few days ago.   I have been telling myself for years when this rake goes I would replace it with a Krone 46T.  Now that I'm suddenly faced with having to replace it I am at a loss (no pun intended).  I have been happy with the Kuhn for the most part,  besides giving up on the curtain support continually breaking.  A few friends have  had bad luck with their Kuhns exploding on them. 

I have gotten very used to the RH delivery,  particularly when small square baling.  Many of our fields are not normal with odd bends and shapes.  I typically go round and round the headlands to start and then do go back and forth.  Usually baling right behind the rake   Some times making double rows depending of course.  For Round baling usually double and I can care less on direction. 

 

RH also makes sense as the controls are always on the RH.   

 

So in short I am looking for advice on why LH would work better for me as apposed to sticking with RH.   

On another note if anyone is looking for parts off a 4120!!  

Thanks in advance,   

Michael. 

 

 

To Rake LH or RH?

New to me RTVX-1100c No power on inclines

I just bought this with 550 hours on it. Great physical condition and seemed to run fine. I drove it down into a pit and tried to climb out and it would die trying to run. I also tried to do what I saw here which was to give it not too much throttle and no difference.

On road it's fine but my max speed is like 21mph at best so I am thinking something is wrong with the power delivery.

Also unrelated I can't get into Low gear. I did it once but it came back out. When I checked the cable...

New to me RTVX-1100c No power on inclines

New to me RTVX-1100c No power on inclines

Baler Spill Out

I baled straw this summer for a local farmer using my JD 336 baler and with the size of their windrows I was having trouble collecting it all without it spilling out of the side of the pick up. Their combine did lay the windrow a bit to wide to begin with so I did rake it, just a NH roll bar rake nothing fancy, but it seemed that they were still to dense. Is there anything I can do to mitigate this problem? Windrow divider? Some sort of extra pick shields or guards? 

Baler Spill Out

NH 1431 discbine repair help

Hi all - We could really use your help in figuring out what's wrong with our NH 1431 discbine. I'll also start by saying that we're not very knowledgeable or experienced with it, so please keep that in mind.

 

Something broke the last time that we used it. When it's on, the #3-6 modules from the left don't turn. But if you turn them by hand, those 4 will turn together. So - do you have any thoughts about what's broken and how we fix it?

 

Also, we didn't think ahead and took apart one of the modules before marking it for the timing (ugh). What's the easiest/best way to fix that?

 

Thanks for your help...

NH 1431 discbine repair help

New Member

Hello, I'm Woody, and have a 2008 Kubota 900 I've had it for many years and just found this Forum! A lot of very good info on here, I put a New Set of 25x10x12 Grim Reapers on it today haven't driven it yet. I own a Farm in N. Alabama and it comes it mighty handy For an Old Man that can't walk worth a Crap anymore~ My Friend who owns the Service Ctr. I carried it to told me that he had seems some problems with the Diesel RTV's and the Grim Reapers, he said the 900 was too Heavy for those...

New Member

New Member

Can't get my transmission adjusted correctly.

Not really, This is merely a ploy to get authuritis to check in!

Can't get my transmission adjusted correctly.

Fall Cleanup

Got my baler cleaned up today, greased, put away and tarped for the winter.  Hayguard applicator removed and put in basement where it won't freeze.  Clipped fields with new seedlings, some of which are almost 2" now.  Soil samples tomorrow and tedder cleanup.  Rake is being used by a friend after his broke down.  Life is good.  Enjoying evenings by the fire pit.  

Fall Cleanup

Fall Pasture Prep for Eventual Starter Cow Operation

My wife and I purchased some land earlier this year in eastern Alabama with the intention of improving on it as a family (young sons) for many years to come.  Among other things, within the next year or two we hope to have cows and knowing how farming can be all about timing we are currently seeking advice for what we can do now (onset of fall) to better prepare our pasture for once we buy cows.

 

We have about 15 acres of pasture, used for grazing by the previous owner, that is now covered with weeds - foxtail, dallis, vassey, etc.  - and I'm considering overseeding the pasture with a variety that will improve our future options for forage.

 

We plan to lime pretty soon, but what about grass seed - any variety you guys would recommend considering our situation?  What about methods? Our equipment is somewhat limited, so I'd prefer to overseed if possible as opposed to full renovation.  Thoughts anyone?

 

Thanks for the advice. 

Fall Pasture Prep for Eventual Starter Cow Operation

Stihl 20 V Blowers

I am a confirmed Stihl guy through and through.  However, the small carbs on the mini saws, and blowers are a real pain even with their proprietary Motomix fuel.  So thinking ahead, I am considering a 20V blower the next time we get one.  Primary use is daily blowing of a 12' x 60' concrete aisleway in a horse barn (hey, it's what you do for horse women).  About 3-5 minutes use per day.  Does anyone on HT use one for that purpose and if so, would you make the same purchase again?  Thanks.  

Stihl 20 V Blowers

Identifying a Vicon disc mower

I bought a used 9ft Vicon disc mower last year and didn’t notice that the data plate was missing.  I’m trying to find out if anyone knows a resource that can be used to identify the model number.  So far I’ve cut 90 acres three times and like the way it works but i need to replace some worn parts and have no idea of the model or serial number. 

