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<blockquote data-quote="Texasmark" data-source="post: 1591345" data-attributes="member: 27848"><p>I settled on JD balers years ago. Very reliable and stand the test of time.....lots of bales through the machines.</p><p></p><p>No doubt twine wrap has made it's place in the market. That translates to increased cost for increased performance both in tying time and weather resistance. Reading between the lines, if those two aspects aren't a problem for you, you can save big bucks in seeking a twine baler since the market is on NW.</p><p></p><p>Used to be the 5x6 roll running around 1600# for a number was the standard (around here at least). Somewhere down the line the 4x? became the standard at about 1250# (for the 4x6) because a pair would fit on a trailer side by side and come in under legal highway width limits and be easier to handle with smaller equipment.......and you could sell them for what the 5x6 was selling for and increase your profits......course in that regard, price of a bale of hay is out of sight and can vary 100% depending on conditions at the time of sale.</p><p></p><p>I have been very lucky with older JD balers in hardiness even with thousands and thousands of bales through them prior to my purchase and availability of repair parts. Main problem areas are bearings for the rollers and chains, both of which can be easily avoided by keeping the baler under a cover and keeping chain lube on the chains.</p><p></p><p>My 2c!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Texasmark, post: 1591345, member: 27848"] I settled on JD balers years ago. Very reliable and stand the test of time.....lots of bales through the machines. No doubt twine wrap has made it's place in the market. That translates to increased cost for increased performance both in tying time and weather resistance. Reading between the lines, if those two aspects aren't a problem for you, you can save big bucks in seeking a twine baler since the market is on NW. Used to be the 5x6 roll running around 1600# for a number was the standard (around here at least). Somewhere down the line the 4x? became the standard at about 1250# (for the 4x6) because a pair would fit on a trailer side by side and come in under legal highway width limits and be easier to handle with smaller equipment.......and you could sell them for what the 5x6 was selling for and increase your profits......course in that regard, price of a bale of hay is out of sight and can vary 100% depending on conditions at the time of sale. I have been very lucky with older JD balers in hardiness even with thousands and thousands of bales through them prior to my purchase and availability of repair parts. Main problem areas are bearings for the rollers and chains, both of which can be easily avoided by keeping the baler under a cover and keeping chain lube on the chains. My 2c! [/QUOTE]
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