JD 6400 water in Transmission Fluid

lundi 30 novembre 2020

My 6400 JD has started getting water in trans/hyd fluid.  I changed fluid, filters, and cleaned screen.  Fluid was still slightly cloudy after, which I attributed to contaminated fluid still in system, BUT it has gotten worse fairly quickly. I also seem to be losing coolant, and at the same time have developed leaks in the left side loader cylinders (possibly coincidental?).  I am suspicious that it may be coolant entering hyd/trans system, but my dealer felt this was unlikely as pressure higher on hydraulic side than on coolant side, but I remain suspicious.  Any thoughts and suggestions to track this down?   Could there be an internal leak in the radiator?



JD 6400 water in Transmission Fluid

Sickle mower - decision - New Holland 451 vs. IH 100

I currently own an IH 100 7 foot sickle bar mower.  Bought it for $500, but need to put 500-700 into in for repairs.

I have the ability to buy a New Holland 451 9 foot mower, including an extra sickle bar.  I think there will be minor repairs necessary.

Both are 3 point.

 

I am thinking about owning both, so I have a backup if I break down.  Which do you recommend?  Will my 1953 Ford Jubilee have enough power to run the 9 foot mower?  I don't plan to have a need to go fast.

 

Thanks



Sickle mower - decision - New Holland 451 vs. IH 100

Haven't seen one these

dimanche 29 novembre 2020

Haven't seen one these creators dead or alive in a long, long time. Kinda wonder if pelt has any value any more.

Larry

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Going to look at a New Holland 276 Baler - help please

I am a newbie and am trying to build my arsenal of tools to prepare for the upcoming hay season.  I have sickle mower and a rake.

Today, I am going to look at (and probably buy) a New Holland 276 baler.  I have read a lot of forum information, and the general consensus is that it is a nice baler.

 

INFO:  This seller told me that he purchased it from a dealer 6 years ago, and has baled 1000 bales a year since them.  Has done a few maintenance type repairs but no major breakdowns.  He said that the knotter always messes up the knots on the first 2 bales, but after that everything runs great.  He is willing to start it up and let me watch it run, but he said he won't be able to run anything through it, so the purchase will be blind on how it actually makes bales.  He is also going to give me the operators and service manuals, which is a nice little plus.

 

1.  I think $1000 is a great price, and I have been watching prices on New Holland balers (273, 276, etc.)  Is it just a good price, or does it indicate red flags?

2.  What do I need to look at while the mower is off?  Wear and tear items.

3.  What do I need to look for while I watch it run?

4.  Is the knotter missing the first 2 bales a problem that you all on this forum could help me fix through adjustment?  I need to get to know the baler anyway.

5.  Other things that I may have missed?

 

Thank you!  This forum is excellent and will help me acquire knowledge slowly as I tiptoe into my hay hobby (10 acres).



Going to look at a New Holland 276 Baler - help please

JD Net Wrap Pan Liner

In the spring JD catalog came across this part for round balers. FH332540

 

https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/82598/referrer/search/pgId/145301614/partnumber/FH332540/callout/27

 

 

What is it? I cannot find a description or picture of it any where. Is it heavy duty plastic to "line" the pan as the title suggests to reduce wear or is it a metal replacement as the parts catalog suggest  "net pan repair". First time I have come across it and I know mine has wear and a liner installed to keep it from wearing through would be great. If it's just a replacement I don't need it yet.



JD Net Wrap Pan Liner

Improvements to Hay Storage Shed?

samedi 28 novembre 2020

10+ years ago we bought a property that had a 40'x100' steel shed on it.  Tin covered, non insulated, concrete floors throughout, windows on each end along with 14' roll up doors on each end.  Over a handful of years it has slowly become by dedicated hay storage shed.  I'm wondering if there is anything I should be considering to do as far as improvements that would make it a better place to store hay?  

 

Any hay I put in the shed doesn't really seem to keep much color over time.  I've made a few haphazard attempts to cover the windows with cardboard or plastic to block sunlight, but windy days (when the shed is open hauling in hay, loading out customers, etc.) don't help and I know I need to improve on that end.  I stack usually 6 high on edge on pallets and 10 deep from the wall.  

 

Another thing I noticed is the shed also doesn't have any sort of vents built in anywhere.  I'm afraid I might be storing my good hay in a "hotbox".  I don't have any issues with hay molding or mildewing in any way just thinking I need to allow my shed to breathe some.  

 

Looking for some input and thoughts from others smarter than me.



Improvements to Hay Storage Shed?

Oats weight

OK oats has has never made sense to me me as far as seeding rates are correlated to test weight. say wheat for example is 60#s/bushel so most seed it at 2 bushels an acre or 120#s, but in more recent years big wheat farmers are saying 1.5 million seeds per acre not 2 bushels. anyhow oats is suppose to weigh 32#s/Bushel but a lot of times its 36,38, even 40+ so when you decide you want to plant it at 3 bushels/acre, do you seed at 96#s no matter the test weight? I know its probably a simple answer but I cant seem to get a straight forward one from anyone local. thanks



Oats weight

Strait pipe the Exhaust & Build a Cold Air Intake X1100C

I have looked at a few older threads (bordercollie and others) That show guys making a better high rise air intake for the RTV's.
Most of them for Dust reasons . I hear tell that a Diesel motor LOVES Air,, and likes to pass it like a big pump.
So.
I am interested in any help building a better air intake for the X1100c .
It appears to me that the factory LONG tube going to the front would cause major restricted air flow?

Also I do not believe in playing god on a diesel engine , Dont hot rod...

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Strait pipe the Exhaust & Build a Cold Air Intake X1100C

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

We had a pot luck at work and someone brought this. I think it's worth sharing. Very good.

Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

1 20 Oz package shredded hash brown potatoes
1 small can of cream of chicken soup
2 cups of shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 container of sour cream
1 stick of butter (melted)

Combine ingredients and dump into 9 x 13 pan.
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.


Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole

1100c Strobe installation

MY 2020 just purchased and should have had the dealer install the rear work light and the strobe but I didn’t. Is it as simple as removing the plate on the roof And plugging the light in? Same on the dash is the plug right there if you remove the switch cover? I’m truly inept so if it’s not it’ll have to back to the dealer.

TIA

Gregg


1100c Strobe installation

X1100C Front Receiver Upgrade/Update

vendredi 27 novembre 2020

After a bit of thinking I decided to add a second receiver to the front of the 1100C. I attach a plow system to the machine via the OEM front hitch but found it light to handle the weight of the plow. The new receiver tube is much heavier and is welded to the OEM mount system in multiple places which makes it very strong. Also the pin placement on the OEM setup is a real pain to get installed as you have to basically get under the bumper to install. The new setup is much more easy.