Identifying a Vicon disc mower

New holland 273 Crooked bales

This is my spare baler and I just put all new bearings on the thrower    Havent used it in a few years since the bearing went bad.   Its the back up in case the main baler breaks.   I fired it up and greased it and oiled it and started feeding it hay my hand.   Bales started coming out crooked.   The string closest to the pick up was longer and the other side was shorter.   Ran a bunch through it and all the same.   Is it because I am feeding it manually and all the hay is stuffing up closest to the pick up because hand feeding.   If I try it in a windrow once I bale again I wonder if it will work better.   Any Ideas any one.

 

New holland 273 Crooked bales

JD 348 Knotter Issue Question

Had an occasional mis-tie on the RH side knotter today and a few days ago. Looking at the twine, I’ve got a knot on the bale end of the twine mostly when it happens and had a knot on both ends of the twine on one occasion. My immediate thought is tucker finger is not grabbing the twine from the knotter side. Looked at the tucker finger briefly and all seems to be in order compared to the LH knotter. Next I thought twine box tension and to me it feels somewhat loose vs what I recall (no scales with me today). I think my issue is twine box tension.

My question is - based on the knots at the end of the bale side twine and referencing the trouble shooting manual, it points the twine tension, tucker finger adjustment and needle and maybe one more thing - all of which are adjustments, not replacing parts as I read it.

I’ll be spending more time with the baler tomorrow.

Question is - anyone had similar knot issues with lack of twine box tension?

I’ve got a pile of hay to cut and this is a good week to do it weather wise and don’t want to be down with the baler.

Thoughts on the above?

Thanks!

JD 348 Knotter Issue Question

Replacement cable for a Warn RT30 Wench

Yesterday was trying to figure out how to get a couple of dead trees out of my overgrown with vines and brush woods. I got stuck on the side of a hill because I ran out of fuel to the engine because of the slope I was on. OK, no big deal, hook up the wench to one of the nearby trees and pull the vehicle to an angle that will allow the fuel in the tank level out so the engine will run.

Here we go........the wench pulls just fine; but I was leaning out of the side to try to prevent a...

Replacement cable for a Warn RT30 Wench

Replacement cable for a Warn RT30 Wench

Mf 431

How do you replace PTO In a massey 431.

Mf 431

What is this?

What is this and how to kill in a horse paddock?

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Toolmans gun rack

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

Toolmans gun rack

What to look at on old NH 68 or 268 balers?

There's a couple of very old square balers at an auction near me. Right now I only do round bales but wouldn't mind having a square baler as a backup and to do a few hundred small squares per year. Being that I don't really need one and that I don't plan on using it that much I can't justify spending much for one so I thought one of these auction ones might work for me.

 

I do a lot of mechanical DIY stuff but I don't know much about square balers. Is there anything I can check with it sitting there on the lot? I already went grabbed a hold of everything I could and shook it around. The knotter on the 268 has some small pieces of string snagged on it, is that a bad sign? Maybe I'll run and post a picture to explain it better but in addition to the string that's ran through the machine there's some small pieces of other string here and there on the knotter. You can tell the 268 was ran this year and everything is greased on it.

 

The 68 - I talked to the auctioneer and he knew a little bit about this one. He said it came from an "estate situation", worked when last used but hasn't been used for a couple years. Looks like it's had straw bales sitting in it the entire time. He said he doesn't know anything about the 268.

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NH 315 possible flywheel issues

As I'm baling along I'm popping lots of shear bolts.  After backing off and burnishing the main slip clutch and then adjusting it looser and looser trying to keep from shearing bolts I've got it so it'll juuuuuuuuuust work, for a while.  As I put in yet another shear bolt I notice the flywheel moves forward, away from the main gearbox and stops at about 1/4".  The collar/bushing/spacer between the flywheel and the gearbox can move easily forward and backward 1/4" when the shear bolt is tight.  Would this allowable freeplay be helping shear the bolts?  In my mind it would be worse on the shear bolts.  Should I be shimming this gap up?

NH 315 possible flywheel issues

Kubota mechanic

I live in Northwest Florida, have had my RTV 900 engine block bored, head machined, bought the bearings, gaskets, pistons, just need a mechanic to assemble the engine. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Kubota mechanic

JD 450 Drill Modifications

Came across aftermarket seed flow plates for the JD no-til drills couple years ago but not for the 450. Now I can't find them. Sometimes not good at saving sites when I find them. Just wondered if anybody knew of a site. Would like to modify mine for both the grain and grass seed box. If none available aftermarket may see about a metal fabricator. Just would make life a little more easier. 

 

Thanks

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Yikes

Removed battery to charge and replaced it backwards MF 3425. Now nothing. Of course I know better. Che led fuses - good. Anyone know of a fuse that’s not obvious.

Yikes

Rec 90 non ethanol fuel mistakenly put in diesel gas cans

I need to do something with this fuel.
There was a bit of diesel still in the 5 gallon cans but not much ...less than 12 oz ....just residual that did not dump out.

Would it hurt to dump this stuff in my truck? I do not want to even try it in my new 350hp Suzuki outboard ...I will run the 90 rec in it but not this that was slightly tainted with diesel. Am I being stew-pid?

Rec 90 non ethanol fuel mistakenly put in diesel gas cans

NH 270 baler slip clutch parts needed

This is my first year baling my own hay. The equipment I bought is a bit tired and my NH 270 baler's slip clutch just went out. Can anyone save me some research time and tell me where I could purchase parts online?

