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<blockquote data-quote="SBMF 2015" data-source="post: 1622954" data-attributes="member: 39695"><p>First off, can you use the equipment for personal use in your current operation or would you be buying it just to do custom?</p><p>Next, ask around. Are there people looking for a custom baler in your area? How many people in your area are already custom baling? </p><p>If there are a couple well established custom guys in your area, and their are still people looking for someone to bake you have to ask yourself why. </p><p>As far as equipment goes; this is one of those times when cheap is expensive. Round balers can be extremely expensive to repair and maintain. And buying something half wore out will not only cost you $ it will cost you customers when you are broke down and they need hay baled before it rains.</p><p>I have my own cattle consulting firm. I used to do a little custom baling. It became to much of a pain. Every one mowes hay at the same time, and wants it baled first.</p><p>The other thing I've learned over the years is that the customers who have had things given to them scream bloody murder when you give them the bill, but the guys that have worked to get where they are usually don't think I charge enough.</p><p>Good Luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SBMF 2015, post: 1622954, member: 39695"] First off, can you use the equipment for personal use in your current operation or would you be buying it just to do custom? Next, ask around. Are there people looking for a custom baler in your area? How many people in your area are already custom baling? If there are a couple well established custom guys in your area, and their are still people looking for someone to bake you have to ask yourself why. As far as equipment goes; this is one of those times when cheap is expensive. Round balers can be extremely expensive to repair and maintain. And buying something half wore out will not only cost you $ it will cost you customers when you are broke down and they need hay baled before it rains. I have my own cattle consulting firm. I used to do a little custom baling. It became to much of a pain. Every one mowes hay at the same time, and wants it baled first. The other thing I've learned over the years is that the customers who have had things given to them scream bloody murder when you give them the bill, but the guys that have worked to get where they are usually don't think I charge enough. Good Luck. [/QUOTE]
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