X1100C Front Receiver Upgrade/Update

NH 316 Driven and Idler Sprocket Feeder Drive Removal

Just recently purchased a NH 316 small square baler and found the feeder drive chain very loose. Many of the teeth on both the driven and idler sprockets were chipped or completely broken.
First the cause?? Chain tension never maintained or??
Second the solution?? Remove both sprockets and chain and replace??
How?? Does the panelling above the sprockets need to be removed to access especially the driven sprocket?
Any help would be appreciated.

NH 316 Driven and Idler Sprocket Feeder Drive Removal

Deep East TX fert/lime suppliers

jeudi 26 novembre 2020

Anyone got recommendations?? Funny it seems to be a damn big secret to find a supplier around here.... Huntington/Lufkin

Deep East TX fert/lime suppliers

fluid film woolwax sale



fluid film woolwax sale

Hub bore dimensions for RTV X1100c

I just bought a new RTV X1100c with a snowblower to use on my very steep driveway. I intend on running chains on all fours. My problem is clearance to the struts. I want to add wheel spacers. I can not find the hub bore specs for the wheels. Hub centric design seems like the right choice. Any info would be appreciated


Hub bore dimensions for RTV X1100c

Just thinkin about it,But!

Been thinkin about a new hay roller. We've always had nothing but Vermeer, "C", "F","SI", "N". But I've heard about problems with the "R". And last year I was at a dealer, ( I've got 4 within 50miles). They had a new R Premium in the shop that would not start a roll. And I know of 2 close that had a recall to fix or place something. I've lost 2 bearings on the N, I've got it in the shop now to replace 1 of the greasable bearings, I'll get to that after I OD turkey :), well maybe next week.

Around here its either Green or Yeller, don't know of any new NH, a couple of older Krones but dealer :confused:

 

Perplexed



Just thinkin about it,But!

Net Wrap on an "I" Series Vermeer Baler?

I have a 504 Super "I" that is in very good condition and makes a good bale. I have been very proactive in maintaining and upgrading the baler since I purchased it about 3 years ago and feel like it is better than when it was new. At least as good as new. 

It has the equal fill/auto tie monitor and I see an option on the monitor for net wrap. However I have Never saw an "I" series baler that actually had net wrap on it. 

I would love to hear from folks that have a Vermeer "I" series baler of any size With net wrap  and learn how it is performing. Pictures would be fantastic.

My baler is paid for so if adding net wrap would be cheaper and makes sense (as in net works fine on an "I" series) I would go that way. However I have heard Vermeer had problems with net wrap on their early balers like an "I". I have zero first hand experience with this claim and would love to hear from people using net on the earlier Vermeer's. I cannot even Google and find "I" balers with net wrap on them.

Replacing my baler with an unknown used net wrap baler (which would be my only option) doesn't make total sense to me at this point. 

 

Thanks for any help. 



Net Wrap on an "I" Series Vermeer Baler?

RTV is ready for spraying

I am posting a picture of the 60 gallon spray rig I use along with my helpers. I really don't let them ride when I am spraying because I don't want them to get "drifted". I average about 5 mph and do a swath of 28-30'. It really doesn't seem to take long and with the headphones on,tuned to songs of my early yrs , I roll right along and only stop to refill or when the wind gets too high. I love that power steering on the RTV .It makes such a difference in handling..I am also going to post a...

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RTV is ready for spraying

1963 2010

mercredi 25 novembre 2020

Does anybody know what the carburetor adjustments are on a 1963 2010? And is the distributor a 6 volt or a 12 volt? The one that’s in it says 6 volt but the system is all 12 volt. Thanks


1963 2010

Power Connectors for RTV 1100 headlights

Hello,
New member here, found this forum while searching for some parts for my Kubota. I have a RTV 1100C with the "factory" lights on top of the cab. As you are a aware the lights arent all that great. I plow snow so I need some more light, I have purchased some high ouput LED lights. I want to use the factory installed harness /connections.
Does anyone know the type of 2 conductor connectors they use? I have searched and cant seem to find a match. This would greatly simplify...

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Power Connectors for RTV 1100 headlights

Stihl 20 V Blowers-update

mardi 24 novembre 2020

A little update on this topic.  I remember posting on the Stihl battery powered chain saw but not on the blower.  However, my gas Stihl 86 blower went south again, runs, then doesn't then does -you know the drill.  Only had their motomix in it since purchased new and has had two carb replacements.  I guess the dang carbs are so small they just have issues.  I also have some with my Stihl 12" trim saw but not as bad as with the blower.  However, that said, when the blower acted up the last time, I bought my wife the Stihl 100 blower with the 300 battery pack.  Works great.  we get 4 solid sessions at Boost level out of a charge with use in a 12' by 60' concrete center aisle.  Blows as well or better than the 85 which is a commercial quality blower.  the bat pack has a strap that fits conveniently around your neck (we added the strap). 

 

It would be even more effective it you could get the tube with the slightly flattened end but they are only available in the UK now.  I guess some idiot tried to blow in someone else's face and there was a lawsuit or something.  Like why you can't buy a decent air nozzle for your compressor anymore.

 

So the short version is:  If you are considering a 20 vt blower, for a use similar to mine, I strongly recommend this one set up with the 300 battery.  I don't know that it would be all that great for a lawn full of oak leaves but there is always the wind :D



Stihl 20 V Blowers-update

Massey Fergusson 5435, handbook/manual

Hi y'all!
I've just got my first tractor, a Massey Fergusson 5435.
The vehicle did not come with a technical handbook and I would sure like to get my hands on one.

Do any of you guys have the handbook in a digital format (preferably PDF) or know where I could find one for free?

Thank you.


Massey Fergusson 5435, handbook/manual

Texas Applicators License

lundi 23 novembre 2020

I'm pretty new here so bare with me. This may have been mentioned here at some point or another. I'm tired of spending the money to get my field fertilized. I have a hay field with coastal bermuda I harvest every year. I would love to save money and start fertilizing the field. I'm a little confused on which license I need since there are several options... commercial, non-commercial, private. Any recommendations on a good site and which option to choose? And yes, the hay is baled and sold.