 

Thanks.

NH 270 baler slip clutch parts needed

Rental rates and fertilizer/lime

I am working on renting a hayfield about 35 acres that is part of a pasture that I already rent.  Trying to come up with a plan that will be fair to both me and the landlord.  Ohio doesn't really have a rental rate for the eastern part of the state.  We do quite a few different things with the ground we have.  Some is free, some the owner gets a part of the hay, and others we pay rent on, most is $20-30/acre.  Hay in this area goes for $20-40/bale, depending on quality.  We can sell $30 hay every day, $40 hay takes a little more work.  Fertilizer removal rate on this field would be about $71.50/acre (64-46-120 applied).  Our 4x5 bales weigh 800-1000 lbs.  An average 1st cutting would give us about 5 bales/acre.  This year we were a little below that on average.  Ohio average yield is about 2.5-3 tons per acre, which we get pretty close to.  It costs us about $12/bale to make a bale on the 5 bale average, which does not include rent or fertilizer.  That does include equipment, fuel, labor.  Landlord will also want lime.  2 ton/acre applied is about $91/acre here.  I need to take soil samples before I make any decisions just to be sure where we are.  This ground just been mowed 2-3 times/year.  Other farmers in the area, but owner isn't going to let anyone take it for free.

 

I said all of that to say this.  If I break this all down to a cost per bale on our 5 bale average:  Fertilizer $15.23 + Production $12 = 27.23/bale.  If we jump up to 7 bales/acre fertilizer costs go down, so bale cost is $22.88.  Not including rent or lime.  Hauling costs $5/bale.

 

I'm thinking instead of a rent per acre to offer a rent per bale, in the neighborhood of $4-5 per bale.  At our 5 bale/acre average, this would be around $20/acre, which is pretty typical of our rent.  It would also give me an incentive to a really good job, because as my production increases my cost to make a bale goes down.  Also, the landlord would make more the more hay I make.  Would this be a good way to approach the owner?  My only concern is if he wants $10/bale, I don't think that I can make that work.  

 

On lime, who is responsible?  As I said, I haven't pulled any soil samples yet.  Hay hasn't been removed from this field in 3-4 years, it's just been mowed.  We probably wouldn't have to apply lime every year, maybe every 2-3 years depending on pH.  At $91/acre for 2 ton applied, we're looking at $6-10/bale additional for lime.

 

So, using these figures on let's say 7 bales/ac/year (hoping more fertile fields=more hay) 3 tons/ac

$12 Production

$10.21 Fertilizer

$4.33 Lime (2 T/3 yrs)

$5 Hauling

$5 Rent

 

$36.54 grand total to make a bale

$85.26/ton estimate

 

 

So, long story short....will this work?  Any other suggestions?  Do my numbers line up with yours?

I have my scratch pad of figures if anyone would like to take a look.

Rental rates and fertilizer/lime

NH 259 Rake Teeth

Hey everyone. I’ve got a 259 rake that could use quite a few of the “third” teeth. These are the ones that mount on the back of the bar. I can find the normal teeth anywhere and everywhere. The third ones I’m at a loss of where to go. Any help would be appreciated.

NH 259 Rake Teeth

Weaning calfs

I have two 3-4 month old calves, do I, or should I separate them from mamma or will mamma wean them at some point, I have a bull in with them and I'm fairly sure he's doing his job.

 

Thanks

Weaning calfs

Call me crazy

A good friend of mine is looking for a new baler, but all the ones he wants are all twine only. So he and I were discussing over some Mountain Dews this afternoon, would be to make a “universal” net wrap system to fit older balers. There are so many used balers that are in good shape save for the fact that they are twine only. He is a machinist by trade and I am a cobbler so should be a good fit, lol. One of his brothers hobbies is Precision Ag so he wants to design a controller system. Probably gonna be more invested than it’s worth but we just want to see if we can do it successfully

Call me crazy

Should we get accumulator and grapple?

We were thinking about get an accumulator and grapple to replace our bale loader (Henry) that we pull on the side of the trailer. Would getting an accumulator and grapple be a good investment?

Should we get accumulator and grapple?

Should we get accumulator and grapple?

We were thinking about getting an accumulator and grapple for our square bales to replace our bale loader (Henry) that we pull on the side of the trailer. Would it be a good a investment?

Should we get accumulator and grapple?

NH 5060 Baler

Well I finally broke down a few years back and bought a brand new NH 5060 baler as I was tired of my old JD  Baler breaking down. I thought I got a great deal on a brand new 2013 model in 2016 but since day one I have had knotter problems, usually just missed ties but annoying for a new baler. So this year during first cut the knotter really broke, frame in four pieces, billhook 2 pieces wiper arm 2 pieces and 2 crown gears destroyed, went to my dealer and he said I should probably fix it my self to the tune of about 850.00 in parts alone.When I took it all apart I discovered that there were some parts missing in the original assembly, mainly so called "special washers" and there were spacer washers in there place one worn so thin it looked like it was made out of lace. There was also blue and straw colored metal on the assembly mounting brackets ! Now its all back together with all the factory parts according to the service manual and seems to be working fine. I have called and emailed NH costumer service and disscused this with them looking for some sort of support but they say the baler is to old ! By the way I forgot to say I have only put about 6000 bales through this machine, it gets cleaned and waxed every fall and is stored under cover always !!  I am deeply disappointed with New Holland and their support and really should have stuck with the old JD.

