Krone KR 130 Bent Slats

My Krone KR 130 that I bought used several years ago has an issue with the slats that roll the bale.  The slats/crossbars that make the bale (instead of rubber belts Krone uses these cross slats to roll the bale, they ride on rollers) are bowing/bent.  They've bent to the point that they now hit the inside of the baler and now have broken the rear cover.  I'm assuming I can release tension on the chain/slat, remove the slat and flip it over?  Anyone tried it?  It looks like it will clear everything flipped over, my only real concern is if I can pull the entire chain and feed it back through or do it piece meal.  Only a couple are doing it, but all of them have a bow to them.

 

My other concern is if this is normal from years of use, or is my bale indicator out of adjustment and putting too much hay in before telling me to finish the bale, thus putting too much pressure on the slats causing them to bend?

 

It's been a good baler, but I'm sure it was run hard before I got it.  I do about 1000 bales per year, so it's hard to justify a new baler.  The simplicity of Krone is a huge selling point for me, despite the slightly looser bale.

Krone KR 130 Bent Slats

new idea 4845 twine/computer issues

So,  I got tired of labor issues with baling small bales last week, and bought a used NI 4845 round baler... took it out for a test this evening.   after figuring out one or two things,  I'm stuck wondering where the position of the twine feeders ought to be after a bale wraps- mine are in the middle....the manual shows that they ought to be outward by the cutting knives.    I educated myself with the manual for figuring out that the twine needs to be wrapped around the sensor wheels, which they weren't, so that twine feed warning quit.... but then the baler kept winding the left side twine without calling it quits.     

I hate the computer that i'm using right now.....regretting that i bought equipment that uses one! lol.   but anyway.,

 

most important trouble shooting right now, is whether the twine feeding tubes ought to rest in the center as they are now with the twine hanging over the pickup, or to the outside by the twine cutters.....

 

worst part of it is that i opted for a used round baler rather than more kicker wagons. lmao.   because fourth thing tomorrow morning, after getting some NIS from the co-op after reading that dish soap dont work,  then spraying my corn, and launching my dear old dad's boat for the season, will be unloading 2 loads of kicker bales into the barn ALONE in case the round baler doesnt work.  

 

These are the days that make winter seem nice,

new idea 4845 twine/computer issues

Need Bush Hog 2615 shredder parts

Center gearbox on my 2615 shredder came apart today.  Looking for recommendations for used parts.  I'm thinking I might need to replace the gears, pinions, etc. I haven't dug into it yet but the bolts holding the housing top and bottom together worked lose.  I'm thinking it might be easier if I could pick up a complete used unit than rebuilding the gearbox.

 

I've looked at Messick's and German-Bliss and they have complete assemblies for $1350.  I'd like to do cheaper.  Salvage dealers with a good history would do.

 

Ralph

 

Need Bush Hog 2615 shredder parts

Drum mower vs hay bine

Trying not to beat a dead horse here but here goes. I grew up making hay my whole life dairy farming and beef cows. my father the mechanic and brains behind the operation passed away this year. We have about 60 acres of hay that I'm trying to make a go at and farm my own with antique worn out equipment. I currently have a new Holland 477 haybine that has been around the farm for a good 10 years I'd say that was bought used at that. I'm pretty much limping it along this year and its broke a few times already luckly I have a good neighbor that is helping me out this year. I've been looking at the tar river drum mowers and thinking about buying one for the price. I have a Tedder,rake and John Deere 2030 at the moment. I'm farming out my round bailing this year. I'd like to get some newer equipment over the winter. Another tractor, cutter, and either a square bailer or round bailer. I'd like to do some square bales as I'll make more money and offset the cost of round bailing until I can get my own. Also like to pick up some more land in the future. I know the drum mowers look easy to operate and maintain but what about cutting height? Will it cut high enough to get a second cut? New haybines are way to expensive but that's all I know and can work on. I'm in nw Pennsylvania and cutting orchard grass, Timothy and Reed's Canary. Thanks

Drum mower vs hay bine

Krone rake

I have a Krone rotary rake. If I engage the pto with the rpm up it bangs upon engaging. The dealer said I need an over running clutch . Anyone ever hear of this? Thanks

Krone rake

John Deere 566 Baler

Greetings.

I am new to hay production and attempting to assemble the equipment needed to slowly build the business without going into debt.

I am considering purchasing a 1998 John Deere 566 Round Baler; twine only.

I was told that the belts and sprockets were replaced in March of 2013.

It has a regular pickup and a bale count of 10,630.

It seems to run well with no screaming bearings.

Baling has not been proven yet, but will be prior to completion of transaction.

The asking price is $6,000 USD including a couple of small repairs, delivery, and testing.

I am requesting opinions, comments, and suggestions regarding this baler.

Many thanks in advance.

Take care.

John Deere 566 Baler

Dust in the cab

I was discouraged by the amount of dust getting in the cab on my new 1100c, i discovered if I keep it set on “outside air” I can minimize the problem. I am using it to spray in my orchards and want to run the a/c on recirculate. I noticed the two removable for access, one on each side, ducts with plastic “flappers” low on the side of the seat that don’t seem to seal flat that are directly open to the underside of the machine. Why they didn’t put some kind of a filter or foam there is beyond me. I’m going to duct tape them shut from the back side. Probably seal it too well and make my ears pop!

Dust in the cab