Texas Applicators License

Macdon vs New Holland

Im trying to decide if spending more and getting a New Holland h8040 is worth it, compared to something like the Macdon 9350. in my area you can pick up the New Holland around the 50-60k. the Macdon is between 25-40k. I would like it with a 16' sickle head with crimper for doing grass, grass/alfalfa, and various small grains for hay. looking for pros and cons, and or different models. thanks



Macdon vs New Holland

John Deere 640 Side Delivery rake - bar bearing replacement

Hey all - I am working on the next item on my repair list for my 640.  One of the 8 connection points of one bar is sloppy and some bearing work needs to be done.  I tried to take the housing off, and I have a problem.  The nut on the back side of the reel spins freely, so I am having trouble removing it.  What should I do?  I thought about cutting it with a hacksaw, then replacing it.  I cannot separate the bearing housing from the reel at this point.  Is there something I am missing, and this is easier than I am making it?  (see photo - arrow is the nut that is spinning freely)

 

Thanks

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John Deere 640 Side Delivery rake - bar bearing replacement

Fuel Gauge

Hello from Cold Alabama, Cold for us anyway and DRY, My fuel Gauge has gone Bad Again, I seem to go through these like a "Dose of Salts Through a Widow Woman" its a 2004 RTV 900, they of course gauge is probably made in China but where ever they are made they don't Hold up very well. Anyone else have this Problem and is there a Fix for them, I may just start using a Dip Stick (Limb from a China Berry Bush) its Cheaper!!
Thanks
Woody "KO4BG"


Fuel Gauge

Sickle bar mower - getting started / questions

I picked up a 7 foot, 3 point, International Model 100 balanced head sickle bar mower a few weeks ago, and would like some advice.

 

I paid $500 for it.

Upon field testing it, I identified that the wobble box is shot.  Rowse Rakes in Nebraska will it for around $400-500, assuming a bearing kit will do the trick.

The mower could use a new knife and some fine tuning, but otherwise looks good.

I think I can make a trip to Rowse in Nebraska, spend $700 for a rebuilt wobble box, new knife, and an overall tuning.  Have a like-new mower for a total of $1200-1300 (including a work-over by Rowse, which is worth a quite a bit IMO).  I will incorporate a pheasant hunting trip for my 11 and 13 year old boys, to justify the trip from Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Questions:

1) Is this a reasonable amount to spend, or should I call it a $500 life tax, and look for a different mower?  If so, what are the makes and models I should be shopping for?  I plan to hay 10 acres right now.

2) Long term, will this make and model be just as good as another sickle mower in this price range, as far as obtaining parts (Rowse Rakes) and keeping it in working order?  Or, is there another you would recommend that will cause me less heartache?

 

Thanks, all!

 

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Sickle bar mower - getting started / questions

Farm Size

https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/senate-farm-systems-reform-act-aims-to-eliminate-cafos-in-20-years/

Farm Size

Does anyone have a pet name for their RTV. See picture for mine. It’s reflective at night.

dimanche 22 novembre 2020

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Does anyone have a pet name for their RTV. See picture for mine. It’s reflective at night.

John Deere 640 rake - repair question and routine maintenance advice

Hi all.  This forum helped me solve some initiate balance and height adjustment issues right after I got the rake.  While working through and solving these problems, there are 2 things I want to do now.  Take a look...

 

1) Routine maintenance - what are the steps to take to properly lubricate and maintain the rake?  I see that it has a lot of grease zerts, and I have added grease to a few.  Can I over-grease?  Also, gear box fluid.  How often to I add/change the fluid in the drive box on the left side?  Should I just get an operators manual and follow what they say in there?

 

2) I need to repair one of the bearing housings where the bar attaches to the wheel on the left side wheel.  It has sloppy play in it.  do I just remove it, then break it down and see what piece is worn, then replace it?  I hate to take it off and not be able to fix it, and be worse off than 1 of my 8 attachment points being sloppy.

 

Appreciate the help.

 



John Deere 640 rake - repair question and routine maintenance advice

John Deere Spraying for new crop

https://youtu.be/Oq8oZ7rB-bU



John Deere Spraying for new crop

Income Tax

Had a year that turned out better than expected. Ill probably lose all my Obama  Care Tax credits for me and the wife that will be about $23K  to pay in just for the premium s.. My AGI number is pretty high and i can spend /purchase to lower that but I don't want to be wasteful . I would prepay next years crop needs. and maybe  by 1 piece of equipment . I was wondering how hard you work to get your income tax down or do you just bite the bullet . 



Income Tax

Green horn- deep East TX - burn it all?

So we purchased a farm in deep East TX 50a in hay. Was not fertilized at al last year but sprayed for weeds. We made an "organic" curing upon possession to mainly verify all equipment purchased. He used quick lime every year in the spring from what i was told. Questions: Heard few topics that suggest burning the field in the spring... there are a few broadleaf weeds noticed when cutting but nothing patchy... jiggs and Alicia are what is grown. 2) season for lime application?

Green horn- deep East TX - burn it all?

Craziest hay machinery ever!!!!!

samedi 21 novembre 2020

Haying on STEEP ground

https://youtu.be/0cUK7fhFkTI

 

 



Craziest hay machinery ever!!!!!

Replacing JD 7410 A/C compressor.... HELP

John Deere 7410 

 

Of course the A/C compressor clutch has to burn out during winter in Canada. And of course on a Saturday afternoon when stores are already closed........ 

 

I've never replaced an A/C compressor. We charged the system ourselves and all that, but never played around with the compressor. How hard is this to do and what is the best way to do it. Keeping in mind it's of course freezing outside and we have snow on the ground...... oh how much fun that will be. =(

 

Really would appreciate some input before I start the job to avoid an ' I wish I would have known before' situation. 

 

Thank you.



Replacing JD 7410 A/C compressor.... HELP

RTV X1100C with snowblower

Forgive me if this has been posted already. I am new to this site and I would like to know how everybody likes the snowblower attachment.


RTV X1100C with snowblower

Baler upgrade?

vendredi 20 novembre 2020

Like many others, I am considering upgrading my round baler.  Currently, I have a NH 640 auto wrap, that I am fairly happy with, it makes good bales and has given only a few problems  That being said, I think that I would like to make the jump to net wrap, to speed up baling and I would REALLY like to upgrade to the extra wide pick-up.  I've looked at a lot of expensive, worn out looking balers online and may have found a decent one.

I found a NH 644, it looks just like my 640, with the upgrades that I would add if I could.  Net wrap and the extra wide pick-up.  It is a silage special, so it has a cutter, which I am not sure that I need or want.  I think that they can be disabled or removed, but I am not sure.  I have some customers that set the bale on the flat and peel off/unroll sections, to limit feed.  I am worried that this will let the bale disintegrate, once the wrap is cut off.  Is this the case? 

The baler looks in VERY good condition, is in my price range (+/- 8500) and not to far away.  It has made a lot of bales (16 K), but appears to be well maintained and stored inside, when not in use.  I like the fact that it is similar to my 640, at least it appears to be similar, I could be wrong.  This would help to flatten the learning curve.

I have read quite a few reviews and these seem to be a decent machine.  I bale between 500 to 700 bales a year, mostly grass/alfalfa mix and hope to expand a little maybe 800 to 1000 bales a year, some day.  I am really considering buying this baler.  The only hesitation that I have is I was really hoping for/wanted a BR series, I guess that is what I thought I needed to go to to get what I wanted/needed.  But those are about twice as much for similar options and similar "mileage" and some of those have a rougher to much rougher appearance. 