NH 5060 Baler

Burn pile burns me .....

Flash burnt my face and arms.

My face burns. The gross smell of burnt hair even after a shower and lots of lotion. Singed eyebrows, eye lashes, goatee. Had hat on so the little hair I have on top did not singe.

Local store changed pumps and what was diesel is now 90 octane gasoline. No label or notice it changed. When I used it to light my 10 ft burn pile I was engulfed in flame. I'm lucky I'm not in hospital.

Burn pile burns me .....

Claas Big Square Balers

I've watched a video on the Class 5300 quadrant and there they say that all their baler use a Raspe single knot knotters. Raspe also makes double knot knotters. In this video they say that the only advantage for double knotters is in high density bales as they can use a stronger twine.

They also say that the single is simpler and easier to maintain/repair. Do you all think that this is the reason for not using doubles?

Claas Big Square Balers

Choosing a baler

This is my first post on this forum, came here looking for advice from folks who have done it. I’m going to start mowing my own hay for my cattle and to sell to offset the cost of my equipment. I expect to put up 300-600 rolls a year of Bermuda, fescue, and Johnson grass hay in 4x5 net wrapped rolls. There are a lot of older Vermeer balers in this area. I believe to have narrowed my choices down to a few balers for you to critique. I don’t want to spend over 15k and would like to be closer to 10-12 honestly. Very nice barn kept Vermeer Rebel 5410’s with 3-4K rolls can be had for 10-12k. Vermeer 504m classic silage balers with 9-12k rolls can be had for 9-12k. Occasionally one can find a Deere 467 or 458 with a higher bale count for 12-15k. My main concerns are downtime and baling speed. I want simple to repair and reliable, and I want a machine that will bail fairly fast. This will be part time work so I need to make the most of my time. Can a rebel eat thick hay at 5-6mph or would I be better suited with another machine? I’m open to suggestions, thanks for your time.

Choosing a baler

Changes are coming: New Forum Software on Sept 15, 2020

Changes are in the wind.
Many have seen the server busy try again later error message. I have bumped up the threshold so that it does not show up as much but when we get to that threshold the server will crash. I have made the decision to migrate to new software that will offer quite a few advantages. It works much better with mobile devices. It lets you add more than one pic at a time and it's what I'd call a cleaner design. It is faster since it runs the current supported version of PHP...

Changes are coming: New Forum Software on Sept 15, 2020

Changes are coming: New Forum Software on Sept 15, 2020

Tractor won't start Original 13 year old battery died

For the first time since I bought my baby (Grand L 3010) in 2002 it would not start when I tried to use it to move the snow around.
Battery turned but to slow to fire it up. This is the original battery. I bought in April 2002, so the original battery is just two months shy of lasting 13 years.
I must say I'm impressed. I've never had a battery last that long. Ever.

So, I'm wondering ...have you had that kind of luck with your Kubota original battery?
And what did you replace...

Tractor won't start Original 13 year old battery died

Tractor won't start Original 13 year old battery died

Opps ...Mishaps, accidents etc ...

Saw this on another page. I’d love to know the backstory to how this happened

Opps ...Mishaps, accidents etc ...

RTV's Wanted or For Sale ..post em here.

I just received my monthly electric bill from my Co-op. In the monthly newsletter included they list several surplus vehicles for sale. A 2010 Pherd F-350 with a 7 cyl 6.4L diesel, (min bid $2500), a 2004 Buick Lesabre, AND a 2013 Kubota RTV 500 w/71 hrs, dump bed, in great cond. min. bid $5000.
All bids must be received by Thurs April 21, 2016 at 5:00 pm.
Contact Mike Snead at (325) 776-3807 or mike @ bigcountry . coop. (remove the spaces) Their website is www.bigcountry.coop...

RTV's Wanted or For Sale ..post em here.

RTV's Wanted or For Sale ..post em here.

XF: New Forum Software. Comments / Complaints / Questions ...Lets hear them.

XF = Xenforo. Written by the primary developers of the VB software we migrated away from.
It will take a bit of a learning curve but please don't give up. Ask anything here or simply comment or complain. Sometimes complaints lead to solutions so don't be shy.

XF: New Forum Software. Comments / Complaints / Questions ...Lets hear them.

Tug-o-war X1100C vs Gator

No idea what the rest of this video is about but @17:12 (video link should start there) they run a chain from a JD Gator to a X1100C and start tugging.

X1100C vs Gator

Tug-o-war X1100C vs Gator

X1100C transmission in High mode

Hi!

I've just got a 2020 X1100C that I'll use mostly for snow and light work.

So far I've just used it 4-5 times, many done rides to kids on my dirt road.

Is it normal that when I am on High mode on the transmission, the RTV can barely climb a small hill on the road? On flat, it does 45 Km/h but when I start to climb the small hill (say 100m long), it slowly decreases and at the top, I must be doing 5 Km/h. The engine revs always at the same RPM.

Thanks!

X1100C transmission in High mode

kubota B3350

Does any one know the cost to delete the DPF on the B3350 tractor?

kubota B3350

Tires For JD1025R

My JD1025R has Carlisle Tires. Fronts are 18x8.50 x 10 4 ply turf tires. As the tractor has a front end loader with 4in1 bucket I would like to use 6 ply tires. As they seem to be unobtainable in Australia, has anyone used Kenda K513 tires? The OD of the Carlisles are 18", the Kenda's are 18.5". Will this difference matter with 4wd? Any thoughts welcome.

