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    Vermeer 554 XL Twine Arms Problems

    I need help with my twine arms, when extended to tie (2 arms, accutie), they are actually hitting the bale near full extension, which causes them to jamb. I have to then free up the arms where jambed in bale. The lower tie arm was hitting the pickup teeth, so i adjusted up, and then the upper...
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    Vermeer 554 XL Baler, Advice, Problems, Support

    I have always heard the Rebels were good, the xl's were supposed to be a step up. Does anyone know the differences in the Rebel and xl's? Do they feed and roll hay in a different manner, or are hey similar design with heavier parts on the xl?
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    Vermeer 554 XL Baler, Advice, Problems, Support

    I have not run it yet. I am picking it up in a few weeks. The 2 wide belts are new (less than 100 rolls), and the owner said the 2 narrow belts need 4 inches each added to length to match the new belts. He baled near me before he moved and the problems that I witnessed were sometimes it would...
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    Vermeer 554 XL Baler, Advice, Problems, Support

    oops that was supposed to read less than 3,000 rolls
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    Vermeer 554 XL Baler, Advice, Problems, Support

    I purchased a used (probably less than 300 rolls) 2004 Vermeer 554 XL Baler, twine tie only (dont need net wrap). I will bale bahia grass hay, no silage. I would appreciate some advice on the specific characteristics and problems of this baler, and what has been learned about this baler. I...
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    Farmer or Rancher

    I call the place I keep the cattle "the farm" because it is only 40 acres, it would sound funny to call it a ranch. I do not particularly like it when someone refers to me as a farmer. I guess I grew up watching to many westerns, cause the cowboys never seemed to care for a sodbuster. Though...
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    daily gain

    Must be some good cross bred cows you have there xbred. Back to xbreds question, what do yall think is a good ADG in the south on momma's milk and Gods green grass.
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