Are they that much better?

Any thoughts or input would be appreciated.  I think there will be more balers for sale in the spring, but feel the prices will be higher too, but then again who knows?

Thanks for looking,

Kurt



Baler upgrade?

Help with height adjustment on JD 640 side delivery rake

Hello,

 

I recently purchased a John Deere 640 side delivery rake.  I need to do some minor repairs and I should be set to rake some hay with it.  I am a very small time hobby hay guy.  6 acres of hay for our 2 horses, plus sell leftover bales so my boys can make some $ by working hard.

 

Anyway, it looks like I don't have much room to adjust the rake upward anymore.  the adjusting rod on the right side is all the way adjusted up, and the teeth are still scraping the ground.  The tires are a little low, so some air in them may help.

 

How can I adjust the right side of the rake so the turning the adjustment shaft will allow me to raise the teeth up off the ground?  It looks like there may be a way to adjust the place where the rake hangs from the frame.

 

Thank you in advance for your help.  I can post pictures if you want.

 



Help with height adjustment on JD 640 side delivery rake

What to look for when purchasing a used X1100C

mardi 17 novembre 2020

Hi
I'm looking at buying my first X1100c 2017. I'm hoping some of the veterans out there could give me a few tips and their experience what to look for before i pick up and close the deal? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.


What to look for when purchasing a used X1100C

Net wrap baler

I have a 2008 new holland BR7060 net wrap baler with about 7500 bales on it.  I am looking to swap out and get a new one this winter.  I have looked at the NH 450, the JD 459, and a Kubota BV4160 silage special.  All are newer models, the Kubota is of the most interest just because its close to me and is priced to sell.  It has about 1500 bales on it.  Anyone know if this baler will bale at wrap at the same speed as my BR7060?  I don't want to go backwards on an upgrade!  Any advice or recommendations on a new round baler is appreciated.  I currently only bale dry hay and no intentions of moving to balage type hay.  Briefly looked at a massey ferguson but just don't know anything about them.  Dealers for all 4 brands are all about an hour away from me.  Thanks for any input.  



Net wrap baler

Krone 46T question

When I engage the pto on my krone 46 t rotary rake the slip clutch slips until the rake catches up with the pto. Is this normal? I bought the rake almost new and it’s always done it. I looked in the manual and it says you’re not supposed to make any adjustments to the slip clutch. It seems like it needs to be tightened up but maybe that’s the way it’s supposed to be to protect the pto.  Anyone have any info? Thanks 



Krone 46T question

i feel the need for speed

did a bit of testing today using the gps.

2014 Kubota X1100C bone stock except for tansmission adjustment to factory spec and ITP Baja Cross 26 x11 x12 tires. tires aired up to 20 psi rear and 12 psi front. payload aprox 600 lbs. weather was 28 mph wind temp 56 degrees F. road trip was 4 mile with three stops and turns some wind to my back and some direct in my face. some rolling hills about 3 percent grade for 1/2 mile roads were dirt and gravel,soft sand. average speed was 27.5 mph on...

i feel the need for speed


i feel the need for speed

Rear Vibrations after a u joint change

I want to share with everyone so you dont make the mistake I made.
I replaced a rear U joint on my RTV 900 and after I put it back together I had a horrible vibration in the rear.
I removed the rear 6 times and re aligned everything and still vibrated.
I took it to a dealer and he went over it all and told me I needed tires and it was the tires causing the problem.
I bought GRIM reapers and installed them and low and behold the vibration was still there.
Now im fuming and 600 bucks lighter...

Rear Vibrations after a u joint change


Rear Vibrations after a u joint change

New Rear U Joints Needed-- Again

It's that time again. 3859 hrs. They were last replaced at around 2000 hrs. I have been reading past posts on this subject and still have a few questions. 1. Did ya'll also replace the rubber cushion in the joint(called a cap in the shop manual) or did you use the old- I wonder if they are usually torn on removal or not. I want to get the greasable joints. I plan to order from the site at ebay-They are now $40 each -still cheaper than Kubota . Any more hints? I can't remember much about...

New Rear U Joints Needed-- Again


New Rear U Joints Needed-- Again

NH 615 breakaway spring part number

lundi 16 novembre 2020

Hi all, would anybody be able to help me with a part number for a new holland 615 breakaway spring. I think Messicks have it listed as a 86526393 part number worth $38.30. Found this info after I called my nearest dealer who said the part they have is $408. Could not possibly be the same part could it?

NH 615 breakaway spring part number

M18 Milwaukee Grease Gun

With the excavator, tractor and ZTR to grease I finally upgraded to a battery operated grease gun.

I bought the Milwaukee 2646-20 M18 2-Spd Grease Gun Bare Tool since I already had the M18 batteries. I used it for the 2nd time today, it sure is a time saver and makes the greasing task so much easier on my old hands. The excavator has more grease points than the tractor and ZTR put together and it needs greased every six hours of operation so this is the right tool for the job. Simply...

M18 Milwaukee Grease Gun


M18 Milwaukee Grease Gun

Throwing Tops To Plant Jiggs

Does anyone have specs or pictures of rig for throwing jiggs tops?

Throwing Tops To Plant Jiggs

Stuck in reverse

We had a guest driving our RTV900 today and he got the thing stuck in gear. Not only that but it was crosswise ( he was doing a back and fill U-turn) in a country lane that was lined with trees and thick brush so we couldn't just back it around. On top of that we were waiting for an out of state truck to pick up a sawmill -and the lanewas blocked by the RTV. </P>


Anyhow, we wound up getting the thing straightened out (Try pushing one of these in gear - not! My back still hurts) and drove...

Stuck in reverse


Stuck in reverse

new holland 5070 baler transport.

 Hi guys,

 

 I'm new here. Been on here awhile reading but finally time to post!  So we are looking at buying a used 5060-5070 baler and we are trying to figure out how to transport it a few hundred miles back to Missouri safely. I have a 102 inch wide gooseneck but the specs say the baler is 120 inches wide. I had thought about jacking it up and removing the large wheel and tire on the chamber side and blocking it up chaining it down like that. Anyone done this before?



new holland 5070 baler transport.

Using Wood Ash

Has anyone tried spreading wood ash from a power plant on their hays or pastures? What results did you have and how hard is it to spread?