Tires For JD1025R

Living estate sale X-900 same as new

bought a new 2016 in 2017, six months later cancer doctor gave me 6-10 months, well I've fooled him so far but have been sicker than a dog, every 2-3 months I start it up and let it run for a hour then put about 3 miles on it
Full dealer service was done DR gave me the bad news (180 miles)
Took some pictures today, it has 226 miles & 69 hours

I'm located Northport, Washington state, 1935lee@q.com for more
info Price is a very firm $12,500

Fiber glass top, removable...

Living estate sale X-900 same as new

Living estate sale X-900 same as new

close call

well after all these years it finally happened to me. while changing the oil in my x1100C i removed and replaced the oil filter refilled the oil and started the machine to find oil squirting out from under the new filter. yup!!! the old oring stuck to the block. no harm done.

close call

X1100C Fan Belt

Are there two separate fan belts on the 1100C, one for the alternator-Fan and a separate one for the air conditioning compressor? Also, are there any tips as to adjusting this?
Thanks.

X1100C Fan Belt

New Holland Stackliner 1034 Rolling Rack Cable/ Piston Problem

Good Afternoon!

I've started volunteering at a local farm and animal rescue and being fairly mechanically inclined have been asked to look at a problem with a New Holland Stackliner 1034.  Please forgive any wrong terminology since I'm completely new to this.

What I'm told happened at some point last season is that, "something got our of sync."  One person says the rolling rack was brought down on/ hit the pushers.  Another says it just got stuck.  The result (as I see it) is that the pulley on the end of the of the piston got too close to the cable termination on the rolling rack which caused the pulley assembly to be driven off the track.  Then it jammed between the rolling rack and the frame below the table when they tried to cycle it forward.  They tried to beat it free, which I'll be honest and say I also tried until I realized the problem was the cable tension.  I then loosened the Crosby clips on the rolling rack and got a little slack in the system but there's still way too much tension to get things to straighten out.  What I figure I need to do is to secure the rolling rack and completely remove the cable then re-reeve it through the pulleys with the rolling rack at the proper distance from the pulley on the end of the piston.  I'll also need to fix (or replace) the track where it's bent and possibly replace the top sheave in the pulley assembly since the cable has chewed it up.

I'd greatly appreciate if someone with experience on this machine could take a look at the attached photos and let me know their thoughts.  Am I on the right track?  If not, could you point me in the right direction.  A good photo (or sketch) of the correct cable routing/ spacing would also be appreciated.  Happy to answer any other questions that I can that would help in getting this fixed.  The goal is to have it working for this weekend, but we have other options if that can't happen.

Mark

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New Holland Stackliner 1034 Rolling Rack Cable/ Piston Problem

Tug-o-war X1100C vs Gator

No idea what the rest of this video is about but @17:12 (video link should start there) they run a chain from a JD Gator to a X1100C and start tugging.

X1100C vs Gator

Tug-o-war X1100C vs Gator

8ft or 9ft Disc mower

Was wanting opinions on what size disc mower to go after, I have a Case IH 5120 Cab 2WD without a loader, would a 9 ft be all it would want? I was also kinda considering a 8 ft because I could use either tractor with it (other is international 684)

8ft or 9ft Disc mower

Bomar Bale Master

Has anyone had the chance to use a Bomar Bale Master Round Bale Mover. I believe that they were made in Murfreesboro Tennessee in the 1990's and 2000's. I don't know if they're manufactured anymore. I'm looking to purchase one and would like any input available. Thanks

 

Bomar Bale Master

kubota B3350

Does any one know the cost to delete the DPF on the B3350 tractor?

kubota B3350

Tires For JD1025R

My JD1025R has Carlisle Tires. Fronts are 18x8.50 x 10 4 ply turf tires. As the tractor has a front end loader with 4in1 bucket I would like to use 6 ply tires. As they seem to be unobtainable in Australia, has anyone used Kenda K513 tires? The OD of the Carlisles are 18", the Kenda's are 18.5". Will this difference matter with 4wd? Any thoughts welcome.

Tires For JD1025R

Looking to get a disc mower

I’m looking at getting a disc mower are vicon or kubota any good? Used they seem to fit my budget. I’m looking at a trailered side pull disc mowers the center pivot are out of my budget.

Looking to get a disc mower

JD 6410 Electrical Hazard Light Problem

I have a 1998 John Deere 6410 two-wheel drive tractor. This is a great tractor and in tip top shape. My Problem is the hazard/warning lights quit working. They instantly blow a fuse every time I turn them on. Also if I attempt to use the turn signals the right hand will work but when switching to the left it instantly blows a fuse. All the bulbs and bulb sockets look good. I'm thinking the turn signal switch may be bad but cant figure out how it would connect through the hazard light switch. Have not yet taken apart the steering console yet to look at switches, but that is the next step. Any thoughts or similar issues? Thanks DC

JD 6410 Electrical Hazard Light Problem

Vermeer 504 Classic round baler

  Im curious to hear from anyone who purchased a new Vermeer 504 CLASSIC round baler with net wrap and their experience with it.  Good baler, bad baler, ok baler, swear by it, swear at it...........  What was the price range and approx how many bales to you roll up with it each season??

