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Does anyone run a JD 435 baler????

A Ford 5610, 6610, 6710, 7710, 7810(6cyl) Series I or II 4WD would be a perfect size IMO. Reliable and easy to work on. Parts are easy to find and fairly cheap. They're good on fuel too. I have 2 Ford 5000's 2WD models. I'll upgrade to the 4WD some day.

Recently bought a 96' JD 435 baler with kicker and monitor. It was hard not to find one completely worn out. I did get lucky and found one with half the paint still on the chamber walls. Has all original chains and sprockets which are in excellent shape. I'm thinking due to having the original...

I have a 67' Ford 5000 (my great grandfather bought it new) and 68' Ford 5000 with a MF 236 loader. Hydro is a little slow but you'll get used to it. Problems have been steering pivot bushing in the front bluster for power assist replaced, leaky fuel filter housing, leaky fuel tank shutoff...