Using Wood Ash

ElectroBraid and calves

dimanche 15 novembre 2020

Long story short we quit boarding horses after 18 years and so I thought I would try some cows. Our pastures are fenced with 4 strands of ElectroBraid. Three hots one ground. I bought two 8 month old heifers from a friend that recommended I stall them for a week before turning them out. Well today we turned them out and we had to cut power to the fence and take a section down to get them in the pasture. Before I could get the power hooked back up one of them went through the fence and was loose. I got the fence back up and hot again and we got the calf back in. My question is will the calves keep challenging the fence if we lose power? Or will they settle in and resign themselves to the pasture? I have seen other fences that wouldn’t take a lot for cows to escape from and didn’t think our fences would be a problem. But the selling point on using ElectroBraid for horses is that it will give and pop back if a horse challenges it. I just thought 4 strands will keep them deterred but I guess I have a lot to learn about cows.

ElectroBraid and calves

Rake Survey.

Hay and Forage Grower.

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://surveyhero.com/results/256114/34731d97198dbcd5ac1c218936e97a4f



Rake Survey.

Bale Wrappings.

Hay and Forage Grower. Looking for another article and I ran across this interesting read. 

 

Regards, Mike

 

https://hayandforage.com/article-3225-It’s-the-Cadillac-of-hay-wraps.html



Bale Wrappings.

More power/speed no $$

I was reading the SWAG Turbo install .pdf. What they have you do is advance the timing by removing shims under the injector pump. Increase fuel by adjusting the pump to max per cylinder. Then set the boost max to 5 to 7 pounds. But how do they get the HST to deliver that extra HP?

RELIEF VALVE ADJUSTMENT for forward and reverse. This raises the max oil pressure on HST. Max oil pressure is set to prevent overloading the engine. Remember the engine is just an oil pump. In the WSM if you...

More power/speed no $$


More power/speed no $$

RTV1100-motor is done

So my motor gave up on me,2011 rtv100. I bought it with 50 hours. It now has 2610 hours in 4 years. Been running a turbo kit on it for 3.5 years. !one piston has a hole in it and the other 2 are cracked. It hasnt had alot of cold starts either.using a block heater and a stick on oil pan heater. Any others out ther with these issues? Its a work horse on the farm, runs every day.


RTV1100-motor is done

rtv x1100c won't move

today my x1100c decided to stop moving i have all my hydraulic steering and power dump but it won't move in any gear and makes a growl noise in the hst just when you give it throttle kind of sounds like something may be stripped spline or coupler on a shaft i could work on it myself if i knew were to begin also i've checked the oil in hst and its full any info would be great


rtv x1100c won't move

NEW RTV 1100 WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ON OLD CURTIS PLOW

I traded my 2016 1100 in for new 2020 1100 and had the dealer install everything for a Curtis plow except the blade. Mounted my old plow yesterday and it didn't work. I am not receiving power to the hyd. motor. I rung the Red cable from the motor to just before the trailer type plug. I really don't want to open up the plug to see if the continuiity is there from the motor to the front of the plug. I cannot find a diagram that tells me which pin is the correct one for the motor.

Can anybody...

NEW RTV 1100 WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ON OLD CURTIS PLOW


NEW RTV 1100 WITH ELECTRICAL PROBLEM ON OLD CURTIS PLOW

Radio extended play time "Electronics advice needed"

Ok guys,, Not even sure how to word this but I will try.
The radio/cd in the x1100c shuts off when you turn off the key.
(as it should) ?? Well ''
HOW can a guy make the radio continue to play for say 10 to 15 mins with the key off .
Without wiring strait to the battery and risking leaving it on and running down the battery >?

If your just sitting or working and want to listen to the radio ,. you must turn on the key.,. That runs the hour meter up.
not to mention the rest of the devices...

Radio extended play time "Electronics advice needed"


Radio extended play time "Electronics advice needed"

You ever fire a customer?

Last year, I had a neighbor bug me about cutting and baling 7 acres for him. He lives a mile down the road, never stopped in to introduce himself or anything, just drives by. I didn’t return his call because I was just too busy with my own stuff, so he stopped by and pleaded with me. So in the spirit of “love thy neighbor” I agreed. Terms were simple: cash deal, cut anytime after July 4.

On June 30, guy calls and insists that I come now because of favorable weather window. I was in the middle of trying to fix an irrigation problem and I told him exactly what I was up against. I was not nice about it. He called again a couple of days later and bugged me again. I decided that I would go ahead and cut. What a crappy piece of land. Uneven, gopher mounds all over, swather high centered. I remember laying on the ground digging the dirt out of the machine and sending him a text message saying I’d never do this again and he said he understood.

It got rained on. I turned over the windrows. As soon as it was dry, he wanted it baled immediately. It was mostly alfalfa, some grass and a lot of weeds. And by immediately, I mean 2:00 in the afternoon. I clarified he meant RIGHT NOW and he said yes. Fine by me. Leaves were crunchy dry and humidity was very low but I wanted out of this deal, so away I went. Not my best work. But I wanted this pain in the butt out of my life.

Guy calls me a couple months later and needs some grass hay for his lady friend. I didn’t have any, all sold out. Then he calls again, begging. Well, I had a customer back out on me so I had his 2 tons after all. This was good looking stuff, but he continuously questioned me about mold. I moisture test periodically, so I got him to shut up about that after I explained. Then he bickered about the bale count with my daughter. Then he bickered about the weight. I told him 70 pound bales. He shook his head “no” and I asked him what he was thinking. He said 68.

Good grief. I explained to this jackass that we have a scale, take bales from throughout the field to create a random sample and weigh each bale individually to come up with an average and this guy wants to whine about 2 pounds?

Got him loaded up and out of here. I pulled the next 2 bales off the stack and weighed them. 69 and 71, I kid you not.

So when this guy came around this spring to ask me if I was interested in continuing the arrangement, my immediate reply was HELL NO. The look on his face was as if I had just kicked him in the nuts. I just told him I didn’t have time and let it go at that. I decided that this guy was incapable of understanding that he is a jackass and that explaining this would be a waste of time.

So I gotta admit that felt pretty good. I’ll never do business of any kind with that guy ever again. And my life is better for it.

Anybody else fire a customer?

You ever fire a customer?

kicker wheel NH 5070

samedi 14 novembre 2020

has anyone put a kicker wheel on a new holland 5070,  New Holland does not make one.  our windrows from the combine are just a tick bigger than the pickup on the baler, looking for ideas



kicker wheel NH 5070

Alfalfa grass mix %

I’m sold out already of the hay I have that is more grass then alfalfa 25-75% Alf-Grass

Most of what I have left is 75-25%

It just easier to sell hay that has more grass in it here.

 

I’ll probably be seeding 10 lbs of grass seed into my acres that are more alfalfa next spring

 



Alfalfa grass mix %

Wanted Dump Bed for RTV900

vendredi 13 novembre 2020

I found an RTV900 for sale in fair shape but the dump bed would have to be replaced. Anyone know of a source for dump beds for the RTV's?