Vermeer 504 Classic round baler

X1100C transmission in High mode

Hi!

I've just got a 2020 X1100C that I'll use mostly for snow and light work.

So far I've just used it 4-5 times, many done rides to kids on my dirt road.

Is it normal that when I am on High mode on the transmission, the RTV can barely climb a small hill on the road? On flat, it does 45 Km/h but when I start to climb the small hill (say 100m long), it slowly decreases and at the top, I must be doing 5 Km/h. The engine revs always at the same RPM.

Thanks!

X1100C transmission in High mode

Living estate sale X-900 same as new

bought a new 2016 in 2017, six months later cancer doctor gave me 6-10 months, well I've fooled him so far but have been sicker than a dog, every 2-3 months I start it up and let it run for a hour then put about 3 miles on it
Full dealer service was done DR gave me the bad news (180 miles)
Took some pictures today, it has 226 miles & 69 hours

I'm located Northport, Washington state, 1935lee@q.com for more
info Price is a very firm $12,500

Fiber glass top, removable windshield,4000 lb warn winch, snorkel kit, steel shield to protect back of transmission, throttle kit. will add photo's if I can figure out how

Living estate sale X-900 same as new

John Deere Mocos

Hey Everyone, 

    I have been looking at buying a disc mower conditioner. We had Massey Ferguson 1363 for a couple years but the first time we used it brand new I mind you the gear box blew out. Then after that was fixed the pto shaft broke then the gearbox went out again. So finally they put these sides on it so you couldn't turn but prevented these problems. But earlier this year my grandpa sold it only 3 years of use not more than a 1000 acres on it.

    Now this year I was stuck was the old trusty just plain sickle mower was a pain in the butt. So I want to go back to a disc mower conditioner. I have been doing a lot of research reading reviews and forums like this one. A lot of guys say Moco are very good mowers and they also say go for a center pivot machine as well. So I have been looking and researching and this John Deere 730 came up not a swivel hitch though. It looks very nice, impeller as well. I want to go away from any rolls to many parts and things can go wrong with them i've read. With the mf 1363 we also had steel roller problems too. 

    I feel like the 730 would be nice in my operation only a little over 9.5 ft which is nice and its center pivot. I know that the 530 is pretty much the same machine but just this is a center pivot. Also but I would allso want to know how well a kubota 70 at the pto tractor could pull it. Could a 70pto tractor pull this at least 4mph in heavy hay? Does anyone have one of these machines or know more about this machine. Any big problems with them? Please give me some feedback thanks. All thoughts about any john deere machines side pull anything please do share. 

   

Here is the link to the machine i'm looking at. https://www.tractorhouse.com/listings/farm-equipment/for-sale/196085989/2004-john-deere-730 

       Farmboy

John Deere Mocos

New holland 650 baler ( Bale size problem)

My new holland 650 will not trip to tie a bale, I have to get out every time and push down on the manual lever.
I’ve tried setting it to a 3’ bale and it still doesn’t trip when it hits a 6 feet bale has anyone ever had a issue like this ?

New holland 650 baler ( Bale size problem)

NEW HOLLAND 310 SQUARE BALER

HEY 

LOOKING AT A NEW HOLLAND 310 BALER. ITS IN NICE SHAPE, 1,800 BUCKS IN SE MN WITH A THROWER 

GUY BALED WITH IT THIS YEAR AND CAN RUN IT FOR ME. LOOKS CLEAN IN THE PICTURES 

 

I'M LOOKING TO MAKE 1,000-2,000 BALES MAX PER YEAR 

 

GOOD BALERS ?

NEW HOLLAND 310 SQUARE BALER

John Deere 410

I have a friend who recently purchased an old John Deere 410 round baler. He has been going through it getting everything running and had it baling until the gear case output shaft (part # E60922) broke. He called the closest John Deere dealer and they said they could no longer get that part (which I thought John Deere was supposed to be able to get about anything for old equipment, just might cost ya) . Does anyone know anywhere else he could find one? We are located in Western North Carolina. Thanks!

John Deere 410

Shear pin NH baler

Hey y’all. We’re still without our own square baler, but today we were able to borrow a friend’s NH 565. Nice baler, but we kept shearing flywheel pins. Any idea what causes this? The hay was a little damp and was thick in places. Could that be the culprit? Is the fix simply a slower speed? Thank you.

Shear pin NH baler

New Land in Virginia - What to Plant

We just leased new land that has been in a corn/soybean rotation in the summer and wheat in winter. I will have the grain drill rented in a few days and I’m considering trying an all orchard grass stand on this tract. We have always done mixes for our permanent hay fields; however, I want to try and get away from fescue. Everything around us is mixed grass hay majority fescue. What are your opinions on solid stand planting or orchard grass in south West Virginia?

New Land in Virginia - What to Plant

Leaving a wagon load out in the sunshine and wind

A few of us have been discussing and debating  the idea of leaving a wagon load of slightly high moisture square bales outside for a couple days to dry further. So what is this forums opinion? Will this help reduce moisture and the chance of heat, or make it worse and damage the hay with evening dew?

Leaving a wagon load out in the sunshine and wind

X1100C Fan Belt

Are there two separate fan belts on the 1100C, one for the alternator-Fan and a separate one for the air conditioning compressor? Also, are there any tips as to adjusting this?
Thanks.