Wanted Dump Bed for RTV900

Looking for a compact side by side

My wife wants a side by side but doesn’t want a big bulky one. Some are as big as a small truck. I looked at John Deere 560 and 590’s today. Ming difference in price $9000 to $14,000. What’s y’all’s opinion? I’m sure y’all have one.

Looking for a compact side by side

Roto tiller

I'm looking at buying a small roto tiller 5' or 6'l,will be running it behind a 35-40 HP Utility tractor.  Looking for some wisdom/insight to which rotation to purchase and why.

 

Should I get a returning roto tiller (turns opposite way of travel)?

 

or

 

a forward turning (turning same direction of travel)?

 

Will be used for tilling up food plots & possibly gardens (custom work), so I'm looking for quality/longevity.

 

Any brands that are recommended or to stay away from that you are aware of?

 

TIA

 

Larry 



Roto tiller

Stuck drain plug

Hello again,

 

already got the digital version of the operators manual and I have started to go through the whole baler but now I have two problems:

 

First, the drain plug on the gearbox is stuck. Even tried the pipe+wrench but didnt work. All suggestions welcomed.

 

And second, the feeder fork timing is a little off. The manual states that I have to remove the chain but I already loosened the chain tensioner sprocket and managed to push it all the way up but I still cant get the chain off in order to move the timing. Am I missing something?

 

Thanks for your help,

 

R



Stuck drain plug

Need help finding supplier for agricultural front tires (rare Chinese tractor)

Hi,

when we purchased that house, previous owner proposed to sell his tractor.

This is a chinese tractor with a brand that does not exist anymore (Task Master, Trojan 432).

This is a 4x4 with around 32 HP. It is on a Dong Feng frame and I found a company in Australia that sells an equivalent, the Dong Feng ZB35.

Here is the issue, I blew a front tire and now I am unable to find a replacement. I live in Quebec.

Size is 6.50x16 so the rim is 16 inches and I need the one with agricultural...

Need help finding supplier for agricultural front tires (rare Chinese tractor)


Need help finding supplier for agricultural front tires (rare Chinese tractor)

RTV X 1100C UPGRADES

jeudi 12 novembre 2020

Just got a new RTV X 1100C and looking for some accessories, upgrades, info, and suggestions for what to add to it. Anyone have any luck with a specific light bar for the roof mounts that are already on it?


RTV X 1100C UPGRADES

Feed bunk neck rail height.

I am going to redo our feed bunks.  My plan is to get some 1 5/8 pipe and put in a slip joint so that it is at one height for calves and will slide up for cows.  What height should I make the neck rail?  I am thinking somewhere near 14" to 20"  should do the trick, what say you? 



Feed bunk neck rail height.

Who Manufactured John Deere 752 Tedder

Long story but I have a slightly left bent tube on my John Deere 752 Tedder. It seems to be causing more problems that what I thought it wood. Trying to find out who made them for John Deere. I know my 700 rake was made by Vermeer. Deer no longer has that tedder part. This will be my winter project.



Who Manufactured John Deere 752 Tedder

Squeal in Front End 4WD

I have a rtv900 when I am in 4WD the front end squeals, especially in reverse. It does not do it in 2WD.
Any Ideas?
Thanks


Squeal in Front End 4WD

Where are the CROWS ???

I'm a crow hunter & was recently contacted by a wheat farmer in southern Arkansas who was overrun by thousands of crows. He said this year he was unable to broadcast his wheat seed and had to drill it in instead because of the crow pressure. I am looking for other areas with a large presence of fall / winter crow population. Arkansas area is a plus but willing to travel for large numbers. Message me if you have them by the hundreds or thousands. 405-623-4181

Where are the CROWS ???

How NOT to Cross a Ditch in 2 wheel Drive

mercredi 11 novembre 2020

Back in my Pasture driving in M and Not bothering anybody! Decided to Cross a Very Muddy Ditch in 2 wheel drive (Dumb) and in Medium drive. Almost made it too, but NOT quite. After the Pressure was on I couldn't get it to come out of M without really Jerking the Crap out of the Lever, had put it in 4 wd but still wouldn't pull, finally got it in Low 4 wd By that time I was down on the skid plates! Tires are NEW, GBC Grim Reaper Radial .
.Moral to the Story is use 4 wd and Low when you really...

How NOT to Cross a Ditch in 2 wheel Drive


How NOT to Cross a Ditch in 2 wheel Drive

Herbicide Options For Alfalfa/ Orchard Grass Mix

Seeded some back earlier in the fall, what little alfalfa I’ve had I’ve used RR but won’t work for this mix I guess, so was curious as to what’s out there probably more targeted for broadleaf control

Herbicide Options For Alfalfa/ Orchard Grass Mix

John Deere Drilling Winter Wheat

                 https://youtu.be/DMxy0VQ68bg               



John Deere Drilling Winter Wheat

Newbie with a question pausing transmission.

I am not usually the type of guy who jumps right in with a tech question as their first post, but I am a little stuck atm!

I picked up a 2014 RTV-X1120D in July and have used it around the acreage all summer, but nothing major used shuttling the wife and I around planting saplings hauling water. The Kubota works perfectly fine for all of that.

I installed a KFI snow plow in the fall, as we live in a snowy part of Alberta I was looking forward to plowing the gravel drive. I had taken the...

Newbie with a question pausing transmission.


Newbie with a question pausing transmission.

John Deere Drilling Winter Wheat

                 https://youtu.be/DMxy0VQ68bg               



John Deere Drilling Winter Wheat

Happy Veteran's Day

I just want to thank all of our Vets here for their service to keep our country free. I know it was rough for many of ya'll and appreciate each of you !!! God bless and watch over ya'll . :thewave::harley: :tiphat: bordercollie


Happy Veteran's Day

2017 X1100C manual

mardi 10 novembre 2020

Hi, I'm a new Kubota owner. How do you get a 2017 manual? Is there much difference between 2017 and 2013 manual?


2017 X1100C manual

Fescue Horse Hay - Did Something Change?

I've had requests and seen ISO ads on the internet for straight fescue hay.  Not necessarily endophite free fescue, just 100% fescue hay.

 

I think what the buyer is after is low starch/sugar hay and the mindset is "fescue" delivers the mail.

 

Heck - if I thought fescue was a hot seller, that would save a lot of aggravation in the hay fields...

 

Did something change and I slept through it???

 

Fescue horse hay - really???

 

Oh boy...

 

 



Fescue Horse Hay - Did Something Change?

Cummins Engine Code/fuel control solenoid

So got the combine issue figured out, swapped the control solenoid position, front to back and back to front, immediately displayed a different code as the faulty solenoid is now in a different spot. 

Cummins won’t sell just a solenoid, want to sell the entire assembly for $1400 and its not easy to change given the position of the engine/injection pump. It’s bad enough I’d pay a Cummins tech to come out and change it and laugh at em the whole time. 