X1100C Fan Belt

Basket tedder and how much time it saves in the midwest

I am thinking about breaking down and getting a 4 basket tedder.  I am wondering how much time they typically cut off the drying cycle, what to look for in a tedder, and how to use them?

 

I live in east central Iowa near the Mississippi.  We have lots of humidity and frequent rain.  We tend to have a heavy due most mornings.  It typically can take about 5 days to dry my hay depending on humidity, temp, wind, and sun.  For example, I cut last Monday night.  The hay was not dry enough to bale until Saturday.  If is very hard to get 5 days with no rain.  I prefer to put up dry hay, but we ended up wrapping most of our hay this year because we could not get it dry.

 

Questions:

1)How much time I can hope to save in the midwest?  I am hoping others in this part of the country can give me an idea how much time the tedder saves typically?

 

2) How to use it?  How do you know when it is time to ted the hay and when it is too late?  I have heard to early and you throw clumps around that do not dry well and too late you shatter all the leaves off.

 

3) what do I look for in a tedder?  How do I evaluate if it is worn out?  Brands that are better than others. Brands to stay away from?, etc

 

Thanks in advance 

 

Dave

 

 

Basket tedder and how much time it saves in the midwest

Vermeer 605 sm moisture monitor accuracy

I recently purchased a Vermeer 605 Super M with a  moisture monitor to replace my JD 535.  I am questioning the accuracy of the moisture monitor.

 

With my JD, I used a windrow moisture tester to determine when the hay was ready by spot checking various spots in the field.  The windrow tester range was 13% to 70%.  Anything below 13 woud read LO.  I do not know how accurate it was, but I learned through painful trial and error that I needed to have the moisture below 17 to ensure no heating or mold. Above 17, I may start to see heating.  The more above 17, the worse the damage.

 

Even with my 605sm, I still use the windrow tester to figure out when I can start baling.  However, I have noticed the Vermeer moisture indicator is considerable higher than the windrow tester.  I have compared results 3 times this year.

 

1) Windrow measured 13.5 (average of a number of testes).  The 605 monitor read about 18. +/- 2-3%

2) Windrow measured around 20 %.  I baled one bale to compare.  The Vermeer measured WET.  Above 29% reads wet so I do not know what the actual measurements was at but it was above 29%

3) Window measured low 13's and sometimes LO (below 13).  Vermeer read 15-17 %

 

I notice when I first start the bale, the moisture monitor is inline with the windrow tester, but as the bale goes above 3ft in diameter, it starts to creep up and seems to settle 5-10% above the windrow tested. 

 

I also noticed when the the chamber is empty, the monitor will routinely read 8-9%.  It seems like it should read DRY when with nothing in the chamber but that is just a guess on my part.  I can not say if that is true or not.  I am hoping someone here can say how theirs works

 

I let the bale sit that I baled around 20 by the window tester and above 29 by the monitor.  After 3 days, it is a little warm but clearly not above 30%.  I will be putting it in the TMR shortly so I will have a better feel for the condition once we open it up.

 

The bales that read around 18% show absolutely no signs of heat.  If anything, they seemed too dry.  I just baled the ones that read 15-17% by the monitor so I can not say fo sure what they will look like once we use them but I am sure they are good.  The bales were not heavy so I am sure they are dry.

 

Has anyone had issues like this.  Do I need to replace the sensing plates or some other piece?  The baler has around 9k bales so I am wondering the sensing plates wear out.

 

Thanks in advance

 

Dave

 

 

 

 

Vermeer 605 sm moisture monitor accuracy

Repurposed Grain Bin Rings

Had a neighbor that was getting rid of a 27' he had 2 rings disassembled and was giving them away. i took them home and im wondering what i can use them for, Any ideas? 

Repurposed Grain Bin Rings

688 Drive Roller

I need to replace the Drive roller bearing on the right side. Do I need to remove the roller completely or can i do it  with it in the machine? Just loosen tension?

688 Drive Roller

retirement sales

I am getting near retirement and will be selling off the machinery hopefully to one of the younger partners. That being the best case, if that does not workout what is the next best way to sell the equipment? Not just moving the equipment but taking taxes into consideration. Selling one or two pieces a year over several years, traditional auction, local consignment, on-line auction or private sales?  

retirement sales

Any brand of tedder NOT to look at?

Ok, so I’ve decided I’m gonna look for a 4 basket Tedder for next year. So teach me what I need to know.

Any brand of tedder NOT to look at?

Massey Ferguson 12

Hey y’all. I’m still searching for a square baler. My dad has a MF12 that has sat unused in his barn for 10+ years. He nor anyone else knows if it works or not. I’m guessing no. I thought about dragging it out and assessing its condition. But before I do, is this old machine even worth it? How do they perform generally? Can I find parts for it if I need them? Do Massey shops service them? Easy maintenance? Or should I just forget it and just spend the money in a newer NH or JD? Thanks, y’all.

Massey Ferguson 12

Deere 582 BaleTrak monitor is ok!

A few weeks back I posted about a possible monitor failure on my Deere 582 round baler.

 

Luckily we needed every spear of hay we had in small squares for the cattle in the barn, so there wasn't any huge push to fix it.

 

In the meantime I'd been thinking, and remembered that right before the monitor went bonkers, I was getting repeated "E231" error codes. That's a code something about the pickup sensor.

 

Finally I got sick of it, jumped out, and wiggled some wires on the microswitch down by the latch and valve you use to release the cropcutter knives. I figured that was what it was talking about. The code stopped, but I only made it once around the field before the monitor went crazy, lighting up every LED and refusing to boot.

 

Fast forward to today, I went back under there and fiddled with the same wire. I could see that the bare wires were bent hard over against the bracket holding the microswitch. Looks like the wire might be rubbed through and shorting out.

 

Jumped in the cab, turned on the key, and hit the switch on the monitor. BEEEEEEP! 582C! E221! It booted up!

 

So I plugged everything that I'd unplugged during the troubleshooting back in and it booted clean. 

 

Looks like it's the wires to that microswitch that are the problem.

Deere 582 BaleTrak monitor is ok!

Foxtail in grass hay...what do you do?

This time of the year we have a hayable second growth of grass for hay, but it  has a large amount of foxtail and purple top summer grass in the mix. I have rarely made hay form this mixture but wonder what others think about mixed foxtail hay. Does it have feed value? Does it pose a danger to livestock?   I know it can cause ulcers and cuts in horse’s mouths. Good for goats? Pleases share views. In the past I have usually just mowed it off. Any easy way to get rid of it, once established?

 

Foxtail in grass hay...what do you do?

Considering New Holland 550 baler Purchase

I continue to patiently look for another round baler for the 2021 season. I’ve found a NH 550 unit with less than 500 bales rolled. It’s a 2015 model. I assume it’s a big brother to a 450 model. The price is less than $19,000.00
I’m sure there are several people with these balers that can provide input. Is this generally considered a Reliable baler or are there issues to be concerned with? 

My other line of thinking is to purchase another NH 678 and refurbish as needed to have it reliable unit. I have another 678 that I’m familiar with so hence my focus on this model. And a 5’ wide baler is a must.

Considering New Holland 550 baler Purchase

New Deere zero series MOCOs

Caught this on Youtube this morning.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a3Cqqk93o0

 

They mention there will be retro kits for older series mowers to convert to quick change knives.  Finally!

New Deere zero series MOCOs

Electric tie convert to hydraulic

I have a Hesston 5510 with electric tie. The electric tie has been a pain over the last two season. The electric tie motor I’m using is cheap but I’m tired of replacing them. I want to replace the electric tie with a hydraulic cylinder. I have found a cylinder on agrisupply that has the same stroke length and will fit the current mounts on the baler. In my head it seems like I can just swap the electric tie actuator our for the hydraulic cylinder, get a hose/fitting, and be done. Before I do this I want to make sure I’m not missing something. Any input would be helpful! Thanks!

Electric tie convert to hydraulic

Alalalfa Pricing

Hearing to get into this dairy hay market they pay by Relative Feed Value.Any one else sell by RFV. And what do you use to calculate price

Alalalfa Pricing

Br780a net wrap

I have a br780a that will not start net wrap. When you press extend button I get error 1. It will retract when retract button is pressed. If you swap wires to run the manual override rocker switch it works. It's been upgraded to the relay kit in place of the solenoid. I have load tested the wiring from the tractor harness to the baler controller, actuator, relays, all wires. I've checked actuator home position. I get no support from New Holland dealers in my area. Anybody got any ideas what's wrong?

Br780a net wrap

tire pressure

tire pressure

tire pressure

UTV Aftermarket Axle sale

Got this in my inbox today if anyone is interested .https://www.sidebysidestuff.com/demo...eid=3c451e8bdf

UTV Aftermarket Axle sale

Grease

Have been using locus oil red n tacky For all my equipment. Since I got a 575 baler and a 1409 discbine want to make sure they last as long as my nh 69 baler and nh 477 haybine did. Is the red n tacky good enough or should I use the extra heavy duty fro locus or someone have a better option. I have heard your not to mix greases so if I change should I clean out old grease

Grease

Weather station

After a good life of service . I think my Davis weather station   is done . We want to get a new one and I see Accurite and Ambeident have models with all the bells and whistles for $160 to $200. Open to any advice or thoughts 

Weather station

Kuhn 4060 mower conditioner

Having trouble setting up my mower with my autosteer always seems to miss after turning around at end of run wonder if anyone has had this trouble?

Kuhn 4060 mower conditioner

Kuhn 4060 mower conditioner

Having trouble setting up my mower with my autosteer always seems to miss after turning around at end of run wonder if anyone has had this trouble?

Kuhn 4060 mower conditioner

Weather apps

What is your favorite weather app. The weather app I use is always pushing for me to buy a premium app. Anyone buy up and is it worth it. Do you get better weather or just less advertising???

Weather apps

Tabs on the frame bent where stripper attach on JD 458

On a JD 458 the tabs on the frame where the strippers attach are bend up. What is the best way to bend or re shape the tabs?

Tabs on the frame bent where stripper attach on JD 458

Kubota M9540 Clutch advice

Hey guys,
Kubota m9540 24 speed with hydraulic shuttle started acting up with 1900 hours on it. The clutch pedal has became “soft” and the clutch is not hooking up. The tractor will not get going over 4-5 mph. Changed out the 14 gallons of hydraulic oil with Kubota oil and installed 2 new suction filters, no difference. The loader and power steering are acting fine.
Looking for some advice on where to start looking or what to start testing. Thanks in advance

Kubota M9540 Clutch advice