Anybody have a injection shop that might be able to get those solenoids separately? I’ve already tried a few local ones but the ones left aren’t that great, most of em send stuff out to be rebuilt and are nothing more than a store front. Cummins part number 14001966 according to the breakdown. 

It now throws a yellow code so gonna try to run it to finish the last 35 acres then may seriously contemplate trading it off and upgrading to a model with a Sisu in it.



Cummins Engine Code/fuel control solenoid

Smoke Screw Adjustment

lundi 9 novembre 2020

On a X900, just how much is too much. I'm reasonably sure we don't want it rolling coal,:)
Its a PIA on a X900, I can only get 1 big fat arthritic hand at a time behind the oil cooler.


Smoke Screw Adjustment

Small sq balers and thicker twine

Guys,

I`ve been adjusting my new-to-me NH BC5050 and now I am having trouble getting the proper twine. Manual suggests 7200-9000 poly twine but I cant get anything in this part of the world with that label. Is that feet per pound of twine? In this part of the world we use the metric system and if my numbers are correct, that would mean 4,843 to 6,459 meters per kilogram but the local manufacturers only sell up to 3,000 meters per kilogram.

 

What happens if I run a thicker twine? Right now I have 500 meters per Kg twine at hand.

 

TIA,

 

R



Small sq balers and thicker twine

New Holland RF450

dimanche 8 novembre 2020

  Im looking to upgrade round balers from my current Vermeer Rebel 5420 (twine only) to a net/twine baler.  I will be looking to buy a new baler and am seriously considering a Vermeer 504 Classic (net & twine).  I really can't go much more than the 504 Classic based on cost.  Im happy with the 5420 but I want net wrap as well as twine.

  At any rate I have seen ads for the New Holland RF450 Super Feed fixed chamber baler.  Im curious if anyone out there has one or has experience (good/bad) with fixed chamber balers??  Whats the advantage (if any) as apposed to the variable chamber, belted baler?  I generally custom bale around a 1000 bales x year and most of that is grass hay.  Do fixed chamber balers do better/worse in grass hay??  

  Basically guys Im just looking for any info I can get on fixed chambered balers and also if anyone has any knowledge of the NH RF450?  Thanks fellas.



New Holland RF450

Loading semis with bundles

samedi 7 novembre 2020

Hey all, currently running NH bale wagons but looking at transitioning to a Baron in a year or two, and just wondering how everyone loads flat and van trailers. Loading dock seems like it would help but I don't have one. Which way is everyone loading flats and how? what handling attachments are used and on what type of loader? Currently have a skid steer and wheel loader. Thanks 



Loading semis with bundles

Flap for front of bed

So I pulled about 10 gallons of leaves and mulch out from the engine area on one of our X1100c units. I'm surprised that nothing has caught fire yet with all this crap in there. It is obviously coming over the front bed rail between the cab and bed. I don't know how Kubota hasn't realized this isn't good and put a flap on there but they haven't.

I have some heavy rubber sheet and stainless flat stock and I was going to make a flap to keep the stuff out but was looking to see if anybody...

Flap for front of bed


Flap for front of bed

Carted chain harrow

I am thinking of buying a carted chain harrow.  I am looking at buying a new 2020 Delta 24' manual fold, or a 2013 Redline 30' hydraulic fold.  The worse thing is anything that is here in Wyoming is way over priced, so I am looking at some that are in Easter Iowa.  From what I understand the tines on the Redline are in decent shape; of course to the seller everything is all kinds of wonderful.  Does anyone have any experience with either of these brands, and if you were buying, would you buy the new one or the used one.  It is about $1300 more for the new Delta.  I am kind of leaning towards the Redline just because it is cheaper. 

 

 



Carted chain harrow

I need a tough push mower

jeudi 5 novembre 2020

I need to purchase a tough push mower. It will be used primarily to mow my river lot, and some for trimming around the house & flower beds.
The river lot is rather rough. I'm wondering if the mowers with the huge back wheels are any easier to push & pull on bumpy ground?
I will be getting the power assist which helps move the mower but their are still times you have to push or pull it to get the job done.

Any brand recommendations or pointers on what might work well for me would be...

I need a tough push mower


I need a tough push mower

New Holland 565 Square Baler Knotter

I have a New Holland 565 Baler that the knotter frame busted on recently. It was baling good and always has but all of a sudden it busted into several pieces. I was wondering if anyone has seen this before or what might cause this. Just seemed kind of strange for it to bust like it did. The needles are not hurt that I can tell or anything else for that matter. Thanks.



New Holland 565 Square Baler Knotter

Starting a new hay operation

So I just inherited 174 acres from a family member who just passed away, and I thought about starting a hay operation on the land. It is already very fertile ground and heavy soil that holds water well so no irrigation will be needed. I was wondering about what size equipment I will need to cut this hay 3-4 times per year and I have about $50000 I can spend on equipment, so what size of equipment should I get and about how much would it cost and what is the best kind of bale to bale?
Thanks in advance for your input and it is much appreciated.

Starting a new hay operation

Starting a new hat operation

So I just inherited 174 acres from a family member who just passed away, and I thought about starting a hay operation on the land. It is already very fertile ground and heavy soil that holds water well so no irrigation will be needed. I was wondering about what size equipment I will need to cut this hay 3-4 times per year and I have about $50000 I can spend on equipment, so what size of equipment should I get and about how much would it cost and what is the best kind of bale to bale?
Thanks in advance for your input and it is much appreciated.

Starting a new hat operation

Is new equipment better by design?

Haytalk has many discussions about machinery, and many times the post is about buying equipment.

Often the advice is to buy newer equipment. I am curious about the subject. Is this advice because the newer equipment actually does the task better, through design or technology improvements, or simply because the older equipment is likely to be worn out needing repairs and being less reliable.

Example: Does a new 4 rotor tedder do a better job of tedding than a similar model did when new 20 years ago? Is it more reliable by design.

Same with an 8-wheel rake?

How about a 2020 NH small square baler vs. a NH 276 when it was new?

I have no knowledge or opinion since I have never had any new hay equipment.

 



Is new equipment better by design?

Baler thrower question

I've always heard when you bought a bale thrower they moved the rear tire on the New Holland back. Was that a kit or was it just different bolt holes. My neighbor had a 268 like mine but the chamber Side Tire was moved back. I never thought to look to see what it was before he sold it.

Baler thrower question

NH 595

mercredi 4 novembre 2020

Walk?

Run?

Run while shooting over shoulder?

Leave the gun, take the cannolis?  :D

 

https://chambersburg.craigslist.org/grd/d/greencastle-new-holland-big-square-baler/7220547979.html

 

Anyone run one? 



NH 595

Feeding calves grain

I am thinking of weaning my calves and getting them started on grain, most likely corn.  They average around 500 pounds, my question is how much corn should I feed them per day? Also how much hay should I feed them per day?  In pervious years I had just jerked them off the cow and took them down to the sale barn.  



Feeding calves grain

Self propelled baler

Hi, Just signed up for this forum, lots of knowledgeable people posting. I am looking to purchase a complete 1425 or 1426 New Holland Baler. I spent my youth putting up small square bales. Most years we put up  around 40,000. Still put up about 3500. Had all different models of balers. Never had an SP. Would like to find a complete unit. Will travel in NW United States. Everyone stay safe and thank you. T.



Self propelled baler

RTV light bar and work light wiring .

mardi 3 novembre 2020

Hey folks, I am attempting to install one of those cheap light bars on the front and work lights on the rear of the X1100C .
I have read many post on the Kubota wire setup that only confused me. However Ive decided not to use the factory wire .
Was suprised to NOT see a power bar/strip inside that over head area.

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Crappy image sorry.
I have fished the back wires thru to the over head console / switch area. Going to clip those wires to...

RTV light bar and work light wiring .


RTV light bar and work light wiring .

Putting together my equipment package - need some advice

HI all,

 

Next year I will be taking over haying on 35 acres of grass hay and I need to outfit myself with equipment.  I have two tractors: a JD 6320 and a JD 950 which should be more than adequate to pull the equipment, and I have a barn for storage.

 

I'm trying to spend as little as possible to start and still get the job done right so  I'm thinking a disc mower/conditioner, tedder, rake, small square baler with a thrower, and a couple hay wagons.  I'm in horse country so I see no need for a round baler.

 

What models and sizes do you recommend and how much should I expect to pay for used, reliable equipment in the mid-Atlantic?  How old is too old?

 

What's the concensus on type of conditioner - roller/inverter/flail?

 

Anyone have any experience with a bale basket?  I think they're a neat concept but they seem to be kind of scarce.

 

 

 

Thanks!

 

 



Putting together my equipment package - need some advice

wild garlic in Bermuda

Can anyone recommend a good herbicide for wild garlic control in Bermuda hay field?  

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Adam



wild garlic in Bermuda

Lift bed cylinder?

Hello!

I am new to this site and very new to trying to fix my equipment :)
I have a 2013 Kubota RTV-1100.
The lift bed worked fine once yesterday and then stopped working on the second trip.
I disconnected the Hydraulic line TO the cylinder and pulled the lift lever, fluid came out fine.
I reconnected it and disconnected the 'out' cylinder and pulled the lift lever, nothing came out.
Is this a sign of the cylinder going bad? Or should I be checking for some other kind of clog in my...

Lift bed cylinder?


Lift bed cylinder?

Storing hay on concrete

We just added a fully enclosed hay storage area onto our barn.  The new area has a concrete floor and we're trying to determine the best barrier to use between the hay and the concrete.  We live in the high desert of southwest Colorado which is a very dry climate for most of the year.  We've been storing our hay in some sheds and part of the barn directly on the OSB plywood floors which are elevated at least 6 inches above the ground.  We've never had any hay we've stored get moldy.

 

We're considering rubber stall mats, perforated rubber wash rack or restaurant mats, hay tarps, pond liner, plywood, and as very last resort pallets...trying to avoid using pallets.

 

We get our hay from the same grower each year.  It's cured when we get it delivered and he tests the moisture level when he bales it.  It's always been high quality, never a bad or moldy bale.

 

Any advice on the best barrier is appreciated, especially from those in the same or similar dry climate.

 

 



Storing hay on concrete

Jiggs hay - low sugar?

lundi 2 novembre 2020

Hi! New to here and to past foundered ponies.... I have the opportunity to get some Jiggs hay for $5 a bale but don’t know much about it. It would be shipped in so I can’t really test a bale before committing. I have a pony who foundered 2 years ago and needs low sugar hay. Is Jiggs usually lower in sugar?

Jiggs hay - low sugar?

Still seeing new Spiny Amaranth growth

We are in Middle TN where it has been a great year for rain and hay production. It has also been a bad year for weeds. Every pasture I see has new pigweed growth. Is it too late to spray 2-4-D? Is there a better product for this time of year? Am I correct that it is pointless to add  spray a pre-emergent in November?



Still seeing new Spiny Amaranth growth

NH68 feed bar adjustment(not for bale shape)

Picked up an auction NH68. Seems to work pretty well. Problems it has is the red steel feed tooth is hitting the frame at the far end of it's stroke, so opposite side of the bale chamber. Also the roller bearings seem to hitting into the rail at the top of each stroke.

 

Right now my best guess is it's the position of the spring loaded arm, not sure what it's name is... When looking at pictures of other peoples NH balers online I see their arm is installed further than mine. Looking in the manual I can't find anything about how it should be positioned. My guess is it should be pushed in all the way to the nub I circled? Anyone know where that should be positioned?

 

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NH68 feed bar adjustment(not for bale shape)

Question on our new Xenforo software

dimanche 1 novembre 2020

We've been running Xenforo forum software for the last 45 days or so. Now that you've had time to try it and get used to where most things are, I'm wondering how you like this new look? I'm getting used to it and actually prefer it over VB. I am still in process of moving a couple of forums over to XF so I work with both VB and XF daily and by far prefer XF at this point. How about you?


Question on our new Xenforo software

Running Gear length capacity

I have a few hay racks that need to built or rebuild this winter and I would like to know how long is advisable for the different tonnage wagons. I can only stack 5 high with the loader and grapple.

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Running Gear length capacity

WHEEL SPACERS FOR RTV

Anyone know where I can find wheel spacers for RTV 900?


WHEEL SPACERS FOR RTV

Another belt lacing question

I waited long enough to buy a lacing tool. lol We called around looking for a place to re-lace belts on two old Vermeer balers. The closest place is across the state so...............

 

I did search on here and found some good info but my questions are:

 

1. Considering Vermeer, what is the best lacing type? I have run Clipper style for years. I read here where someone said Alligator don't work well on Vermeer. How about the MATO?

 

2. I have to do two different widths. 14" and 6". Is there one tool that will do both well or do I need two?

 

3. Recommended suppliers or tools? I have seen some folks say don't get this one or that one.

 

We only do about 500-600 bales a year.

 

Current belts were replaced about 3 years ago and the belts look good just lacing is starting to look bad.

 

Thanks



Another belt lacing question

How to edit a an Old Post

After I close one of my posts I can not figure out how to get back in that post to edit something
Sorry for starting such a stupid topic but I need to figure this out. I changed something a while ago but I just forgot how to do it. Most be old age. In the future is there a different way of getting a question like this answered such as going to a specific site manager for the question.


How to edit a an Old Post